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The voice of the
mechanical contractors
industry in Alberta.
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MCA AB/BC joint conference was a success
We had 211 people in total join us at Bear Mountain Resort from May 4 to 7. It was a busy weekend with a full, but fun schedule.
Meeting Olympian Adam Kreek for an early morning workout, then hearing him deliver his keynote later that day certainly was a highlight. He urged us all to continue to seek out our next gold medal goals no matter our age or stage in life. Attendees also participated in a "Top Notch Operations" business session with Ron Coleman, where we walked away with a list of resources that can be shared with our companies.
Thank you so much to all our sponsors as this conference wouldn't happen without you. To see a full list of all sponsors, click here.
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Brad Diggens - MJS Mechanical Ltd.
MCA Alberta President 2012 - 2017. |
Thank you Brad Diggens
At the MCA AB/BC joint conference, MCA recognized Brad Diggens for his years of service and involvement in both the MCA and the industry throughout his career.
In recognition of your outstanding contribution of 40 plus years and counting as President, mentor, advisor, and ambassador, on behalf of all members of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Alberta, thank you.
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Definitely the most fun you could have at an AGM!
BareN' Von Hare had everyone laughing the whole time! Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM; thank you to all our generous sponsors, we could not have done it without you!
This includes
Aon Reed Stenhouse, Benefit link, Marking Services Canada, Canplas, Local Union 488, B.A. Robinson.
We would like to introduce our new Executive Directors:
President- Tim Padfield of Pad-Car Mechanical Ltd, Vice President- Mark Schendel of Schendel Mechanical Contracting Ltd, Vice President- Mike Loughlin of Trotter & Morton, Past President/Treasurer - Brad Diggens of MJS Mechanical, Executive Director- Russ Evans MCA, and a huge welcome to our newest board member Roger LeBeuf from Nortec Plumbing.
A full list of our board of directors is attached.
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2016 top apprentice winners
MCA wants to congratulate the 2016 top apprentice winners and a big thank you goes to those who attended our AGM so we could present them with plaques.
The winners include Jeffrey Kinash- Sprinkler Systems Installer from Johnson Controls, Curtis Wilms- Gas fitter A from Gateway Mechanical, Danny Derksen- Steamfitter and Pipefitter from Gemini Corporation, Mark Reinhardt -Gas fitter B and Ryan Vande Vyvere - Plumber and Gasfitter B.
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Another successful day on Parliament Hill
MCA Canada and CIPH joined forces to build efficiently together for the industry at Parliament Hill on April 10-11, 2017.
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) and the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCA Canada) jointly held another highly successful Parliamentary Day of Awareness on April 10-11, 2017 in Ottawa sponsored by Senator Donald Plett.
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Gold Standard service technician certification
MCA Alberta has officially launched its MCA Gold Standard Service Contractor Program a designation for recognizing service excellence awarded to an elite group of mechanical service contractors and individual technicians.
For our official launch, MCA Alberta has arranged for MSCC to waive the $75 test fee that is normally charged.
To be eligible, your company and your service technicians must meet the criteria established by the Mechanical Service Contractors of Canada program.
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Product specific training
Thank you to James Electric for hosting MCA's service technicians in April. The training on pumps was very informative. Having small groups provided the opportunity for a lot of questions and interaction.
Join us in May for sensor faucets and flushohometers, and in June for FOG requirements.
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Your voice matters
If you didn't receive the training and education survey we sent out the other day, please take the time to fill out these 11 quick questions.
They will better assist the MCA to plan
training and education workshops to meet your needs for 2017 and 2018.
Once you complete the survey, your name will be entered into a draw and the winner will receive 15 per cent off of your next training course registration.
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May 18: Construction credit basics, Calgary - Register now.
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May 25: Product specific training on pumps, Medicine Hat.
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May 31:
Sensor faucets and flushometers.
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June 19: Wastewater FOG requirements.
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Online: Scaffold safety inspection awareness -
Register now.
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The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board family of scholarships
The apprenticeship and industry training scholarships are designed to recognize the excellence of Alberta apprentices and trainees by encouraging them to continue to complete their apprenticeship or occupational training.
Application deadline is
June 30, 2017. Fill out the application form.
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May 5: MCA Golf - Bear Mountain. Victoria, BC.
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May 24: Lobsterfest.
We need to order the lobsters by May 15, so if you haven't already ordered your tickets please do so now by registering.
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June 1: MCA
Golf - Turner Valley Golf & Country Club. T
his is going to be a trial for golfers to pick whether they wish to play best ball or individual play.
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June 14: MCA golf - Sturgeon Valley Golf and Country Club. St. Albert, AB.
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June 6: MCAC western region meeting - Saskatoon.
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July 26: MCA Golf - The Hamptons Golf Club. Calgary, AB.
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August 30: MCA Golf - Alberta Springs Golf Resort. Red Deer, AB.
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Medical gas pipe installer certification
The current method to gain installer credentials requires a journeyman plumbing certificate and demonstrated medical gas experience. For installers, it's determined on a case-by-case basis for those who have done quality work and have medical gas experience. However, this current method has no official certificate yet.
Moving forward, the AHJ will be determining what will go into a new official certificate. This move towards an updated version of the standards will have ample warning from the Safety Codes Council who write the building codes and decide when a new version is adopted.
Please take a look at the
amended notice from MW Biomedical Inspection Services Ltd.
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The Canada Prompt Payment Act passes third reading in the senate
On May 4, the Senate passed Bill S-224, the Canada Prompt Payment Act on Senator Don Plett's bill addressing the systemic problem of delays in the construction industry. The act will ensure that contractors and sub-contractors on federal government construction work are paid in a timely manner. The bill passed late in the day on Thursday, unanimously.
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Business, Non-profit and Institutional Energy Savings program
We are reaching out today to share information about the upcoming launch of the Energy Efficiency Alberta Business, Non-Profit and Institutional Energy Savings program. We are inviting contractors, distributors, and manufacturers who sell and install high-efficiency products to partner with Energy Efficiency Alberta to help facility owners and managers understand options to save energy and reduce operating costs.
Please read below to learn more about the program and about upcoming information sessions being offered to Alberta contractors, distributors and manufacturers who sell and install high-efficiency products.
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Applying energy efficiency requirements to renovations
Although the building code is not specific for how energy efficiency requirements should be applied to home renovations, we have put together a table you can use for guidance. Whether you are building an addition, developing your basement or undergoing maintenance and repairs, view the
advisory
to determine how to apply section 9.36 of the Alberta Building Code.
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Are you covered?
In these challenging economic times, new and creative plan designs can help your bottom line. Let the MCAA do a full review of your benefit plan today! Call Russ and Vicky at 1-800-251-0620.
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45 best health tips
Take a look at these 45 best health tips to help make your day that much easier.
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MCA-AB -
Associate membership (wholesale and suppliers)
MCA-AB -
Affiliate membership (construction trade)
Provincial and
zone MCA's
National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada
NTCCC
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About the MCAA
Since the early 1900's, Alberta's plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, gasfitters and mechanical contractors have utilized the united voice, programs, information, service and social network of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Alberta (MCAA).
Today, the MCAA strives to create value for its members by identifying and mitigating issues that affect the industry, the development and delivery of high-quality education programs, providing a competitive group health insurance benefit plan, facilitating member benefit programs and services, and providing opportunity for social and professional networking.
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