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June 2017
Mechanical Contractors Association of British Columbia
mcabc.org 223-3989 Henning Drive, Burnaby Ph: 604-205-5058 Fax: 604-205-5075 [email protected]
Message from Executive Vice President Dana Taylor
What an NDP-Green government could mean for BC construction
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The winter of discontent, it seems, is fi-
nally behind us, and while the rain hasn’t
gone away completely, it’s a warmer rain.
The Canucks are happily golfing while
other teams vie for the Stanley Cup, and
the BC Lions have started training camp.
Oh, and BC had an election!
Recently the two parties with most seats
have announced an agreement that,
should politics follow a usual course, will
enable a government to be formed that
excludes the BC Liberal party. Many pun-
dits across the political spectrum see diffi-
culties ahead, whether this refers to try-
ing to pass legislation with a meagre ma-
jority of one vote, or the hand-wringing
that occurs when one set of political in-
terests displaces another.
If the NDP and Greens proceed to govern,
then some in the construction industry
may have cause for concern, at least in
the short run. Immediate targets for
slowing or stopping construction are the
Site C dam and the Trans Mountain Pipe-
line. Site C is essentially a government
project so I suspect the new government
will have the authority to stop construc-
tion if it chooses. Approval of the pipeline
is different in that it relies on federal au-
thority so it is likely safe from provincial
government interference. However, other
factors – like second-look environmental
Page 1 Fraser Valley Golf photos
Page 2 Welcome New Members!
Page 3 FV Golf Winners List
Page 4 Fee waived for MSCC exam
Page 5 Calendar of MCABC Events
Informer Highlights
A great day on the greens at the Fraser Valley Golf Tournament!
The sun shone down on the 144 golfers for MCABC’s Fraser Valley
Golf Tournament on Friday, May 26 at Morgan Creek Golf Course in
Surrey.
Please see winners on page 3 and a list of all our generous sponsors on page 5. See all tournament photos HERE.
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mcabc.org 223-3989 Henning Drive, Burnaby Ph: 604-205-5058 Fax: 604-205-5075 [email protected]
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Welcome New Members! MCABC warmly welcomes these new members who have joined us since April:
4 Seasons Fire Prevention (Victoria) - Fire suppression systems
PR Mechanical (Delta) - Open shop contractor for heating & gas (new and renovation construction)
Mechanical Equipment Sales (Burnaby) – Manufacturer, distributor of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment
Pace Chemicals (Delta) – Water treatment consulting and testing/treating.
We welcome back the following companies that have rejoined MCABC after a brief sabbatical:
Ridge Sheet Metal
Apollo Sheet Metal
Engineered Pump
CCTF Corporation
Apply for CEC and Federated Insurance Scholarship by June 30
Do you have an employee who has a son or daughter currently studying to be in the mechanical contracting
industry? Are you a member of MCABC’s student chapter? If so, good news: CEC and Federated Insurance
have an opportunity to assist you with the financial burden.
The annual scholarship is now open and accepting applications until June 30th, 2017. This is the 12th year
that Federated Insurance has generously sponsored the scholarship. For further information please contact
Tania Johnston at 613-232-5169 or by email.
Download Scholarship Criteria Download Scholarship Application
Learn how to obtain security clearance
to win government contracts
Are you interested in supplying or subcontracting
with the federal government? Have you had issues
obtaining an appropriate security clearance?
You’re invited to attend a free security clearance
information session hosted by The Office of Small
and Medium Enterprises, Small Business BC and
the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate.
You can attend online via WebEx,
or in person at Small Business BC’s
offices in downtown Vancouver on
June 28 (note new date) from 1 to
3:30 p.m. Register for the online or
in person session HERE.
These contract security workshops have been
created to teach you what you need to know and
most importantly, what you need to do, when
your organization is considering bidding on gov-
ernment contracts with security requirements.
For more information on the Contract Security
Program, please CLICK HERE.
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Mechanical Contractors Association of British Columbia
mcabc.org 223-3989 Henning Drive, Burnaby Ph: 604-205-5058 Fax: 604-205-5075 [email protected]
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See all 215 photos from
A Royal Island experience
MCABC & MCA Alberta’s 2017 Conference
Go To Photos
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2017 Trophy Won By
Low Net – Dick Currie Memorial Trophy
Mike Ohlmann Fred Welsh Ltd.
