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

 

A new report called A Behavioural Economics (BE) Approach to Recruitment in Skilled Construction Trades looks at how young people are recruited into skilled trades jobs through the lens of behavioural economics.

Highlighting the commitment to efficiency, conservation and innovation of the plumbing, hydronics, HVACR, electrical and lighting industry, the products entered in the New Product Competition will impress the visitors to the MCEE trade show taking place April 24 and 25 at Place Bonaventure in Montreal. The two-day event is Canada’s largest expo for the combined industry, featuring more than 400 exhibitors and attracting thousands of industry buyers and decision-makers. More than 80 new products in 13 categories will be on display in the New Product Showcase.

There are several ways trade contractors could use contracts imposed on them as potential push backs or claims for change orders through a certain form of subcontract, according to Dan Leduc, partner at law firm Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, who spoke at a risk management seminar in Ottawa in February.

In Canada, encouraging young people to consider a skilled trades career can be difficult. Unlike some countries, such as Germany, blue collar work is looked down on by many here.

 

Tackling climate change, a critical issue in our industry, requires action, according to Sheena Sharp, principal and founder of Coolearth Architecture Inc., a firm that specializes in low-carbon design. This action includes adopting technologies that may not provide an immediate payback.

 

Be a part of this exclusive hydronics event by exhibiting in the trade show. The trade show will allow you to show your products to a super-qualified audience of hydronics industry members looking for new products, new ideas and specialized training. Exhibit space is limited to less than 45 exhibitors.