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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

Member Update
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada has opened registration for the 2021 Student Chapter Summit taking place March 12, 2021, inviting students, faculty and MCA Canada members to take part in the first-ever virtual program for the annual event. This annual event attracts members of MCA Student Chapters from across Canada to meet, network and learn about trends and opportunities in Canada’s mechanical contracting sector.

Visit https://mcac.ca/registration-now-open-for-mechanical-contractors-association-virtual-student-chapter-summit/ to view the full article online.

 
As part of the federal government’s 2021 Pre-Budget Consultation process, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada and the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating were pleased to provide recommendations in a pre-budget submission.

Visit https://mcac.ca/industry-issues/advocacy/pre-budget-submission-2021/ to view the full article online.

 
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As part of the federal government’s pre-budget consultation process, the National Trade Contractors Council of Canada (NTCCC) provided a written submission, and outlined three recommendations for the 2021 federal budget.

Visit http://www.ntccc.ca/2021-pre-budget-submission/ to view the full article online.

 
INDUSTRY NEWS
Source: Daily Commercial News
Registration is open for the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada’s 2021 Student Chapter Summit, inviting students, faculty and members online to meet, network and learn about trends and opportunities in Canada’s mechanical contracting sector.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/associations/2021/02/mcacs-student-chapter-summit-goes-virtual to view the full article online.

 
Source: Daily Commercial News
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum held its national conference virtually, bringing together more than 500 delegates from across Canada to learn, share and collaborate on promising practices and innovative solutions in training.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/associations/2021/02/caf-hosts-national-apprenticeship-conference-launches-pilot-project to view the full article online.

 
Source: Canadian Manufacturing
Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis shows that sustainability, modular construction methods and machines will likely usher in a new era of construction automation.

Visit https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/research-and-development/frost-sullivan-highlights-key-predictions-shaping-the-construction-materials-market-in-2021-267208/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Plumbing & HVAC
The year 2020 accelerated the need for technology within the construction industry and according Procore’s annual Unlocking the ROI of Construction Technology report, it is factoring heavily into how businesses are approaching 2021 and beyond.

Visit https://plumbingandhvac.ca/survey-finds-construction-leaders-focused-on-communication/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: Plumbing & HVAC
To celebrate plumbers around the world, the World Plumbing Council has designated March 11 World Plumbing Day.

Visit https://plumbingandhvac.ca/celebrate-plumbers-with-world-plumbing-day-on-march-11/ 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: Daily Commercial News
According to Statistics Canada's Capital and Repair Expenditures Survey, released Feb. 26, capital expenditures on non-residential construction and machinery and equipment are expected to increase by seven percent to $266.2 billion in 2021.

Visit https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2021/03/capital-spending-expected-to-recover-in-2021-reports-statistics-canada to view the full article online.

 
Events
Source: HPAC Magazine
The 2021 Modern Hydronics Summit will be virtual with more sessions than ever before. Registration is FREE.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/hydronics/over-350-people-have-registered-for-the-2021-modern-hydronics-summit/1004131370/ to view the full article online.

 
Source: HPAC Magazine
Representatives from Black and McDonald, EllisDon and Modern Niagara, three leaders in this space, will share how smart buildings are forcing job sites to evolve.

Visit https://www.hpacmag.com/plumbing/free-webinar-smart-buildings-connecting-components-and-the-trades/1004131412/ 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