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5 Chairman’s Report6 President’s Report8 Canadian Mechanical Contracting Education Foundation10 Canadian Construction Association12 World Plumbing Council14 Canadian Standards Association18 Construction Sector Council19 Canadian Apprenticship Forum20 Mechanical Service Contractors of Canada Report21 National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada Report22 MCA Canada Membership Advantage Program26 2008 MCA Canada Annual Conference Highlights30 MCA of British Columbia Report31 MCA of Alberta Report33 MCA of Saskatchewan Report34 MCA of Manitoba Report35 MCA of Ontario Report37 CMMTQ Report38 MCA of New Brunswick Report39 MCA of Newfoundland Report40 MCA of Nova Scotia Report41 MCA Canada Associate Members42 MCA Canada Associate Member Profiles46 Advertisers’ Index

The National Bulletin is published annually for MCAC members whoprimarily are the mechanical trade contractors engaged in plumbing,process piping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration andsystem controls. Manufacturers, wholesale distributors and other servicecompanies are also eligible for membership as associates.

MCA CANADA OFFICERSChairman

Robert Hoare, Adelt Mechanical Works Ltd.

Chairman-ElectVice Chairman Western & AlbertaBrad Diggens, MJS Mechanical Ltd.

Vice Chairman Central & OntarioDel Pawliuk, R.F. Contracting

Vice Chairman Eastern & New BrunswickGaëtan Beaulieu, Beaulieu Plumbing & Mechanical Inc.

Secretary / TreasurerJames Derksen, Derksen Plumbing & Heating (1984) Ltd.

PresidentRichard McKeagan, MCAC

BOARD OF DIRECTORSBritish Columbia

Brian Dawson, A & A Plumbing & Heating Ltd.Andrew Wong, Alpha Mechanical Contracting Ltd.

AlbertaGeorge Doty, Wil Mech (1995) Ltd.

SaskatchewanGary Schoenroth, C & E Mechanical Inc.

ManitobaJamie McNabb, ABCO Supply & Service Ltd.

OntarioDon Bennett, Black & McDonald Ltd.

Don Capotosto, Gimco Ltd.Dave Holek, Lekter Industrial Services Inc.

Terry McCaskie, Energy Controls & Mechanical Services Inc.

QuébecAlain Daigle, Daigle Inc.

Nova ScotiaDerrick Flinn, Western Plumbing & Heating Ltd.

Newfoundland & LabradorWayne Flynn, Tri-Star Mechanical Ltd.

Prince Edward IslandQuentin Bevan, Bevan Bros. Limited

Associate CouncilTBA

Service ContractorsScott Munro, Adelt Mechanical Works Ltd.

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5Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada National Bulletin - 2009 Annual Review

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Last September, I wasthrilled and honouredto become the nationalChairman of MCACanada on the occa-sion of the association’sNational Conference

combined with the World PlumbingConference and the CIPHEX WESTtradeshow in Calgary, Alta.

Almost immediately following ourconference, we ‘hit the ground run-ning’ working on a myriad of Asso-ciation and industry-related matters,many of which will be highlighted inthis Annual Review magazine.

Many of our activities over the past12 months involved meeting MCAmembers from across the countrythrough active participation in face-to-face meetings, provincial/regionalconferences, and AGM's. These op-portunities were extremely gratifyingfor me, personally, as I had a chanceto interact and talk with many mem-bers concerning the challenges we faceas an industry in this great country ofours - Canada.

Our travel schedule was quite in-tense and started off in early Octoberwhen we attended the Québec Cor-porations’ (CMMTQ) Annual Galaevent in Montréal. In January 2009,we held our winter, mid-year nationalmeetings in the nation’s capital (Ot-tawa), which served to set the stagefor the ongoing and future activitiesof MCA Canada. February to Junewas extremely busy and exciting, aswe attended and represented MCACanada at the provincial conferencesof MCA British Columbia (Victoria),

Alberta (Banff), Saskatchewan(Cochin), Manitoba (Clear Lake), andOntario (Panama). We also attendedand brought greetings to the nationalconferences of MCA of America (Ari-zona), the Canadian ConstructionAssociation (Arizona), and the Cana-dian Institute of Plumbing and Heat-ing (Québec), as well as the provin-cial conference of the SaskatchewanConstruction Association (Waskesiu)where, on request, I made a specialpresentation about MCA Canada.

On invitation, I also had an oppor-tunity to make a special MCA Canadapresentation to the Western PipeTrades Conference in Kelowna, BC,this past July. On all occasions, theresponse was most favourable the re-sult of which was everyone having abetter understanding of the ‘breadthand depth’ of MCA Canada’s respon-sibilities and activities.

Our travels also included activeinvolvement and participation in vari-ous industry related meetings includ-ing the International Alliance ofMCA's (Arizona), the Western and

Eastern MCA Regional Meetings (Sas-katchewan/PEI), separate meetingswith the Executive Committee of theCanadian Institute of Plumbing andHeating and representatives of MCACanada's Associate Member Council(Montreal). We have also had severalmeetings throughout the year with theNational Trade Contractors Coalitionof Canada (Toronto/Ottawa).

I think it is clear to see that we haveaccumulated a lot of miles over the pastseveral months. I believe it is extremelyimportant that we are ‘there’ not onlyto provide input from a national per-spective but, more importantly, to lis-ten and learn ‘first hand’ what is hap-pening locally and within all sectorsof the construction industry.

You may ask, and rightly so, ‘Withall of your travels and all of your meet-ings, what have you been talkingabout?’ Since my time and space hasrun out, I will leave that explanationto the President for inclusion in hisreport. (See page 6).

In closing, I would like to take thisopportunity to thank all of the pro-vincial and zone MCA's as well as themany volunteer members acrossCanada for their dedication and sup-port this past year. Also, my appre-ciation goes to MCA Canada's Boardof Director members, the ExecutiveCommittee as well as the national staffwho are all responsible for makinggood things happen within the na-tional Association. I look forward toworking with you all again next year.

Respectfully Submitted,Robert (Bob) Hoare

Chairman

LRobert Hoare

MCA Canada Chairman

MCA CanadaHits The Ground Running

I believe it is extremelyimportant that we are

‘there’ not only to provideinput from a nationalperspective but, more

importantly, to listen andlearn first hand what ishappening locally and

within all sectors of theconstruction industry.

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In his report, ChairmanHoare refers to the fact thatan explanation on whatMCA Canada has been dis-cussing and doing over thepast year will be contained inthe President’s report. Well,

what have we been doing? The shortanswer is A LOT!

Canadian Mechanical ContractingEducation Foundation (CMCEF)

Management education coursescontinue to be a popular service pro-vided to the industry by MCA Cana-da’s education subsidiary organization– the Canadian Mechanical Contract-ing Education Foundation. The Foun-dation’s courses and programs arewell-attended and, many times, soldout. The Project Management course,Commissioning seminar, Dispatchersprogram, Proactive Service workshop,Project Management essentials, ClaimsAvoidance and Profit Increases are justa few of the popular educational of-ferings. A brand-new Supervisorycourse will be available sometime thiscoming fall. More on the Foundationcan be found on page 8.

Building CommissioningAs reported a year ago, MCA

Canada successfully raised the fundsnecessary to start the development ofa national standard for building com-missioning. Since then, the CanadianStandards Association (CSA) Z320Building Commissioning TechnicalCommittee has met on several occa-sions and progress is on target. Sub-stantial completion is expected in Oc-

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Richard McKeaganMCA Canada President

Itober with a public review in January2010, followed by balloting for for-mal approval in May 2010, final editin June, and publication scheduled forSeptember 2010. This will be followedby an electronic version of the stand-ard (including application tools), edu-cation delivery and a certificationprocess.

National Trade ContractorsCoalition of Canada (NTCCC)

As of the date of writing this re-port, the NTCCC comprises ninetrade associations including: the Me-chanical Contractors Association ofCanada, Canadian Electrical Contrac-tors Association, Canadian AutomaticSprinkler Association, Canadian Ma-sonry Contractors Association, Ther-mal Insulation Association of Canada,Ontario Sheet Metal and Air HandlingGroup, Canadian Roofing Contrac-tors Association, Heating Refrigera-tion Air Conditioning Contractors (ofCanada), and the Interior SystemsAssociation.

The NTCCC meets several timesa year and concentrates on severalimportant issues such as enhancingand broadening industry relationswith several construction related or-ganizations. In addition, the NTCCCconcentrates its efforts on the ‘Ways

and Means’ of getting the messageacross on the importance of usingstandard contract documents and get-ting paid promptly for work per-formed. As a consequence, theNTCCC has developed a ‘GettingPaid’ DVD for industry-wide use. Ithas also developed a guide to the CCAStipulated Price Sub Contract Formwritten in user-friendly language. TheNTCCC also conducted ‘A Day onParliament Hill’ on May 14 which wasa great success in terms of introduc-ing trade contractor associations toMembers of Parliament. (See page 21for more information on theNTCCC).

Federal Government of CanadaMCA Canada has an ongoing rela-

tionship with representatives of thefederal government on a myriad ofissues that have an affect on (or maypotentially affect) our membership.From time to time, MCA Canada hasa joint meeting with the federal gov-ernment. The most recent meetingwas held on Jan. 26, 2009 in conjunc-tion with the national Board of Di-rectors meeting in Ottawa, Ont.

Federal Departments/Agenciesrepresented at that meeting included:Public Works and Government Serv-ices Canada, Human Resources and

MCA Canada ActivelyInvolved In All Areas of

the IndustryManagement education courses continue to be a popularservice provided to the industry by MCA Canada’s educationsubsidiary organization – the Canadian MechanicalContracting Education Foundation. The Foundation’s coursesand programs are well-attended and, many times, sold out.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Skills Development Canada, TreasuryBoard Canada, Employment InsuranceCommission (employers), and DefenceConstruction Canada. Items addressedincluded Treasury Board Canada’s TaskForce on Security Screening of Indi-viduals, an update on the EmploymentInsurance Program, Proposed Amend-ments to Chapter Seven (Labour Mo-bility) to the Agreement on InternalTrade (AIT), Federal Use of Bid De-positories and federal governmentpolicy vis-à-vis the Naming of CarriedSubcontractors on Tender Forms. Thedialogue continues.

Mechanical Service Contractorsof Canada (MSCC)

For MCA Canada’s service contrac-tor members, you will be excited withthe latest initiatives of the MSCC. Itcontinues to grow its membership,expand its services and is honing onits priorities. Provincial MCA’s eitherhave established or are in the processof establishing provincial service com-mittees which will prove to be a vitalcomponent to the long-term successof MCA Canada’s service contractorsdivision.

Membership recruitment strategiesare being developed and will soon beinitiated. New educational programsdesigned specifically for the servicecontractor have been launched and arebeing widely received. Additionally,the development of a National Certi-fication Program is well underway andis intended to elevate MSCC contrac-tors from the competition. It will dem-onstrate a level of professionalism andtechnical skills that is recognizedacross the country. (See page 20 formore details on the Mechanical Serv-ice Contractors of Canada).

Industry RelationsThis year we continued to enhance

our relationships with many alliedorganizations. As a member of theCanadian Construction Association(CCA) we are always actively in-volved with several CCA committeesand councils. We are extremelypleased that MCA Canada’s ChairmanElect, Mr. Brad Diggens, has been ap-proved to sit on CCA’s Board of Di-rectors as a voting member.

Primarily through MCA AlbertaDirector, George Doty and MCA Al-

berta Executive Director (and WorldPlumbing Council Secretary-Treas-urer) Hans Tiedemann, Canada is wellrepresented within the WPC. We alsocontinue to maintain an excellentworking relationship with our coun-terpart sister Association south of theborder, the Mechanical ContractorsAssociation of America (MCAA), andwe regularly exchange ideas, programsand services.

The supply portion of our indus-try is extremely important to our con-tractor members and we continue topay particular attention to MCACanada’s Associate Members as wellas the Canadian Institute of Plumb-ing and Heating through regular meet-ings with meaningful agendas.

One other relationship I would liketo mention is a relatively new part-nership with the Canadian GreenBuilding Council. We met withCaGBC representatives in May andexpect to start working with theCouncil on information and educa-tional programs specific to our indus-try this fall.

In conclusion, this year has been aparticularly active year for MCACanada and I would like to publiclythank our national staff in Ottawa fortheir professionalism and dedicationonce again this past year.

We hope to see you all in SanFrancisco!

Richard McKeagan, President

MSCC continues to grow its membership, expand its servicesand is honing on its priorities. Provincial MCA’s either haveestablished or are in the process of establishing provincialservice committees ...


CMCEF REPORT

The year 2009 was avery exciting and pro-ductive year for theCanadian MechanicalContracting EducationFoundation. This yearsaw the launch of a

very successful and highly sought af-ter seminar – Introduction to Commis-sioning. The program was offered inseven different locations acrossCanada, spanning from Halifax, NS,to Vancouver, BC. Nearly 300 indi-viduals attended these seminars.

There was, and continues to be, akeen interest in commissioning. Thisseems to be partially a response to theLEED process that requires commis-sioning as a pre-requisite to achievecertification. However, this is not theonly reason why contractors are be-coming proactive in the commission-ing process. One of the benefits of fur-ther commissioning knowledge willlead to contract completions and sat-isfied clients. New commissioningcourse development will target specificareas identified by the participants asa result of these initial presentations.

This past September saw the unveil-ing of a host of new service contrac-tor courses for members of the Me-chanical Service Contractors ofCanada (MSCC). MSCC is the newly-formed service division of MCACanada. CMCEF has proudly agreedto manage their educational offerings.Eleven new service programs wereadded to the National Seminar Pro-gram Catalogue. In the first year ofavailability, Dispatcher Training semi-nars and Proactive Service Workshops

Ttook place across Canada with glow-ing reviews. We look forward to ex-panding this curriculum in 2009/2010.

The 10-day Project Managementseries continues to flourish with twosold out sessions in Waterloo, Ont. Inthis, the tenth year of the program,the CMCEF Board of Trustees havedetermined that the University of Wa-terloo will become the home base ofthe course. While there is interest inother locations across Canada, attend-ance is not always sufficient to offerthe program. This has often left regis-trants disappointed and frustrated.That being said, should a particular lo-cation have sufficient interest,CMCEF would certainly be agreeableto bring it to you.

Regrettably, there still remaincourses that continue to get postponeddue to low enrolment. No one shouldbe denied training. In order to fill theseats and ensure that all programs runsuccessfully, CMCEF will continue tocollaborate with other trade associa-tions, inviting their members to at-tend… but not to the detriment of theMCAC members who will alwayshave first opportunity to register forprograms.

At present CMCEF offers an an-nual scholarship sponsored by Feder-

ated Insurance. The Foundation alsoacts as a centralized source of scholar-ship information, listing numerousother scholarships available throughthe provincial and zone MCA’s on itsweb site. An objective over the nextseveral years is to continue the growthof a scholarship program providingfinancial assistance to those studyingin our field. Recently, the Foundationand Federated Insurance were pleasedto award the 2009 scholarship toBryce Jones. Jones is the current presi-dent of MCA Hamilton’s StudentChapter at McMaster University.

Back by popular demand, 2010 willsee the return of the CMCEF MiddleManagement Conference in Toronto,Ont. Preparation has begun on plan-ning a current and innovative pro-gram. Further conference details willbe released this fall.

Throughout 2009 work has con-tinued on what has been CMCEF’sgreatest investment to date, a de-tailed and comprehensive supervi-sory program. In September thiscourse will go to pilot and be avail-able for public offering later in thefall. The development of this pro-gram of study has, at times, beenlong and arduous but will also bethe most fulfilling of any course thatthe Foundation has developed anddelivered.

Through committees, task forcesand consultants, an eight-day coursehas been created to take a foremanthrough the steps in preparing themto become a competent supervisor.Gold Seal, Better Supervision, CSA

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Successful and SoughtAfter Programs

Launched This YearTerry Billings,CMCEF Chairman


CCA TRADE CONTRACTORS COUNCIL REPORT

T The fundamental chal-lenges presented by theglobal economic crisisthat erupted in 2008showcased the resil-ience of the non-resi-dential construction in-

dustry in Canada while highlightingstrategic opportunities for the future.

