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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

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Member Update
Source: American Express

If you're a construction contractor, you've no doubt struggled with shortcomings in payment collections, late payments and unpaid construction liens. According to a new report from American Express and EY, managing cash flow remains a challenge for general contractors and their subcontractors. Thanks to new legislation and increased efforts to streamline the processes that can expedite payments, however, relief—and cash—could be within reach.

Visit https://www.americanexpress.com/canada/construction-cashflow to view the full article online.

 
INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: CAF-FCA
As part of an ongoing project, CAF-FCA is inviting members of the apprenticeship community to participate in a one-day consultation session on pre-apprenticeship best practices, reviewing evaluation tools for measuring success in pre-apprenticeship and reflecting upon how we can build stronger partnerships.

Visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egbydx2v10936255&llr=eia7sqeab&showPage=true to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News
An executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump requires 95 per cent of steel and iron used in federal infrastructure contracts to be sourced from American firms. The Canadian Steel Producers Association says this is a step in the wrong direction. 

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/government/2019/07/canadian-steel-association-discouraged-move-increase-use-u-s-steel-federal-projects to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News
This table records the 10 largest construction project starts in Canada in June 2019 accompanied by the latest trend graph on starts, which analyzes 12-month moving totals of the civil and non-residential building categories in Canada.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2019/07/top-10-largest-construction-project-starts-canada-trend-graph-june-2019 to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Manufacturing
Federal officials wrestle with how to limit disruptions for workers as we transition to a more digital economy. At this time, it's unclear what Canada might do to address this.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/financing/digital-economy-is-real-but-skills-policy-sketchy-on-future-jobs-236593/ to view the full article online.

 
LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & TRAINING
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Daily Commercial News
A new study on digital transformation in the workplace indicates that, when compared to other industries, the construction industry is slightly ahead in its workplace transformation.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/technology/2019/07/workplace-transformation-study-says-construction-adopting-digital-solutions 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.

 
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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada
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