Low Gross (EMCO) Greg Gordkum
ESC Automation
Senior Low Gross (Con-Cur West)
Lyle Musselman Noble
Senior Low Net (Hy-line)
Kevin Gresham Flocor
Tradesman Trophy (Fred Welsh)
Jay Chenier Force Mechanical
Most Honest Golfer (IPEX)
Brittany Johnson Trane Northwest
Associate Member Challenge Trophy – Contribution & Support (MCABC)
B.A. Robinson
Winners! Fraser Valley Golf Tournament
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mcabc.org 223-3989 Henning Drive, Burnaby Ph: 604-205-5058 Fax: 604-205-5075 [email protected]
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- Continued from page 1 — Message from EVP Dana Taylor
The Mechanical Service Contractors of The Mechanical Service Contractors of Canada (MSCC) is waiving the
$75 fee to write their Gold Standard technician certification exams until the end of June. The MSCC Certified Technician
program is the only technician certification program in Canada. If you are ready to write the exam, why not take
advantage of this time-limited offer to write the certification exam for free. Click here for information and to download
the application form, or email [email protected].
reviews, numerous lawsuits filed, and/or
plain old market conditions that render
the pipeline no longer viable – could bring
the project to a halt.
What might the construction industry and
the mechanical sector expect from an
NDP/Green government? If the govern-
ment makes good on promises regarding
affordable housing and sustainable build-
ing programs – the retrofitting of buildings
– then a lot of construction should occur.
BC has had only two political extremes to
choose from for decades. The centrist,
free-enterprise elements of the Green
Party could have a moderating effect on
the often-feared, free-wheeling spending
habits of the NDP. The alliance has public-
ly declared a wish to transition economic
focus to more sustainable industries, ra-
ther than relying on BC’s traditional eco-
nomic sectors. Employment in the re-
source sector – oil, gas, forestry and min-
ing – has been in decline for years.
Construction, while always dependent on
other industry sectors, remains somewhat
stable, employing approximately 211,000
province-wide. Any attempt to translate
political intentions into economic reality is
an obvious ‘mug’s game’ – witness the
Christy Clark promise of an LNG empire.
Another possibility with the new govern-
ment will be for progress on Prompt Pay-
ment legislation. This has been a dead
letter item with Liberals since day one.
Individually, over the years, Liberal MLAs
have told trade associations like MCABC,
“Developers are big contributors to the
Liberal Party, so don’t expect an easy
win.” During the recent campaign, one
incumbent Liberal MLA stated: “Why
should the taxpayer support contractors
to solve their payment problems? That’s
what the courts are for.”
When, years ago, MCABC approached
NDP’s John Horgan on the subject of
prompt payment, he was receptive and
indicated support because prompt pay-
ment legislation would protect workers’
wages and support opportunities for
worker training. The Greens, while not
committed, are philosophically inclined to
support it. Who knows? A new govern-
ment might also re-visit universal contrac-
tor licensing and simplifying municipal
permitting.
On the subject of prompt payment legisla-
tion, readers are likely aware that MCA
Canada has, through the National Trade
Contractors Coalition of Canada (NTCCC),
an online campaign asking everyone to
send a message to their Member of Parlia-
ment to remind them to support the Sen-
ate bill, where Parliament’s passage is
required to make it into law.
A successful Senate passage has resulted
in fast-tracked consideration in the House
that, even with the expected reviews,
should result in new legislation applicable
to federally financed construction pro-
jects. We are on a winning streak on this
subject as interest is heightened Canada-
wide. Please visit Prompt Payment Cana-
da and add your voice in support.
This just in…
Ontario legislation has been tabled that
seeks to modernize that province’s lien
and holdback process. Proposed reforms
include creating new prompt payment
rules to give contractors and subcontrac-
tors certainty about when to expect pay-
ment.
Ontario — yes — but it sets a precedent
for what could follow in BC. So let’s keep
our momentum going!
MSCC waives fee on technician certification exam until end of June
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mcabc.org 223-3989 Henning Drive, Burnaby Ph: 604-205-5058 Fax: 604-205-5075 [email protected]
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MCABC 2017 Calendar of Events
June 8 WorkingSm@rt with Microsoft Outlook VRCA office, Vancouver
June 9 Vancouver Golf Tournament Northview Golf & Country Club, Surrey
June 14 BCEA & MCABC Okanagan Golf Tournament Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club, Kelowna
June 21 MCABC Executive & Board Meeting MCABC Boardroom, Burnaby
August 25 MCABC & ECABC Golf Tournament Prince George Golf & Curling Club
September 8 MCABC Island Golf Tournament Olympic View Golf Club, Victoria
September 19 MCABC & CIPHBC Golf Tournament Meadow Gardens Golf Club, Pitt Meadows
Thank you to the sponsors of our Fraser Valley Golf Tournament!
