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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

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In a year that saw the COVID-19 pandemic have a significant impact on industries across the country, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada has elected to maintain its current governance and executive committee, re-electing Dave Holek of Belle River, Ont. as president and chairman of the board of directors.

Visit https://mcac.ca/dave-holek-re-elected-as-mechanical-contractors-association-of-canada-president/ to view the full article online.

 
Member Update
Source: Daily Commercial News
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) has elected Dave Holek of Belle River, Ont. as president and chairman of its board of directors for a second term.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/associations/2020/12/mcacs-holek-pledges-hard-work-during-upcoming-difficult-times to view the full article online.

 
The Government of Canada has updated its climate plan titled A Healthy Environment and A Healthy Economy, announced December 11. A number of the points under the first pillar of the plan, “Making the Places Canadians Live and Gather More Affordable by Cutting Energy Waste,” are particularly relevant for MCA Canada’s recent discussions concerning investment in the built environment.

Visit https://mcac.ca/government-of-canada-backgrounder-a-healthy-environment-and-a-healthy-economy/ to view the full article online.

 
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: RenewCanada
Internationally recognized Canadian law firm Bennett Jones has released its Fall 2020 Economic Outlook. The report includes strategic views on how to get “a better bang for the buck in Canadian infrastructure.”

Visit https://www.renewcanada.net/bennett-jones-economic-outlook-includes-infrastructure-strategy/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: On-Site

"Someone with 20/20 vision, by definition, has normal eyesight in terms of clarity and sharpness. And yet its namesake year has been anything but normal or clear."

Visit https://www.on-sitemag.com/features/no-clear-trajectory-uncertainty-likely-the-only-certainty-for-2021/ to view the full article online.

 
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Daily Commercial News
Many believe mass timber construction (MTC) is an answer to the construction industry’s challenge to reduce GHG and CO2 emissions, compared to traditional steel and concrete. But as more MTC projects are completed, we are understanding more about the design and construction implications and how to use wood to its best advantage.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/technology/2020/12/inside-innovation-mass-timber-experience-points-to-hybrid-solutions-for-future-projects to view the full article online.

 
Source: Plumbing + HVAC
Through modeling, analytics and digital control mechanisms, Johnson Controls and Microsoft are teaming up to support efficient and environmentally friendly design, construction and operation of buildings and spaces.

Visit https://plumbingandhvac.ca/digital-collaboration-will-enable-covid-19-safety/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Construction Links Network
"Hard hats are used in a number of industries and are especially important as a protection device for construction workers, and miners underground. However, their design hasn’t changed much since they were first invented and patented in 1919."

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/new-smart-helmet-alerts-miners-and-construction-workers-to-stay-6-feet-apart/ 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, residential sector investment strengthened for the sixth month in a row, led by single unit construction in Saskatchewan.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/construction/nationwide-investment-in-residential-construction-continues-upswing-non-residential-continues-slide/1004131042/ to view the full article online.

 
Events
Source: HPAC Magazine
In 2021, the 5th edition of Modern Hydronics – The Summit will be virtual and takes place March 30 and 31. So far, the response has been record setting.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/registration-is-open-for-the-2021-modern-hydronics-summit/1004131075/ 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