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FALL 2014
The Mechanical Contractors
Association of Canada would like to
announce that during its recent
Board of Director meetings in St.
John’s, Newfoundland, it was voted
and approved that the Canadian
Mechanical Contracting Education
Foundation (CMCEF) will be legally
dissolved as a separate Not for Profit
Organization and will become a
Council within MCA Canada. The
new Council will be called the
Construction Education Council
(CEC). The main objective of the
change is to bring ownership of the
Council closer to the Provincial and
Affiliate MCA’s thus increasing
membership participation in
education.
industry and to promote programs to
meet these needs. Other roles of the
Council will include the promotion of
careers in the construction industry,
liaise with various training
organizations, make
recommendations on the expansion
of current education programs
including but not limited to
partnership development, local and
remote delivery, promotion and
marketing, as well as private and
customized delivery.
Leadership of the newly formed
Council will be driven by MCA
Canada Board of Director Members
as well as MCA Managers.
While member engagement remains
an ongoing challenge, the MCA
Canada Board of Directors remains
adamant that education is a key
element of the Association’s service
offering and will remain so for years to
come.
For more information contact:
Tania Johnston, Executive Director –
Construction Education Council
601-280 Albert St, Ottawa, ON Canada
K1P 5G8 Tel: 613.232.5169
Fax: 613.235.2793
E: [email protected]
W: www.constructioneducation.com
CEC’s primary role will be to assess the
education and training needs of the
WHAT'S INSIDE
 National 2014/2015 Board of Directors. . .. . . 2  Meetings, Meetings, Meetings! . . . . . . .. . . . 2  CEC Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  MCAC Associate Council Report .. . . . . . . . . . 5 2014 - 2015 CEC MEMBERS
 Chairman’s Report........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Left
to
Right:
Peter
Ashton
(MCAC Associate Council Rep), John Warnica (MSCC Rep), Daryl
 National Conference — A Great Success.. . . . 8
Zimmerman (Industry Rep, Chairman), Richard McKeagan (MCAC President), Gaetan Beau MSCC Report.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
lieu (MCAC Chairman), Dana Taylor (MCAC Managers’ Council Rep), Brad Mason (MCAC
 Associate Members................................ . . .13 Board of Director), Dave Holek (MCAC Board of Director), Dave Flamand (MCAC Board of
 Membership Advantage Programs (MAP) . .. 14 Director), Steve Coleman (MCAC Managers’ Council Rep), Tania Johnston (CEC Executive
 Upcoming Industry Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Director). Missing: Duncan Williams (MCAC Managers’ Council Rep).
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MEETINGS, MEETINGS,
MEETINGS!
Yes, MCA Canada’s 73rd Annual
National Conference in St. John’s,
Newfoundland (September 24-27, 2014)
featured great speakers, a terrific
companions program, wonderful
Newfoundland entertainment and
fantastic hospitality. However, your
national Board of Directors, Chief
Operating Officers, and contracting
members also got “down to business”
dealing with the current affairs of the
industry and your Association.
Throughout the week there were a total
of twelve (12) business meetings held
including: Board of Directors,
Association Managers Council,
Executive Committee, Annual General
Meeting, Unionized Contractors, Open
Shop Contractors, Associate Members,
Service Contractors, Education
Committee, and committees addressing
such issues as standard practices,
industry relations, government relations,
membership promotion, and
membership services.
Here are some of the highlights:
 MCA Canada continues to foster
a working relationship with
contractors working in the
industrial sector.
 Prompt payment legislation
discussions in many
jurisdictions across Canada
continue.
 Federal prompt payment
legislation is on the “radar
screen” of the National Trade
Contractors Coalition of
Canada.
 MCA Canada’s Board
approves a joint MCAC/CIPH
procurement guideline.
 Association policy statements
near completion.
 Federal pilot project updating
the national standard for the
Steamfitter Pipefitter Trade
continues in partnership with
the United Association.
 Aon insurance/surety program
sees increased usage with
MCAC’s membership.
 MCA Canada, as a member of the
Building Energy Efficiency
Coalition, to be involved on
November 18, 2014 “Day on
Parliament Hill.”
 Canadian Mechanical Contracting
Education Foundation to be
replaced with a major Council of
MCA Canada called the
Construction Education Council
(CEC). Marketing and branding
initiative is underway.
 Service contractors held a
successful forum featuring guest
speaker Tim Wentz from the
University of Nebraska and future
president of ASHRAE.
