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INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
 Find answers to frequently asked questions about the changes to the development & building permits in Winnipeg.
 Red Seal Occupational Standard is calling for industry representatives to participate in a virtual Occupational Analysis Development workshop for both Gasfitter Class A and Class B trades. The workshop will be September 18 to October 6, 2023.
 Inspection and Technical Services (ITS) has provided this guideline to aid in the submission for Piping Registrations and explains the responsibility of the owner, professional engineer and contractor installing the piping.
 Find the latest version of the Manitoba Trade Definitions. MTD identifies all of the specified project tasks and categorizes the tasks which each type of specialized contractor is best able to perform on the construction site.
 Effective Monday, November 14, 2022, the Building Design Summary (BDS) and Commercial Alterations Design Summary (CADS) documents have been updated and the former documents will no longer be accepted.
MCAM IN ACTION
 Read an overview of topics discussed at the November, December and January Board of Directors meetings.
 Guests savoured a unique dinner tasting menu, sampled some of the finest wines and mingled with the next genners on November 17th, 2022. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Pitblado Law.
 Join us on February 23, 2023, at Winnipeg's newest venue, The Leaf! Presentations will feature Grease Interceptors and Waste Management from the City of Winnipeg and Designing, Installing, & Maintaining Grease Interceptors from Schier/Tom Beggs Agencies. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Uponor.
 Lots of smiles at the first MCAM and ECAM joint Holiday Reception held December 8th, 2022, at James Avenue Pumphouse. Thank you to Chem-Aqua, Kal Tire and United Rentals for sponsoring this event.
 Volunteers gathered to wrap gifts and deliver them to 12 families in need on December 21st, 2022. Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers that made this event possible!
 January 24th, 2023, six companies joined us at Torque Brewing to interview Engineering Students for summer positions. The 10-minute speed interviews were followed by an hour of networking. Thank you to our Title Sponsor, SMS Engineering.
 MCAM is selling pink t-shirts in support of Pink Shirt Day on February 22, 2023. Together we can spread kindness, build inclusivity, make a change and end bullying.
MEMBERS CONNECTING
 Join us on February 23, 2023, at Winnipeg's newest venue, The Leaf! Presentations will feature Grease Interceptors and Waste Management from the City of Winnipeg and Kitchen Grease Solutions from Schier. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Uponor.
 March 2nd, 2023, join us on the ice for a full day of ice fishing guided by Kannuk Outfitters. The day will include a delicious fish fry & BBQ lunch on the ice! This event brings networking to another level. Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Pitblado Law.
MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGE
 Welcome to our newest members: Informanix Technology Group Inc., CGM Engineering and 365 Technologies Inc.
 Applications are open for the Marc Lynch Award. Marc had a vision for MCAM which he passionately communicated to the staff and Board of Directors. Through this award, the association intends to carry out his vision of excellence in the industry. This scholarship is intended for MCAM member companies' staff and families. It will be awarded to students pursuing a post-secondary program.
 Did you know? MCAM offers our members with the opportunity to showcase their business on our social media accounts for a day. Please submit completed forms to office@mcamb.ca.
 Picture this: business is running smoothly as usual, when suddenly disaster strikes. Your office building experiences flooding overnight, a fire breaks out in the kitchen, or the power unexpectedly cuts out and halts production. What do you do now?
 After an investigation by WSH officials, charges were laid under the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act., a Supervisor plead guilty to failing to take all necessary precautions to protect the safety and health of a worker under their supervision and was fined $1750.
INDUSTRY INNOVATION & ASSISTANCE
 Minimum Wage Adjustment Act Would Raise Hourly Wage to $14.15 on April 1, 2023, Help Lower-Income Manitobans Handle Inflation: Helwer
 Executive Director, Ramona Coey, Cory Ball (Mikkelsen-Coward) and Eric Henstridge (Comco Pipe & Supply) attended the Manitoba Environmental Industries Association Emerging Issues Cleantech Conference.
 The Manitoba government is launching the Work in Manitoba job portal, an innovative, one-stop website that will efficiently connect job seekers and employers based on qualifications and labour market needs.
 Project Will Enhance Public Safety, Create Better, Safer Facility for Front-Line Staff: Stefanson
More than $8 million in funding for a new community centre in the Rural Municipality of Taché.
INDUSTRY IN FOCUS
 Manitoba Hydro is sharing initial modelling results as part of their Integrated Resource Plan.
 February 14 - 15, 2023 attend the largest construction safety conference in North America and Canada’s premier construction safety conference.
 Help us identify individuals in images from MCAM's history. Recognize someone? E-mail admin@mcamb.ca.
Dear Wayne,
Global warming, green house gas, carbon emissions, climate change, carbon footprint, net zero, ….as a Mechanical Contractor, what does it mean and what is my role?
Signed,
For the Good of Humanity
Sending our condolences to the family and friends of Dennis Arnel, a prominent member of the Mechanical Industry.
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