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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: HPAC Magazine
Jeslin Varghese, president of the Green Building Research Institute, writes that it is crucial we ensure our HVAC systems can support ventilation and filtration mechanisms that protect building occupants. 

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/features/covid-19-and-hvac-systems-where-are-we/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: HRAI
ASHRAE's Epidemic Task Force has published an Alternate Care Site HVAC Guidebook in response to communities setting up alternative care sites to deal with COVID-19 spikes.

Visit http://mediaedgedigital.com/supplierinsights/hrai/covid-19-ashrae-guidebook-for-alternate-care-sites/ to view the full article online.

 
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Construction Links Network
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted real estate, land use and construction, but the biggest changes may still be on the horizon as the property sector becomes familiar with its digital twin.

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/turning-hours-into-minutes-on-the-construction-site/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Construction Links Network
"AI and machine learning are reducing construction site accidents, theft, vandalism and hazardous operating conditions by analyzing 24/7 video feeds in real-time, gaining new predictive insights and contextual intelligence into threats."

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/10-ways-ai-is-improving-construction-site-security/ 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
In October, overall building permits issued in Canada were down nearly 15 per cent compared to September, a month that saw the second highest value on record.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/after-strong-september-building-permits-decline-in-october/1004131021/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: On-Site Magazine
"Construction employers added 26,000 workers across Canada last month, snapping a three-month streak of fractional gains."

Visit https://www.on-sitemag.com/labour/construction-employment-up-1-9-per-cent-in-november-its-first-increase-since-july/1003971145/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Manufacturing
The Canadian economy grew at a record annualized pace of 40.5% in the third quarter as businesses began to recover after COVID-19 lockdowns, according to Statistics Canada.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/financing/statistics-canada-says-economy-grew-at-a-record-pace-in-third-quarter-of-2020-264519/ to view the full article online.

 
Events
Source: HRAI
Canadian Mechanical & Plumbing Exposition organizers are preparing for an exciting return to the in-person event in 2022 following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visit http://mediaedgedigital.com/supplierinsights/hrai/planning-begins-for-cmpx-2022/ 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