 Service contractors gearing up to
provide more service related
education.
Please take a moment to read some of the
articles contained within this edition of the
National Bulletin where you will hear more
about your Association’s future initiatives.
If you wish further, detailed information
please contact MCA Canada directly or
your Provincial MCA.
MCA CANADA’S 2014/2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(Back L to R) Brad Mason, Wayne Davidson, Charles Savoie, John Warnica, Alain Daigle, John Baker Dave Holek,
Dean Loewen, Tim Padfield, Peter Ashton
(Front L to R) Dave Flamand, Jack Bavis, Gaetan Beaulieu, Richard McKeagan, Del Pawliuk, Brad Diggens
(Not Present) Derrick Flinn, Quentin Bevan, Don Capotosto, Denis Carrier, Charles Webb
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CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION COUNCIL UPDATES
10 Day Gold Seal Project
Management Program
Due to overwhelming attendance for 2014, the Construction Education Council
(CEC) is pleased to announce that two additional programs have been added to
the education calendar for winter/spring 2015. For further information please visit
the CEC website at www.constructioneducation.ca or contact Tania Johnston at
613-232-5169 or by email: [email protected].
Locations Include:
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Week 1: January 15-19, 2015
Week 2: February 5-9, 2015
Waterloo, Ontario
Week 1: March 26-30, 2015
Week 2: April 16-20, 2015
CMCEF BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOLD FINAL AGM
The CMCEF Board of Trustees met for one final meeting in St. John’s,
Newfoundland on the occasion of its 17th Annual General Meeting.
Plaques were awarded to all Trustee members as a recognition of thanks
for their years of dedication. A number of members of the Foundation
have served since its inception in 1998. The industry thanks you for your
time and guidance.
The Foundation has become a Council within MCA Canada and will
continue to offer education training to the Mechanical Contracting Industry.
Trustees from L to R: Larry Cann (Employee Rep), Brad Mason (Co-Chair Western), Don Bennett (Co-Chair Central and ViceChairman), Peter Ashton (Associate Council Rep), Daryl Zimmerman (Chairman), Tania Johnston (Executive Director), Ross Nicholls
(Owner Rep), Gaetan Beaulieu (MCAC Chairman), Richard McKeagan (MCAC President), Dana Taylor (Managers’ Council Rep).
Absent: Tony Sottile (Past Chairman), Tom Vincent (Co-Chair Eastern)
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MCA CANADA’S
ASSOCIATE COUNCIL REPORT
The last meeting of the MCAC Associates Council was held September 26, 2014 in St. John’s, Newfoundland on the occasion of MCA Canada’s 73rd National Conference. First and foremost, the Council discussions revolved around membership recruitment. Every element of MCA Canada is now actively engaged in
membership recruitment, including the suppliers. It was agreed at the last meeting that there was an obvious lack of wholesalers/distributor representation during Council meetings. As a result, the Associates are
now developing a value proposition to help attract potential wholesaler members. Overall, Associate Membership remains constant at about 100 supplier members.
The Service Division, MSCC, is also engaged in membership recruitment both within and outside MCA
Canada. Associates have been active in assisting to promote the MSCC through direct mail, articles and
face to face discussions with clients and potential members. The Council agrees that bringing in new
members is good for both the suppliers and the association, therefore it’s in everyone’s best interest to
help as much as possible.
Peter Ashton
Associate Council Chairman
Moving from membership to education, the Council received an update on the new direction and branding of the education foundation, which is
now referred to as the Construction Education Council (CEC). The new CEC has several programs which should be of interest to the manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors. First is the option to deliver educational webinars. There are also options to establish scholarship’s which
can be offered to the families of members in partnership with the supplier organizations. And finally, the Associates understand that the annual
golf tournament is a valuable fundraiser and the Council actively promotes the benefits of participating on all levels.
MCA Canada itself offers a wide range of advertising and marketing programs that cover pretty much the entire spectrum of promotional formats.
This allows the Associates to disseminate information to the contractors through every medium. Two new programs were introduced recently.
The first was the weekly enewsletter advertising package in Just The Fax. It’s highly focused and reasonably priced so it’s not surprising that it
sold out fairly quickly. The latest program, made available this spring, is the MultiMedia Promotional Campaign. It is a unique marketing tool in
that it touches the entire membership using direct mail with hardcopy pieces as well as email and web based options. Again, this highly visible
program was very well received and I’m sure it will be an excellent addition to the already extensive marketing package available to the Associates.
