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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

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Member Update
We have uploaded a recording of our November 10 webinar on construction delay claims. In it, host Dan Leduc discusses when you might want to consider advancing a disruption or dekay claim and how to take those initial steps, including what to look for any claims consultant and from your lawyer.

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

 
Source: Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating
This report outlines the conversation of the government-industry roundtable hosted by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada and Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating on Oct. 28.

Visit https://www.ciph.com/news/540043/CIPH-and-MCA-Canada-Work-together-for-Eliminating-Barriers.htm to view the full article online.

 
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: Plumbing + HVAC
Results from a new survey show that more than 70 percent of construction companies in Canada had as many or more projects during the first six months of the pandemic compared to before.

Visit https://plumbingandhvac.ca/many-canadian-construction-firms-more-productive-than-before-covid-19-survey/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Manufacturing
"Companies are struggling to keep up with demand for high quality filtration systems."

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/business-is-booming-for-hvac-companies-with-pandemic-upgrades-264110/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating
CIPH has released two videos that regions, and all members, can use to promote career opportunities in the industry and share how colleges and universities can support students' career objectives through involvement with CIPH.

Visit https://www.ciph.com/news/540040/CIPH-launches-industry-awareness-program-for-schools-.htm to view the full article online.

 
Source: HRAI
A COVID-19 pandemic recovery plan focused on green buildings will create nearly 1.5 million jobs in Canada by 2030, according to a new Canada Green Building Council report.

Visit http://mediaedgedigital.com/supplierinsights/hrai/cagbc-report-on-green-recovery-projects-1-5-million-jobs-in-canada/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Plumbing + HVAC
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is asking the public for comment as it makes a tentative interim amendment to the 2021 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. The feedback deadline is Dec. 2.

Visit https://plumbingandhvac.ca/amendments-made-to-the-uniform-plumbing-code/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Construction Links Network
"From their materials to their construction to their energy needs over time, buildings generate nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Of that, around a quarter is embodied carbon, or the sum of emissions that resulted in the production, transportation, and use of building materials. What a building is made of can have a huge climate impact."

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/wood-buildings-should-be-a-requirement-of-any-climate-change-policy/ to view the full article online.

 
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Daily Commercial News
According to several experts, new construction technology won't succeed without collaboration.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/technology/2020/11/p3-2020-technology-needs-collaboration-to-succeed-says-ccppp-panel to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Manufacturing
Net-zero buildings have the power to produce as much energy as they consume.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/features/how-net-zero-and-passive-houses-can-cut-carbon-emissions-and-energy-bills/ 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.

 
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