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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: Canadian Manufacturing
According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, the proportion of businesses in bad shape has dropped and is now on par with those in good shape.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/small-business-outlook-points-to-sluggish-recovery-259581/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: HPAC Magazine
The Canada Green Building Council will recognize this year's winners throughout the Building Lasting Change 2020 online events this fall.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/cagbc-announces-2020-award-winners/1004130534/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: HPAC Magazine
Studies suggest that consumers will trust and seek advice from a professional, qualified and honest technician.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/features/upselling-residential-hvac-accessories/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating

Gail Kaufman, CIPH chair, and Ralph Suppa, president and GM, met virtually with the nine CIPH region presidents to recognize their work and prioritize action items.

Visit https://www.ciph.com/news/523597/Strengthening-CIPH-and-the-Nine-CIPH-Regions.htm to view the full article online.

 
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Daily Commercial News
University of Waterloo researchers have created a tiny battery-free sensor that uses nanotechnology to power itself. The sensor detects water leaks in buildings and automatically sends alerts.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/technology/2020/08/nanotechnology-powers-new-leak-detection-for-buildings 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: Canadian Manufacturing
Nearly all components of the economy that go into calculating GDP were at their lowest points in April, May and June.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/financing/canadian-economy-posted-record-drop-in-q2-due-to-pandemic-259645/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Plumbing + HVAC Magazine

June saw payroll employment in construction rise for the second month in a row. There were month-over-month gains, up 71,900 to 13.3 per cent, across all provinces. At the national level, gains were mostly among specialty trade contractors.

Visit https://plumbingandhvac.ca/construction-payroll-increased-in-june/ to view the full article online.

 
Events
Source: HPAC Magazine
The online Insights Forum will include three presentations that will provide CIPH members with industry insights during these uncertain times.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/ciph-hosting-virtual-insights-forum/1004130540/ 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