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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

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The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) is holding its first national innovation conference in April focused on converting innovative ideas and opportunities into reality.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/mca-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=546360&issueID=62949 to view the full article online.

 
INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: On-Site Magazine

There's at least one thing Canadian construction companies can thank U.S. President Donald Trump for – recent American tax reforms he championed have prompted Ottawa to push forward changes designed to assist businesses in Canada, including contractors. 

Visit https://www.on-sitemag.com/features/federal-tax-incentive-creates-big-opportunity-for-firms-purchasing-new-equipment/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: HPAC Magazine

The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating will approach World Plumbing Day, held on March 11, a bit differently this year. 

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/plumbing/elementary-schools-invited-to-participate-in-ciph-plumbing-day-initiative/1004125987/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: The Canadian Press/Canadian Manufacturing

David MacNaughton, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., says the much-anticipated end to Canada's steel-and-aluminum tariff woes could happen soon, but he hasn't revealed why he's so optimistic. 

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/exporting-and-importing/u-s-tariffs-on-steel-aluminum-could-be-gone-in-weeks-ambassador-says-227475/ to view the full article online.

 
LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & TRAINING
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Trimble Media Release
Trimble recently announced a new wearable hard-hat compatible device that enables workers in safety-controlled environments to access holographic information on the worksite.

Visit https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trimble-announces-next-generation-mixed-reality-device-with-microsoft-hololens-2-technology-for-front-line-workers-in-construction-oil-and-gas-manufacturing-and-mining-300800662.html to view the full article online.

 
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.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News/ConstructConnect

This article shows the 10 largest construction project starts in Canada in January 2019. Also included is the latest trend graph on starts. This looks at 12-month moving totals of the civil and non-residential building categories in Canada.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2019/02/top-10-largest-construction-project-starts-canada-trend-graph-january-2019 to view the full article online.

 
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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