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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

Source: HPAC Magazine
ASHRAE’s COVID-19 Preparedness Resources webpage is an online resource to help address coronavirus concerns when it comes to operating and maintaining heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/ashrae-releases-resources-to-address-covid-19-coronavirus-concerns/1004128519/ to view the full article online.

 
INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: Daily Commercial News

A CBRE report suggests that Canada could see record-breaking investments in commercial real estate in 2020 worth $50 billion. Economic tailwinds and immigration policies are supporting the booming sector. According to the report, there are several challenges that come with a strengthening economy, such as affordability and supply.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2020/02/cbre-predict-record-50-billion-investment-for-commercial-real-estate-this-year to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News
Aging urban sewer systems in Canada dumped nearly 900 billion litres of raw sewage into waterways over five years, which is enough to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool more than 355,000 times.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/government/2020/03/canada-pumps-nearly-900-billion-litres-of-raw-sewage-into-waterways-since-2013 to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Manufacturing
Export Development Canada will increase support available through its Women in Trade investments program to $100 million, up from $50 million in 2019.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/exporting-and-importing/edc-beefs-up-women-in-trade-program-247811/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Manufacturing
According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ latest Business Barometer, small business confidence saw partial recovery last month. The survey showed that 18% of manufacturers planned to hire full-time employees over the next three months.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/small-manufacturers-confidence-edges-up-in-february-cfib-247717/ 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: Construction Links
Data from Statistics Canada shows that total investment in building construction rose 0.5% from November to $15.6 billion in December, thanks to gains in the residential and non-residential sectors.

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/statistics-canada-investment-in-building-construction-edged-up-to-15-6-billion-in-december/ to view the full article online.

 
Events
Source: HPAC Magazine
Registration is open for the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) Symposium 2020, which takes place on April 29 in Hamilton, Ont.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/registration-opens-for-the-hrai-symposium-2020/1004128512/ to view the full article online.

 
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