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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: Daily Commercial News
The United Steelworkers union is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and all the provinces' premiers to implement policies requiring the use of Canadian-made steel on all major public infrastructure projects.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2021/02/usw-urging-trudeau-to-ensure-canadian-made-steel-used-on-major-projects to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News
Catherine McKenna, Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, has announced the appointment of Tamara Vrooman, Vancouver International Airport CEO, as chairperson of the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/government/2021/01/vrooman-appointed-chair-of-canada-infrastructure-bank to view the full article online.

 
Source: CIPH
Since 2010, CIPH has joined plumbing organizations and groups across the globe, along with the World Plumbing Council, to celebrate the important, essential work of plumbing professionals for World Plumbing Day on March 11.

 

Visit https://www.ciph.com/news/549956/March-11-is-World-Plumbing-Day.htm to view the full article online.

 
Source: Plumbing + HVAC
"The hydronic industry is getting another code update. This is the fifth edition of CSA B214 Installation code for hydronic heating systems and will supersede any previous editions, including 2016, 2012, 2007, and 2001. It will set out the minimum provisions for the installation, extension, alteration and renewal of hydronic heating systems."

Visit https://plumbingandhvac.ca/code-update-for-hydronic-industry-in-2021/ to view the full article online.

 
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Daily Commercial News
It's common knowledge in construction that digital communication devices, and machinery that uses digital technology, are being used more frequently in the industry.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/ohs/2021/01/has-technology-and-innovation-in-construction-made-sites-safer 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