In the aftermath of the precipitousplunge of capital markets and rise ofde-globalization, the prominent roleof the industry as both catalyst andengine for national economic growthgarnered unprecedented politicalconsideration as the federal govern-ment scrambled to project credibil-ity in tackling the crisis. Paradoxi-cally, the general capacity of the in-dustry to respond to federal infra-structure programs remains ever-mired by issues such as labour short-ages, imbalanced federal procure-ment policies and uncompetitive in-ternational trade frameworks.

The CCA Trade ContractorsCouncil has been keenly attuned tothese broader issues, while continu-ing to pursue initiatives to advancethe interests of trade contractorsthroughout the industry as well aswithin CCA.

Development in Labour MobilityThe Council continues to monitor

the ratification of the amendments tothe labour mobility provisions of theAgreement on Internal Trade with keeninterest. It is expected that by Aug. 1all jurisdictions will have ratified theAgreement, and a web site adminis-tered by HRSDC will list stipulated

legitimate objectives, and offer greaterclarity as to the extent of labour mo-bility for occupations in the non-resi-dential construction industry. Theimplications of this Agreement for theRed Seal Program will also becomeclearer.

Bid DepositoryFurther to the ongoing support of

CCA for greater dialogue between thefederal government and provincial biddepositories, and subsequent to thesuccessful negotiation of a Protocolbetween Defence ConstructionCanada (DCC) and the British Colum-bia Construction Association (BCCA)whereby BCCA agreed to continue touse the bid depository in BC andBCCA agreed to remove the Exclu-sion of Liability clause in the Rules,CCA received written correspondencedated Jun. 12, 2009 enunciating theofficial position of PWGSC on the useof bid depository as follows:

Our understanding is that PWGSCmust disqualify bidders based on firmsnot following BCCA bid depositoryrules. This means that PWGSC mustmanage one of the fundamental elementsof the running of the Bid Depository. AsPWGSC is not asking the Prime Con-tractor to name any of its subs, therewould be little indication of a firm notfollowing the rules until after the con-tract has been awarded and the subs ap-pear on site. Thus, after a great deal offurther consideration, PWGSC will notcall for the use of Bid Depositories unlessthe Bid Depository can meet all theTBACC-C conditions – including theability to manage all aspects of the Bid

Depository’s rules without PWGSC’s in-volvement.

The position of CCA in supportof provincial associations remains con-stant, and it will continue to facilitatediscussions between BCCA andPWGSC with respect to the use of thebid depository.

New Best Practices Guidefor Trade Contractors

The Council continues to under-take the development of a new bestpractices document for trade contrac-tors based on the CCA Trade Contrac-tors Guide and Checklist to Construc-tion Contracts. Once the Task Force,that was appointed by the Council todevelop this document, has completedwork on a preliminary draft, it willbe circulated to Council members forcommentary.

‘Buy American’ Movement DevelopmentsThe Council continues to monitor

this issue in conjunction with theCCA International Business Commit-tee, with a view of contributing to thedevelopment of a broader policy aswarranted. In June 2009 CCA re-solved to endorse and support effortsby the Canadian Manufacturers andExporters, and others to persuade theCanadian government to work withthe United States government, toeliminate such protectionist policiesand practices, including seeking tohave the provisions contained inNAFTA and the WTO. The provi-sions pertain to government procure-ment applied equally to all provincial/state/territorial and local government

Canadian ConstructionAssociation Focuses

On Industry Issues


contracts funded in whole or in partby federal government funds.

Council Priorities for 2009The Council has determined that

the following issues should be adoptedas priorities: the principle of namingof sub-trades on federally-fundedprojects; ‘pay-when-paid’ paymentprovisions on federally-fundedprojects; and the quality of tenderingdocuments.

CCA 19: Stipulated Price Sub-subcontractThe Stipulated Price Sub-subcon-

tract, a brand new CCA document isan agreement between the Subcontrac-tor and Sub-subcontractor. Developedbased on CCA 1, the Stipulated PriceSub-subcontract features several impor-tant differences, such as notice peri-ods that are extended by two days forthe waiver of claims.

CCA 19 combines the ‘refer-by-reference’ and ‘stand-alone’ ap-proaches into a single form. Users canchoose between these two approachessimply by completing either page 2Aor 2B (but not both) and discard theother page.

Broadly, the scope of the StipulatedPrice Sub-subcontract encompasses theelements of the agreement between theSubcontractor and the Sub-subcontrac-tors, such as the work to be performed,conflict between the subcontract andsub-subcontract documents, schedule,sub-subcontract price and payment.Sections relating to the Sub-subcontractconditions include general provisions,administration of the sub-subcontract,execution of the work, allowances,payment, changes in the work, defaultnotice, dispute resolution, protectionof persons and property, governingregulations, insurance and contractsecurity, and indemnification, waiverof claims and warranty.

It is expected that CCA 19: Stipu-lated Price Sub-subcontract will be pub-lished and available for distribution inthe fall of this year.

CCA 28: A Guide to ImprovingCash Flow in the Construction Industry

This guide has been updated andin comparison to the previous version,features greater detail on issues such

as impediments to cash flow, impor-tant factors to improve cash flow, bill-ing, collection and payment practices,and business management. It also high-lights the importance of reading CCA50: A Prime Contractor’s Guide toProject Financing and Payment Secu-rity.

The updated guide is particularlytimely and relevant in the context ofthe challenges created by the currentuncertain economic climate: in an en-vironment of scarce liquidity charac-terized by conservative financing prac-tices due diligence is imperative tomanaging financial risk. The guide of-fers practical suggestions to systemati-cally improve cash flow, including theimportance of verifying informationsuch as the particulars of an owner’sfinancial state, contract conditions,contract payment terms, payment fordelivered materials and dispute reso-lution mechanisms. In terms of bill-ing, collection and payment practices,the guide sets out the steps that shouldbe followed in pursuing applicationsfor payment, collection, enforcementof lien legislation payment practices,changes in the work, and release of theholdback. The guide also discussesbusiness management including how

to deal with a bank and the prepara-tion of cash flow statements.

It is anticipated that CCA 28: AGuide to Improving Cash Flow in theConstruction Industry will also be pub-lished and available for distribution inthe fall of 2009.

Risk ManagementDuring the 43rd Annual Joint

CCA-Government of Canada meetingheld on Apr. 20, 2009, CCA waspleased to receive a commitment fromfederal officials on the issue of riskmanagement. PWGSC announcedthat it would submit a proposal to theTreasury Board calling for a limitationof liability for contractors, and thatthe Government Contract could beamended within one year thereafter.The imperative of amending thegovernment contract to limit the li-ability of contractors on federalwork remains an urgent priority,and CCA continues to press the fed-eral government to act on this mat-ter at every opportunity. In the in-terim, CCA has drafted an advisorybulletin to promote greater aware-ness of the extremity of the riskimposed on contractors by the cur-rent Government Contract.

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and the Construction Sector Coun-cil standards have all been addressedin the curriculum. Without thesupport of CMCEF’s numerouscontributing members, as well asadditional support from MCAHamilton, Comstock and GreatWest Life this course would nothave been made possible. We thankyou and look forward to announc-ing the launch.

CMCEF continues to serve as asource of information and educa-tion for individuals seeking careerdevelopment within the industryand for people considering me-chanical contracting as a careerchoice. This industry is flourishingand there are countless opportuni-ties for young people. The Foun-dation will continue to promoteand guide those interested down

the proper educational channel tomeet their desired career path.CMCEF will also continue to GoldSeal accredit as many of its coursesas possible. We will continue towork with Gold Seal to make thecertification process as easy as pos-sible for MCA members.

The Foundation’s activities aremade possible by voluntary contri-butions made by mechanical con-tracting firms, provincial and zoneMCA’s, various fundraising activi-ties and through revenue that it re-ceives through its course offerings.Without this support we would notexist. To give back to the industryby becoming a contributing mem-ber, please contact the CMCEF of-fice at (613) 232-5169.

Regards,Terry Billings, CMCEF Chairman


WORLD PLUMBING COUNCIL (WPC) REPORT

The mission of theWorld PlumbingCouncil (WPC) is ‘tounite the world plumb-ing industry and pro-mote the role ofplumbing in improv-

ing public health and safeguarding theenvironment’.

On Sep. 24 to 27, 2008, delegatesfrom the World Plumbing Councilmembership came to Calgary, Alta.,for their tri-annual meetings and toparticipate in the Eighth WorldPlumbing Conference that was heldin conjunction with the MCA Canadaconference.

At the tri-annual WPC meetings,besides the regular business items, across-country vote takes place tochoose the WPC Executive for thenext three year term of 2008 to 2011as well as to who will host the 2014World Plumbing Conference. (The2011 WPC conference will be takingplace in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sep. 7to 11, 2011, the decision for which wasmade at the 2005 tri-annual conferencein Auckland, New Zealand). Indiawon the right to hold the WPC con-ference in 2014 and the WPC Execu-tive elected for 2008 – 2011 is as fol-lows: Chairman – Robert Burgon,Scotland; Deputy Chairman – G.P.Russ Chaney, U.S.; Secretary-Treas-urer – Hans Tiedemann, Canada;Board Members – Sudhakaran Nair,India; Hua Mingjiu, China; BlaneJudd, United Kingdom; and LindonRaimer, U.S., who resigned and waslater replaced by Richard Prospal, U.S.

The WPC Executive Board met in

Tthe latter part of 2008 to review theprevious three year Strategic Plan, andput into place the objectives and pro-posed actions for the 2008 – 2011 Stra-tegic Plan. The nine principal objec-tives are:

• To develop and promote the im-age and professional standards of theworld plumbing industry;

• To encourage, participate in andfacilitate the exchange of research andtechnology information applicable tothe world plumbing industry;

• To promote plumbing educationand training worldwide;

• To promote the plumbing indus-try’s role in improving public healththrough the provision and protectionof safe water and sanitation;

• To meet at a World PlumbingConference at least every three (3)years;

• To increase membership and par-ticipation in the World PlumbingCouncil;

• To enhance the status and influ-ence of the World Plumbing Coun-cil;

• To ensure adequate resources toachieve the Mission and Objectives ofthe World Plumbing Council.

Each objective was then followedby outlines of actions required toachieve them.

Although the majority of the WPCwork is done by individuals and com-mittees through electronic means, theWPC membership does meet twiceevery year. The first meeting of 2009took place in Frankfurt, Germany, onMar. 11 and 12, during the major In-ternational Heating and Sanitation(ISH) trade show that featured ap-proximately 2500 exhibitors, withWPC being one of them, and over200,000 visitors. Prior to the start ofthe WPC meetings, a Dry Drains Fo-rum with a number of internationalspeakers was co-hosted by WPC.

In addition to receiving reports onthe progress of a wide range of activi-ties, the highlights of the meetings in-cluded: The approval of a number ofnew full and affiliate WPC membersand, in particular, the first WPC fullmember from Spain - the Spanish Na-tional Confederation of Associationsof Provincial Companies involved inplumbing, drainage, heating, air con-ditioning, fire prevention/protection,gas, refrigeration and water treatment;the re-development of the WPC website which now includes introductionsin Chinese, German, Spanish and, ofcourse, English; the announcement ofthe 2008 WPC Scholarship winner,


World Plumbing CouncilContinues To Promote

Plumbing Professionalism

Although the majorityof the WPC work isdone by individuals

and committeesthrough electronic

means, the WPCmembership does

meet twice every year.


B149 Natural Gas andPropane InstallationCode CommitteesOnce again it has beenmy extreme pleasureand privilege to repre-sent MCA Canada as

the chairman of the Canadian Stand-ards Association B149 Natural Gasand Propane Installation Code maincommittee and, respectively, as thechairman of the CSA B149 Installationand Clearances subcommittee, and asa director of both the CSA B149 Pip-ing and Tubing, and Editorial andDefinitions subcommittees.

During the first week of June theCSA B149 main committee met to re-view the recommended code cyclechanges submitted through the docketprocess to the various subcommittees.This year’s meetings were held inWhitehorse, Yukon, and despite thecurrent economic crunch, they werevery well attended with the vast ma-jority of members present. The focusof this year’s meeting was to approveand move forward the sub and maincommittees’ recommendations intothe new 2010 code/standard. Thismeeting also marked the last time thecommittee would meet to discuss andvote on any changes prior to the new2010 code/standard being published.

I have been on these B149 commit-tees as a director or, in the very firstfew years, as an alternate, since the late1980s. I became the chair of the maincommittee a few years ago, and havebeen greatly honoured to representMCA Canada in this capacity on thiscommittee. I firmly believe that MCA

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B Canada’s involvement and represen-tation on these committees is a neces-sity for our industry, and I am hon-oured that I have been chosen to beyour representative.

Having someone at the table toclearly represent our industry is some-thing we must not only maintain, butwe must always insist upon. It is ourpersonnel that utilize the various codebooks each and every day, and with-out clear and concise direction fromour Association, we could run the riskof having others less knowledgeablewith our industry decide for us whatthey believe is right.

My mandate on the various com-mittees has always been one of a man-ageable and concise code/standard forease of use by our personnel, withsafety being a top priority. I believethat we need to conduct our installa-tions in a safe manner, avoiding anyand all possibility of catastrophic cir-cumstances from happening to eitherour personnel or our customers.

The B149 codes/standards areworking and moving documents, andthey are continually updated to meetnew regulations, new technology andnew products. Variances may takeplace in different jurisdictionsthroughout Canada. The B149 codebook is revised every five years andbetween revisions, we meet with themain code committee annually in thefirst week in June, and once a year forthe sub-committees meeting near thelast week in September. We meet toresolve issues that can be brought tothe table by other committee mem-bers, CSA staff, regulatory authorities,

associations such as MCAC, our mem-bers, gasfitters, etc. Any and allstakeholders have the ability to for-ward dockets for improvements orchanges that they feel are required forspecific problems or areas that theyare concerned with or have encoun-tered.

Once again I implore our membersto read the codes and standards care-fully and to submit dockets to CSAfor any possible mistakes you findwithin the code, or any code changes/issues that you may have. At the sub-committee meetings we go through allthe dockets that have been submittedand with a majority vote, the docketwill be forwarded to the main com-mittee. If the main committee ap-proves the docket then the change willbe made within the next code bookor possible amendment. Rememberthat as with all codes and standards,your input is necessary in order tomake our working and living environ-ments safe and accident free.

I will be attending the B149 Natu-ral Gas and Propane Installation Codesub-committee meetings in late Sep-tember and early October 2009 inMontreal, Que. Although we willnow be working on the 2015 code, itis still extremely important to submitall dockets prior to these meetings sothat we can review them and, if ap-proved by sub-committee, we canthen send them to the main commit-tee for final approval. Our next maincommittee meeting will be held in St.Johns, Nfld., in June 2010.

I would like to once again thankMCA Canada and all of our MCA

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Membership for the opportunity torepresent you on these committees,and I look forward to remainingyour spokesperson in the upcomingmeetings.

CSA B214 Technical Committee forInstallation Code for HydronicHeating Systems

At an Apr. 14 to 17, 2009 meetingheld in Vancouver, BC, the NationalBuilding Code (NBC) standing com-mittee for Part Nine (Houses andSmall Buildings [SCHSB]) approvedthe referencing of CSA B214 Installa-tion Code for Hydronic Heating Systemsas an enforceable standard. A new Ar-ticle 9.33.4.2 Installation of HydronicHeating Systems was created in theNBC with the following text: “Theinstallation of a hydronic heating sys-tems shall conform to applicable provin-cial or territorial regulations or munici-pal by-laws or, in the absence of suchregulations of by-laws, to CSA B214 ‘In-stallation Code for Hydronic HeatingSystems’.”

