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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: Canadian Manufacturing
Many companies are fearing future outbreaks of COVID-19 and how the disease could lead to additional business closures and interruptions.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/small-business/small-business-confidence-increases-slightly-in-june-cfib-256077/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News
The Canadian Association of Women in Construction, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women in the industry succeed, is celebrating its 15th anniversary.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/associations/2020/06/cawic-celebrates-15-years-of-building-success-for-women-in-construction to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News
The Canadian Construction Association has released a revised guide on how to deal with problematic contract conditions. It focuses on collaborative solutions rather than provoking standoffs with owners, said the CCA's president.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/associations/2020/06/new-cca-guide-updates-advice-on-bid-conflicts to view the full article online.

 
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: HPAC Magazine
At the current rate of retrofits, it will take around 500 years to retrofit all homes and more than 60 years to retrofit all commercial buildings in the United States.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/report-outlines-case-for-manditory-building-perfomance-standards/1004130204/ 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: Pride at Work

The skilled trades industries are changing to be more inclusive. Pride at Work Canada/Fierté au travail Canada and the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum have teamed up to host this virtual panel for business and community leaders in the skilled trades to discuss LGBTQ2+ inclusion in the trades. LGBTQ2+ employees will share their experiences and insights and share how skilled trades can keep up with a rapidly changing workforce that is queerer than ever.

Visit https://prideatwork.ca/event/virtual-propride-lgbtq2-inclusion-in-the-skilled-trades/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: HPAC Magazine
Building Lasting Change 2020, the Canada Green Building Council's conference, will take place in September and October with interactive online programming weekly over five half-days.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/cagbc-2020-conference-becomes-series-of-virtual-events/1004130201/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: HPAC Magazine
ISH, the international trade fair for the plumbing and HVAC industries, will be held at the Messe Frankfurt exhibition grounds in Germany in March 2021.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/ish-show-to-proceed-in-march-2021/1004130195/ 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