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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) is bringing its 78th Annual National Conference to Music City, Tennessee from October 2-5, with a conference program that features outstanding social events and a not-to-be-missed education program for its delegates.

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Member Update
INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: Construction Dive

There are four major areas in which a budget overrun is likely to pop up and every contractor is vulnerable to these cost overruns.

Visit https://www.constructiondive.com/news/where-contractors-are-most-likely-to-exceed-the-budget/560208/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: The Globe and Mail
The WorldSkills Museum is set to open in 2021 and will tell the story of trades and skilled workers around the world. It will also encourage young people to consider vocational opportunities when thinking about post-secondary education.

Visit https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-more-young-people-should-consider-skilled-trades-over-university/ to view the full article online.

 
LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & TRAINING
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: On-Site Magazine
When it comes to artificial intelligence, many wonder, “Will a computer take over my job?” While most answers to that question are speculation, it’s hard to deny that AI is better than humans at handling large amounts of data. 

Visit https://www.on-sitemag.com/features/handling-big-data-has-become-a-significant-challenge-for-construction-firms-ai-is-helping-them-cope/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Construction Dive

If you are already using BIM and other digital construction technology, it's important to make sure you are marketing it to the best of your advantage.

Visit https://www.constructiondive.com/spons/how-bim-technology-sets-your-company-apart-from-the-competition/560749/ 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
The tables in this article show the top 10 major upcoming industrial and water treatment construction projects in Canada currently in the planning stage. Most are new projects, but some also involve additions and/or alterations.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2019/08/top-10-major-upcoming-industrial-water-treatment-construction-projects-canada-august-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