As for the Associates Council itself, a task force has been created to review the “Terms of Reference” with the specific task of reviewing council
executive eligibility as well as succession planning.
Of course the Annual Conference is the highlight event of the year. The sponsorship opportunities are extensive, the Supplier Showcase has
seen very good activity over the past few years and the majority of the attending Associates are open to assist in whatever is asked of them. I’m
sure I can speak for all of the Associate Members when I say that most of the participating companies look forward to this event each year.
Peter Ashton
Peter Ashton
Associate Council Chairman
MCAC/CIPH Supply Chain Procurement Guidelines
The Mechanical Contractors Association of
Canada (MCAC) and the Canadian Institute of
Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) Board of Directors
came together to develop best practice guidelines
to assist both mechanical contractors and
wholesale distributors when dealing with supply
chain management issues such as procurement.
It all starts with early involvement. Both parties can
initiate a smooth materials procurement process
by helping identify the needs, procurement
strategy and the drafting of a possible agreement
even before the requisition is actually received.
The guidelines then proceed through an
inclusionary process focusing on suggestions
for cooperation, communication and all the way
through to the use of standard documents.
"MCA Canada and CIPH firmly believe that both
parties should make a concerted effort to
understand their partners lead times, financial
models, business practices and ensure each
manage expectations, which will result in a winwin scenario for all involved", said MCA Canada
Chairman Gaetan Beaulieu.
The Best Practices Guidelines are a tool to help
strengthen the procurement process by taking
several factors into account prior to each
project. It's important that both the contractor
and the wholesale distributor work towards
understanding each other's business including
operational norms, which become essential in
conducting a more efficient and profitable
process for both parties.
You can download a copy of the Supply Chain
Procurement Best Practices Guidelines directly
from the MCA Canada website at www.mcac.ca
under the Publications tab and the ‘Articles and
Publications’ link.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The following is a copy of the Chairman's Report as presented by Chairman, Gaetan Beaulieu, on the occasion
of the 2014 Annual General Meeting of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada
(Friday, September 26, 2014 in St. John’s, Newfoundland).
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 2014
“It is my distinct privilege
as MCA Canada’s
National Chairman to
provide this “Chairman’s
Report for the members
of MCA Canada.“
Last September, we held our 73rd Annual
National Conference in St. John’s,
more programs to the industry than
We are also active participants and
ever. These included our seminar
members of the World Plumbing Council.
program package, as well as national
In partnership with the Canadian Institute
education conferences such as
of Plumbing and Heating, I am pleased
“Middle Management“ held this year in
to report that our efforts to promote
Saskatoon, and “Estimating” held in
World Plumbing Day in Canada, held on
June in Vancouver. We expect to
March 11th, was once again a success!
continue to grow in the future.
Not only are we participants on the world
Newfoundland. For those of you who were
Another important aspect of the
stage through WPC, but we are also
there, I know you will readily agree that the
Association is our involvement with
active participants in the International
venue and the quality of the conference
several technical committees through
Alliance of Mechanical Contractors
program was “outstanding”, due, in no
the National Research Council,
Associations.
small measure, to the great hospitality of
Canadian Institute of Plumbing and
our MCA Newfoundland hosts.
Heating, and the Canadian Standards
In the past 12 months, we continued to
publicize the benefits and services of
Association primarily through MCA
Canada’s own Brad Diggens.
This group, made up of international
associations representing mechanical
contractors from Canada, Australia,
United States, and the United Kingdom,
membership within the Mechanical Service
Throughout the year, MCA Canada
met once again this past March on the
Contractors of Canada (MSCC) while at
has once again been active with other
occasion of MCA of America’s national
the same time, forging stronger working
organizations representing the
convention in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was
relationships with building managers and
interests of the membership.
a first for me and I was certainly
owners which continues to this day.
We also held a special MSCC forum
during this conference with excellent
attendance and participation. MSCC is
currently on a membership drive working
with all of the provincial MCA’s.
We are involved as participating
members within the Canadian
For those of you who have never been to
Construction Association and, as a
a MCA of America convention, I strongly
consequence, we have representation
recommend it. They’re held in great
on the Board of Directors, their
venues and their social and educational
Chief Operating Officers Council, and
program is second to none.
several CCA committees, councils,
Regarding education, we made a major
and task forces. Collectively we
change this year. We dissolved our
address such issues as future labour
Canadian Mechanical Contracting
shortages, naming of major
Education Foundation and transformed it
subcontractors on tender forms at time
into a major Council of MCA Canada. We
of tender and standard forms of
now call it the “Construction Education
contract, to name just a few. In
Council”.
addition, we are also represented on
Last year we continued to grow offering
impressed!
