The MCAM Connector
 
August 2020 In This Issue
INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
MCAM IN ACTION
MEMBERS CONNECTING
MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGE
INDUSTRY INNOVATION & ASSISTANCE
INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
  
MCAM extends a sincere congratulations to Alana Crocker in her recent appointment to the position of Manager of Development & Inspections Division with the City of Winnipeg. Alana joined the Planning, Property & Development Department in 2015. As the Interim Manager of the Development & Inpsections Division for the past nine months, Alana successfully led the division through the process of rebuilding public trust under the compounding challenges of the pandemic. MCAM is confident the continued strengthening of the MCAM/City of Winnipeg partnership will gain momentum under Crocker's  leadership.  
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Quality of Design Documents – Productivity & Efficiency – Procurement Policies & Best Practices. The National Trade Contractors Council of Canada (NTCCC) along with industry partners have commissioned the Ryerson Institute for Infrastructure Innovation to undertake a study exploring the impacts of design documentation quality on productivity and efficiency.
 
The study will explore how improved design documentation and increased upfront investment from owners improves productivity as well as reduce delays, change orders, and cost overruns. The goal of the study is to provide tangible data to inform public procurement policies and best practices, and encourage investment in design/constructability and design documentation.
 
The first phase of the study is a national survey inviting owners, contractors and consultants/design professionals to contribute their opinions. With more in-depth interviews and project data collection representing Phases 2 and 3.
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To provide efficient and consistent service, the City of Winnipeg is updating the commercial inspections application process. In addition, the standing policy committee on property and development, heritage and downtown development is piloting a plan approval compliance program.
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MCAM IN ACTION
  
MCAM National Director Brad Mason and Executive Director Ramona Coey participate annually during the national mid-year meeting in Ottawa with MCAC and CIPH on a joint "Day on the Hill." Pandemic environmental challenges provided for a new format to ensure federal governement political and staff leadership were heard by the mechanical industry. The attached report outlines the conversation of the government-industry roundtable hosted by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) and Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) June 23. The virtual roundtable was attended by leaders from Canada’s plumbing and mechanical sector and officials from several key government departments and agencies.  
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MEMBERS CONNECTING
  
On Aug. 13, MCAM held its annual Jamie Mcnabb Memorial Golf Extravaganza at Breezy Bend in Headingly, Manitoba. Once again, this year’s title sponsor was ABCO Supply and Service.
 
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MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGE
Increasing value of MCAM membership is a top priority of MCAM. The Board
of Directors believes supporting local businesses and offering membership
premium discounts and preferred rates is another great reason to be an
MCAM member.
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MCAM is excited to add a new contractor member to its membership this summer.  
From project planning through the life cycle of building, Ice Age Mechanical delivers a wider variety of building technology and ongoing support than any other provider throughout Manitoba.
Welcome aboard, Ice Age Mechanical!
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INDUSTRY INNOVATION & ASSISTANCE
MCAM is excited to launch the new website in September. This new website will provide updated features for member and industry updates and event annoucements. Stay tuned and watch for more details on social media!
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Dear Wayne,
I am the sole proprietor for a local plumbing and HVAC company. I have been in business for more than 20 years after my father retired. I am not a member with MCAM and am wondering what the benefits would be for my business and I if we were to become a member. I have recently read news on some of the events MCAM hosts throughout the year and I would like to get involved. Can you let me know what the benefits are in becoming a member, how much value it would be for my company and where I should start?
 
Sincerely,
Curious and Interested
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Dear Curious and Interested,
 
Thank you for reaching out. I just love talking about all the wonderful things that MCAM has done for mechanical and service contractors, tradesmen and the industry.
 
For more than 50 years MCAM has been the unified voice and provides leadership for the mechanical contracting industry in Manitoba. Government partnership and advocacy, education and networking play a huge part in MCAM's strategic plan.
 
Clicking the button below to read more would be a good place to start. 
 
Thanks for your message and hope to see you at our next event!
 
Sincerely,
Wise Wayne
 
 
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