At an earlier Mar. 26 to 27, 2009meeting of the NBC standing commit-tee for Part Six (Building and Plumb-ing Services [SCBPS]), the committeelooked at comments received from thepublic review regarding the referenc-ing of the B214 code in the NBC. Al-though there was very strong publicsupport for the referencing of the B214in Part Six, the SCBPS membersagreed to keep the current referenceto B214 in Article 6.2.1.1 Good Engi-neering Practice and disapproved mov-ing the reference to Article 6.2.1.4 In-stallation Standards as was proposed.The rational cited for the disapprovalwas that some committee membershad specific concerns with regards tothe appropriateness of the B214 for in-stitutional, large commercial and in-dustrial applications as the code doesnot fully address steam systems. ThePart Six standing committee, however,did not provide any specifics whenthey were asked to identify some ofthe shortcomings in the B214 cover-age of steam systems. CSA is lookinginto expanding the committee’s mem-bership to include members withsteam systems experience in an effortto address this concern. The next B214

TC meeting is scheduled for Sep. 10and 11, 2009 at the CSA offices ofwhich I will be in attendance.

NRC Standing Committee on Building andPlumbing Services (Plumbing Code)

The Canadian Commission onBuilding and Fire Codes (CCBFC)met on Feb. 22 and 23, 2009, when itapproved a protocol for use by theCCBFC and its committees when ad-dressing new objectives to the codedocuments. The CCBFC also agreedthat the protocol would be used toaddress water-use efficiency in theNBC or NPC, as well as energy ef-ficiency in buildings and houses.

The Canadian Codes Centre ispreparing to begin another codecycle for the development of the2015 building code documents. This

entails new membership for thestanding committees, which willhave their first meeting in the fallof this year. The next meeting of thestanding committee on Building andPlumbing Services (SCBPS) is sched-uled for Nov. 2 and 3, 2009, in Ot-tawa, of which I will be in attend-ance.

In the meantime, the SCBPS,which is responsible for the techni-cal assessment of matters relating toHVAC (NBC Part Six) and plumb-ing (NPC), are awaiting the final ap-proval from the Commission(CCBFC) for the proposed codechanges to the 2010 constructioncodes. The following is a summaryof two of the projects undertakenby the committee:

Benny Wielandt of Copenhagen,Denmark; and the announcementof a proposal to launch the firstever World Plumbing Day whenplumbing organizations through-out the world will be encouragedto celebrate and promote the im-portance of the plumbing industry.The meetings also provided theopportunity to honour formerWPC Vice Chairman Michaelvon Bock und Polach (1999 –2002) who is retiring from hisposition as director-general of theGerman contractor organizationZVSHK after 32 years of serviceto the organization, as well as dis-cussing WPC’s ongoing relationswith other organizations includ-ing the World Health Organiza-tion, WorldSkills Internationaland Messe Frankfurt the pro-ducer of the various ISH tradeshows throughout the world. Itwas agreed that the next meetingof the World Plumbing Councilmembers would take place atLeriba Lodge, Centurion, SouthAfrica from Oct. 21 to 24, 2009.

Chairman Robert Burgon willonce again visit Calgary, Alta., forthe Sep. 1 to 7, 2009, WorldSkills

competitions being held there. TheWPC has a Memorandum of Un-derstanding with WorldSkills In-ternational in which, amongstother items, WPC has the privi-lege of presenting medallions tothe plumbing competitors andtheir technical experts participat-ing in WorldSkills events. Burgon,with the assistance of HansTiedemann of MCA Alberta whoresides in Calgary, will be present-ing the medallions.

The Canadian organizationsthat hold full memberships inthe World Plumbing Council arethe Mechanical Contractors As-sociation of Canada, the Cana-dian Institute of Plumbing andHeating, CSA International andthe Mechanical Contractors As-sociation of Alberta. Completeinformation on the WorldPlumbing Council and all of itsmembers, including the affiliatemembers from Canada, can befound atwww.worldplumbing.org.

Respectfully submitted,Hans Tiedemann, on behalf of

MCA Canada WPCrepresentative, George Doty.

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NBC Part Six – Heating, Ventilatingand Air Conditioning

Currently there are no require-ments regarding what constitutes ac-ceptable air for building ventilationpurposes with respect to the concen-tration of particles and gases. Thepast practice of ventilating buildingsassumed that the air being intro-duced to the indoor building envi-ronment was acceptable. It has be-come evident that, in some areas ofCanada, the quality of the air beingintroduced may not be acceptable toventilate buildings unless particlesand gasses are first removed or re-duced. It has recently been estimatedthat 30 per cent of Canadians areexposed to poor air quality via thebuilding ventilation system. Sinceusing contaminated air to ventilatea building may create adverse healtheffects on the occupants, the TaskGroup on the Development of Ex-plicit Ventilation Requirements –

NBC Part Six has developed proposedcode changes to set maximum levelsof particulate matter, ground-levelozone and carbon monoxide in air forbuilding ventilation purposes. Thiswill limit the probability that, as aresult of the design of the ventilationsystem, a person in the building willbe exposed to an unacceptable risk ofillness due to inadequate indoor airquality (OH1.1).

NPC – Water Pipe SizingWork was undertaken to review

new materials and technology to de-termine if changes were needed tothe pipe sizing information in theNPC. It was concluded that the in-formation in the NPC needed to beupdated since the use of water-con-serving appliances and fixtures inbuildings and facilities is becomingstandard practice. This results inlower water usage, which has animpact on the water pipes deliver-

ing water to the building or facility.The task group on Water Pipe Sizingdeveloped material, which resulted ina number of changes to Sections 2.6and 2.7 and Appendix A of DivisionB.

Further to the above I will also beattending on MCA Canada’s behalfthe Canadian Advisory Council onPlumbing meetings along with theStrategic Steering Committee onPlumbing Products in Victoria, BC,on Aug. 17 to 19, 2009.

Once again I would like to thankour association for the commitmentin allowing our members to be in-volved on these and other industryrelated committees and task groups.It is with extreme foresight that weare involved to the degree we are, help-ing to formulate and draft documentsand standards relating to our indus-try.

Sincerely,Brad G. Diggens, G.C.S.

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CONSTRUCTION SECTOR COUNCIL REPORT

How typically Cana-dian. Though it’s notthe first time the Con-struction Sector Coun-cil’s (CSC) labour fore-casting model has re-ceived international

recognition, the CSC was pleasantlysurprised when its partners to thesouth came knocking at their doorlooking for advice on how to tellwhat their construction labour pic-ture might look like over the nextdecade.

American interest came on theheels of the CSC’s agreement to sharethe model with the Australian Con-struction Industry Forum two yearsago.

What the American industrial con-struction sector particularly liked (andthe Australians as well) is that theCSC’s Labour Market Information(LMI) forecasting system is driven byparticipation of industry stakeholders.In particular, construction owners arean integral and active part of the datacollection system. Owners often takethe lead by providing valuable infor-mation on major projects.

Daniel Groves, Workforce Pro-gram director for the ConstructionUsers Roundtable, an organization ofmajor industrial construction ownersacross the United States, believes that“owners taking the lead” is a funda-mental component of a reliable, web-based supply and demand forecastingsystem.

“If owners expect to be able to plantheir projects and be assured of an ad-equate labour supply and timely, on-

budget completion, they must activelyengage in the development of effectivesolutions,” he said. “With this tech-nology, the CSC has done just thatwith enviable results.”

With that in mind, Groves invitedCSC Executive Director GeorgeGritziotis to address a CURT meet-ing in Los Angeles last year to pro-vide an overview of the web-basedLMI forecasting system.

The CSC forecasting approachesare based on ones that were pio-neered by the Construction Own-ers Association of Alberta and theCommission de la construction duQuébec. These models were adaptedand expanded by the CSC with in-put from key industry players thatincluded the owner community.

Gritziotis explained that thefoundation of the CSC forecast isan understanding of the major con-struction projects planned, the tim-ing of those projects, the trades thatwill be required and when they willbe needed.

Contractors and owners at themeeting were impressed with theability to predict when and where33 trades and occupations will beavailable over the next decade.

“Getting this detail is a chal-lenge,” Gritziotis said. “But Istressed that we work with theowner community to raise aware-ness of the importance of sharingthis information and the value thisbrings to the accuracy of the fore-cast. And, it is working. Industryprovides the information, such asthe major projects underway and

planned for Alberta’s oil sands, forexample.”

Today, the Construction UsersRoundtable has launched this sametechnology in the United States, al-lowing owners to build a comprehen-sive database of major project infor-mation.

As Daniel Groves said, “Whenowners lead, solutions happen.”

The CSC system and its spin-offsin other countries, are being con-stantly modified and enhanced to meetrespective industry needs. But, it’sclear that our world-class model haschanged the way industry leadersthink about workforce development.

Speaking about the economic out-look for industrial construction in theUnited States, Groves said that “Thisperfect storm presents the best oppor-tunity for the industry to change itsapproach to recruiting – if owners takethe lead.”

The CSC also benefits from othercountries embracing its model.

“It makes our forecasting tool morevaluable to the Canadian constructionindustry,” Gritziotis said. “We canbetter identify the labour profile for arange of industrial and engineeringstructures. This builds our inventoryof major project labour profiles andenhances our program’s ability to pro-duce better labour market informa-tion.”

“It’s a win-win situation,” he said.“After all, we work in a globaleconomy, and perhaps that calls forglobal solutions. Leading edge solu-tions.”

How typically Canadian!

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CAF-FCA REPORT

In 2008 the Canadian Appren-ticeship Forum – Forumcanadien sur l’apprentissage(CAF-FCA) consulted withover 1000 employers from 16trades across every region. Thismost recent analysis confirms

the findings from a pilot study com-pleted in 2006. There is a positive netreturn right across Canada and manytrades receive a return in the very firstyear. The key findings include:

• The net benefit of apprenticeshiptraining increases in each year over thecourse of the apprenticeship period.

• The cost in terms ofjourneyperson time spent training anapprentice declines from the first yearto the fourth year.

• Analysis over the four-year ap-prenticeship indicates a net benefitranging from $39,524 (Cook) to$245,264 (Heavy Duty EquipmentMechanic).

• Employers receive a benefit, onaverage of $1.47 for every $1 investedin apprenticeship training. This is upnine cents since the 2006 pilot study.

• Employers rated ‘better fitwith the organization’ as the mostsignificant benefit of employing ajourneyperson who was trained asan apprentice.

• Employers also indicated thathiring within the organization re-sults in reduced risk of skill short-ages, greater overall productivity,increased potential for career ad-vancement for the apprentice, bet-ter relations with customers, fewermistakes and better health andsafety performance.

The Secret Ingredient toEmployer Success:Apprenticeship Training– It’s a Fact

IGetting the Facts Straight

Getting the facts straight is essen-tial as we want training to be effec-tive. Right now CAF-FCA is doingjust that. We have consulted with em-ployers through surveys, dialogue andfocus groups to better understandtheir business realities. We are doingresearch on a variety of topics to bet-ter understand the business case for ap-prenticeship and employers’ hiringpractices.

A Glimmer of Hopein a Struggling Economy

The downturn in the economydoesn’t mean we should forget abouttraining. Despite the current economicdownturn, analysts still predictCanada will face skills shortages whenjourneypersons retire. Knowledge,skills and expertise, especially whendealing with new technology, will bemore important than ever in the neweconomy.

At the Canadian ApprenticeshipForum – Forum canadien surl’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) we believethat investing in apprenticeship train-ing is an effective way to produce thehighly skilled and productiveworkforce Canada needs to stay glo-bally competitive.

Connecting With Your FutureWorkforce: WorldSkills 2009

CAF-FCA is happy to be partici-pating in an event that celebrates theachievements of the best and bright-est apprentices. With our great careerinformation we will reach out to yourfuture workforce and tell them aboutthe opportunities available in theskilled trades. During WorldSkills2009, we are also hosting a dialogueon our Return on Training Invest-ment research. International delegateswill participate.

Your One-Stop Shop For Clear,Accessible Information On Apprentice-ship – www.caf-fca.org

We are listening. Based on employ-ers’ desire for clear, accessible infor-mation on apprenticeship supports,CAF-FCA created a tool so employ-ers can quickly and easily access in-formation on tax incentives and otherprograms aimed at helping employersfrom across the country.

Interested in these items and more?Check out our web site in the fall 2009when our latest research and tools willbe available. These include fact sheetsand a Power Point presentation on thestudy that will be available for distri-bution if you wish to host your ownevent and share the good news withemployers.

Want To Have Your Say?Contact Emily Arrowsmith –

[email protected] – tofind out about upcoming opportuni-ties to participate in CAF-FCA’swork.

Let’s not keep it a secretany longer

Apprenticeship TrainingWorks for Employers!

It’s a Fact!


Dear Fellow Member,In today’s challengingeconomic climate, it isgood to see the Me-chanical Service Con-tractors of Canada(MSCC) continues to

welcome new members, build on ex-citing programs and services, and ex-pand its initiatives.

The year 2009 has proven to be apivotal year as we have initiated sev-eral programs based on four main ‘cor-nerstones’. These cornerstones in-clude: (1) The establishment of pro-vincial service committees acrossCanada; (2) A national membershiprecruitment initiative; (3) The contin-ued development and delivery of serv-ice specific educational content; and(4) the development of a national cer-tification program.

With more than 100 member com-panies, representing every province inCanada, the provincial MCA offices

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are working towards the creation ofstanding service committees. Thesecommittees are a vital component ofthe service contractor initiative andyou are encouraged to contact yourMCA office to find out how you canparticipate. Committee members willhelp establish priorities, determineeducational programs, develop newprograms and services, and keep thecommunication channels open to theMSCC national office, among manyother critical elements.

Additionally, MSCC has been work-ing together with the various MCA’s,our Associate Members and valued part-ner organizations such as the CanadianInstitute of Plumbing and Heating(CIPH), on membership recruitment,a high priority for the next few years.Over 10,000 informational flyers andbrochures have been distributed or dis-played on wholesaler and servicecountertops across the country, and weare experiencing substantial feedback

and responses to this initiative.MSCC and its members continue

to discover new training programswhile maintaining a solid foundationof established courses. This year wewere able to add the new ProactiveService Workshop to our platform andwe will be introducing two very popu-lar technical programs – ElectricalTroubleshooting for HVAC ServiceLevel 1 and Level 2. A complete list ofcourses and course content is availableon the MSCC web site atwww.servicecontractor.ca.

The final cornerstone, the develop-ment of a National Certification Pro-gram for MSCC members is wellunderway. After hosting two nationalopen forums, MSCC established aCertification committee which in-cluded MSCC members and repre-sentatives from the Building Ownersand Managers Association (BOMA)and the International Facilities Man-agement Association (IFMA). Thecommittee is recommending two lev-els of certification, one for individualtechnicians (MSCC Certified Techni-cian) and the second for the entirecompany (MSCC Certified Contrac-tor). Processes and criteria develop-ment are well underway and a draftproposal is scheduled for Board reviewin September 2009.

It is an exciting opportunity for allof us to construct a national organiza-tion from the ground up and watch itflourish. I encourage you to becomean active participant in MSCC as wedevelop this organization together.

Sincerely,Scott Munro, Chairman, Mechanical

Service Contractors of Canada

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Chair, Mechanical ServiceContractors of Canada

New ProgramsInitiated Based onFour Main Cornerstones


NATIONAL TRADE CONTRACTORS COALITION OF CANADA REPORT

As one of the foundingmembers of the Na-tional Trade Contrac-tors Coalition ofCanada (NTCCC),MCA Canada is ex-tremely pleased with

the growth and progress of this neworganization. The original five asso-ciations that met in December 2004,has grown to nine (9) national organi-zations representing more than 12,000contractors and 250,000 individuals.

The past year has been one of expo-nential growth as the NTCCC has an-nounced the release of several initiatives.Since day one, Prompt Payment andthe use of Standard Contracts have beenmainstay issues for the NTCCC andthis year has seen a number of projectscompleted on these issues.

