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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

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Source: Canadian Manufacturing
Bibby-Ste-Croix employs more than 400 people responsible for the production of cast iron soil pipe and fittings used in plumbing systems across the country.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/bibby-ste-croix-marks-a-hundred-years-in-business-265856/ to view the full article online.

 
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: HPAC Magazine
A white paper commissioned by MCAA, NECA and SMACNA outlines ways contractor firms can measure lost productivity on contract work due to COVID-19 or other unforeseen causes.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/heating-plumbing-air-conditioning-general/report-shares-methods-for-measuring-loss-of-labour-productivity/1004131239/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News
"National construction industry stakeholders are not ready to sound alarm bells despite data showing that apprenticeship registration numbers dropped precipitously during 2020."

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2021/01/poor-2020-apprenticeship-numbers-not-unexpected-say-stakeholders to view the full article online.

 
Source: HPAC Magazine
ASHRAE's new guidance documents for reducing airborne infectious exposure include core approaches for many building types and specifically for "communities of faith" buildings.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/hvac-systems-equipment/ashrae-releases-recommendations-for-reducing-airborne-infectious-exposure/1004131246/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: CCA

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, new strains cropping up and a slower than hoped rollout of vaccines, it is essential to remain vigilant and follow worksite health and safety protocols as well as general public health measures, says the Canadian Construction Association (CCA).

Visit https://www.cca-acc.com/canadian-construction-association-calls-on-members-to-stay-vigilant-amid-rising-covid-19-cases/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Plumbing + HVAC
A study conducted at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed that workers who felt workplace safety practices were inadequate experienced higher anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Visit https://plumbingandhvac.ca/workers-who-feel-protected-from-covid-at-work-have-better-mental-health-research-suggests/ to view the full article online.

 
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Daily Commercial News
According to a recent report from consultancy McKinsey Global, construction material supply management and distribution systems must see major changes in the very near future.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/technology/2021/01/inside-innovation-managing-new-material-supply-chains-are-critical-to-constructions-future-success 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
"Statistics Canada reports that total investment in building construction declined for a third consecutive month, edging down 0.1% to $15.3 billion in November. Slight decreases in both residential and non-residential construction led to minimal change overall. Gains in Ontario and Nova Scotia were offset in large part by declines in six provinces."

Visit https://constructionlinks.ca/news/investment-in-canadian-building-construction-declines-0-1-to-15-3-billion-in-november/ 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