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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Government of Canada has released a calculator on its website with more information on how the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy is calculated and how to apply.

Visit https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/subsidy/emergency-wage-subsidy/cews-calculate-subsidy-amount.html to view the full article online.

 
Source: Construction Links Network
A strong, united voice consisting of all sectors, geographies and firm sizes is essential in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. CCA will continue advocating with the federal government to ensure the industry is supported enough to bounce back and Build a Better Canada.

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/cca-is-championing-the-industry-in-canadas-fight-against-covid-19/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News

As long as federal constructions sites comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the Canadian Construction Association says it supports keeping sites involving defence, security, infrastructure and the administration of justice and government open.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/associations/2020/04/cca-ntccc-support-federal-construction-sites-staying-open to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Manufacturing
The first payments of the federal government’s $73-billion wage subsidy program will go out by the end of the first week of May.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/financing/federal-wage-subsidy-payments-to-flow-first-week-of-may-officials-tell-mps-251436/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: HPAC Magazine
In a letter to the National Research Council, the Canada Green Building Council and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada indicated a desire to see focus on carbon emissions associated with construction and operations in addition to energy efficiency.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/cagbc-and-raic-share-building-code-recommendations/1004128937/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: HPAC Magazine
The European-based International Institute of Refrigeration is asking national governments around the world to consider services offered by the refrigeration and air conditioning industry as “essential” in the context of the spread of COVID-19.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/refrigeration/international-institute-of-refrigeration-calling-industry-essential-in-time-of-covid-19/1004128945/ to view the full article online.

 
MCA Canada is seeking the feedback of members in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please take just a few minutes to fill out our short, six-question survey. Your answers will remain anonymous, and will help us guide our response as your national association.

Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCAC-COVID-19 to view the full article online.

 
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: HPAC Magazine
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has closed businesses and stopped public gatherings, many plumbing and HVAC/R manufacturers are providing contractors with new or revised online learning opportunities.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/the-movement-to-online-learning-in-time-of-covid-19/1004128950/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News
The prospects for prefabrication and modular assembly processes in construction are exciting. Modularization has enjoyed much support from those engaged in multi-family housing. But modular construction still faces several obstacles today.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/technology/2020/04/inside-innovation-hurdles-remain-for-modular-construction to view the full article online.

 
Source: Construction Links Network
Virtual reality is constantly changing the construction industry by solving old problems. VR in construction is the next step in 3D modelling. Like 3D modelling, VR technology offers detailed virtual models. But unlike 3D modelling, the user is put directly inside the virtual environment and can experience full immersion into virtual spaces.

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/how-is-vr-shaping-the-construction-industry/ 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 table in this article records the 10 largest Canadian construction projects that began in March 2020. It also includes the latest trend graph on starts and looks at 12-month moving totals of the civil and non-residential building categories.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2020/04/top-10-largest-construction-project-starts-in-canada-and-trend-graph-march-2020 to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Manufacturing
Just a day after Statistics Canada data painted a grim picture of the economy, the ADP Canada National Employment Report showed that employment in Canada decreased by 177,300 jobs from February to March.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/adp-employment-in-canada-decreased-by-177300-jobs-in-march-251307/ to view the full article online.

 
Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada
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