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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

Member Update
Our members represent a significant portion of Canada’s prosperous manufacturing and service sectors, and we dedicate our lives to the success of the industry and its skilled workforce. With the entire nation focused on COVID-19 recovery, our goals are no different. However, the full recovery of the skilled trades in a post-COVID world requires the aid of the Canadian government if we are to establish a green and stable economy.

Visit https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.ciph.com/resource/resmgr/government_relations/CIPH-MCAC_Parliamentary_Sess.pdf to view the full article online.

 
This is the first in a series of hydronic webinars. The end goal of this series is to move hydronic designers and installers towards their CHC Hydronics Certifications. The first episode, scheduled for September 30, focuses on the certification routes available as well as looking at some best practices.

Visit https://www.ciph.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1420599&group= to view the full article online.

 
This fundamental course provides you with the hands-on skills to plan and manage project activities using Microsoft Project. Delivered over five modules beginning on October 6, the course will help you define a project from beginning to end, while performing project updates and reports.

Visit https://mcac.ca/event/microsoft-project-essentials/ to view the full article online.

 
New Masterclass Webinar Series – 2021 Edition
Jonas Software®
Jonas’ all-in-one construction & service management software helps mechanical businesses likes yours optimize operations and be more profitable. Join our Masterclass Series webinars to learn how you can: 

-Save your company time and effort. 
-Gain better insight into your business.  
-Improve workflow efficiencies. 
-Grow your business. 
-Make better decisions. 
 
Click here to check out our upcoming masterclass webinar
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Source: OHS Canada
What reasonable precautions should employers take as employees return to work post-COVID-19?

Visit https://www.ohscanada.com/features/steps-making-return-work-safe/ to view the full article online.

 
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Thriving in our 20th year, the latest annual report from the Green Municipal Fund, looks at the social, economic and environmental impacts that its funded initiatives made across the country in 2019-20 and over the past 20 years.

Visit https://www.renewcanada.net/gmf-report-highlights-municipal-initiatives-across-the-country/ to view the full article online.

 
INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: Daily Commercial News
“With today’s throne speech, we are optimistic that the federal government has laid the groundwork to work closely with industry in the rebuilding of the Canadian economy,” said Dave Holek, MCAC president.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/government/2020/09/speech-from-the-throne-includes-support-for-housing-retrofits-green-projects to view the full article online.

 
Source: Construction Links Network
The Canadian Construction Association has launched the Talent Fits Here campaign, which is designed to encourage more Canadians to pursue construction careers.

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/cca-launches-talent-fits-here-campaign-to-attract-a-new-generation-to-join-the-construction-industry/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News

Canadian construction resource company Bridgit is considered one of the top growing companies in North America, thanks to its accelerated three-year growth of 135 per cent and revenue increase of 592 per cent on its Bridgit Bench product.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2020/09/bridgit-named-top-growing-company-for-second-year to view the full article online.

 
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Daily Commercial News
The Center on Global Energy Policy at New York City’s Columbia University SIPA and the Global CCS Institute are sharing research indicating that greater investment in carbon dioxide removal technology is critical to reducing global warming.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/technology/2020/09/global-climate-report-recommends-deployment-of-carbon-removal-technologies to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News
The Conference Board of Canada, along with the Future Skills Centre, has produced an impact paper that suggests apprentices and journeypersons in Canada require more digital skills training to address gaps in demographics and accommodate changes in the industry.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/labour/2020/09/research-calls-for-digital-skills-training-in-the-trades 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 Network
Construction activity has rebounded in the last few months, with investment in building construction remaining slightly lower than February 2020 levels, before COVID-19 construction restrictions were first put in place.

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/statistics-canada-investment-in-building-construction-increased-1-8-to-15-1-billion-in-july/ 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