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ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: On-Site Magazine
Staff at the Canada Infrastructure Bank aren’t letting political debates about the financing agency’s future affect work with provincial governments, according to Pierre Lavallee, President and CEO of the crown corporation.

Visit https://www.on-sitemag.com/infrastructure/infrastructure-bank-looks-to-avoid-distraction-from-election-talk-ceo-says/1003964682/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: OHS Online
3M Fall Protection has issued a recall to avoid any serious incidents due to faulty equipment after it discovered that two products’ energy absorbers may not properly deploy in the event of a fall.

Visit https://ohsonline.com/articles/2019/07/30/3m-issues-immediate-recall-of-two-fall-protection-devices-citing-safety-concerns.aspx?m=1 to view the full article online.

 
LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & TRAINING
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: ConstrucTech
Security in the construction industry impacts all workers. Businesses need to focus on their cybersecurity measures to avoid cyber threats, such as ransomware.

Visit https://constructech.com/the-state-of-security-in-construction/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: American Express
From architects to general contractors, it's crucial for the construction trades to work together to finish projects on time and within budget. Today's technology can make collaboration smoother than ever, enabling contractors to share ideas, track progress and even get paid more easily.

Visit https://business.americanexpress.com/ca/business-trends-and-insights/industry-thought-leadership/make-collaboration-seamless-between-building-trades 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.

 
Events
Source: Construction Executive

Leadership and culture go hand in hand. In this webinar, you’ll hear from industry luminaries on how to develop leaders, and how they’re addressing some of construction’s most significant challenges related to the labor shortage. By focusing on leadership and culture, these industry trailblazers will share applicable strategies and solutions that have made a positive impact on their companies’ culture and profitability.

Visit https://webinars.constructionexec.com/webinar/leadership-and-culture-journey-into-building-inclusive-environments/ 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