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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

Member Update
The National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada (NTCCC) is applauding the federal government for committing to pass prompt payment legislation in the Fall Economic Statement, tabled last week.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/mca-nwl/pdf/Fall_Economic_Statement_Release_NTCCC.pdf to view the full article online.

 
The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced legislation to better protect and define the rights and obligations of owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors. “We are pleased to see the government deliver on its commitment to protect Saskatchewan construction companies – mostly small businesses – from unreasonable delays in payment that harm them, their employees, and our economy,” Saskatchewan Construction Association President and CEO Mark Cooper said.

Visit http://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2018/november/20/builders-lien-act to view the full article online.

 
INDUSTRY NEWS
The head of the Canada Infrastructure Bank has provided a glimpse into the quality and quantity of conversations his team has had regarding potential infrastructure investments.

Visit https://www.renewcanada.net/canada-infrastructure-bank-closing-in-on-new-investments/ to view the full article online.

 
The federal government is proposing to provide $67.5 million over five years to the National Research Council of Canada, with $13.5 million ongoing, to make access to the National Building Codes free, and to provide sufficient resources for the federal government to address provincial, territorial, and other stakeholder code development priorities in a more timely way.

Visit https://www.ciph.com/news/427876/CIPH-Applauds-The-Announcement-of-Free-Codes-and-Timely-Adoption.htm to view the full article online.

 
Autodesk Inc., an American software firm that caters mainly to the architecture, engineering and entertainment industries is expanding its reach into construction by snapping up PlanGrid, a fast-growing construction software firm used by contractors, subtrades and owners.

Visit https://www.on-sitemag.com/software-hardware/construction-software-firm-plangrid-bought-by-autodesk-for-us875m/1003961226/ to view the full article online.

 
Recently published material includes respectful and inclusive workplace toolkit, policy framework, implementation guide, posters and other materials.

Visit https://www.buildforce.ca/en/catalog/training/respectful-and-inclusive-workplaces to view the full article online.

 
LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & TRAINING

CEC is pleased to announce that it will once again offer its highly acclaimed Estimating Conference in Calgary, AB from February 27 to March 1. This conference focuses not on how to estimate, but rather project procurement and strategies. Sessions covered will include deal breakers, project risk and go/no-go strategies, putting together a proposal, what a general contractor looks for in its selection process—to name a few.

Visit http://mcac.ca/cec/programs/estimating/ to view the full article online.

 

The Construction Education Council is pleased to announce the launch of its brand-new Advanced Project Management course. The program builds on the teachings in the highly successful 10-day program, and provides 28 hours of Gold Seal-accredited, industry-specific, advanced-level project management training.

Graduates will bring back to their companies’ strategies for making their projects even more successful. Senior project skills that will be covered include:

  • The Art of Facilitative Leadership
  • Organizational Planning – Portfolio Management
  • Financial and Basic Accounting Principles for Project Managers
  • Principles of Lean for Construction

Register today!

 
BY THE NUMBERS

Click below for the latest prompt payment in the construction industry payment tables.

Visit https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/biens-property/divulgation-disclosure/psdic-ppci-eng.html to view the full article online.

 
Events

As an MCA Canada member, you have access to MCA America’s web-based labour estimating software, the WebLEM. This webinar will provide you with an overview of the WebLEM and the recently released new generation of the software WebLEM + Plus. The next generation adds 100,000 items to the database, transforming it into the single resource for labour units, drawing content, and much more. It’s all there to help you coordinate projects better, fabricate work to a greater extent and execute projects faster and with more confidence.

  • Date: December 5
  • Time: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern

To register, visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2610773162487069441

For further information, please contact Tania Johnston at 613-232-5169 or tania@mcac.ca.

 
It is with great enthusiasm that the Canadian Hydronics Council announces a change in date for its 2019 Canadian Hydronics Conference in Ottawa. This industry-leading event will now take place September 24 & 25, 2019. The date change was made to avoid some recently identified local market conflicts.

Visit https://www.ciph.com/news/427887/Canadian-Hydronics-ConferenceThe-Sooner-the-Better.htm to view the full article online.

 
Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada
280 Albert Street | Suite 701 | Ottawa ON, Canada K1P 5G8
Phone: (613)232-0492 | Fax: (613)235-2796 | Email: mcac@mcac.ca