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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

Member Update
Hosted by Dan Leduc of Norton Rose Fulbright, this presentation will take you through an introduction as to when you might want to consider advancing such a claim and how to take the initial steps to do so, including what to look for in any claims consultant and from your lawyer.

 

Join us on November 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. ET

Visit https://mcac.ca/event/construction-disruption-delay-claims/ to view the full article online.

 
New Masterclass Webinar Series – 2021 Edition
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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: 

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-Improve workflow efficiencies. 
-Grow your business. 
-Make better decisions. 
 
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: HRAI
Over the next three years, the Canada Infrastructure Bank will provide $10 billion to support Canada’s economic recovery, including $2 billion for energy efficient retrofits to existing buildings.

Visit http://mediaedgedigital.com/supplierinsights/hrai/canada-infrastructure-bank-investment-includes-retrofit-support-for-existing-buildings/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News
COVID-19 will likely impact building contracts, litigation and labour negotiations significantly for years to come. Owners, designers, and builders must understand the resulting fundamental legal issues. This article highlights some of the key impacts.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/government/2020/10/legal-notes-four-ways-covid-19s-legacy-will-impact-contracts-litigation-and-labour to view the full article online.

 
Source: Construction Links Network
"In a new endeavour to advance innovation within the industry, the Canadian Construction Association and Cognit.ca are delighted to announce the launch of the Construction R&D Portal and the Construction R&D Showcase speaker series."

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/cca-launches-construction-rd-portal-and-construction-rd-showcases-to-accelerate-innovation/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: HPAC Magazine
The federal government is launching its new Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI), which will invest $1 billion to create up to 3,000 new permanent, affordable housing units across the country.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/construction/feds-launch-new-rapid-housing-initiative/1004130859/ to view the full article online.

 
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Construction Links Network
"For digital twins to evolve in and beyond construction, the built asset industry needs to embrace digitisation much like manufacturing and other industries have. This will help us build better and live better."

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/construction-must-evolve-on-from-bim-to-embrace-digital-twins/ 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: HPAC Magazine
After four quarters of decline, the value of building permits increased to 16.5% in the third quarter of 2020, nearly returning to 2019's fourth-quarter levels.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/construction/building-permit-spending-up-in-september/1004130872/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: HRAI
"Residential AC (6%) followed by unit heaters (1%) showed an increase in the number of shipments at the end of 3rd quarter. Remaining units showed a decrease in the number of shipments beginning with Air Handlers (-36%), Chillers (-20%), Commercial AC (-19%), Residential Furnace (-6%), Ductless Split Systems (-2%)."

Visit http://mediaedgedigital.com/supplierinsights/hrai/residential-ac-and-unit-heaters-show-increase-in-3rd-quarter-of-2020/ to view the full article online.

 
Events
Source: HPAC Magazine
MCEE 2021 has been cancelled due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The next MCEE trade show will take place in 2023.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/mcee-2021-cancelled/1004130864/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: HRAI
Peter Norman, Chief Economist at Altus Group, will share his views on Canada's current economic conditions and the key trends that will likely impact construction spending now and in the future.

Visit http://mediaedgedigital.com/supplierinsights/hrai/7-key-construction-trends-with-altus-group-6/ 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