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Member Update
This annual tournament directs all funds raised to support our ability to provide the mechanical contracting industry with ongoing and innovative new educational programming. The fundraising from this tournament will be put towards a major CEC project! Learn more about our annual tournament and plan to join us on September 29. The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) has opened the application process for the 2021 Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series, which will see close to $16,000 awarded to students studying in the mechanical contracting and mechanical engineering fields.
In the next few issues of Just the Fax, we will profile each of the indiviual scholarships we at MCA Canada are offering as part of our Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series. Each year, Masco/Delta provides a scholarship worth $1,500 for students studying in the mechanical engineering field of study. This scholarship is open to all students entering any year of study in mechanical engineering. Scholarship Amount — $1,500 Federated Insurance continues to provide support through the Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series, and will once again be contributing $1,500 to students in the mechanical contracting field of study. There are a number of different areas of study that qualify for this scholarship. Scholarship Amount — $1,500 For more information on these scholarships, and to apply, visit our website. 
INDUSTRY NEWS
The National Trade Contractors Council of Council joined the Canadian Construction Association, the Facilities Operations Maintenance Association of Canada, and the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Canada in asking Public Service and Procurement Canada to halt the proposed changes to the Contract Security Program’s screening process, and instead, work with the industry to create a solution that will work for both the federal government and the industry.
Source: Canadian Manufacturing
"In many cases supply chains have been simultaneously squeezed on both ends — supply and demand." Source: Daily Commercial News
According to new research from the Pembina Institute and Simon Fraser University’s School of Resource and Environmental Management, Canada’s provinces and territories lack the policy infrastructure to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, despite controlling much of the policy concerning energy resources. Source: OHS Canada
"Once hailed as a miracle material, exposure to asbestos is known to cause mesothelioma." Source: Plumbing + HVAC
The trades have used commodity pricing for a very long time. While this isn’t a new practice, the way commodity pricing has been moving lately is anything but normal. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the way building products are sold — certain materials decreased production, shrinking supplies. 
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada and the Construction Education Council are once again proud to present the exclusive Gold Seal and Blue Seal Accredited Project Management Program. This highly acclaimed program is offered in partnership with the University of Waterloo. Our fall program will be held online once again, and will be offered two days a week for 10 weeks between September and December. This will mark the 41st session offered with nearly 900 industry managers graduating from the program. This course is one of our premiere offerings. Learn more, and sign up today! You are invited to participate in a review of the draft of the new Red Seal Occupational Standard for the Steamfitter/Pipefitter trade for Canada. LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION & TRAINING
Source: HRAI
"Poor indoor air quality in health care facilities can adversely impact patients’ and staff’s health, comfort, and productivity. Inappropriately designed, installed, or maintained HVAC systems might contribute to longer hospital stays and complications for patients, and excessive energy consumption." 
INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Source: Plumbing + HVAC
Canada's building industry is considering electrification as a way to cut down on the country's carbon footprint. One viable option is the use of heat pumps. Last month, the Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada, published Driving Ground-Source Heat Pump Adoption, a report outlining how Canada can save up to $148 billion by using heat pump technology. 
BY THE NUMBERS
Source: BuildForce Canada
Statistics Canada's June 2021 Labour Force Survey report shows that the industry added 27,000 workers (+1.9%) during the month. The increase brings industry employment across the country to 1.468 million – 75,900 workers (+5.4%) higher than the numbers in June of last year, but 44,600 workers below the total recorded in June 2019. Source: HistoryNet.com 1586: Sir Walter Raleigh returns to England from Virginia. |
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After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are excited to be back once again at the Royal Ontario Golf Club to raise funds for the Construction Education Council and its exceptional education programming for the industry!
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