CCA’s Gold Seal Certification
Committee through yours truly.
Domestically, we make every effort to be
represented at all of the provincial MCA
conferences and AGM’s every year and
this year was no different. We attended
MCA BC’s Conference, MCA Alberta’s
Conference, MCA Saskatchewan’s
Conference, MCA Manitoba’s AGM,
MCA Ontario’s Conference, and the
Western and Eastern Regional Meetings.
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We also attended the CIPH Annual
the Canadian Council of Directors of
than ever) to cooperate and
Business Conference in Kelowna in
Apprenticeship (CCDA) on
collaborate on many of the issues that
June.
“Strengthening of the Red Seal
affect both contractors and suppliers
Program”. We are involved with
on a regular basis.
In February, 2014 members of our
Executive Committee, Board of
Directors, Education Foundation Board
of Trustees, and MCA managers all
developing a new national occupational
standard for the steam fitting and
pipefitting trades.
Our partnership with Aon is
progressing very well, as more and
more MCA Canada contractors see
met in Orlando, Florida on the
We are a founding member Association
the benefit of placing their insurance
occasion of MCA Canada’s Mid-year
of the National Trade Contractors
and surety business with Aon. They
Winter Meetings.
Coalition of Canada aggressively
offer broader and more customized
tackling the important issues of the day
coverage for our sector of the
such as working towards prompt
construction industry, extremely
payment legislation across Canada. The
competitive premium rates, premium
educational component of NTCCC also
rebates with good claims experience,
As usual, important issues and the
Association’s future direction was
determined through these Association
meetings.
commands time and attention as
and they provide provincial and
We used this occasion to review our
evidenced by our recent revisions to the
national Associations sources of non-
new Strategic Plan which addresses
Coalitions’ Guide to the CCA1
dues revenue.
such things as: expanded membership;
Subcontract and the delivery of a
market expansion/re-packaging of our
national webinar on this topic.
current training programs; rebranding
of our Education Foundation;
increasing the number of mechanical
Student Chapters in post-secondary
institutions across the country;
enhancing our associate member
category; expanding trade
representation on the national level;
introducing new technologies and
social networking; and increasing/
enhancing our relations with other
industry related organizations, the
design community, and the federal
government.
We continue to let members know
what’s going on through mediums such
as the Annual “Year in Review”
magazine, periodic bulletins, our
websites and our weekly
e-Newsletters.
In addition, we continue to work with
We’ve also offered new Membership
Advantage Programs and services this
With respect to prompt payment, Bill 69
year to the membership such as the
was introduced in Ontario last May and
Fed -Ex program and the safety apps
went to Committee this March. As a
which were made available to us
result, the Provincial Government has
through our friends at MCA of
committed to review the Construction
America.
Lien Act incorporating prompt payment
into the discussions.
In closing, there is one last thing I
would like to mention and that is MCA
Federally, we intend to have a Federal
Canada’s Charity “Operation
Prompt Payment Act introduced in
Eyesight”. Over the past several years
Parliament affecting all federal projects
our members have literally saved
across Canada.
hundreds, if not thousands of lives
Previously, I made a brief reference to
our working relationship with the
Canadian Institute of Plumbing and
Heating (CIPH), which continues to
mature. We held joint Executive
through their contributions, and we
expect that to continue on in the years
ahead”.
Respectfully submitted,
Committee Meetings this past year,
attended and participated in their
conferences, and we have agreed (more
Gaetan Beaulieu
MCAC Chairman
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73rd Annual Conference - “New Found Opportunities”
November 24 - 27 - The 2014
edition of MCA Canada’s Annual
National Conference was held in
beautiful St. John’s, Newfoundland
at the Delta, St. John’s Hotel.
Delegates not only enjoyed the educational programs and
social events hosted by MCA Canada, they also embraced
the beauty of the surrounding landscapes and all the social
attractions George Street and downtown St. John’s had to
offer.
As always, business comes first. MCA Canada’s Board of
Directors joined the regional and provincial MCA managers
for several days of high level meetings prior to the
conference commencement. Monday started with the
Managers Council meeting and the MCA Canada
Executive Committee meeting. Tuesday, the standing
Committees met followed by the 2013/2014 National Board
of Directors Meeting. Wednesday, the Mechanical Service
Contractors of Canada Executives met and hosted a
Forum for Service Contractors. Friday MCA Canada held
its Annual General Meeting and heard updates from many
of our industry guests and partners.
