Share this edition of the Informer and subscribe!

May 6, 2026

Happy National Skilled Trades Day!

Here are this week's headlines:

⛳️ A Fresh Take on a Classic—This Year's Golf Classic is More Than a Round of Golf

⚡STBC Chief Strategic Officer Talks Future of Skilled Trades at Leadership Conference

🚀 MCABC's Jam-Packed Education Line-Up Continues

Thank you for reading!

- Your MCABC team

📈 Building for What's Next on National Skilled Trades Day

This National Skilled Trades Day, we're celebrating the craft and contributions of the 1.6 million skilled tradespeople in B.C. and across Canada. But we're also looking to the future.

We're working closely with government and our national association to advance generational skilled trades investments at the provincial and federal levels, we're continuing to develop the MCABC Youth Engagement Program, and more.

Today, we're also excited to announce our featured speaker for the Future of Skilled Trades session at this year's MCABC Leadership Conference. Check it out below!

⛳️ A Fresh Take on a Classic—More Than a Round of Golf

We’ve reimagined our flagship tournament to reflect how members actually want to spend their day—fierce but friendly competition, meaningful connections, and the chance to play for something bigger.

From a tailgate-style kick-off to a high-energy hero theme and strong charity connection, this is more than just a round of golf. It's a chance to celebrate the everyday heroes that make up our industry and give back with every swing: play good, feel good, do good.

⚡SkilledTradesBC CSO Added to Leadership Conference Line-Up

We're excited to announce the featured speaker for the Future of Skilled Trades session at this year's Leadership Conference! Laura will share how the province's $241M investment will be used to improve B.C.'s trades training system and what this means for B.C.'s mechanical contracting industry.

LEARN MORE

🧱 Member Exclusive: Build Your BIM Foundations Now

"BIM isn't the future — it's the present. Whether you're just getting started or looking to hone your skills in today's BIM-driven environment, this mechanical-focused course meets you where you are."

- Kyle Wisniewski
Black & McDonald

☕ Free Member-Exclusive Session: Build Stronger Margins

This month's #CoffeeTalk previews our pre-Leadership Conference Profitability Bootcamp and will focus on smart budgeting, job costing, and cashflow forecasting to maximize financial performance.

💰Find the Profit You’re Leaving on the Table with this Conference Add-On

This pre-Leadership Conference workshop focuses on practical ways to manage risk and costs across insurance, HR, contracts, and financials—helping you strengthen your bottom line.

Looking for more ways to sharpen your business and build for what's next? Register for the 2026 Leadership Conference—kicking off right after Profitability Bootcamp—and continue learning at our industry's education event of the year!

🔍 Optimize Your Project Outcomes Through Commissioning

Commissioning is critical to building performance—yet often lacks consistency. Participants will walk away with clear, actionable insights to improve outcomes from design through early operation.

🔧 Member Discount Available: Latest in Action at ZEBx Tech Demo

Join us for the Canadian launch of Daikin's new high-performance, air-to-water heat pump designed for new residential construction and retrofit applications. Refreshments, catering, and parking included.

50% Off Discount Link Available to MCABC Members via the Member Hub.