After several live presentations, theNTCCC has produced a new DVDentitled, ‘Are You Getting Paid’. Star-ring renowned actor, Bill Carr, thisproduction is designed to bring for-ward the significant impact these is-sues have on all contractors. You canview the video on the web site atwww.ntccc.ca.

To accompany the DVD is aproject based on our strong supportof the use of unaltered forms of con-tracts. While this is an integral com-ponent of the ‘Getting Paid’ series,NTCCC also made a commitment todevelop a supporting Guide to accom-pany the newly-updated version of theCanadian Construction Association’s‘Stipulated Price Subcontract’ docu-ment, commonly known as CCA12008. The all-new CCA 1 StipulatedSubcontract Guide is now complete

and has been dis-tributed to everymember of theNTCCC’s con-stituent member-ship, as well as nu-merous MP’s, in-dustry executivesand every branchof the CanadianConstruction As-sociation.

The final efforton this subject wasour ‘Day On The

Prompt Payment Legislation can bedownloaded from the web site –www.ntccc.ca.

The Coalition continues to supportits two formal working relationships.The first with the Construction Sec-tor Council (CSC). The Coalition’sconstituent member associations willbe working with CSC on human re-source issues that affect all contractors,particularly those that are labour-in-tensive sector. In addition, the Coali-tion agreed to a requested liaison withthe Trade Contractors Council of theCanadian Construction Association asmembers of both organizations sharecommon interests and concerns.

You are encouraged to find outhow the NTCCC is working withother like-minded organizations tobetter the working environment fortrade contractors.

For more information on the Na-tional Trade Contractors Coalition ofCanada visit the web site atwww.ntccc.ca or contact RichardMcKeagan at [email protected] or call (613)232-0492.

ANTCCC OrganizationGrows and Prospers

Over Past Year

Hill’. In May 2009, the NTCCCmembers were on Parliament Hill,urging politicians to create PromptPayment Legislation to alleviate someof the pressure from the current eco-nomic situation affecting their busi-nesses across Canada. Members fromacross the country, with yellow hardhats in hand to help brand the organi-zation, coupled with a strong message– ‘we are the ones who do the work’ –set the group apart in the eyes ofMembers of Parliament (MPs). Thefocus of the day was on an urgent needfor Prompt Payment Legislation, simi-lar to what already exists in the UnitedKingdom and the United States. Theresponse from MPs was extremelypositive and the NTCCC looks for-ward to working with the many MPswho expressed personal interest inchampioning this issue. As Parliamentmoves into the summer break, andthen into its fall session, the NTCCCwill continue to provide MPs with theinformation they need to create thisimportant piece of legislation. A copyof the NTCCC’s issue paper on

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In May 2009, the NTCCC members wereon Parliament Hill, urging politicians tocreate Prompt Payment Legislation toalleviate some of the pressure from thecurrent economic situation affectingtheir businesses across Canada


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MCA CANADA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The Mechanical Contractors Associationof Canada will be hosting its 68th An-nual National Conference at one of theworld’s most popular travel destinations– San Francisco, Calif.The event will be held at one of the city’smost beautiful hotels – the Marriott San

Francisco – from Sat. Sep. 26 to Tues. Sep. 29.“If you’ve experienced one of our conferences be-

fore, you know that they are truly memorable events…

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nities and world-class cuisine. The city is dotted withlandmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars,Alcatraz and the largest Chinatown in the United States.

In addition to a top-notch educational offering, MCACanada is also providing some ‘fun’ including the an-nual golf tournament and a complimentary tour ofAlcatraz. As well, the Association will provide delegateswith information in order to book their own pre/postconference sightseeing tours.

This year’s educational line-up is geared towards‘Turning GREEN to GOLD’. The sessions will kick-

and if you haven’t,this is your perfectopportunity,” said

MCA Canada Chairman,Robert Hoare. “Our confer-ences are considered ‘worldclass’ thanks to the generoussupport of our sponsors.”

San Francisco has oftenbeen called ‘everybody’s fa-vourite city’, a title earnedby its scenic beauty, culturalattractions, diverse commu-

off on Sun. Sep. 27, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. with the Open-ing Breakfast Keynote Speaker featuring Dr. John Izzo,best selling author and business visionary. Dr. Izzo willpresent A Sustainable Future: The Challenge of OurGeneration and will show how sustainability has be-come THE challenge of our generation.

Following the opening event, Dr. Dave Kruze willpresent the ‘Greening of L.J. Kruse Co.’ The session –9:15 to 10:45 a.m. – will use L.J. Kruse Co. as a casestudy of how one company evolved into a truly greenoperation. Kruse will discuss the green culture withinhis company and how it relates to the community, hisemployees, the company’s client base and, most impor-

tantly, the bottom line.From 11 a.m. to 12:30

p.m., Mark Hutchinson willprovide grounding in theLEED Canada rating sys-tems and an overview of re-cent and forthcoming devel-opments. Market adoptionof the LEED rating systemcontinues to grow rapidly –over 1000 projects were reg-istered for certification at the

end of 2008. Addi-tionally, LEED isevolving, with thelaunch of new rat-ing systems as wellas updates to rating systems already available.

On Tues. Sep. 29, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Steve Shirley willshare the ‘lessons learned’ from implementing the Build-ing Information Modeling (BIM) process over an eight-year period. The requirements for BIM on new con-

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struction projects are rapidly overtaking the mechanicalcontracting industry. Building owners have seen the ben-efits that they can derive from BIM processes and are man-dating its use by architects, constructions managers andthe MEP trades. Shirley will focus on how the adoption ofthe process and obstacles encountered have changed andenhanced all aspects of the contracting business.

Rounding out the educational program is a sessiongeared towards Service Contractors. On Sep. 29, from10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Russell Borst will show del-egates how they can take advantage of this growingdemand for sustainable services while growing theirservice businesses. The opportunity has never beenbetter for the smart mechanical service contractor toposition themselves as experts in the areas of energy

efficiency and environmental responsibility. Contrac-tors can offer their customers a number of importantservices which will not only assure peak performanceof building systems, but can result in increasedefficiencies, reduced operating costs, less reliance onfossil fuels, increased property values and increasedtenant comfort, safety and health.

According to Chairman Hoare, “Whether it’s top leveleducational programs, social events, networking or justplain fun, MCA Canada has it all waiting for you inmagnificent San Francisco.”

Don’t miss the Association’s event of the year. For moreinformation, contact MCA Canada at (613) 232-0492, TollFree: (877) 622-2668, e-mail: [email protected] or visit the As-sociation’s web site at www.mcac.ca.

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WED. SEP. 234 - 5:30 p.m. - Conference Committee Meeting

THURS. SEP 248 a.m. to Noon - MCA Managers Council Meeting9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Executive Committee MeetingNoon to 1 p.m. - MCA Managers Council / Executive Lunch

FRI. SEP. 258 to 9:30 a.m. - Group Committee Meetings9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - 2008/09 Board of Directors Meeting

w/LunchNoon to 12:30 p.m. - CMCEF AGMNoon to 4 p.m. - Registration Desk Opens• FREE AFTERNOON & EVENING

SAT. SEP. 268:30 to 11:30 a.m. - MSCC Executive Committee Meeting8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - CMCEF Trustees MeetingNoon to 7 p.m. - Registration Desk5:30 to 6 p.m. - First Timers Reception6:30 to 9:30 p.m. - “Welcome to San Francisco”

Opening Reception / Event

SUN. SEP. 276:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Registration Desk7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Opening Breakfast

w/ Keynote Speaker - Dr. John Izzo9 to 9:15 a.m. - Refreshment Break9:15 to 10:45 a.m. - Educational Session #1

w/ Mr. Dave Kruse9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Companions City Tour10:45 to 11 a.m. - Educational Session #2

w/ Mark Hutchinson• FREE AFTERNOON5:30 to 6 p.m. - Shuttles to Bimbo’s 3656 to 10 p.m. - 1930s Speakeasy Social - Bimbo’s 365 Night Club9:30 to 10:30 p.m. - Return Shuttles to Host Hotel

MON. SEP. 286:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Registration Desk7:15 to 8:30 a.m. - Annual General Meeting

w/ Allied Associations8:45 to 10:30 a.m. - Suppliers Innovation Showcase9:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Companions Fashion Show10:30 to 10:45 a.m. - Refreshment Break10:45 a.m. to Noon - Associate Council Meeting10:45 a.m. to Noon - Open Shop Contractors Meeting10:45 a.m. to Noon - Unionized Contractors Meeting12:15 p.m. - Departure - Golf Shuttle: Presidio Golf Course, Presidio1 p.m. - Shot-Gun - OPTIONAL* Annual John Bradshaw Memorial Golf Tournament• FREE AFTERNOON & EVENING (Group ‘On-Own’ Dine Arounds)

TUES. SEP. 296:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Registration Desk7:30 to 8:45 a.m. - MCN Awards Breakfast9 to 10:30 a.m. - Educational Session #3

w/ Mr. Steve Shirley9:30 to 10:30 a.m. - Companions Tai Chi Session10:30 to 10:45 a.m. - Refreshment Break10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - Special Service Contractors Session

w/ Mr. Russ Borst12:30 to 1 p.m. - 2009/2010 Board of Directors Meeting• FREE AFTERNOON6:45 to 7:30 p.m. - Closing Reception7:30 to 11 p.m. - ‘Summer of Love Revisited’ Dinner Dance

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Complimentary Alcatraz Tour forRegistered Attendees!Each conference registrant can chooseto visit Alcatraz on a free afternoon. In-formation on how to sign up for your freeAlcatraz Tour will be provided in your reg-istration confirmation letter.


Twelve months agowhen the 2008 BritishColumbia RegionalMCA Report was be-ing prepared for theNational Bulletin, therewas an enthusias-

tic look into the future, with a boom-ing economy and vibrant constructionindustry. And justifiably so, but…what a difference a year can make.

Companies that were forecastingthree years of advanced bookings arenow vying for contracts with as manyas 16 competitors. While the economyin BC may not be in as obvious tur-moil as some other provinces in thecountry, there is a cautious tension asconstruction projects are beingplanned and executed throughout theprovince.

One of the major stimulants forBC’s construction industry has beenthe 2010 Olympic Winter Games, be-ing held in Vancouver and Whistlerin February. While hundreds of mil-lions of dollars have, and are, beingspent to build or repair bridges, roads,arenas and Olympic facilities over thepast few years leading up to this event,2009 will generally register a low markon the economic activity scale.

ECONOMIC DOWNTURNSince May 2008, BC has lost 60,000

jobs and seen its unemployment ratego from 4.5 to 7.6 per cent. Jobs inthe province increased by 1400, 0.1 percent higher than in April, but withmore people joining the labour force– 4000 more women over the age of25 and 2600 more young people be-

tween the ages of 15 and 24, the out-look is not positive. Currently, theCariboo region has the highest unem-ployment rate in the province at 12per cent.

The Construction Sector Councilis predicting BC unemployment ratesto increase to as much as 12.5 per centin the mechanical trades by 2011,which is then expected to decline tomore acceptable results through 2017.The Council also notes that the indus-try in BC will need to replace some26,000 retiring workers in the forecastperiod and needs an additional 6400to meet projected rising demand thatis being driven by increased infrastruc-ture spending, and investments in min-ing and utilities.

Additionally, BC is at the forefrontof a country-wide increase in creditdelinquency and bankruptcies, accord-ing to a consumer credit report re-leased in April. It recorded 1176 bank-ruptcies in March, which is 75 per centhigher than March 2008. Most of thetotal is due to personal bankruptcies.

Housing has been one of the ma-jor drivers of the BC economy in re-cent years. Low interest rates led torising home prices and a psychologyof a ‘must get in before being lockedout forever’ attitude; leading a hous-ing bubble that had everyone in townswapping jaw dropping stories of bid-ding wars and outrageous prices paid.The economic driver was not so muchthose sales, but the residential con-struction boom that ensued. Between2004 and 2008 capital expenditures onhousing swelled from about $10 bil-lion to $14.7 billion, an amount

equivalent to more than two per centof BC’s GDP.

Those heady days are done and to-day’s psychology is retrenchment inspending overall and, in particular,housing. This is going to have a sub-stantial impact on employmentthrough lower residential construc-tion. Some reports show BC housingstarts in 2009 will be almost half thelevels of 2007 and 2008. That trans-lates into about 3.5 per cent of BC’sGDP, a huge hit to the provincialeconomy.

If the drop in housing starts trans-lates one for one into employmentlosses, we could be looking at 100,000job losses in the province (total con-struction employment in 2008 was220,000 and while not all of this is inhousing, the trends elsewhere aremuch the same), almost doubling theranks of the unemployed. This is notinconsistent with the recent trendsreported earlier.

In December 2007, the value of BCissued building permits was just over$1 billion. In December 2008, thatnumber dropped to $358 million, acollapse of 65 per cent. Most of thosebuilding permits stayed in the $900million range for most of 2008 andhave dropped off the cliff only in thepast three months. Thus there aremany projects that are underway, al-though some may be cancelled or de-layed.

On the flipside, the provincial gov-ernment’s Major Projects Inventory,issued in September, shows an over-blown optimistic gain with construc-

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MCA AlbertaThe city of Calgarywill have the good for-tune of having two in-ternational ‘world’events in two succes-sive years. From Sep.24 to 27, 2008, Calgary

was the host city for the Eighth WorldPlumbing Council conference thatwas combined with the MCA Canadaannual conference. CIPHEX WEST2008 also took place during that time.

WorldSkills 2009 will take placefrom Sep. 1 to 7, 2009. This will bethe largest competition hosted inCalgary since the 1988 Olympics. Itis anticipated that close to 1000competitors from 51 countries willparticipate in the 45 skill categorieswith plumbing and heating beingone of the competition skills in theConstruction Building Technologyarea. The other competition areas areTransportation and Logistics; Infor-mation and Communication Technol-ogy; Creative Arts and Fashions;Manufacturing and Engineering Tech-nology which includes MechanicalEngineering Design – CAD; and So-cial and Personal Services.

All of the competitions will takeplace on the Calgary Stampedegrounds with over 80,000 sq. metersof competition space being required.It is anticipated that over 5000 Inter-national delegates will be in attendanceand that there will be around 150,000spectators (WorldSkills 2007 in Japanhad around 225,000 spectators).Plans are to showcase WorldSkills2009 Champions during the halftime show of the Sep. 7 Labour Day

Classic Canadian Football Leaguegame between Calgary and Edmon-ton. For more information visitwww.worldskills2009.com.

What a difference a year makes.Last year’s MCA Alberta article spokeabout labour shortages, foreign work-ers, too much work and not verymany bidders on new constructionopportunities. A year later a numberof projects have been put on hold orcancelled, there is an abundance of la-bour, there are few new projects andmany bidders. Alberta, with its de-pendence upon oil-related projects, hasfelt the brunt of the economic down-turn in many of our major centres.

The downturn in the economy andthe financially prudent measures ofbeing very strict on discretionaryspending that is being taken by manycompanies is evident in the reducednumbers being experienced in ourAssociations’ social activities such asour annual conference, membershipmeetings, golf, Lobsterfest, a nightat the races, etc. Differences in at-tendance from the good times of thelast few years to now have rangedfrom a low of five per cent to oneregional golf event that was downby over 30 per cent.

Our Association continues to beactive in assisting our members to ac-quire more business knowledge byproviding quality speakers on currenttopics at our general membershipmeetings in Calgary and Edmonton,and at our provincial conference heldat the Rimrock Resort Hotel in Banffthis year. Our ‘Quick Notes’ faxes,quarterly newsletters and annual Jour-

nal 2009 keep our members abreast ofthe many MCA Alberta membershipservices and the advocacy roles that theAssociation staff, contractors and sup-plier volunteers are involved in.

We work together with the Cana-dian Mechanical Contractor Educa-tion Foundation (CMCEF) to provideeducational training for our members.The majority of this training takesplace in both Edmonton and Calgarywhere we have the majority of ourmembers. Contractor membership inthe MCA of Alberta also allows youaccess to the benefits the MCA ofCanada as well as their newest divi-sion of the Mechanical Service Con-tractors of Canada (MSCC) that spe-cializes in the mechanical service, re-pair and retrofit industry. Plans are fora MSCC committee to be formed inAlberta.