The Education Foundation,
CMCEF, hosted its Board of
Trustees meeting and held their
Annual General Meeting on
Tuesday.
MCA Canada Chairman, Gaetan
Beaulieu took to the podium for an
interlude to an enthusiastic
“Welcome to St. John’s Kitchen
Party” graciously hosted by MCA
Newfoundland. The night included
a fun filled, bib wearing, lobster
feast followed by the musical, comedic performance of
Wicked All Together. It was a great way to kick off the
2014 National Conference in St. John’s Newfoundland.
The next morning delegates were met
with a fiddlers musical welcome for the
Opening Breakfast with featured keynote
speaker, General Rick Hillier. Rick
engaged and inspired delegates with his
experiences serving in the Canadian
Forces. He received rave reviews, and
was thought to be one of the best
speakers MCA Canada has had the
pleasure of hosting.
Delegates spent
Thursday afternoon
exploring St. John’s
before returning to the
hotel where they began
their journey downtown
for the George Street,
Rally in the Alley.
Delegates took part in
three separate activities such as, kissing the cod, learning
highland dancing, and Celtic sing-a-longs. The night
concluded with dancing and drinks at the local martini bar.
Despite a few pairs of tired
feet, everyone made it for
Friday’s breakfast and a
highly successful Supplier
Innovation Showcase. This
event always features the
latest in innovative new
products and services
available to our contractor
members.
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MCA Canada’s Annual General Meeting was held after
breakfast while the companions enjoyed an insightful
session with Brian Little, on the comparisons of introverts
to extroverts.
Wednesday afternoon our golfers
ventured to Osprey at Clovelly for the
Annual John Bradshaw Memorial
Golf Tournament. It was another
great tournament.
Saturday morning we once again hosted the popular
Mechanical Contractors
Network Awards Breakfast.
Anchormen Brad Mason and
Dave Flamand hosted the
broadcast with plenty of good
fun and lots of laughs with
their rendition of Newfenese.
Congratulations to all our
award winners.
To end things off, delegates and companions enjoyed an
“Around the World” buffet with a wide range of delicious
cuisine. Following the feast, Spirit of Newfoundland took
the stage with a musically comedic performance that filled
the room with laughter and dancing.
Stay tuned for more on MCA Canada’s 74th Annual
National Conference and make sure to book your
calendars for November 16 - 19, 2015, Palm Springs,
California.
Thank You To Our 2014 Sponsors
Event Sponsors - AON, IPEX, MCA NEWFOUNDLAND &
LABRADOR, QBE, UA, VICTAULIC
Gold Level - BIBBY STE. CROIX, DERKSEN PLBG & HTG (1984)
Ltd., FLOCOR, QUALITY CONTROL COUNCIL OF CANADA, MA
STEWART, MCA ONTARIO, MILWAUKEE VALVE
MILWAUKEE VALVE
Silver Level - ALLPRISER, ANVIL INTERNATIONAL,
CANADABLACK & MCDONALD, FEDERATED, MASCO,
ONTARIO PIPE TRADES, RHEEM, TRIMBLE, WOLSELEY,
Bronze Level - BRADFORD WHITE, CONBRACO/APOLLO VALVES,
GJ CAHILL, MCA KITCHENER - WATERLOO ZONE 7, MILWAUKEE
TOOLS, MODERN NIAGARA, OAKVILLE STAMPING, OVENTROP
CORPORATION, LYNCAR, PETRELA, PETRO CANADA, WINTER &
ASSOCIATES, RF CONTRACTING, RELIANCE WORLDWIDE, WATTS
INDUSTRIES, ZURN
MCA Canada’s
74th Annual National
Conference
Palm Springs, California
November 16 - 19, 2015
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MCA CANADA’S CHARITY
OPERATION EYESIGHT
In 2010, MCA Canada and Operation Eyesight joined
forces with the goal of helping to eliminate the
completely preventable disease “trachoma” by
providing accessible clean water and basic sanitation
to people in Zambia.
Operation Eyesight Universal is an international
development organization based in Canada,
dedicated to eliminating avoidable blindness in the
developing world.
