MCA members please plan to attend your associations Annual General Meeting to be held on June 1, 2018 at the Delta Kananaskis Lodge starting at 8:45 a.m. The AGM will include a keynote presentation on the reporting requirements for serious OH&S incidents, updates from MCA Canada, the MCA Group Benefits Trust, the MCA Alberta President, and the election of a new board of directors.

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Forbes has a great article with the top four reasons to mentor. Our favourite is "You are networking with the next generation of leaders." 

This year, one of the goals of the 2018 MCA Conference is to enhance your network and what a better way to enhance your network than by participating in "Mentor Golf." Discounts apply when you bring a mentor or mentee. Not coming to the conference? That's ok, you can still come for the golf tournament! Register now.

MCAC is partnering with Aon to launch a group insurance captive for members. We invite you to join us to learn more about the benefits of the captive. Topics covered will be:

• What is a group insurance captive?
• Why is MCAC launching a captive?
• What are the member benefits?
• Who is able to join the captive?

Click here for more information and register with Annette Hodgins at [email protected]

MCA Canada has created a survey to better understand the membership and what segments of the industry you as contractors focus on. It is limited to six questions and only requires a check box in most instances so the survey can be completed in under a minute.

The information will only be used for association purposes and will not be given to anyone other than the national, provincial and zone MCA's and/or members.

We had a busy month for education beginning with construction estimating. The students found the instructor knowledgeable and gave great information on bid procedures, bid submission and the overview of construction law.

Stay tuned for next spring when MCA hosts an estimating conference - a unique conference focusing not on how to estimate but rather project procurement and strategies. Sessions covered will include deal breakers, project risk and go/no-go strategies, putting together a proposal and what a general contractor looks for in its selection process - to name a few.

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May 23: Lobsterfest. Register now.

Address: 30, 12221 - 44 Street SE, Calgary, A.B., T2Z 4H3
Phone: 403-255-7938
Fax: 403-313-0058
Email: [email protected]
Website: neptuneplumbing.ca

IBEW Local 424

Scott Crichton
Address: 4232 - 93 Street NW, Edmonton, A.B., T6E 5P5
Phone: 780-996-6471
Email:  [email protected]

Cor Solutions Ltd.

Marcus Burn
Address: Box 474, Turner Valley, A.B., T0L 2A0
Phone: 403-801-8409
Email:  [email protected]

This year SAIT hosts the Calgary Day of Mourning ceremony on April 28, at 11:00 a.m. to remember the 166 workers who lost their lives in Alberta in 2017. 

Please see here for more details.

Book your inspections through the 311  app. Save time by booking and coordinating your inspections through the 311 app. Furnace replacement, gas fireplace installation, electrical renovations and more inspections can be submitted online. 

After you book, you'll receive email updates about your inspection request and results.

Extra time to cancel inspections. Starting in April, we're extending the inspection cancellation timeframe by 30 minutes. You can now cancel your inspection prior to 8:30 a.m. on the day. ePermit inspections can be cancelled online via ePermit inspections and all other inspections can be cancelled by contacting 311. Learn more.

BFI Constructors Ltd. (BFI) is a multi-disciplined construction contractor supplying construction personnel to large industrial and heavy civil construction projects across Canada. BFI has a diversified portfolio in executing projects that include oil refineries, potash and hard-rock mines, power generating stations, pumping stations, electricity transmission lines, petrochemical plants, and oil sands facilities.

Phone: 1.888.485.2704 | Fax: 1.780.485.2704 | Web: www.bficonstructors.com | Email: [email protected]

ln a recent article from Sarah Noel Block, director of marketing and education for The Moran Group, she discussed the five newest technology trends to keep workers safe. 

Read the full article here.

A health and safety management system is a process put in place by an employer to minimize the risk of injury and illness. An effective health and safety management system must have the following eight components in place:

1. Identification and analysis of health and safety hazards at the work site.
2. Control measures to eliminate or reduce the risks to workers from hazards.
3. Clearly demonstrated and management commitment, and written company policy.
4. Worker competency and training.
5. Inspection program.
6. Emergency response planning.
7. Incident reporting and investigation.
8. Management system administration.

At our annual conference and AGM we have special guest speakers that will talk about the importance of safety management systems, what is preventable and understanding hazards. Join us to find out the changes to OHS Act and how to protect your company!

Did you know that under the OH&S law, all employers must provide the following regarding workplace violence and harassment in the workplace?

• Communicate the organization's policy and procedures related to workplace violence
• Develop appropriate responses to workplace violence.
• Develop procedures for reporting, investigating and documenting incidents of workplace violence.
• Provide training to all employees to recognize unprofessional behavior, harassment, and violence in the workplace.

MCA is running seminars on workplace respect on April 11, in Edmonton and April 20, in Calgary. This will allow your employer to meet the fourth requirement. Register your employees today.

Homewood Health EFAP is pleased to release the April 2018 edition of our Life Lines newsletter, "LGBTQ+ Mental Health." This newsletter provides information on how to create a positive and supportive workplace for LGBTQ+ employees, including external resources which can be accessed for support. 

The Esso Business Card program gives you exceptional fuel savings, powerful yet easy-to-use fuel management tools. Plus Mechanical Contractors Association of Alberta members receive 2.5 cents per litre discount regardless of volume. Pick the degree of control and reporting that's right for your business. 

For more information and advantages click here.

Did you know you can submit medical claims with your income taxes? To find out a list of eligible medical expenses and how to submit read more here. Medicinal marijuana is one of these eligible claims to assist people until a DIN number is assigned and Canadian insurance providers add medical cannabis coverage to their extended health care plans. To date, only one Canadian provider has done this but it is believed that more will follow.

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