MCA Alberta continues to holdmonthly dinner meetings, alternatingmonthly between Calgary and Ed-monton. Attendance at both locationscontinues to be consistent. The Asso-ciation organizes five regional golftournaments, one provincial golf tour-nament and one at our conference tobenefit our members. We also organ-ize an annual provincial curlingbonspiel in Red Deer which in the pasthas had 40 teams attending. Our verypopular Old Timers events in bothCalgary and Edmonton continue tobe appreciated by all in attendance. Asone can see by these events and evenmore, our members have many op-portunities to come in contact withtheir peers to discuss current trends

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and situations – something thatthey do appreciate – especially dur-ing these interesting times.

A number of Association mem-bers actively support the trade andAssociation by volunteering to sitas representatives on Local and Pro-vincial Apprenticeship committees,safety committees, local and provin-cial construction association com-mittees, CSA and the NationalPlumbing and Gas codes.

Membership is of great impor-tance to the directors and staff of

the MCA Alberta. As with any eco-nomic downturn, companies lookfor ways to cut expenses and mem-berships are one of the areas oftenlooked at. Thankfully, though,there are others who can appreci-ate the benefits offered by an As-sociation such as the whole MCAfamily. Our directors have had theprivilege of approving a number ofnew members during the first sixmonths of 2009 and, hopefully, wewill see more for the remainder ofthe year.

tion projects across BC increasingfor the 21st consecutive quarter. Atotal of 863 major capital projects,worth an estimated $174.7 billion,are planned or underway – an in-crease of 30 per cent in estimatedvalue from this time last year. Againsome have scaled this forecastedwork back to $115 billion, but itstill represents a considerable invest-ment in construction.

As of December 2008, the totalcapital cost of all major projects cur-rently under construction in BritishColumbia is estimated at $62.5 billion.

WHERE IS THE WORK?The provincial government is con-

ceding defeat to the crumbling worldeconomy, announcing it will break itsown balanced-budget law and bring ina planned deficit for the next twoyears. The budget is expected to cre-ate jobs and stimulate the economywhile boosting spending on health,education and services for children andfamilies.

BC has identified $2 billion worthof infrastructure projects that mightbe accelerated over the next threeyears and has submitted proposals fornearly 400 projects to the federal gov-ernment for cost-sharing. A further$10.6 billion in approved capitalprojects are scheduled for construction

in the next three years and an addi-tional $1.4 billion worth of local in-frastructure projects will also be built.This represents a total of $14 billionin new and ongoing public capital con-struction and an anticipated 88,000jobs throughout the province.

WHAT IS MCABC DOING?The newly re-branded Mechanical

Contractors Association of BritishColumbia welcomed 2008 with a newlook, and a stronger commitment toexpanding and developing its member-ship services and roster. There are alsoinitiatives to improve and redesign ourcurrent member communicationswith stronger newsletters, magazinesand e-mail communications.

MCABC has also created a newpublic relations system which will al-low our messaging and mediaadvisories to reach every radio, televi-sion and newspaper outlet in the prov-ince. We’re excited to use the new sys-tem, which has a mailing list twice the

size of the one the provincial govern-ment uses. It’s a feature that shouldhelp the association get a strongervoice, as well as provide members withan exciting new tool to get their ownmessages out.

MCABC is also making efforts tostrengthen its ties with other associa-tions to assist uniformity within theindustry. Our efforts resulted in thefirst joint event with the Canadian In-stitute of Plumbing and Heating, anevening with Global Television medi-cal advisor Dr. Art Hister, as well as asocial function with the ElectricalContractors Association of BC.

On the administrative front,2008 saw the introduction of ournew dues structures which, we feel,provide more fairness and even pric-ing among member classes. We alsohired a new marketing/communica-tions coordinator, Dan Savoie. In2009, we are investigating severalways to convert our member data-base into a modern contact manage-ment system to act as a more effi-cient way to service our members.This coming year, we’re also goingto take our new branding and cre-ate a corporate style guide to com-plement it.

Our mechanical contractors aregearing up for the topsy-turvyeconomy with hopes that the plannedgovernment infrastructure can leadthem through the recession.

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It has been a very busy year forthe Association. In last year’s re-port I indicated some of the as-sociation’s efforts were beingfocused toward the develop-ment of a Central Regulatoryand Enforcement agency. I am

pleased to say that from the efforts ofthe Mechanical Gas Licensing reviewcommittee, a committee defined to ex-amine current licensing and inspectionissues of the mechanical industry thisobjective is well on its way to frui-tion. This committee recommendedthat a more central provincial bodycould bring an increase in relevanceand effectiveness in enforcing healthand public safety standards in Sas-katchewan. A presentation was madeto the standing committee of Enter-prise Saskatchewan which found fa-vour with the committee’s request.This request is now being presentedto cabinet. The committee workedvery diligently toward this end and tothat, I say ‘thank you’.

A review of the Gas Licensing Actand the Gas Inspections Act was car-ried out to ensure their current rel-evance and that they exemplify appro-priate regulation of the mechanicalindustry. From this review severalrequests for change were made withthe Gas Licensing Act and Gas Licens-ing Regulations. These changes in-clude: a request to increase bondingamounts, requesting a gas fittersnumber be required on all gas permits;requesting ALL wholesale and retailsupply houses that supply natural gasappliances be required to hold a Sup-ply House License not just a few

wholesale houses.The Mechanical Gas Licensing re-

view committee worked with Gas In-spections and the Canadian Associationof Petroleum Producers to have a re-stricted petroleum license approvedfor the oilfield in Saskatchewan.

In order to assist our refrigerationmembers MCAS developed a Refrig-eration Quality Control manual as re-quired by the Boiler and Pressure Ves-sel Branch (BPV) in Saskatchewan.BPV recently enacted legislation re-quiring the use of a QC manual forrefrigeration installations. Thismanual is available to MCAS mem-bers only.

MCA lead the industry with a re-quest for plumbing ratio changes fromthe existing one journeyperson to oneapprentice, to one journeyperson totwo apprentices. This legislation hasnot yet been passed but is fully ex-pected to be passed any time now. Inthe meantime, we are encouraged tosee that Apprenticeship has added twonew Compulsory Trade Consultantsto oversee these changes and, ofcourse, monitor the compulsorytrades. We are encouraged by this andglad to see Apprenticeship has in-creased staff to meet the needs of theindustry in the workforce.

Both management and technicaltraining has been a priority for thisassociation. With that said we areproud to announce that this Associa-tion has partnered with SaskEnergyto build a training facility inSaskatoon. This state-of-the-art train-ing facility is expected to be open foruse in December 2009. It will have a

full classroom, training space(s) withWeb learning capability and fully-equipped training lab. I am very, veryexcited about the future training op-portunities for the mechanical indus-try in Saskatchewan. This facility willbeavailable for use by other trades aswell. A special thanks to our affiliatemembers for their donations of equip-ment for the new facility.

Membership numbers in the Asso-ciation have increased and I believethat with the added benefit of a train-ing facility, membership will increaseeven more.

May 2009 be a healthy, safe, pro-ductive and profitable year for every-one in our industry. It has been mypleasure to serve as president of MCASaskatchewan for the past two years.

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Manitoba’s realGross DomesticProduct (GDP)grew by 2.2 percent in 2008, abovethe Canadiangrowth of 0.4 per

cent estimated by Statistics Canada.The growth in the Manitoba economywas broadly based with particularstrength in construction, and whole-sale and retail trade. In 2009, Manito-ba’s economy is forecasted to declineby 0.4 per cent, down 3.1 per centfrom the original forecast from theManitoba Bureau of Statistics. We arewell poised to deal with the economicdownturn being experienced by muchof Canada because of our diverseeconomy, and we expect to weatherthe storm fairly intact.

The unemployment rate in Mani-toba was 4.8 per cent at the end ofMay, the second lowest in the coun-try behind Saskatchewan. In the firstfive months of 2009, Manitoba’s em-ployment increased by 1400. Theyouth unemployment rate was 8.7 percent, the lowest in Canada.

Fred Nicholson, Executive Direc-tor for MCAM for 10 years, retired atthe end of November. BettyMcInerney is the new Executive Di-rector. McInerney was the ProgramManager for Business and Trades at theRed River College’s Continuing andDistance Education division. She waswith the college for over 20 years.

MCAM is currently dealing withchanges to the plumbing trade inManitoba. Some of our contractormembers received information from

United Association Local 254 on Mar.9 stating that the Plumber Apprentice-ship had changed from five levels tofour, and the wages increased from 40,50, 60, 70 and 80 per cent of thejourneyperson’s wage to 50, 60, 70 and80 per cent of the journeyperson’swage. This was effective Jan. 8, 2009.There was little, if any, consultationor communication from Apprentice-ship Manitoba to the union, the Con-struction Labour Relations Associa-tion of Manitoba, the Winnipeg Con-struction Association, the Merit Con-tractors or the Mechanical Contrac-tors Association of Manitoba. Therewas no clear direction from Appren-ticeship Manitoba or the Apprentice-ship and Trades Qualification Boardto the various industry groups to en-able them to adjust their pricing orbidding practices allowing for thechanges in the trade qualification.Contractors were faced with the issueof back pay due to the implementa-tion of the new apprenticeship rates,and the effect this would have onprojects already under way, as futureprojects had already been tenderedbased on the current collective agree-ment and the current status of theirplumber apprentices.

There has been considerable com-munication from MCAM, UA 254,C.L.A.R.M., Merit Contractors Asso-ciation of Manitoba and others, to theMinister of Competitiveness Trainingand Trade, and to the Executive Di-rector of Apprenticeship Manitoba aswell as the chair of the Apprentice-ship and Trade Qualification Board.What was done to the plumber trade

simply does not make sense to the in-dustry in Manitoba, nor was it com-municated to the industry until afterthe change had been enacted. In addi-tion, the Provincial Trade AdvisoryCommittee (PTAC) has decided to de-crease the gas curriculum from thetechnical training for plumbers. Withthat, Apprenticeship Manitoba has in-troduced the new Gas Trade which isstill in design and development.PTAC has agreed to fully consult withthe industry as they develop the newGas Trade.

The industry, as a whole, is unsurewhat the changes to the plumber tradewill look like until we have had anopportunity to see how the new GasTrade will fit in to all of the pipingtrades. With one voice which includeslabour and the trade associations(MCAM and Merit Contractors As-sociation of Manitoba, and Construc-tion Labour Relations Association ofManitoba), we are asking the govern-ment of Manitoba, ApprenticeshipManitoba and the Plumber ProvincialTrade Advisory Committee to putthis amendment into abeyance untilthe steam-fitter/pipe-fitter andplumber trades can be harmonized andthe Gas Trade managed to effectivelymeet the needs of the piping trades.

On a positive note, our AGM washeld at Elkhorn Lodge in Onanole,Man. It was a successful event despitethe cold weather. We were thankful,though, that we did not have snow.MCA Canada was well represented byBob Hoare, the National Chair andRichard McKeagan, President of MCA

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Even though it was nota bargaining year,MCA Ontario was ex-tremely active during2008 on a number of‘Labour Relations’fronts, including reach-

ing a mutual resolve with the UA tothe ‘Bad Faith Bargaining Action’ ini-tiated in 2007; restructuring the rep-resentation and chairmanship rolewithin our provincial negotiatingcommittee; filing an ‘Unfair LabourPractices Action’ in defence of ourstanding ICI agreement, with respectto a major Co-Gen Project in theNiagara area (along with formal inter-vention in a related dispute/sector de-termination action initiated by theIBEW on the same project); workingwith legal counsel towards the filing(in early 2009) of an ‘AccreditationApplication’ with respect to workacross Ontario, in the Extended (nonEPSCA) Power Sector; and, in con-cert with the UA National Office,working towards development andimplementation of a ‘Standard Disci-plinary Policy’ – for adoption in On-tario, as well as across Canada, by allUA Members and Contractors.

A major review, focused on identi-fying what the Association would liketo achieve through The MechanicalIndustry Advisory Committee(MIAC). This was initiated early in theyear and completed ahead of MIAC’sreactivation following resolve of theabove noted Bad Faith Action. In re-lation to this, the UA and MCAOagreed (in early 2009) to hold LocalJoint Labour/Management meetings

(in each Local/Zone) for the purposeof clearly identifying key actions nec-essary to ensure unionized marketshare retention and expansion in theimmediate future.

MCA Ontario continued to worktowards a significant improvement inboth its overall relationship with andlevel of representation to Ontario’sTechnical Standards and Safety Au-thority (TSSA). A proposal was de-veloped for the elimination of annualtesting of welders; and implementa-tion in its place of either a two yeartesting policy or continuity log ap-proach to ensuring welder qualifica-tions. Several joint TSSA-related meet-ings with other industry parties (in-cluding the Canadian Institute ofPlumbing and Heating [CIPH] andthe Ontario Refrigeration and AirConditioning Contractors [ORAC])were either held during the year orplanned for early 2009.

The Association was also extremelypleased to have been in a position toprovide financial support to a numberof very great causes and initiatives –each of value in their own way, to ourindustry. Contributions were made tothe Canadian Mechanical ContractingEducation Foundation (CMCEF); theMechanical Contractors Educationand Research Foundation (MCERF);as well as the mesothelioma facility/department of Princess Margaret Hos-pital – that specializes in the detectionand treatment of this very serious as-bestos exposure – related condition.

Continuing with our newly estab-lished tradition of ‘taking our summerBoard of Directors meeting on the

road’, our July 2008 Board Meetingwas held in sunny/warm Windsor,Ont. This session was combined witha meeting of the Mechanical TradesBargaining Committee (MTBC).

Our Annual General Meeting andConference was held in early May, inthe south of Portugal. It was attendedby over 200 delegates and theirspouses. This unique annual industryforum again proved to be extremelyinformative and memorable for all.

Late in the year, work was initi-ated by the Association, in relation tothe establishment of a Provincial Li-censing Program for Master Plumb-ers, in place of licensing formerly han-dled by individual Ontario municipali-ties. A major void in public health andsafety protection exists without suchlicensing. The first of several plannedmeetings on this matter was held inearly 2009.

Also during the year a detailed re-view was conducted with the assist-ance of the Association’s auditors, inrelation to streamlining our approachto managing our bookkeeping / ac-counting activities; and embracing amore efficient / consistent approachto completing annual audits onMCAO operations, as well as the op-erations of both MIAC and the WTF(Welding Test Fund). The Associationalso hired a new director of Member-ship Services (in late November), inorder to help keep up with and dealmore effectively with the many on-going responsibilities and initiatives ofthe organization.

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Canada.MCAM’s annual golf tournament

was rained out last August, but thatdid not dampen our spirits. Everyonewon a prize and enjoyed themselvesimmensely. Once again, contributionswere made to the Canadian Mechani-cal Contractors Education Founda-tion and the Firefighter’s Burn Fund.

MCAM worked with the Winni-peg Construction Association andmany other trade associations on abrand new Manitoba event: Construc-tion Career Expo. This event, whichtook place May 12, 2009, was a re-sounding success. The purpose of theexposition was to introduce 14- and15-year-olds to the trades. At this age(Grade Nine), students must startthinking about the specific high schoolcourses they need in order to enter thecareer of their choice, including trades.Many interactive displays were de-signed where these students could beexposed to the tools of the trades andhopefully get turned on to a career inthe trades. All reports from the vari-ous trade associations proved the stu-dents and teachers were positive. Itwas a wonderful event and plans arealready underway for May 2010.


MCA MANITOBAAs always, educational program-

ming and informational meetings arean important mandate of our Associa-tion. Dispatcher Training took placein November. Project ManagementEssentials for Contractors was sold outin March. Computerized Estimatingfor Mechanical Contractors ran for thefirst time this past April.

