August 2016

Mechanical Contractors Associa on of Bri sh Columbia

mcabc.org 223‐3989 Henning Drive, Burnaby Ph: 604‐205‐5058 Fax: 604‐205‐5075 staff@mcabc.org

Educa on programming is a core purpose of virtually every trade and professional associa‐

on, and MCABC is no different. So when the topic of successful educa on programming for

resource‐challenged mechanical contrac ng organiza ons was presented at MCA America’s

recent Associa on Execu ve Council Conference, I listened carefully.

Robin Cowper, educa on director for MCA Western Washington (MCAWW), was the confer‐

ence presenter on the topic of educa on. She knows what she’s talking about: MCAWW

grew its educa onal program from a mere 28 students in 1999 to more than 528 in 2014.

Robin began her presenta on by canvassing the room and determined that every MCA in

a endance offered some form of educa onal programming with annual expenditures ranging

from less than $5,000 to well above $50,000. When the associa ons shared the benefits of

their educa on programs, it was agreed that educa on makes for be er contractors – the

industry bar is raised with higher standards that result from a be er educated workforce.

Message from MCABC Execu ve Vice President Dana Taylor

Educa on is key, if it’s success you wish to see Page 1

Plumber with a big heart

Message from MCABC Execu ve Vice President Dana Taylor

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Upcoming courses and golf tournaments

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Spotlight on COCA

Fall Chapter Mee ng

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MSCC Cer fica on

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Upcoming MCABC events

Informer Highlights

While Rod Moini spends his days fixing leaky pipes and clearing

drains, he likes to use his spare me to help struggling kids and people

with disabili es. The Trinity Plumbing‐Hea ng‐Gas plumber and

service technician grew up in a single mother household himself and

was drawn to being a Big Brother for the Big Brothers of Greater

Vancouver four years ago. Not content to volunteer for just one

organiza on, Rod, 24, has now also volunteered with Interfit – a

charity that allows the disabled to enjoy outdoor recrea on in

Rod Moini, of Trinity Plumbing‐Hea ng‐Gas and a volunteer with Big Brothers, takes a selfie

with his Li le Brother. Dave was raised by a single mother and under‐

stands that boys benefit from having posi ve male role models in their lives.

Plumber with a big heart helps kids

and the disabled

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BACK TO SCHOOL

Business Management 3 & 4

and Project Planning Mechanical Es ma ng 101

Part of MCABC’s Business Management Program, this

course is designed for those who want to become

managers and for managers who wish to improve their

current skills.

September 9 & 10

MCABC Burnaby office

Two gold seal credits

More informa on and registra on

Mechanical Es ma ng 101 will provide you with the

fundamentals of es ma ng.

September 24 & 25

MCABC Burnaby office

Two gold seal credits

More informa on and registra on

Wednesday, Sept. 21

Meadow Gardens Golf Course

Texas Scramble format

Register here

Sponsorship information

Let’s Play Golf!

Joint MCABC & CIPHBC Golf Tournament

Project Management Mechanical Es ma ng 201

This two‐day course is designed for construc on

owners, managers, es mators, supervisors and staff.

Par cipants will develop skills and knowledge of how

to manage a construc on project.

October 17 & 18

MCABC Burnaby office

CCA5 Gold Seal accredita on

More informa on and registra on

This course is the follow‐up course of es ma ng 101.

At the end of the course you will have been exposed

to the full scope of es ma ng.

October 29 & 30

MCABC Burnaby office

Two gold seal credits

More informa on and registra on

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Want to be roomies?

MCABC has a furnished office available to rent: Where: Unit 123, 3989 Henning Drive, Burnaby (very centrally located!)

Size: Approximately 11.5 . x 10.5 .

Cost: Proposed total monthly rent of $1,150.00 + gst (parking available at addi onal cost)

Includes: Use of board room; furniture; WIFI; u li es; use of shared kitchen and washroom

Ideal for: Sales representa ve, agency rep, sole proprietor, entrepreneur, etc.

Details/photos: Click here

Your company’s membership in MCABC means that it is automa cally a member of the Council of Construc on Associa ons. COCA represents the interests of the construc on Industry in its dealings with WorkSafeBC. By presen ng a unified voice, COCA is able to promote issues that are important to the industry as a whole. The primary role of COCA is focused in three areas:

Developing consensus on construc on policy posi ons;

Addressing legisla ve, regulatory, policy and prac ce issues within the workers’ compensa on system in BC;

Assis ng individual employers, contractors and associa ons with their WorkSafeBC concerns.

Come to MCABC’s Fall Chapter Mee ng (see below for details) and listen to Dr. Dave Baspaly, president of the Council of Construc on Associa ons (COCA), speak on proposed WorkSafeBC changes. These changes, if implemented, would affect the mechanical trades. So please a end, bring your feedback and your ques ons!

Did you know that COCA works on your behalf?

MCABC Fall Chapter Dinner Meeting

Thursday, Sept. 22

Executive Plaza Hotel, Coquitlam

Details and Registration here

In addi on to Dr. Baspaly’s presenta on (see above), a representa ve from OOM Energy will speak about

OOM’s private u lity model natural gas‐fired, on‐site power source.

Joe Salazar from GeoScan Subsurface Scanning will talk about u lity loca ng/mapping and concrete scanning.

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specially adapted wheelchairs and other equipment

– for the last three years.

“I find it pre y important to give back to the

community,” says Rod, who is being featured in a

Big Brothers print and tv adver sing campaign this

fall. “It also relaxes me and helps me de‐stress.”

