Have you registered for MCA Canada's special webinar on mechanical insulation? If not, act now. It broadcasts tomorrow!

In this webinar, instructor Steve Clayman, the director of energy initiatives with the Thermal Insulation Association of Canada, will review the ways in which mechanical insulation can help with energy consumption, and address issues such as condensation, mould growth and personnel protection. Participants will also learn about when insulation on mechanical systems requires immediate attention, simple approaches fixing insulation deficiencies—and more.

When: January 9

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET

For more information and to register visit the CEC website. You can also contact Tania Johnston at 613-232-5169 or tania@mcac.ca.

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada will host its first-ever innovation conference on April 15 and 16 in Toronto.

Given the speed at which technology is advancing, and the extent to which our industry is changing, now is the ideal time to innovate. Our information-packed program will help you understand how to prepare to innovate—and prosper.

Join us for what promises to be an engaging and eye-opening event. Details to follow.

Do you have an expectation – either formal or informal – that your field service technicians will promote your products and services? Are you disappointed with the results? If so, then spend 45 minutes with Jim Baston who will explain why these “selling” initiatives often fall short and what you can do about it.

Date: January 29

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8316939444499193091

For further information, read this program overview, or contact Tania Johnston (613) 232-5169 or tania@mcac.ca.

The Construction Education Council is pleased to announce the launch of its brand-new Advanced Project Management course. The program builds on the teachings in the highly successful 10-day program, and provides 28 hours of Gold Seal-accredited, industry-specific, advanced-level project management training.

Graduates will bring back to their companies’ strategies for making their projects even more successful. Senior project skills that will be covered include:

• The Art of Facilitative Leadership
• Organizational Planning – Portfolio Management
• Financial and Basic Accounting Principles for Project Managers
• Principles of Lean for Construction

Register today!

CEC is pleased to announce that it will once again offer its highly acclaimed Estimating Conference in Calgary, AB from February 27 to March 1. This conference focuses not on how to estimate, but rather project procurement and strategies. Sessions covered will include deal breakers, project risk and go/no-go strategies, putting together a proposal, what a general contractor looks for in its selection process—to name a few.

By popular demand, the Construction Education Council is once again offering its 10-day, Gold Seal and Blue Seal accredited Project Management Program. Over the course of this highly acclaimed program, participants will learn to improve how they plan and control projects, take ownership over a project from bid to final payment, improve their company’s project-management processes, and more!

This session will be held in partnership with the University of Waterloo. The first five-day session will be held from February 28 to March 4, and the second will be held from April 4 to 8.

For more information and to register, visit the CEC website.

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