Since 1963, Operation Eyesight has prevented more
than 35 million people from facing the tragedy of
preventable blindness. Their work is focused in places
where blindness can be deadly, especially to those
who are very young, old or poor. A predominant
cause of avoidable permanent blindness is trachoma,
an eye infection transmitted by flies and exacerbated
by cultural and environmental factors. Left untreated,
trachoma leads to blindness. The most heartwrenching fact about trachoma is that it can be
eradicated with accessible clean water and basic
sanitation. Skin and respiratory diseases can also be
reduced or eliminated by providing accessible clean
water.
MCA Canada continues to appeal to our members
and the industry for contributions to help eradicate this
curable situation. We ask that you consider
contributing to this extremely worthwhile charity.
For more information visit the MCA Canada website at
www.mcac.ca, call the office at 613-232-0492 or email
[email protected] for your copy of the “Operation
Eyesight Pledge Package.”
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MECHANICAL SERVICE CONTRACTORS OF CANADA
MSCC is close to 200 members and counting!
Membership recruitment is an ongoing process that invites prospective members to ‘try’ the association.
A prospective member must then clearly understand the value for that membership and once that value is understood,
members can then be engaged. That engagement is what all organizations strive for and none more than MSCC. It is
the cornerstone of our long term success. Members who have direct access to their local association, to special interest
groups, committees and who attend conventions are significantly more likely to continue their relationship with the association, and we offer all of this and more….much more.
The recruitment strategy is designed around three specific stages. The first stage was to provide materials and
support for the provincial MCA’s to assist in their recruitment efforts. Having provided extensive resource material, contact lists and ongoing communication we moved to
the second stage of the process
The second stage was to market directly to the current
MCA membership on a national scale. This was done
through email, the website and newsletters. Finally a hard
copy mailer was sent to the entire membership, which
proved to be surprisingly successful. As a result of the
campaign over the last few months, membership has
grown to almost 200 companies Canada wide.
Finally, the third stage involves an ongoing recruitment
effort managed from the MSCC office, targeting potential
direct members. An email campaign was initiated in the summer but was discontinued once the Canadian Anti Span
Laws came into effect. This was followed by a hard copy brochure that was mailed to a group of 1,000 contractors in
specific geographic locations. This is being followed up with direct phone calls over the next several months, then a new
area will be identified and the process repeated.
The educational component remains a cornerstone of the organization and MSCC is researching a substantial expansion of the courses available with a focus on sales and operations. Working with the new Construction Education Council, a new ‘Career Path’ concept will be introduced in six specific service careers.
We are continuing the ongoing promotion of our certification and energy services programs along with the
‘Switch the Stat’ program with Summerhill Impact. Our enewsletter, The MSCC Dispatcher, continues to expand its readership and the ‘Find a Contractor’ database on the website continues to grow. In addition, MSCC will make every effort
to work more closely with organizations such as BOMA and other building management companies, as well as, Defense
Construction Canada and SNC Lavalin to mention a few.
Finally, Scott Grobel, has fulfilled his mandate as Chairman of MSCC. Scott has been a driving force for the MSCC and
helped establish the National Certification Program, the Energy Services Program and spearheaded the membership
recruitment drive, among many other projects. Our most sincere thanks go to Scott for his tireless efforts and dedication
as only the second chairman in MSCC history.
On a personal note, I am very honoured to accept the Chairmanship of MSCC and I will strive to continue the exceptional work of my predecessors in developing the service contractors division into a national organization that fellow contractors are proud to be a part of.
John Warnica
MSCC Chairman
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UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS
Date(s)
Event & Location
Feb. 10 - 13/15
MCAC Winter Mtgs.
Las Vegas, NV
Mar. 8 - 12/15
Mar. 22 - 26/15
April 9 - 19/15
April 30 - May 3/15
May/15
May/15
May 20/15
May 21 - 24/15
May/15
May 30 - June 1/15
June/15
June 14 - 16/15
Oct. 18 - 20/15
Nov. 16 - 19/15
MCAA
CCA
MCAO
MCA Alberta
MCABC
MCA Saskatchewan
Western Reg. Mtg.
MCA Manitoba
CMMTQ Conference
CCA Meetings
Eastern Reg. Mtg.
CIPH
CCA
MCAC
Maui, HI
San Antonio, TX
Sicily
Invermore, BC
TBA
Saskatoon, SK
Winnipeg, MB
Elkhorn, MB
TBA
Prince George, BC
Charlottetown, PEI
Quebec City, PQ
Thunder Bay, ON
Palm Springs, CA
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MCAC’s 74th Annual National Conference
November 16 - 19, 2015
Palm Springs, California