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Mark your calendars — MCABC is excited to announce that the 2025 MCABC Business Conference will be June 11th-13th, 2025 in Nanaimo, BC. You don’t want to miss this signature MCABC education and networking event, stay tuned for more updates. Looking to elevate your skill set as a contractor? It's your last chance to register for two courses happening this fall: Project Accounting for Contractors (Gold Seal-Accredited) and Medical Gas Installation & Braze Test. Don’t miss out on these customized programs tailored for the mechanical contracting industry. Register today.
Lastly, MCABC is seeking enthusiastic and collaborative individuals to join our newly created Advocacy Committee. In advance of the upcoming Oct 19th provincial election, MCABC is pleased to endorse BCCA and VRCA’s call for BC to create a new Ministry of Construction. Your participation is key to advance policies related to the mechanical contracting industry. Thanks for reading!
- Your MCABC team |
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Save the Dates: June 11-13, 2025 - 2025 MCABC Business Conference |
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MCABC is thrilled to announce the dates for the 2025 Business Conference! Mark your calendars for June 11-13, 2025 and join the mechanical contracting industry in Nanaimo, BC. Stay tuned for further updates!
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Last Chance: Elevate your skills with Project Accounting (Gold Seal-Accredited) and Medical Gas Installation |
It's your last chance to register for MCABC's latest educational programs, tailored just for you! MCABC’s education and professional development offerings address current issues and anticipate future needs. Check out what's happening this fall at MCABC:
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Master Project Success with Project Accounting for Contractors: Cost Control & Financial Reporting
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Are you a Project manager, Project coordinator, Estimator, HR professional, or Business Owner? |
Unlock techniques to enhance project outcomes using accounting practices, cost controls, and financial reports with this three-day Gold Seal-Accredited course. Customized for mechanical contractors, don't miss out on this opportunity to gain project accounting essentials.
Upon completion, you can earn 4 Gold Seal Credits. |
Date: Tuesday, October 22nd - Thursday, October 24th, 2024 Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Virtual
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Register for Medical Gas Installation Course (PLMR150) & Braze Test
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If you're a plumber or gasfitter, become an expert in installing and maintaining Medical Gas Systems. |
Upon successful completion of this course and braze test, you will be eligible to apply to the CSA to write their “Medical Gas Piping and Systems Installations Certification” exam as outlined in the CSA Z7396.1 Standard. |
Date: October 1st - October 31st, 2024 (Self-paced course) Location: Virtual (via NAIT's Learning Portal) In-person Braze test in November.
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Dive into the world of AI at NextGen's FIRST ever ChatGPT Workshop for Mechanical Contractors
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Curious about the world of AI and how to integrate ChatGPT by OpenAI in your workflow as a mechanical contractor? Join us for our FIRST-ever AI educational and networking session and workshop, hosted by MCABC's NextGen Board.
This evening is hybrid of learning and networking with industry peers. Dive into an engaging presentation and interactive demos with Eduardo Garza, Founder and AI educator, where you'll discover how to leverage ChatGPT by OpenAI with practical applications in operations, project management, and business development.
Your ticket includes:
- Two (2) drink tickets + pizza
- Access to a customized AI workshop
This event is sponsored by:
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Date: Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
Time: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Rewind Beer Co., 2809 Murray St, Port Moody, BC V3H 1X3
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Is your workplace ready for upcoming changes to the OHS Regulations? Learn more in our webinar with WorkSafeBC
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Starting November 1, 2024, significant changes to British Columbia's Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Regulations pertaining to occupational first aid (OFA) will come into effect.
If you're an employer, HR professional, safety professional, or a mechanical contractor, find out what this means for you in our member-exclusive webinar with WorkSafeBC.
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Date: Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Time: 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
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Thank you to everyone who came out to our SOLD OUT Pints & Planes Mixer in the Fraser Valley at Chinook Helicopters.
MCABC has increased our industry representation across the province and our event on September 12th just catapulted the conversation in the Fraser Valley. The Fraser Valley is a key region with unique opportunities and challenges related to the wood frame sector, HVAC and refrigeration - we heard you, we've got your back! Thank you to MCABC Chair Kyle Wisniewski and CEO Kim Barbero, as well as Vice Chairs Brittany Manulak and Blaire Masztalar for their ongoing leadership.
