Inspection and Technical Services (ITS) is accepting electronic applications for the installation of pressure equipment in Manitoba. This applies to boilers, pressure vessels and refrigeration plants that fall within the scope of the Manitoba Steam and Pressure Plants Act. Effective June 1, 2022.

The Manitoba government will adopt the 2020 editions of the national model building, plumbing, fire and energy codes, published by the National Research Council, earlier than required by legislation and as soon as practically possible in response to industry feedback on proposed changes to the regulations, Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister Reg Helwer.

October 17th, Rick Klassen from the City of Winnipeg hosted a webinar for MCAM Members - Separating Development and Building Permits. This session covered why the permit process is changing, the key changes and Industry support provided by the City.

The MCAM Second Annual Tailgate Party & Ball Hockey Tournament was filled with thrilling competition, tasty food, refreshing beverages and energetic music. Congratulations to the tournament champions from Servco Canada sponsored by APEX Distribution! 

 

Huge thank you to our sponsors! Your support is greatly appreciated and contributes to the success of the event.

Congratulations to the recipients of The William J. Atkinson Awards: RJ and Campbell!

Highlights from the October meeting.

Mingle and sip with our industry’s future leaders and MCAM’s Next Gen Committee. Savour a unique dinner tasting menu and sample some of the finest wines hand-picked by Sommelier, Darren Raeside.

Save the Date for MCAM's Lunch & Learn on November 25th from 11AM-2PM at the Inn at the Forks. Details and sponsorship opportunities to come. 

Save the Date for MCAM's Holiday Reception on December 8th from 3PM-6PM at James Avenue Pumphouse. Music entertainment provided by Aaron Shorr. More information to come. 

Save the Date for MCAM's Holiday Hamper Event on December 21st at the Mechanical Contractors Association of Manitoba office (320-830 King Edward Street). Details and sponsorship opportunities available soon. 

Welcome to our newest members: A & J Mechanical, Freedom Fire, Sunbelt Rentals, Zone All Controls and MJ Lighting & Electrical!

Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) launched In The Trades, a federally-funded program that will help apprentices get started in the skilled trades. Over the next two years, In The Trades will provide financial incentives and training support for unionized small and medium-sized contractors that hire, train, and retain first-year apprentices to address labour availability across Canada.

At its Annual National Conference being held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada and its provincial partners announced more than $100,000 to Hurricane Fiona Relief through the Canadian Red Cross.

Written by Geza R. Banfai published in the Construction Law Letter.

Creating jobs and building an economy for Manitoba's next generations gets a kick-start today with the appointment of the inaugural board of the province's Venture Capital Fund (VCF).

 

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board, Canadian Construction Association, BuildForce, SkillPlan and Apprenticesearch.com are launching a program in September 2022 to provide employers with financial incentives and free training for first year apprentices.

Three years into a functioning Prompt Payment Regime for the Ontario Construction Industry, Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts ODACC reports “subcontractors have increasingly utilized Adjudication as a means of resolving their construction disputes.”  

As governments and jurisdictions across Canada examine different strategies to address energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reductions, the vertical infrastructure across the country is being looked at for its emissions-reducing potential.

February 7, 2023: Connect with students from Red River College Polytechnic programs - whether it is for current or future employment, Co-operative Education positions, or other forms of Work-Integrated Learning opportunities - through an afternoon of speed-interviews!

Good Afternoon Wise Wayne,

 

Now that the province is fast tracking adoption of the 2020 building codes, there will be a lot of confusion as to how this will affect the mechanical trades.  Do you have any advice on how to manage these changes? 

 

Signed,

Building Code Confused