Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

Registration is Now Open for the 2025 MCAC Emerging Leaders Conference! Spearheaded by the association’s Future Leaders Advisory Council, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) announced today that registration is now open for the 2025 Emerging Leaders Conference, taking place from March 27-28, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. The conference is once again presented by Procore Technologies. “We are very excited to be hosting this event and look forward to building on the excitement after last year’s inaugural conference,” said Kyle Getty, Chair of the MCAC Future Leaders Advisory Council. “MCAC has made a strong commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders in our industry. The conference program looks at several industry issues that are relevant to our sector, alongside the opportunity to network with peers and colleagues from across Canada.” Sessions for the 2025 Emerging Leaders Conference address a variety of topics, including mental health in the workplace, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), technology and project management, contract and industry practice issues, and interactive sessions around Lean and Pull Planning. “When we put together the program for this year’s event, we really tried to strike a balance between more traditional education sessions alongside interactive and engaging workshops,” Getty added. “Given the range of topics covered over the two-day program, there really is something for everyone.” The conference also features a keynote presentation from author and motivational speaker Mandy Gill. Her session will focus on some of the messages from her newest book, "Reset with Resilience: A Guide to Greatness When Your Goals Go Sideways", which is set to be released in January 2025. More information about the conference, including registration information, is available at: https://lnkd.in/gHPAJf6U

At its 81st Annual National Conference, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) recognized five outstanding individuals for their contributions to the association and the mechanical contracting sector. “We are extremely fortunate to have such a dedicated group of volunteers and industry leaders who step up to support the association and our sector,” said Tania Johnston, MCAC Chief Executive Officer. "MCA Canada is a stronger association because of their contributions and commitment to this industry. We look forward each year to recognizing some of those individuals at our conference.” This year MCAC recognized the following individuals: - John Makarchuk (MA Stewart & Sons Ltd (MAS)) – the Gary Greig Award recognizes Associate Member representatives for their contributions to the Associate Member category and to MCAC - Geza Banfai (McMillan LLP)– the Lloyd Maclean Memorial Award is given to individuals for their volunteer contributions to MCAC and the industry - Kyle Getty (Sutherland-Schultz Ltd.) – the MCAC Next Gen Award is given to an individual for their outstanding commitment and dedication to the next generation of the mechanical contracting sector - Jack Bavis (The Cahill Group) & Del Pawliuk – the MCAC Life Membership Award is given to individuals who have given back to MCAC through their volunteer work and service at the association level #BuildingSmarterTogether

"Our country is faced with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to ensure we are building a better Canada," said Tania Johnston, MCAC Chief Executive Officer. "The establishment of a Canadian Infrastructure Council is an important first step, but only with increased industry involvement can it be successful in achieving its mission." The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada provided feedback to Minister Sean Fraser on the announcement of a Canadian Infrastructure Council, emphasizing the need for trade contractor involvement on the Council, an accompanying labour market strategy (including the need to identify 'infrastructure-critical' trades), and a reiteration of the need to create a Federal construction secretariat. #BuildingSmarterTogether

"Our country is faced with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to ensure we are building a better Canada," said Tania Johnston, MCAC Chief Executive Officer. "The establishment of a Canadian Infrastructure Council is an important first step, but only with increased industry involvement can it be successful in achieving its mission." The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada provided feedback to Minister Sean Fraser on the announcement of a Canadian Infrastructure Council, emphasizing the need for trade contractor involvement on the Council, an accompanying labour market strategy (including the need to identify 'infrastructure-critical' trades), and a reiteration of the need to create a Federal construction secretariat. #BuildingSmarterTogether

Hard to believe this was already a week ago! Thank you to everyone who joined us in Austin for our 81st Annual National Conference, presented by Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc.! We had a blast, and can't wait to do it again next year. #BuildingSmarterTogether 📸 - Jeff Cooke Cooked Photography

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada is pleased to announce the election of Brad Mason as President and Chair of the Board. “To step into this role at such an exciting time for our industry is something that I am very enthusiastic about,” Mason said. “Not only is the mechanical contracting sector shaping up to play an increasingly important role across Canada, but our national association is taking the critical steps to ensure our members have a strong and prominent voice across the country.” #BuildingSmarterTogether Read more - https://lnkd.in/gk6eihWN

“We want to continue to do more and to have more advocates for women in the trades. We feel this is a fun way to subliminally change that messaging and maybe the unconscious bias that exists in this world,” said Judy-Lynn Mason, Chair of the MCAC Women in Mechanical Contracting Committee. “We can start one by one, one per cent at a time, one book at a time.” Read more - https://lnkd.in/gMcTXdGs

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada were excited this week to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba to lay the groundwork for increased collaboration and exploration of dual-trade national association. “The MOU is a reflection of the many shared objectives our associations have, and the recognition that a shared and collaborative approach has the potential to create a stronger national voice for our respective sectors,” said Charles WEBB, MCAC President. “At MCAC, we recognize the potential this has to create one of the strongest associations in Canada’s construction industry,” said Brad Mason, incoming MCAC President. “On job sites across the country our tradespeople are closely aligned; it only makes sense that our associations do the same.” Read more - https://lnkd.in/dJfpCupa #BuildingSmarterTogether

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada were excited this week to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba to lay the groundwork for increased collaboration and exploration of dual-trade national association. “The MOU is a reflection of the many shared objectives our associations have, and the recognition that a shared and collaborative approach has the potential to create a stronger national voice for our respective sectors,” said Charles WEBB, MCAC President. “At MCAC, we recognize the potential this has to create one of the strongest associations in Canada’s construction industry,” said Brad Mason, incoming MCAC President. “On job sites across the country our tradespeople are closely aligned; it only makes sense that our associations do the same.” Read more - https://lnkd.in/dJfpCupa #BuildingSmarterTogether