A special thank you to our event sponsors: Concept Plumbing & Gas, EMCO Langley, and IPEX by Aliaxis.
MCABC is the dedicated representative for the mechanical contracting industry in BC. We invite you to continue the conversation and help us lead the change and become an MCABC member today.
To learn more about membership, connect with Cathleen Basco, Manager, Membership & Events at cbasco@mcabc.org. |
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Travelling this fall season? Members get discounted rates at Accent Inns and Zed Hotels!
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MCABC members can get Preferred Gold discounted room rates at Accent Inns and Zed Hotels when they book select rooms from September 2nd-October 12th, 2024. With locations in Burnaby, Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, and Kamloops, these rates are available as a perk for business and leisure/personal travel. Log in to the member hub to get your discount:
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Meet the 2024/2025 MCABC Board of Directors
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MCABC continues to feature our 2024/2025 Board of Directors. Our MCABC Board of Directors are passionate advocates, innovative thinkers and collaborators.
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Meet MCABC Board Director, Brian Sullivan.
Brian started his career in the trades as a plumbing and gas fitting apprentice. With family lineage in the mechanical trades across Canada, Brian worked in Alberta and New Brunswick before deciding to relocate to Prince Rupert, BC. Brian began his journey as an independent mechanical contractor and established his company, Sullivan Mechanical Ltd., in 1995, servicing clients in the residential, commercial, and industrial sector in Northern BC.
As an MCABC Board Director, Brian will collaborate and develop solutions to bring more educational opportunities to the Northern Region, especially in the plumbing and pipefitting trades. Brian also believes in the continuous development of the younger generation in the industry by elevating their skillset through education. |
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MCA Canada Awards — Submit Your Nominations
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The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) celebrates individuals and firms that have greatly impacted the mechanical contracting industry. These prestigious awards, presented at the MCAC Annual National Conference include: - Life Member Award: Honors those who have made significant contributions to the Association, granting them lifelong membership privileges (excluding voting and holding office).
- Lloyd MacLean Memorial Award: Recognizes exceptional volunteer commitment and support to MCA Canada, embodying the spirit of its namesake.
- Gary Greig Memorial Award: Celebrates those who have significantly contributed to MCA Canada through dedicated participation, leadership, and support of the Annual National Conference.
- Doug Crawford Memorial Award: Acknowledges individuals or companies that have made a lasting impact on MCA Canada, particularly benefiting Associate Members through voluntary leadership.
To submit a nomination, please fill out the form below. Submissions are due October 1, 2024. |
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On the heels of our first Advocacy Committee meeting on September 16 - where we discussed the upcoming provincial election on October 19th and pressing issues facing the mechanical contracting industry – MCABC is looking for members to join the committee. The MCABC Advocacy Committee will bring together mechanicals from across British Columbia who are interested in working closely with staff to advance government policies and regulations related to the mechanical contracting industry. If you want to lead the change and make a difference in the industry, reach out for more info: skanakos@mcabc.org
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How is AI revolutionizing the mechanical contracting industry? Register now for our AI #coffeetalk
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In this member-exclusive #coffeetalk, explore how AI is enhancing operational efficiency, enabling predictive maintenance, improving safety protocols, and driving innovation with Sumana Rao, Digital Platform Leader at Trimble.
This #coffeetalk is sponsored by Black & McDonald Limited. |
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Date: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
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Gain key insights about Crane Safety at our November #coffeetalk
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A growing number of crane incidents, including four earlier this year and one fatal incident, have prompted the industry to take action to improve crane safety. Join Jen Mutas, Field OHS Advisor at BC Crane Safety, to discuss crane safety and to learn more about how the team supports crane stakeholders, employers, and workers in BC. |
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Date: Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 Time: 8:00 - 9:00 AM Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
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B.C. will scrap consumer carbon tax if Ottawa drops requirement CBC
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Province working with communities on building more housing with zoning extensions BC Government News
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Labour shortage in construction among obstacles facing Ottawa's housing plan: report The Financial Post
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"From Bad To Worse": Construction Productivity In Canada At 30-Year Low
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Information Bulletin: Application of the 2024 BC Building Code
BC Government
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TRU breaks ground on landmark Low-Carbon District Energy SystemThompson River University
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