Sandy Hopkins, CEO for Habitatfor Humanity, spoke at our Februarydinner meeting. Habitat for Human-ity Winnipeg is an organization thatis doing everything right, even intough times such as these. Their mis-sion is to work with people from allwalks of life to build safe, decent andaffordable housing for low-incomeworking families: families that becomeowners; families who thought theywould never own their own home.Habitat Winnipeg does this using abusiness model that really works. Yes,they do count on volunteers and do-nations, but they also run a good busi-ness and at the same time, building toHydro Power Smart Gold and soon,to LEED silver or gold standards forresidential buildings. These LEEDstandards are yet to be published, butHabitat Winnipeg is already planningto receive LEED designation.Hopkins spoke to the MCAM mem-bers about the Greenest Affordable

Housing Development in Canadaright here in Manitoba.

Our March dinner meeting con-sisted of a night with the ManitobaMoose as we watched them triumphover Syracuse.

We are still in discussion with theCity of Winnipeg regarding mechani-cal permits and licensing of mechani-cal contractors. The City is not pro-viding quite the clarity we had origi-nally hoped for, but we expect thatwith the help of the Manitoba Asso-ciation of Sheet Metal and Air Han-dling Contractors, we will get to aclear and concise understanding of thenew regulation and its requirements.

Our main challenge this year isto increase our membership, par-ticularly in the Mechanical ServiceContractors category and open shopcontractors. Work has started onthat end and we hope to see posi-tive results over the next few months.We believe that once the contractorsrecognize the benefits they can receivefrom becoming members of our asso-ciation, we will have achieved a nota-ble level of success.

We are in the process of having ourweb site re-designed, so please keepchecking it regularly for developingchanges. You can access our web siteat www.mca-mb.com.

of Ontario released a decision, directing that the indus-try leading ‘Modern Niagara Safety Act Case’ be reheardby a lower court. The final decision of the lower courtresulted in all charges being dropped against the com-pany. Having become directly involved in this case (as aformal intervener; financial contributor to the defence;and via submission of an affidavit on behalf of the indus-try), the Association was extremely pleased with this out-come – in the interests of both Modern Niagara and theindustry, overall.

To significantly increase our presence and effective-ness in addressing adverse existing and future proposedpolicy with Ontario’s WSIB System, in July the Boardof Directors approved the retaining of Les Liversidge (alawyer/specialist in the WSIB area) as a formal MCAOrepresentative to the COCA WSIB Committee, as wellas to key bureaucrats and government authorities respon-sible for the WSIB system. Liversidge’s assistance andeffectiveness since coming on board in this capacity hasbeen dramatic. Some of the matters he has addressed on

behalf of our group, to date, include: excess earningspolicy; CAD-7 review/revision; CSAO governance/re-structure; the new ‘Accreditation Program’; injuredworker reinstatement policy; as well as the scream foraccountability to the underwriters of the system thatcame in late 2008 from the membership of the newly-established construction industry Task Force on Work-ers’ Compensation.

MCA Ontario’s Safety Group program again this yearproved to be an extremely valuable peer exchange/safetyawareness forum from member firms; as well as a wayof softening overall WSIB costs – due to the rebate (sharedamong the program’s 2007 participants) totalling$758,856.75.

As in the past, the Association continued to be therefor the membership in providing advice and assistanceto individual member firms on an ongoing/daily basis,with respect to the successful and efficient operation oftheir business.

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Corporation des maîtresméchaniciens entuyauterie du Québec

In last year’s construction indus-try report, it was predicted that2008 would be the best year ofthe last 30 in manhours workedunder the scope of the construc-tion industry labour relationsAct. They did reach 136.5 mil-

lion, a number even slightly higherthan had been estimated.

Even if the global economy wasstill down at the beginning of 2009, itwas figured that the new year wouldstill be very good because the Québececonomy was less affected than othernational and provincial economies.We are optimistic that the 132 millionmanhours predicted will be reachedand may even be surpassed.

There were four sectors of the in-dustry that have seen their activitygo up in April and May of this yearwith the biggest increase being inthe civil engineering and road build-ing sector. Investments in roads andinfrastructures reached close to $4billion; Hydro-Québec will invest$5 billion, on-going industrialprojects like Alcoa are valued at$1.2billion; Rio Tinto at $650 million;Consolidated Thomson at $410 mil-lion; and Xstrata at $300, etc.

New construction permits issuedsince the beginning of 2009 in the com-mercial building sector are valued at$2.6 billion, institutional buildings at$1.2 billion. The residential sector willbe down slightly from 2008 but stillat a very comfortable level.

In this context, activity in the me-chanical sectors will be about the sameat last year’s.

The need for new workers that was

established in 2008 remains at 14,000for each of the next three years. Theindustry will take measures to assurethat the education system will be ableto deliver these new workers in thecontext where all construction work-ers in Québec have to go to a tradeschool.

Globally, the Québec construc-tion industry should go throughthese economic times without anyserious damage.

In matters of labour relations, la-bour unions and employer associa-tions are preparing for the next roundsof negotiations of the four sector col-lective agreements that expire in April2010. The union rading period thattook place amongst the five recognizedgroups did not produce a majority.Consequently, a group of two or moreunions constituting a majority willhave to be formed to gain the right tonegotiate the collective agreements. Itis likely that a group made up of theInternational unions, the Conseil dessyndicats démocratiques and theConseil des syndicats nationaux willbe confirmed.

It is too early to predict what willbe the high stakes of the next negotia-tions, if we will go throughslowdowns or work stoppages. It ishowever likely that the unions will

present important demands regardingthe construction industry pensionfund that lost $2 billion last year.

Unions and and employer associa-tions have been working for moreyears than we can remember on therules regarding access of new workersin the industry. Dealing with thismatter has always been touchy for theunions who are generally againstbringing new workers while there isat least one regular worker unem-ployed. However, the realization ofthe present state of manpower in con-struction finally opened the door tofrank and productive discussions anda memorandum of understanding wasreached on the principles that shouldapply to opening the doors to newworkers.

This was the first but most impor-tant point to make and further discus-sions should help the parties to reacha global agreement.

Finally, it is worthwhile to notethat the electronic bid system of theQuébec bid depository system thatwas started in August 2008 is a hugesuccess measured in the number ofsub-contractors using it instead of thepaper bids. The same comment appliesto general contractors who are the bestpromoters of e-bidding for all the ad-vantages it brings. On a yearly basis,the Bid depository receives more than55,000 bids for more than 5,000projects.

In summary, the Québec con-struction industry is still in a verygood state and the outlook for thenext few years is at this point intime very positive.

I Globally, the Québecconstruction industry shouldgo through these economictimes without any serious

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MCA New BrunswickConstruction volumein New Brunswickagain continued to bestrong in 2008 duemainly to activity inthe industrial sector.The area around Saint

John, fuelled by the energy marketwas strong while there was some ac-tivity in other areas. Activity in thecommercial/institutional sector re-mained constant in 2008 with spend-ing by both the provincial govern-ment and the private sector. Aftercurtailing capital spending in 2007, theprovincial government started a pro-gram of expansion and new construc-tion in the heath care, senior care andeducation sectors. Retail constructioncontinued to be active.

C Looking forward, the industrialsector continues to be driven by theIrving Group and is focused in thesouth of the province. They have justcompleted work on a liquefied natu-ral gas plant, terminal and pipeline inSaint John, with the first tanker ar-riving just days before this article waswritten. In the later part of 2008, theIrving Group announced that theirplans for another oil refinery had beenmodified and it will be built in two,three-year phases beginning in 2011.Potash Corporation of Saskatchewanis constructing a $1.7 billion mine nearits current location just outside of Sus-sex, which is half way betweenMoncton and Saint John.

The provincial government loos-ened the purse strings for 2008/2009

with nearly $150 million set aside forbuilding construction. However, inthe fall of 2008, they announced a two-year capital budget with spending ex-pected to be nearly $1.2 billion into2011. Many of these projects are be-ing tendered in the early part of 2009so the effect on the mechanical con-tracting industry has yet to be felt.This has given contractors confidencethat the effects of the global economicrecession will not have the disastrouseffect here as it has had elsewhere.

The only sector which seems tohave retracted is the retail sector whichhas been a large part of the commer-cial sector volumes over the past sev-eral years. There have been someprojects cancelled or postponed, how-



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MCA Newfoundland& Labrador

Financial Crisis! Eco-nomic Downturn! JobLosses! Recession!Struggling Economy!Bleak Forecast! Theseare words and phrases‘overused’ by most na-

tional media since last fall… YES, thereare provinces in the country (particu-larly Ontario and Quebec) that havebeen devastated by lay-offs in the autoand manufacturing sectors. EvenNewfoundland has seen mill closuresthat rocked parts of our economy. Butit is not all doom and gloom! Thereare bright spots in this country.

Last fall, the Premier of Newfound-land announced that the province hadattained ‘HAVE’ status for the firsttime in its history. This created expec-tations of immediate answers to everyproblem ever discussed. The plummet-ing oil prices soon burst this bubble,but the federal and provincial govern-ments both announced stimulus pack-ages to try to restart those economiesthat needed help. The types of projectsput forward in Newfoundland wereprimarily schools, hospitals, watertreatment plants and other sorts ofinfrastructure facilities that were longoverdue in most municipalities. In thisprovince the provincial governmentquickly announced the projects theywould fund and created a wave ofwork that is helping us through.

A recent announcement heraldingthe signing of an agreement that willsee our next multi-billion dollar off-shore oil project at HEBRON pro-ceeding to the next stages bodes wellfor that sector. The signing of the deal

that will see a new $1 billion INCOprocessing plant at Long Harbour hasalso been ratified. These projects, plustalks of MEGA Hydro projects inLabrador (although down the road),continue to fuel the manpower short-age debate.

Skilled labour or the lack of willcontinue to be a problem for someyears to come. Yes, there have beenattempts to reintroduce skilled tradesprograms in mostly private institu-tions, but the rate of new entrants intothe workplace will not keep up withthe retiring and disappearingworkforce that we will lose. Man-aging our workforces and projectscheduling will consume more andmore time of top management and

F owners.The first 10 months of this MCA

fiscal year, August 2008 throughMay 2009, have produced recordhigh man-hours for this Association.Most of these come from the indus-trial sector. There are a number ofcommercial and institutional sectorprojects that should help us throughthe next few years. They may not berecord breaking, but manhours willremain steady.

By the way, have you heard, therecession is over. Turn off the televi-sion (the national media won’t tell youabout that anyway). There is work outthere to be done. Let’s get at it!

Also, contractors, don’t be afraidto make a profit while you do it!

ever these decisions seem to be in-fluenced by conditions elsewhereas the general economy of theprovince and region remains good.

In 2009, there will be negotia-tions for both the industrial andcommercial agreements, the firstsince the merge of Locals 512, 694,772 and 799 into one - UA Local325. The Industrial Agreement hasalways been a province-wide agree-ment as MCA New Brunswick bar-gained with the NB Pipe Tradesjointly with the Saint John Mechani-cal Contractor Employers Associa-tion. Previous to the merger of thelocals the Association had beenworking with them to make the lan-guage and conditions of the four

agreements common. This round ofnegotiations will see these agree-ments completely merged. The As-sociation will also represent signa-tory sheet metal contractors in ne-gotiations as their Agreement ex-pires at the end of 2009.

While manpower continues tobe a concern, especially with thenumber of projects, either startedor planned, it has eased somewhatas those previously working in thewest return home. However, theindustry continues to plan strate-gies to insure a supply of man-power for all projects as the energysector moves forward, especially inthe Saint John area, in the next fewyears.

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MCA Nova Scotia

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During the last year theprovince continuedwith its review of regu-lations under the Tech-nical Safety Act, andApprenticeship andTrade Qualifications

Act. A variety of regulations are be-ing reviewed and updated including anumber of trade regulations. Severaltrades have been deemed compulsorycertified in the process. Section mem-bers have participated on many review

committees and many meetings havetaken place with various governmentrepresentatives including the Depart-ment of Labour and Workforce De-velopment. A special RegulatoryBriefing session with held in Januarywith participation from governmentand industry which resulted in partici-pation of over 200 people. A newconstruction compliance portal wascreated with the help of the Associa-tion. A link is available from CANSwebsite at www.cans.ns.ca.

The regulatory process, as well asthe much needed stimulus package,was somewhat interrupted this springwith the call of a provincial election.The June election resulted in the firstever NDP government for the prov-ince.

The Association continues to growits 150th Anniversary ScholarshipProgram which will provide scholar-ships to students enrolled in construc-tion related trades at the Nova ScotiaCommunity College.

The Building Futures for YouthApprenticeship Project continues togrow providing summer co-op workexperience in the construction indus-try to Grade 11 students who plan topursue a construction related career.Several members of the MechanicalSection were host employers as partof this program.

In an effort to respond to thosewith experience and knowledge retir-ing from the industry, the Associa-tion’s Continuing Education Programcontinues to expand. The program isconstruction industry specific and tai-lored to meet the needs of membercompanies. In addition to memberparticipation the program is accessedby non members, tender calling au-thorities, as well as many constructionindustry employers and partners. Itis through this program that the In-troduction to Commissioning coursewas delivered and we look forward toworking with CMCEF on future jointendeavors.

We are seeing a shift in the drivingconstruction activity changing fromoil and gas related activities toward

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MCA CANADA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Associate Members of the Mechanical ContractorsAssociation of Canada both give and receive significantbenefits as partners in MCA Canada.

A vital part of our industry, and particularly our Association,Associate Members provide tremendous support byvolunteering their time and resources, while at the same time,keeping our members educated and informed.

MCA Canada’s Associate Members are a valuable resource.Please remember to...

Support Those Who Support Your Association.Accubid Systems Ltd.A-Chem Valves & ControlsAddison LeasingAir Liquide CanadaAllpriser Ltd.Alltemp Products Co. Ltd.American StandardAnco Chemicals Inc.Anvil CanadaAON Reed Stenhouse Inc.B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd.Beresford Blake ThomasBibby Ste. CroixBlaney McMurtry LLPBradford-White CanadaBrady CanadaButt’s Pumps & Motors Ltd.CCTF CorporationCanadian Copper & Brass

Development AssociationCanplas Industries Ltd.Carmichael Engineering Ltd.Clyde Industrial Equipment Ltd.Conbraco IndustriesCrane SupplyDahl Brothers Canada Ltd.Daily Commercial NewsDataBasics Inc.Deloitte & ToucheDeWALTE. MyattE.H. Price Ltd.EmcoEncore Business SolutionsErico Canada Inc.Evapco Inc.Fairview Fittings & Manufacturing Ltd.Federated InsuranceFranke Kindred IndustriesGarth Industrial

Gastite Division - TiteflexGrundfos Canada Inc.HKMB HUB InternationalHood ChemicalH.P.A.C. MagazineInfosite TechnologiesInventex Inc.IPEX Inc.ITT Fluid Products CanadaJohnson Controls LPJonas SoftwareLegris TransairLynCar Products Ltd.MA Stewart & Sons Ltd.Maestro Technologies Inc.Mainline Backflow ProductsMarsh Canada Ltd.Masco CanadaMcQuay InternationalMechanical Business MagazineMestek CanadaMIFABMilwaukee Valve CanadaMiura Boiler Company Ltd.

Moen IncorporatedNCI Marketing Inc.Novanni Stainless Inc.N-TWO Cryogenic EnterpriseOakville Stamping & BendingOatey Canada Inc.Ogilvy Renault LLPPLAD EquipmentPlumbing & HVAC Product NewsPraxair Canada Inc.Project DocControlQMI Manufacturing Inc.QuickPen, A Trillium CompanyQuote ExpressRBC Dominion SecuritiesRG Dobbin SalesRHEEM Canada Ltd. / Ltée.RnR Tools Ltd.S.A. ArmstrongSmillie McAdams Summerlin (SMS)Sumner Manufacturing Canada Inc.Taco CanadaTaylor Pipe SupportsTechnical Sales InternationalTravelers InsuranceTyco Fire & Building ProductsUponor Canada Inc.Usines Giant FactoriesVersa Fittings & Mfg. Co. Inc.VictaulicVIEGA LLCViessmann Manufacturing Co. Ltd.WaterGroup Companies Inc.Watts Industries CanadaWeil-McLain CanadaWellington At Work Inc.Westlake IndustriesWilo Canada Inc.Wolseley Canada Inc.ZURN Industries Ltd.



