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The voice of the
mechanical contractors
industry in Alberta.
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Recap of Hamptons golf tournament
The tournament at the Hamptons was a successful day. The weather was beautiful as was the course. Michael Mol from Hertz won $300.00 from the coin toss, then donated it back to the Calgary Food Bank - Thanks Michael. Thank you to our generous sponsors for contributing to our skill holes. Piping Industry Training School, Local 496, Mynmax, Investors Group and Jim Pattison Lease.
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MCA Alberta provincial golf tournament on August 30
The MCA Alberta provincial golf tournament will take place at Alberta Springs Golf Resort on August 30. Registration includes green fees, golf cart, driving range and practice facility, as well as, a drink and dog, dinner and prizes! Funds raised from this tournament will go towards MCA's education fund. Plan to register as twosomes/foursomes. Bring potential new MCA members, your best customers, suppliers or business associates.
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MCA Gold Standard service contractor program
Congratulations to the 38 Gold Standard certified technicians that have passed their exams and received certificates. There are now four Gold Standard service contractors which are Cougar Technical Services, MJS Technical Services, Pad-Car Mechanical and Butler Plumbing, Heating & Gasfitting.
Do you want to achieve a higher level of professionalism in the service sector or
establish a standard that is desired in both the industry and by the public? If the answer is yes, click
here
to find out how you can become certified now. Remember the $75 fee has been waived until December 31.
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Service contractors
Our product specific training will be starting again in the fall. We had such a great response from our pilot program last season and are excited to roll-out new topics from your list of requests.
We have Allen Forrest Sales kicking us off in October with sensor faucets and flushometers, then Val Temps Sales with backflow prevention in November.
If you are a supplier or manufacturer that has a product you would like to train our service technicians on, please contact Lisa at the office.
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Don't miss!
The Canadian hydronics conference is coming to Edmonton this fall on October 16 and 17.
This 1.5 days
of learning will feature visiting speakers like Greg Cuniff from TACO and "Hot Rod" Rohr, as well as local hydronics guru Robert Bean.
Use code
CHC17
for a special discount and
register now.
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October 11: Insurance bonding 101 seminar. Join MCA's Young Executives in Edmonton for an overview and then an open discussion of the various risk management, insurance and bonding components that affect construction companies on a day-to-day basis. Click here for all information and registration.
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October 23 & 24: Construction supervisory and management skills course. This course is designed for managers, estimators, foreman and supervisors. Construction supervisors and leaders will develop an understanding of how to manage people in a construction context. Participants will improve their skills in leadership, communication and enhance their ability to build a collaborative team culture. Click here for all information and registration.
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October 25: Sensor faucets and flushometers training for service technicians.
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November: Backflow prevention training for service technicians.
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November 17: Coaching and mentoring seminar. Click here for all information and registration.
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November 22: Becoming a trusted advisor course. Click here for all information and registration.
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December 15: Change management and continuous improvement seminar. Click here for all information and registration.
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January 19: Conflict resolution seminar. Click here for all information and registration.
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February 1 & 2: Project management course. Click here for all information and registration.
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April 16 & 17: Construction law course.
Click
here
for all information and registration.
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August 30: MCA Golf - Alberta Springs Golf Resort. Red Deer, AB.
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September 26: Armstrong sustainability symposium. Topics include introduction to sustainability, national energy code for buildings, next generation pumping innovation and energy performance manager.
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October 17: CIPHEX roadshow. Edmonton, AB.
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October 19: Old timers night. Edmonton, AB.
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November 6-9: Waves of discovery national conference. Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Maui, Hawaii. Register here.
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December 8:
Old timers night. Calgary, AB.
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Jim Pattison Lease
Ross Kirkpatrick
Address:1235 73rd Avenue SE,
Calgary, AB, T2H 2X1
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Always Plumbing and Heating
Jason Desnoyers
Address: #200, 17633 114 Avenue NW,
Edmonton, AB, T5S 2R9
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Clearing a sewer line? Know the risks and video inspect
Within the ATCO service territory (much of Alberta) there have been a few discoveries of the existence of cross bores - it's when an underground utility inadvertently crosses through another during installation. It can go unnoticed for years or decades.
While there is no immediate danger, there could be serious consequences if rotating equipment is used to clear a blocked sewer. This can damage the gas line to the point of gas leaking into the sanitary or storm systems and then into buildings. Municipalities completing routine sanitary and storm mains maintenance can also damage the gas line.
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STANDATA updates
It was recently brought to my attention that there was some question as to the compatibility of ULC S636 vent piping and spray-applied rigid polyurethane foam.
Variances:
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Elevator and passenger-elevating devices
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Interior stairways for roof access
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Separation of suites in strip malls
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Polyethylene film for greenhouse enclosures
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Interpretations:
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Rooms containing gaseous chlorine
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Barrier-free design requirements: relaxations
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Bulletins:
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Alberta Building Code schedules
The professional schedules referenced by the Alberta Building Code (ABC) have been updated to specifically reference energy efficiency requirements of the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) 2011 and ABC 2014 section 9.36. This update provides the user visible confirmation of the fact that the professional schedules include application to energy efficiency under the NECB 2011 and the ABC 2014 section 9.36. in force in Alberta since November 1, 2016.
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Why join the effort to help?
- There are over 40,000 evacuees in BC.
- 20,000 British Columbians are on evacuation alert.
- 11 Evacuation centres are open across BC.
- Over 150 (27 of note) fires are being fought by 3,000 firefighters (450 are from outside of the province, as far away as Australia) using 206 aircrafts. The Canadian military has been called in to help.
- The Red Cross is urgently asking us for our support.
- 38,145 evacuees have registered with the Red Cross.
Pledge here.
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GoodLife membership discount
A recent survey indicates that 97per cent of employers felt that the health of their employees influences their organization's overall performance, yet only 26 per cent take a strategic approach to improving employee wellness.
Moving an employee from sedentary to active can save an employer $4,629 annually in health and benefit costs relating to absenteeism, presenteeism, drug costs and productivity.
MCA now has a corporate partner program with GoodLife Fitness to help your company get moving and prioritize their health and well-being. Contact MCA for your written proof of membership and receive 15 per cent off a national all-access membership. All information here.
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Group health insurance benefit program
If you hadn't heard yet, those of you who have group insurance through MCA receive free access to Homewood Health.
They're your member and family assistance program and are your link to well-being!
They offer counselling services for career, life, and health plus many online resources from e-learning, assessments and interactive tools.
For all information click here and visit
the Homewood Health member access website. If you have not logged in before, you will need to create a user login and password.
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Discount programs
Mercedes-Benz Heritage Valley saves MCA members up to $4000 plus 6 per cent off of MSRP. Simply mention your association membership to them. For all information click here.
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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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