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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: Daily Commercial News
Construction experts see a future for the industry that draws resources close but expands to different forms and functions.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/technology/2020/08/canadian-construction-needs-to-be-self-sufficient-post-pandemic-experts to view the full article online.

 
Source: On-Site Magazine
Much of Canada’s infrastructure has never been as underutilized as it was in April and May.

Visit https://www.on-sitemag.com/features/carrying-on-canadian-infrastructure-market-shakes-off-covid-19-poised-to-put-stimulus-funds-to-work/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News
In our last update, we were holding our breath as we attempted to gauge the impact of efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 on the global economy, in general, and on domestic economic activity more specifically.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2020/08/update-on-canada-out-of-intensive-care-but-not-out-of-the-hospital to view the full article online.

 
Source: HPAC Magazine
The Building Readiness Guide includes additional information and clarifications so that owners can avoid operating their HVAC systems 24/7

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/building-readiness-guide-update-from-ashrae/1004130491/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News
The Ontario government has announced it is providing $50 million in one-time funding to pay for improved ventilation, air quality and HVAC system effectiveness in schools as part of a larger package of school reopening support.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/government/2020/08/ontario-pledges-50m-for-school-hvac-upgrades to view the full article online.

 
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Daily Commercial News
A risk assessment released by Interpol this month provides a dire warning for businesses of all sizes and their employees working remotely.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/technology/2020/08/inside-innovation-covid-19-provides-fertile-ground-for-cyberattacks-says-interpol to view the full article online.

 
Source: Construction Links Network
New data shows how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected construction activity in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, with worker hours dropping in March and recovering in late spring and the summer.

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/construction-activity-index-canadian-construction-activity-dropped-41-per-cent-from-march-to-april-and-is-now-recovering/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: BuildForce Canada
Encouraging news from the Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey (LFS) continues for July, with both general and construction employment rebounding nationally through the week of July 12 to July 18 – although the rate of improvement continues at a more moderate pace.

Visit https://www.buildforce.ca/en/blog/national-construction-employment-labour-force-number-hours-worked-continue-rebound-july 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: Plumbing & HVAC Magazine
Investment in building construction is almost back to pre-COVID-19 levels. Total investment in building construction increased 12 percent to $14.9 billion in June, following a 62.2 percent gain in May. June is 3.1 percent lower than February for construction investment, reports Statistics Canada.

Visit https://plumbingandhvac.ca/investment-in-building-construction-almost-pre-covid-19-levels/ to view the full article online.

 
Events
Source: Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating has launched CIPHEX Virtual, November 2–27.

Visit https://www.ciph.com/news/522783/CIPHEX-Virtual-Announced-by-CIPH.htm 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