Accubid Systems

Accubid Systems is a leading provider ofestimating, project management and servicemanagement software for mechanical contrac-tors. Our software solutions are used in over4400 companies across North America. Accubidalso offers a number of training labs and profes-sional development courses.

With a complete line of spec-driven to non-spec-driven estimating products in our Enter-prise family of solutions, we provide the toolsthe estimator needs to get the job done. AllAccubid software programs are ready to useright out of the box.

Platinum – Our top tier Enterprise estimat-ing offering is the most powerful heavy indus-trial software for industrial process piping andmechanical contractors.

Pro & BidWinner Plus – Accubid’s lightindustrial and commercial offerings are true,spec-driven estimating software for plumbing,piping and mechanical contractors.

BidWinner – This non-digitized offering isthe ideal mechanical estimating software solu-tion for small- and medium-sized projects.

LiveCount™ – For contractors with accessonly to PDF or TIF images rather than nativeCAD drawings, this paperless on-screen take-off program integrates seamlessly with AccubidEnterprise products.

ConstructJob – Accubid’s project manage-ment software allows contractors to create,manage, track and collaborate with industrypartners. Since ConstructJob is web-based, youcan access your project information from anylocation with an internet connection.

A-Chem Controls & Automation is a con-trols manufacturer located in Oakville, Ont. A-Chem manufactures Solenoid Valves, LimitSwitches, Positioners, Actuators and Valves.Our control products are available in stainlesssteel or aluminum housings.

A-Chem Controls & Automation has de-veloped an affordable line of controls with anexcellent and proven quality this is currentlybeing used in automotive plants in Canada andthe United States.

All of our products have a number of ap-provals including CSA, CE and ATEX ap-provals.

A-Chem Valves include butterfly, ball, gatesand globe valves, as well as high pressure andsteam valves. We also supply valves and con-trols that have AWWA approvals.

A-Chem is currently seeking new distribu-tors and master distributors in all areas ofCanada.

For more information about our products orto become a distributor, please feel free to call or e-mail Kevin Armstrong at (905) 465-0416, e-mail:[email protected] [email protected].

A-Chem Controls& Automation

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For decades, copper tube and fittings have

Canadian Copper & BrassDevelopment Association

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Incorporated in 1952, Dahl is a family-owned 100 per cent Canadian manufacturer oftop quality plumbing and heating valves andspecialties for the hydronic industry.

Dahl products, which meet or exceed CSA,IAPMO and NSF requirements, are engineeredas practical, real-world solutions for plumbersand contractors on the job site. And, we useonly the highest quality materials, which aresourced primarily in North America.

The Mini-Ball™ valve, All Round™ strap-ping, U-Clips, Piggy Back valves and dahl-in-one® are but a few examples of over 50 years ofinnovation. Since revolutionizing the industryin 1984 with the first generation of Mini-Ball™valves, the patented modular design of our sec-ond generation Mini-Ball™ valve has becomethe basis for thousands of valve and installationkit combinations for a variety of applications.Customers request new specialties every weekof the year.

The entire Dahl team, resources and energyare focused on continuously innovating anddelivering exceptional customer value from ourNorth American facilities, so that our custom-ers can be their very best.

We thank the MCA Canada professionalsthroughout Canada who install our productswith pride, and year after year turn their trustof Dahl Quality.

Turn To Quality. Turn To Dahl.

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Dobbin Sales Ltd. is a leading Master Dis-tributor of quality commercial plumbing prod-ucts. Since 1978, Dobbin Sales has been supply-ing the Canadian plumbing industry. Whetheryou are a contractor, engineer, designer orwholesaler, Dobbin Sales has the right productsfor your project – from coast-to-coast.

Dobbin Sales is your source for the best inplumbing products from the following manu-facturers: Chicago Faucets, Franke Commercial,Geberit, Haws Corporation, Lawler Manufac-turing, McGuire Manufacturing and SloanValve Co.

Our team is committed to outstanding tech-nical support, customer service and getting youproduct you need, on time.

For all of your commercial plumbing require-ments, call us today at 1-800-565-8515 or visitww.dobbinsales.com.

Dobbin Sales Ltd.

Heating Plumbing Air Conditioning(HPAC) Magazine is Canada’s leading publica-tion for the owners and managers of businessesactive in the mechanical trades. Printed seventimes per year, the magazine reaches more than18,000 qualified industry people, including morethan 13,000 mechanical contractors. HPAC’saudience of contractors, engineers and whole-

HPAC Magazine

Garth Industrial

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Garth Industrial has been servicing Cana-dian industry for 181 years. The company wasfounded in Montreal in 1828 as a manufacturerservicing the gas utility market.

Today, we have evolved into the wholesaledistribution of Industrial Pipe, Valves and Fit-tings. Our stocking range is one-eighth- through24-inches. All of our products have CRN num-bers and Mill Test Reports are available uponrequest.

We are located in Rexdale, Ont. and closeto all major highways. Our trucks operate dailywithin the GTA, while all other shipping is donevia common carrier, courier service or customerpick-up.

We are proud to be associated with MCACanada and look forward to being of service toyou.

For more information, call (416) 747-0511,Toll Free: 1-800-268-2635 or fax: (416) 747-0445.

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played a key role in plumbing systems in largecommercial, industrial and institutional (ICI)projects. But today as well, applications whichtake advantage of copper’s exceptional thermalconductivity are growing rapidly as innovativemethods are developed to increase energy effi-ciency. They include Solar Thermal Collectors,Drain Water Heat Recovery Units and DirectExchange Geothermal Units.

For information on copper tube and fittingsfor these applications as well as plumbing, heat-ing, natural gas, refrigeration and other mechani-cal applications, contact the Canadian Copper& Brass Development Association.

The CCBDA web site atwww.coppercanada.ca contains electronic ver-sions of the CCBDA’s reference publications,including the Copper Tube & Fittings and Cop-per Natural Gas Systems manuals. Also avail-able electronically is the plumbing tube publi-cation – Who Says Plastic Pipe is as Good as Cop-per? – which provides a number of comparisonsbetween copper plumbing tube and plastic pipe,and shows copper’s advantages for hot and coldwater lines. Information on copper and Greenbuilding is also available.

To receive free copies of CCBDA’s publications– or if you require technical information, instal-lation DVDs or information on seminars – pleasecontact the Association toll free at 1-877-640-0946,Fax: (416) 391-3823 or by e-mail [email protected] .

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Deloitte & Touche LLPPrivate companies make up the backbone

of Canada’s economy. They are founded on vi-sion, growth through determination and nur-tured with strong values, strategy, commitmentand talent. At Deloitte, we are business owners

ourselves and we know what it means to createjobs and sustain communities. As one of Cana-da’s leading professional service firms, we un-derstand that the decisions you make everydaycan have an impact on more than the bottomline. You need business advisors who share yourdreams. Partners you trust to provide guidanceand business intelligence from around the worldor across the street. Deloitte’s Private Companyprofessionals have been offering valuableinsights, business advice and consistent qualityservice to Canadian companies for over 150years. It’s who we are and it’s what we do best.It’s in our DNA.

For more information, visit Deloitte’s web siteat www.deloitte.ca.



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Jonas Construction and Service Manage-ment Software is used by over 1000 HVACRand Mechanical Contractors across NorthAmerica to drive revenue, increase efficiencyand to help make better business decisions. Jonasoffers a complete package of fully integrated,flexible and industry specific solutions includ-ing accounting, payroll, job cost, service man-agement, inventory and equipment manage-ment, document management, mobile technol-ogy, web portal solutions and project manage-ment.

Jonas differentiates themselves from thecompetition on four key dimensions:

Integration: All Jonas modules are devel-oped and maintained in house to ensure a seam-less flow of information between all of your coresoftware solutions. This integration eliminatestimely double entry of data thereby maximiz-ing data accuracy while making cross applica-tion reporting much easier.

Flexibility: All Jonas modules are highlyconfigurable allowing Jonas to adapt the sys-tem to your business process rather than theother way around.

People: The Jonas solution is backed byover 50 construction industry, accounting andsoftware experts. Jonas employs highly-experi-enced trainers to get you started on the rightfoot and back them up with industry leadingsupport.

Innovation: At Jonas they strive to protectyour technology investment by continuouslybuilding and enhancing their products to keepup with the latest technology and industry func-tionality.

For more information, contact Jonas at 1-888-789-9073, e-mail: [email protected] or visitthe company’s web site at www.jonas-construction.com.

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LynCar Products is the Canadian leader ofplumbing specialty items. From access doors towashers, we have the items you are looking forat a very competitive price to complete that job.

LynCar has offices in Montreal, Torontoand Vancouver, and a sales team across Canadato help you with your LynCar orders. Ourproducts are available at most plumbing whole-salers in Canada, or just give us a call at (800)263-7011 and we will be glad to help you withyour requirements.

LynCar has recently introduced several newitems like EasyGrip™ push fit fittings, brass and

LynCar Products Ltd.

M.A. Stewart & Sons Ltd. (MAS) is a trulyNorth American supplier to the mechanical,process, waste water and industrial industries.From its head office location in Vancouver, BC,and four Canadian and three U.S. distributioncentres, this 100 per cent Canadian owned andoperated company has established a well-rounded network of products, people and lo-calized distribution to meet the needs of con-tractors across the country.

Whether your needs be multi-turn GateValves, Ball Valves for domestic/potable water,steam, corrosive or abrasive services, AutomaticProducts, High Performance Butterfly Valves,or Knife Gates for slurries, MAS has the prod-ucts for services that are certified with local codesand registrations, and readably available for im-mediate shipment.

MAS and our long standing brand namessuch as KITZ, Red-White, Bonney Forge,American Valve, Mueller Steam Specialties,Beric, W-K-M & MOYGRO have, for over 50years, provided reliability, consistency and com-petitiveness to mechanical contractors acrossCanada.

We look forward to the continuing successof MCA and are here to serve its outstandingmembers for the years to come.

For more information about MAS and theopportunities available, please visit us atwww.mastewart.com or contact your local MASrepresentative or John Makarchuk, executive vicepresident of sales and marketing directly at (905)683-7303.

M.A. Stewart & Sons Ltd.


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MIFAB is recognized as a single-source in-novative manufacturer of commercial plumbingdrainage products. MIFAB staff is skilled and expe-rienced in engineered design and produce customersolutions to meet nearly any plumbing engineeringdesign criteria. MIFAB’s product line includescleanouts, fixture carriers, trap seal primers, floorand area drains, roof drains, interceptors, waterhammer arrestors, hydrants, access doors, mis-cellaneous specialties, and much more.

The company’s products are loaded withfeatures and benefits that have made them thechoice of many specifying engineers. Techno-logically advanced engineering, expertise anddesign have expanded the company’s manufac-tured product mix. MIFAB manufactures a lineof stainless steel drains that eliminates dishing,discolouration and corrosion normally associ-ated with drain tops made of other materials.These are offered at the same cost as the indus-try standard nickel bronze.

MIFAB’s products are distributed to a networkof over 50 manufacturers’ representatives through-out Canada, the United States and the world.

For more information, contact Terry Hanna,national sales manager, at (416) 679-0380 or visitthe company’s web site at www.mifab.com.

Jonas Construction andService Management Software

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Milwaukee Valve CompanyMilwaukee Valve Company, founded in

1901, is internationally recognized for its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and new prod-uct innovations covering a wide range of com-mercial, marine and industrial applications. TheMilwaukee Valve product line includes the fol-lowing:

• Iron Lug-Body and Wafer-BodyButterfly Valve.• High Performance Butterfly.• Unibody Industrial Ball Valves.• Two-Piece Industrial Ball Valves.• Seal-Welded Industrial Ball Valves.• Three-Piece Industrial Ball Valves.• Cast Steel, Gate, Globe andCheck Valves.• Iron Gate, Globe and Check andClip-Gate Valves.• Silent Check Valves.• Two-Piece Commercial Ball Valves.• Three-Piece CommercialBall Valves.• Butterball® Butterfly Valves.• Bronze Gate, Globe, Angle, Checkand Specialty Valves.• Fire Protection Valves.• Medical Gas Valves.• Actuation and Controls for ProcessAutomation.For more information about the firm and/or

a free copy of the company’s condensed catalogue,visit the Milwaukee Valve web site(www.milwaukeevalve.com) or contact:Milwaukee Valve Company, 16550 W. StrattonDr., New Berlin, WI 53151. Tel: (262) 432-2753.

salers work in the commercial, residential, in-dustrial or institutional markets. Editorial fea-tures focus on: heating, plumbing, refrigeration,hydronics, air conditioning, business and mar-keting. Technical articles have a practical focusso knowledge can be transferred to the job site.HPAC also produces: the National Buyer’sGuide and Wholesale Directory (both in printand on-line), a French language sister magazine,Plomberie, Chauffage et Climatisation (PCC)and monthly e-newsletters. For more details,please visit www.hpacmag.com.

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plastic pex fittings, tubular products and someunique plumber service tools. All of these itemsare in our 2009 catalogue. Our 2010 cataloguewill be out in the spring!

Check out our new web site atwww.lyncar.com.

MIFAB

NCI Marketing Inc.NCI Marketing Inc. is a master distributor

of high quality pipe, valves and fittings servingthe commercial, industrial, fire protection, resi-dential and irrigation markets.

NCI Marketing Inc. stocks the entireNIBCO® product line.

NIBCO bronze, iron, carbon and stainlesssteel valves, serve a wide variety of commercial,industrial and fire protection markets.

NIBCO Chemtrol thermoplastic fittings andvalves are available in PVC, CPVC, Polypropyleneand PVDF are used in many institutional and in-dustrial applications.

NIBCO Press System™ comes with a 50-yearguarantee on its press-to-connect copper fittings.Additionally NIBCO offers a wide selection ofpress-to-connect valves.

NIBCO Flowguard Gold CPVC CTS pipefittings, and HARVEL® Flowguard Gold Pipeoffers quality and cost savings for hot and coldwater distribution systems in commercial, in-stitutional and residential high rise buildings.

NIBCO plumbing products include soldercopper fittings for plumbing, DWV and ACRmarkets; ABS fittings, and plumbing and heat-ing valves.

NCI stocks Smith-Cooper International(SCI brand) malleable iron pipe fittings, Sch 40and 80 high pressure seamless nipples, Cooplokgrooved fittings, Cooplets weld x grooved andweld x threaded outlets, forged steel fittings,



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Plad Equipment has over a half a century ofexperience behind us, as a Canadian manufac-turer of pumping equipment and systems tech-nology.

End-suction, vertical in-line, ULC fire pumppackages, Boosters, submersible systems, Oilsets, and Split case pumps, along with variablespeed pumps and controls.

Plad is a single source supplier, pump assem-bler and manufacturer as well, which uniquelyplaces us ahead of the curve in that we under-stand pump hydraulics design and applications.We have our own hydraulic engineers, systemdesign engineers, electric engineers, soft wareengineering and fabrication, and testing capa-bilities all in house to ensure that everythinggoes together within the shortest period possi-ble and without fuss.

Besides manufacturing our own line ofpumps, our partners are some of the world’sbest manufacturers in their respective field likeAlbany, ARO, Barnes, Crane Pumps, Demin,Grundfos, ITT, Jabsco, John Woods, LAKOSFiltration, Mepco, Monarch, Omega, Paco, pa-cific, Paramount, Plad, Prosser, Thrush,Weinman, Varisco, Viking.

We are strategically located close to you,with office-service facilities throughout Canada.

For more information, contact Plad Equip-ment, 461 North Service Rd., Unit B7, Oakville,ON L6M 2V5. Tel: (905) 847-6700, Fax: (905) 847-0272, E-mail: [email protected] or visit thecompany’s web site at www.plad.com.