Trinity General Manager Dave Sommerfeld couldn’t

be more suppor ve of Rod’s volunteering, allowing

him occasional me off to honour his charitable

commitments and dona ng to the causes close to

Rod’s heart. “I’m so proud of him,” Dave says.

Dave Moini — Con nued from page 1

ESC Automa on has a new home!

They have moved to:

5265 185a Street Surrey, BC V3S 7A4 (Phone & fax numbers are the same)

InterFit is a non‐profit organ‐

iza on focused on improving

the lives of those living with

disabili es. Their mission is

to provide year‐round access

to a wide range of both in‐

door and outdoor recrea on

ac vi es, reduce isola on

and promote healthy com‐

munity integra on.

Big news for service contractors: BOMA Canada has agreed to promote the Mechanical Service Contractors of Canada's National Certification Program to its members. As a result, building owners and managers across the country will have lists of pre-qualified companies they can draw from to perform work on their buildings.

Your job: Get certified. Undoubtedly there will be a big rush among MSCC members to be among the first to earn this important certification. The sooner your company earns its credentials, the greater the competitive advantage it will have over those that haven't.

Click here to learn more about this MSCC-exclusive certification program, call 613-232-0492, or email Dale Sharkey.

MSCC Cer fica on: Act Now to Beat the Rush!

Rod Moini (in back) helps Gary (center) enjoy the trails with fellow InterFit volunteer James (in front).

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MCABC 2016 Calendar of Events

September 7 MCABC Execu ve Mee ng MCABC Boardroom, Burnaby

September 7 MCABC Board Mee ng MCABC Boardroom, Burnaby

September 9 & 10 Business Management Modules 3 & 4 MCABC Classroom, Burnaby

September 14 (tenta ve date)

Associates Breakfast Mee ng TBD

September 21 MCABC & CIPH Joint Golf Tournament Meadows Gardens Golf Course,

Pi Meadows

September 24 & 25 Es ma ng 101 MCABC Classroom, Burnaby

September 22 Vancouver Chapter Dinner Mee ng Burnaby

October 29 & 30 Es ma ng 201 MCABC Classroom, Burnaby

November 2 MCABC Execu ve Mee ng MCABC Boardroom, Burnaby

November 2 MCABC Board Mee ng MCABC Boardroom, Burnaby

November 2 Industry Networking Event Vancouver Conven on Centre

November 2 & 3 CIPHEX Trade Show Vancouver Conven on Centre

November 4 & 5 Dispatcher Training Course MCABC Classroom, Burnaby

November 14 ‐ 17 MCAC Conference Orlando, Florida

December 1 MCABC Open House MCABC Classroom, Burnaby

Click here for an interes ng read on the History of Plumbing.

Illustrated meline covers ancient mes to the more modern Vic‐

torian toilet — including the first flushable toilet (pictured at right)

— and beyond.

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Train together and the community is strengthened – even

among compe tors – through collabora on. Volunteerism, the

lifeblood of any successful associa on, is also boosted. Educa‐

on can serve as a gateway to the associa on and its services,

a rac ng new members with discount pricing and specialized

programming.

At MCABC, we offer a number of popular courses but we would

like to offer you more. Challenges persist in areas such as course

content and development, instructor availability and training,

facili es and loca on. We’re always working to improve and

MCA Western Washington generously shared five points that

should help us along the improvement road:

1. Content and delivery of educa onal programming. Content

must be unique, relevant and streamlined with clear objec‐

ves and a targeted audience. Success lies with an engag‐

ing delivery combined with hands‐on, competency‐based

experiences.

2. Next we need to know there is full board support, adequate

staff resources, and an instructor base to support the con‐

tent to be delivered.

3. Infrastructure is cri cal and must include the physical class‐

room space with adequate resources, a comprehensive

database to record, track and monitor par cipa on, and

access to material produc on facili es. In the case of

MCABC, we also require the ability to take the training on

the road and make informa on accessible, whether

through distance learning or online courses.

4. Marke ng the brand consistently targets expecta ons, cre‐

ates user familiarity and

raises the success rate of

bandwagon adver sing

and personal phone

calls. However, it is chal‐

lenging to reach those

who may benefit most.

MCABC strives to do this

by communica ng with

prospec ve a endees typically found deeper in the mem‐

ber company. Use of social media has helped us spread the

word about our educa onal offerings to more members.

5. Finally, and this is one of our setbacks in recent years, there

is a need for public recogni on of everyone who supports

the programming: students, graduates, instructors, and of

course volunteers, including the board of directors. So to

our champions, I thank you!

MCABC con nues to search for accessible and relevant courses.

In addi on, we need to get our message to the right people.

We need instructors and we need to train across the province.

In order to develop and sustain the desired training curriculum,

MCABC needs an ac ve membership pressing for innova on

and content. Please help us offer the courses you need and

want by communica ng with us and spreading the word with

your colleagues.

Please have a look at our current course catalogue as we do

offer lots of great courses. If you have addi onal educa onal

requirement for your mechanical contrac ng business, please

let us know at staff@mcabc.org. We will do our best to deliver.

‐ Con nued from page 1 — Message from MCABC Execu ve Vice President Dana Taylor

MCABC members are invited to a end this free event that focuses on water systems in the well pump, sump/sewage and

water treatment industries. The first annual Van Isle Water Tradeshow will showcase new products and feature seminars

from industry leaders.

Friday, October 14, 2016 Four Points Sheraton, Victoria BC. Click here for details

Van Isle Water Tradeshow 2016