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INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
 MCAM Executive Board Members were proud to accept the Community Service Award from Mayor Brian Bowman to recognize MCAM's 50th Anniversary.
 On April 28, MCAM was pleased to host the Healthcare Transformation Capital Meeting for Mechanical & Electrical Contractors at the MCAM Boardroom and Educational Center. This was presented by Scott Stephanson, Transformation Project Capital Leader & Todd Blackman, Manager, TMO Capital Planning.
   
MCAM IN ACTION
 Mark your calendars and watch for registration rollout - Every Thursday from April 21 to May 26
Thank you to our Series Sponsor EMCO Corporation and Workshop Sponsor DGH Engineering!
 An MCAM Pioneer is a person who has made a significant contribution to the Mechanical Industry by demonstrating actions characteristic of a Pioneer; innovator, inventor, forerunner, developer or creator. This contribution may have been in the form of service to the association through strategic planning and volunteering or ideas and/or actions directly impacting the functioning of the Industry through activities such as driving legislation, mentorship and innovative change.
DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: Friday, June 10, 2022
 Mingle with industry’s future leaders, MCAM Next Gen Committee and MCAM Board of Directors. Contribute to meaningful dialogue the last Thursday of the month with special guests addressing the hot issues impacting the industry. Join Next Gen chair Cory Ball (Mikkelsen-Coward) as he navigates the topic of supply chain issues and price volatility with special guests, Dan Bockstael (Bockstael) and Karen Poetker (Pitblado).
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MCAMs Golf Committee is pleased to announce this year's Jamie McNabb Memorial will be at Breezy Bend Golf Course August 11, 2022!
Watch your email boxes for the official registration roll-out!
THANK YOU TITLE SPONSOR
ABCO SUPPLY AND SERVICE
Contact the MCAM office at illyssa@mcamb.ca for sponsorship opportunities!
MEMBERS CONNECTING
 After two long years, MCAM was pleased to host the Annual President’s Ball April 22 at the Victoria Inn. This year’s theme was a Masquerade Party and many who attended such as Hr. Heather Stephenson, Premier of MB showcased their unique masks as they were greeted at the door with champagne by MCAM’s Social Committee and MCAM President Julien Lafleche.
 MCAM’s 2022 AGM was held at the RBC Center April 20 at 11 a.m. MCAM President Julien Lafleche welcomed special guests in attendance, Sean Scott (CSAM). Tania Johnston & Wayne Davidson (MCA Canada).
He began by recognizing 2021 marked MCAM’s 50th Anniversary representing Manitoba’s Mechanical Industry.
 On April 20 at the RBC center, Dan Leduc provided an overview of how Prompt Payment legislation dramatically decreases the time spent waiting for payments.
MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGE
Increasing value of MCAM membership is MCAM's top priority. The Board of Directors believes in supporting local businesses and offering membership premium discounts and preferred rates is another great reason to be an MCAM member.
 An event co-hosted by MCA Manitoba and MCA Canada was held in Winnipeg April 21 to explore current industry issues, as well as strategies to mitigate those "mechanical contractor migraines." This program featured a stellar lineup of speakers and covered issues such as labour force demand, supply chain issues, supplementary general conditions in contracts, net zero and its impacts, and collaborative contracting methods.
 It is with great excitement that Construction Education Council, in affiliation with MCA Canada Associate Members, announces the forthcoming Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series. The application process will open June 1, with a deadline of August 12.
To be eligible for the Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series, applicants: must be a Student Chapter Member or child/ward of salaried employee of MCAC member company (company needs to be member for at least one year),
must be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program leading to a degree, certificate, or diploma from an accredited Canadian university, college, or apprenticeship program, with a minimum “B” average for the previous year, may also be a registered apprentice in a mechanical contracting trade, and must not otherwise receive a major scholarship or bursary.
INDUSTRY INNOVATION & ASSISTANCE
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Join us in Halifax for the MCAC Annual National Conference Countdown to Reconnect '22
Take Advantage of the Early Bird Registration Fee
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada is pleased to be holding its 81st Annual National Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from September 28 to October 1, 2022! Join MCAC in the beautiful maritime city of Halifax as we RECONNECT in 22! We have a great program of networking, education, and social events planned, and we can't wait to RECONNECT with members from coast-to-coast-to-coast!
Dear Wise Wayne,
I am a Project Manager for a large industrial contractor. We have been faced with project overuns resulting in construction claims/disputes. I am looking to find more ways to identify the warning signs. Are there any resources that can point me in the right direction? From, Conflicted Dear Conflicted, Your timing is perfect! MCAM is offering a workshop called Avoiding and Managing Disputes May 26. This one-day workshop will start with an overview of the common factors that cause project overruns and resultant construction claims/disputes, as well as project warning signs. The project lifecycle will be explored, including considerations to support dispute avoidance and effective dispute management at the different stages of projects. Key considerations for industrial projects, including contract awareness, contract administration, and the importance of scheduling, project controls, documentation and communication, will be presented. Change order and claim development, and best practices to prepare and present complex change orders and claims that may involve delay and/or loss of productivity, will be discussed. I believe this is the workshop for you and your team! Click the button below to register! Sincerely, Wise Wayne
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS
 Changes Would Help Contractors Invest in Business, Contributing to Employment and Economic Impact: Helwer
The Manitoba government is introducing new legislation, the Prompt Payment for Construction Act, which would establish payment obligations to contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry to alleviate payment delays, Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister Reg Helwer announced today.
“The optimal window for major construction is often limited by seasonal challenges, so ensuring greater efficiency in project remuneration is important to the flow of work performed, benefitting contractors and clients,” said Helwer. “This legislation will specify a timely payment structure based on the progress of the work, the achievement of certain project milestones and project conclusion.”
The minister noted Bill 28 has been developed in response to concerns expressed by construction industry stakeholders, including the Manitoba Prompt Payment Coalition (MBPP) and its member associations, that delayed payments throughout the payment chain are problematic. While existing laws help secure claimants’ rights to payments and ensure payments are kept within the construction pyramid and flow appropriately, there is currently no remedy for a late payment.
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 AUDIENCE: Contractor Community, MCAM / ECAM
The goals of this process improvement are to: • more closely align with current industry best practices and the CCDC 11 • improve process transparency • streamline administrative processes The University of Manitoba is committed to undertaking this process in a fair and transparent manner. CLICK BELOW TO READ FULL PUBLICATION
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