PLAD Equipment Ltd.

More than gases, equipment, consumables,safety products and accessories – We offer solu-tions.

Praxair offers more than just gases, equip-ment, consumables, safety products or accesso-ries – we offer ideas and innovation. Our broadrange of solutions aim to save you time andmoney providing a single source for every metalfabrication required– even the most unique anddemanding. Praxair offers total supply, totalservice and total capabilities.

Customers look to Praxair for not only areliable supply of gases and related equipment,but also for cutting edge technological solutionsthat help them do business more profitably.Praxair’s welding application consultants com-bine in-depth academic backgrounds with yearsof field expertise to deliver advanced analytical,diagnostic and implementation services.

For more information, contact Praxair atwww.praxair.com or 1-800-225-8247.

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Created by mechanical contractors, ProjectDocControl helps improve project managementproductivity while enabling contractors to con-vey a professional image and manage projectdocumentation more effectively.

Project DocControl is the leading projectdocumentation software solution in the me-chanical contracting industry that increases pro-ductivity and improves processes and account-ability for all of our MCA clients. ProjectDocControl increases productivity by automat-ing the process of creating and tracking projectdocumentation so contractors can manageprojects – not paperwork. We offer our clientssoftware and services to collaborate, standard-ize and automate their business processes toconvey a professional image and help improveyour company’s document management proc-esses. Project DocControl helps mechanical con-tractors electronically create, track, manage andshare RFI’s, transmittals, change orders, payapplications, correspondence/e-mails and con-tact information from a single, centralized cor-porate database. This simple yet powerful sys-tem provides the tools you need to drasticallyreduce risk.

As an MCA Canada Associate member forthe past six years, Project DocControl has con-tinued to provide product support and benefitsto all its members. For more information con-tact Jeff Burmeister at (813) 903-9446 or visitthe web site at www.projectdoccontrol.com torequest an online demo.

For more information, contact Jeff Burmeister,Project DocControl, (813) 903-9446 or [email protected]

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RBC Dominion Securities has been advis-ing individual investors about investment op-portunities since 1901. Today, we are Canada’sleader in the investment industry, offering youthe full range of products and services, the fi-nancial stability and the combined resources ofCanada’s leading financial institution – RBCFinancial Group.

Through Investment Advisor Mark Coyle,you have access to comprehensive wealth man-agement solutions designed and built aroundyou, including:

• Corporate and personal wealth manage-ment: Bringing both into harmony with a com-prehensive plan can often help you save thou-sands in taxes and often increase the rate of re-turn on your investments without sacrificingthe safety of your principal;

• Business succession planning: Only 30 percent of family-owned businesses continue intothe second generation and only 10 per cent re-main viable. Whether you’re planning for anorderly sale or transition of your business, suc-cessful succession planning involves thinkingahead.

For more information, contact Mark Coyle,CFP, HBA at (416) 699-4997 or 1 (888) 283-8512.RBC Dominion Securities Inc., 2175 Queen St.E., Toronto, Ont. M4E 1E5, [email protected] www.mark-coyle.com. Mark Coyle is an Invest-ment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities Inc.Member CIPF.

RBC Dominion Securities

Rheem Canada recently consolidated thephysical operations of its three business units –Heating and Cooling, Water Heating, andSwimming Pool Heaters and Boilers marketedunder the Rheem, Ruud, Raypak andWeatherKing labels – into a single headquartersand distribution centre in Brampton, Ont., aToronto suburb. The relocation to the new220,000 sq. foot, two-storey facility in theChurchill Business Park is designed to drivehigher levels of customer service as well as op-erational efficiency.

With over 60 employees, Rheem Canada isnow responsible for all operations and distribu-tion under the leadership of Dave McPherson,general manager. In addition, the restructuringwill set the stage for an enlargement of the heat-ing, ventilation and air conditioning unit. Thecreation of more streamlined business opera-tions enables Rheem Canada to better leverageall three product lines, accelerating orderprocessing and fulfillment, resulting in evengreater reliability than ever before. By movingall business units under one roof, Rheem cus-tomers will truly enjoy the unique benefit thatonly Rheem can provide as the sole manufac-turer of heating, cooling, water heating, poolheating and boiler products. Rheem Canadabrings to customers a highly professional, time-saving, single-source supplier of a broad portfo-lio of nationally recognized brands, high-qual-ity products, parts and support services. Now,one well-stocked, highly efficient distributioncentre meets every need with the full suite ofRheem comfort products for Canada’s homesand businesses.

Rheem Canada

Founded in New York City in 1925,Victaulic Company has grown to be a worldleader in grooved mechanical pipe joining sys-tems through a commitment to continued prod-uct innovation and customer satisfaction.Victaulic employs nearly 4000 people globallyincluding 450 people in Canada. Five Canadianbranch locations and over 50 field sales special-ists serve local customer needs.

In the last five years alone, Victaulic has in-troduced such innovative products as the Vic-300 MasterSeal Butterfly Valve, the AdvancedGroove System (AGS) for 14- to 24-inch pipingsystems, the Victaulic Vortex Fire SuppressionSystem and, most recently, the award-winningQuickVic installation-ready coupling with nodisassembly and no loose parts.

The Victaulic total company philosophy,from the top down, is to be part of the fabric ofthe construction community and maintain closecustomer relationships. By intimately under-standing customer needs, Victaulic strives tocreate solutions that help customers competeprofitably and successfully. To do so, Victaulicmakes a heavy investment in product innova-tion, technical field sales coverage and support,industry-leading product availability and un-beatable service.

Also key to the Victaulic approach is a com-mitment to tight global coordination of engi-neering design and manufacturing to ensure allVictaulic products produced are of unmatched

Victaulic Company

bronze fittings and brass pipe nipples.In addition, we offer PEPCO micro, low

flow and drip irrigation products nationally aswell as IMCOA pipe insulation products in east-ern Canada.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.nci-marketing.com or contact NCIMarketing Inc., 66 Don Hillock Dr., Aurora, ONL4G 0H6. Tel: (905) 727-5545, Toll Free: 1-800-268-3509 or Fax: (905) 727-4088.



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For 110 years, Viega has been manufactur-ing and supplying the highest quality plumb-ing, heating and piping products in the world.

Founded by Franz-Anselm Viegener in1899, in Attendorn, Germany, Viega’s firstproduct offering was a brass beer tap. Soon af-ter, the company evolved and began manufac-turing home plumbing products. But our NorthAmerican story really began in 1999, when thefamily-owned Viega decided to offer a selectionof Viega products in the United States. A fewyears later, products were made available inCanada.

With more than 16,000 products offeredworldwide, all of Veiga’s systems can be com-bined to make the work of the contractor faster,easier, environmentally-friendly and safe.Known for innovative offerings such as theProPress® copper and stainless systems,ProRadiant heating and cooling systems, andPureFlow® plumbing system, Viega truly is acomplete systems solutions provider.

With approximately 500 sales and office staffin North America and over 2500 employeesworldwide, you can rest assured a Viega repre-sentative is not far from where you are located.To contact a Viega representative, call 1-800-976-9819, e-mail [email protected] or visitwww.viega.com.

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Viessmann is one of the world’s leadingmanufacturers of hot water heating technologyand renewable energy systems and offers a com-plete line of residential and commercialhydronic heating products. Wall-mounted con-densing boilers, floor-standing oil- or gas-firedhot water heating boilers, solar thermal systems,advanced biomass heating boilers, control tech-nology and DHW storage tanks – all designedto achieve superior performance, reliability andfuel savings.

With 13 manufacturing facilities in Europe,Canada and China as well as more than 120 salesoffices worldwide, Viessmann provides a strongglobal presence and customer proximity. InNorth America, Viessmann has delivered state-of-the-art heating solutions for over 25 years.With three locations across North America, anextensive support network and Academy train-ing, Viessmann provides service and supportthat is second to none.

Contact Viessmann Manufacturing CompanyInc., North American and Canadian Head Of-fice in Waterloo, Ont. at 1-800-387-7373 or theSales Centre in Langley, BC at 1-877-853-3288, orvisit the company’s web site at www.viessmann.ca.

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Watts Industries (Canada) Inc.Watts Industries (Canada) Inc. is the Cana-

dian division of Watts Water Technologies.Founded in 1874, Watts Regulator Company,as we were originally known, made its reputa-tion by ‘Setting the Standard in Valve Technol-

Wellington at Work is an integrated net-work of occupational health, safety and humanresource professionals serving the specific needsof construction contractors across Canada. Weprovide outsourced temporary and contractstaff, including project safety coordinators, firstresponders and project nursing personnel. OurHR management services include workers’ com-pensation claims/case management; return-to-work planning and monitoring; rehabilitationmanagement; experience rating review and ad-vice; appeals; workplace audits/inspections;OH&S compliance; accident investigation andreporting; policies and procedures development;coaching and environmental assessment. WAWalso offers construction specific courses andworkshops in Workers’ Compensation ClaimsManagement and Health and Safety training,including Supervisor Competency and RiskManagement.

Wellington at Work’s headquarters in Ham-ilton, Ont., includes a full-service occupationalmedical clinic providing direct access to occu-pational doctors, physiotherapists and counsel-lors; drug and alcohol screening; medical sur-veillance; pulmonary fitness testing; employeewellness programs; flu vaccine/immunizationclinics; first aid/CPR training; physical demandsanalysis/ergonomic assessments/functional abil-ity evaluations, executive medicals and muchmore. With our network of associates acrossCanada, we can assist contractors nationally onsites of all sizes.

For more information, visitwww.wellingtonatwork.com, e-mail:[email protected] or call GaryRobertson at (905) 902-6797.

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Westlake Industries Inc. was established byRichard Westlake to provide clients worldwidewith innovative, high quality, efficiently deliv-ered pipe fabrication services combined with un-

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Zurn Industries was founded in Erie, PA,in 1900 as a manufacturer of a patented back-water valve. Zurn has grown steadily through-out the years and now manufactures and dis-tributes one of the largest plumbing productspackages in the world. Now marketed as ZurnEngineered Water Solutions, the Zurn productlines include:

• AquaSpec Commercial Faucet Products;• Commercial Brass Flush Valve Products;• EcoVantage Water Conservation FixtureSystems;• Flo-Thru Trench Drain Products;• Light Commercial Specialty PlumbingProducts;• PEX Plumbing and Radiant HeatingSystems;• Wilkins Water Control Products;• Zurn Chemical Drainage Systems;• Zurn Commercial Brass and Fixtures;• Zurn Specification Drainage Products.This wide variety of products and its com-

mitment to quality make Zurn a leading manu-facturer of plumbing products and accessories.

Whatever your need, from roof to base-ment, you can count on Zurn to provide thewidest selection of quality engineering productsin the industry. For more information, contactZurn Industries Ltd., 3544 Nashua Dr.,Mississauga, Ont. L4V 1L2. Tel: (905) 405-8272or visit our web site at www.zurn.com for moreinformation.

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ogy.’ During those early days, Watts manufac-tured pressure reducing valves to regulate steamand relief valves to ensure safe operation of wa-ter heaters and boilers.

It was Watts who, in the early 1900s, intro-duced the revolutionary combination tempera-ture and pressure (T&P) relief valve. These T&Pvalves prevented dangerous hot water heaterexplosions and continue to be an integral partof today’s water heating systems.

In the 1960s, Watts entered the internationalmarket, opening manufacturing plants inCanada and the United Kingdom. Since then,Watts has greatly expanded its internationalpresence. In the 1970s, Watts entered the newand promising backflow prevention market.These devices have become one of our most suc-cessful product lines, and Watts continues to leadthis market today. In 1984, Watts began a seriesof acquisitions of both domestic and foreign valvecompanies and valve product lines to complimentour core products. Such acquisitions are an on-going feature of Watts’ strategy to provide cus-tomers with the most innovative flow controlsolutions that current technologies can offer.

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Westlake Industries Inc.

precedented customer service and customer sat-isfaction.

Westlake has two major Ontario productionfacilities: Plant One is located in Burlington andPlant Two is located in Brantford. Both plantscombined encompass more than 75,000 sq. feetof indoor fabrication and warehousing space,and have a capability of producing over 50,000diameter inches per month.

All of Westlake’s shop employees are highlytrained UA craftsmen and our support servicesinclude a professional engineering/drafting de-partment along with fully integrated customprogrammed software for scheduling, purchas-ing, material control, progress reporting and barcoding.

Under the corporate mandate of RichardWestlake, the company has:

• Assembled a team of highly experiencedand skilled professionals who are passionateabout their work and their industry;

• Challenged all Westlake team members tocontinually seek out constant innovation in theplanning, monitoring and fabrication processes;

• Developed a total company-wide commit-ment to providing the highest possible levels ofCustomer Service and Satisfaction.

It has been an unflinching dedication tothese core business values that has madeWestlake Industries a market leader today andit is these values that will guide Westlake Indus-tries into the future.

For more information on how Westlake In-dustries may service your needs, please contactRichard Westlake at (905) 336-5200, e-mail:[email protected] or visit our web siteat www.westlakeind.com.


B.A. ROBINSON CO. LTD. – Page 7Web: www.barobinson.com

CORPORATION DES MAÎTRES MÉCANICIENS ENTUYAUTERIE DU QUÉBEC (CMMTQ) – Page 4Tel: (800) 465-2668, Web: www.cmmtq.org

FEDERATED INSURANCE – Page 17E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.federated.ca

HOOD CHEMICAL – Page 38Tel: (905) 876-0707, Fax: (905) 876-0695

JONAS SOFTWARE – Pages 24 & 25Tel: (888) 789-9073, Web: www.jonas-construction.com

LYNCAR PRODUCTS LTD. – Page 16Tel: (800) 263-7011, Fax: (800) 459-6227

M.A. STEWART & SONS LTD. – Page 47Tel: (905) 683-7303, Web: www.mastewart.com

OGILVY-RENAULT – Page 20Tel: (613) 780-1536, Web: www.ogilvyrenault.com

PENN SEPARATOR CORP. – Page 4Tel: (814) 849-7328, Toll Free: (800) 235-6558

SASKENERGY – Page 16Tel: (306) 777-9225, Web: www.saskenergy.com

SHORTRIDGE INSTRUMENTS INC. – Tel: (480) 991-6744, Web: www.shortridge.com

STIEBEL ELTRON – Page 29Tel: (800) 582-8423, Web: www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com

TACO CANADA LTD. – Page 2Tel: (905) 564-9422, Web: www.taco-hvac.com

THERMAL INSULATION ASSOCIATION OF CANADA(TIAC) – Page 40Tel: (613) 724-4834, Web: www.tiac.ca

TRAVELERS GUARANTEE COMPANY OF CANADA –Page 27Tel: (800) 330-5033, Web: www.travelersguarantee.com

UA CANADA – Page 48Tel: (613) 565-1100, Web: www.uacanada.com

UA LOCAL 179 – Page 33Tel: (306) 569-0624, Fax: (306) 781-8052

UA LOCAL 46 – Page 32Tel: (416) 759-6791, Toll Free: (866) 759-6791

UA LOCAL 488 – Page 46Tel: (780) 452-7080, Fax: (780) 452-1291

VICTAULIC – Page 11Tel: 1-800-742-5842, Web: www.victaulic.com/quickvic

WATTS INDUSTRIES (CANADA) INC. – Page 29Tel: (888) 208-8927, Web: www.wattscanada.ca

WESTLAKE INDUSTRIES INC. – Page 9Tel: (905) 336-5200, Web: www.westlakeind.com

ZURN INDUSTRIES LTD. – Page 27Tel: (905) 405-8272, Web: www.zurn.com

green construction and energy conservation. We areworking with the Nova Scotia Community Collegeand the Construction Sector Council to help ensureadequate human resource programming to respondto these shifting activities.

Much thanks goes to George White, ICS State,who has represented the Section on the MCACBoard for the last number of years. George, will behard act to follow but I look forward to my MCACparticipation.

Derrick Flinn, Mechanical Contractors Section N.S.

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