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Recap: Chill & Cheer in the Okanagan

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MCABC’s final event of the year in the Okanagan sure lived up to its name – cozy, casual, and full of cheer!

A lively crew joined us at Red Bird Brewing in Kelowna for an afternoon of tasty brews, delicious pizza, and good times.

The crowd included members and non-members, partners and sponsors, the MCABC Board and staff, and a special guest: Kelowna City Councillor Maxine DeHart!

There was top-notch conversation and banter all-round, ranging from talking shop to talking tactics for the upcoming Bonspiel tournament on February 6th to 8th – more on that below!

Some folks took full advantage of the opportunity to connect with their industry peers, staying late into the evening, cozied up by the fire pits, sharing insights and stories and laughs.

Congratulations to our door prize winners, Angela Bastian from Trane Canada and Usman Hussain from J&S Sales BC! Angela and Usman each walked away with a ‘Best of Kelowna’ gift basket packed with local goodies including wine, beer, and chocolate.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our lucky draw in support of Ending Violence BC (EVA BC). Together we raised an impressive amount for this meaningful cause. Noble BC kindly donated the prize of club seats to an upcoming Canucks game, and Trent Novakowski from Genesis Building Controls was the lucky winner.

A huge thank you to our Industry Sponsor, Victaulic, and our two door prize sponsors, Noble BC and BCXA Western Canada, for supporting events like these that bring our community together.

Thanks, finally, to everyone who came out to celebrate another incredible year with us, and thanks to Red Bird for the delicious pizza.

See ya’ll in 2026!

 

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CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL LOUNGE: LAST CHANCE! 

Still feel like you got some party left in you? Fear not – there are still some tickets available for the Christmas Cocktail Lounge in two weeks’ time!

📅 Thu, Nov 20
⏱️ 5:30 – 9:00 pm
📍 The Loft, Earls Yaletown

Tickets: https://resources.mcabc.org/event-6291681 

 

BONSPIEL: SAVE THE DATE!

That’s right, the most coveted curling cup in the mechanical contracting industry is back for 2026. With registration going live in a few weeks, now is the time to start assembling your dream team!

📅 Fri, Feb 6 – Sun, Feb 8
📍 Vernon, B.C.

 

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About MCABC

The Mechanical Contractors Association of BC (MCABC) is the connection to industry excellence. We deliver education and professional development programs and services that enable high standards of professional practice and business success for mechanical contractors and their sub-trades. Through advocacy and strong industry partnerships, MCABC influences policy discussion and development in a sector that comprises the largest percentage of the construction industry’s skilled trades workforce. We also represent suppliers and affiliates associated with the mechanical trades and maintain strong alliances with industry manufacturers. 

Media Contact 

Conor Brendan Dunne
Manager, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement 

cdunne@mcabc.org
(604) 205-5058
 

Innovation in Action: MCABC Co-Hosts Heat Pump Demo

By Education, Events, Latest

Burnaby, B.C. — Last week, MCABC, in collaboration with the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC), hosted an interactive training session dedicated to advancing knowledge and collaboration within B.C.’s mechanical industry.

The event brought together mechanical contractors, tradespeople, engineers, suppliers, distributors, and association representatives for an afternoon full of hands-on learning focused on high-efficiency heat pump systems and best practices in design and installation.

The session began with welcome remarks from Alexandre Hebert, Manager of the ZEB Learning Centre at BCIT; Roberto Pecora, Director of Building Decarbonization at ZEIC; and Kim Barbero, CEO of MCABC. In her opening, Kim emphasized the technological advancements taking place across the mechanical industry and underscored the importance of modernized training and collaboration between mechanical contractors and engineers. She also highlighted MCABC’s role in supporting members through education, advocacy, and leadership as the industry evolves.

Attendees then participated in a live demonstration of the Hisense Hi-Comfort system, which showcased features such as advanced heat recovery, high energy efficiency, and strong performance in cold climates. The demonstration was followed by a technical section on installation best practices, covering common challenges and optimization strategies to ensure system reliability and efficiency.

The session concluded with an engaging Q&A with discussions ranging from system integration and retrofitting to performance in different temperature conditions—reflecting a strong interest in continued learning and information sharing across disciplines.

The event underscored how collaboration between industry and education partners is essential to driving innovation, strengthening technical expertise, and supporting the transition to high-efficiency mechanical systems in British Columbia.

About MCABC

The Mechanical Contractors Association of BC (MCABC) is the connection to industry excellence. We deliver education and professional development programs and services that enable high standards of professional practice and business success for mechanical contractors and their sub-trades. Through advocacy and strong industry partnerships, MCABC influences policy discussion and development in a sector that comprises the largest percentage of the construction industry’s skilled trades workforce. We also represent suppliers and affiliates associated with the mechanical trades and maintain strong alliances with industry manufacturers. 

Media Contact 

Conor Brendan Dunne
Manager, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement 

cdunne@mcabc.org
(604) 205-5058
 

MCABC Leadership Conference 2025

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Relive all the epic highlights from MCABC’s Leadership Conference 2025 in Nanaimo!

 

About MCABC

The Mechanical Contractors Association of BC is the connection to industry excellence. We deliver education and professional development programs and services that enable high standards of professional practice and business success for mechanical contractors and their sub-trades. Through advocacy and strong industry partnerships, MCABC influences policy discussion and development in a sector that comprises the largest percentage of the construction industry’s skilled trades workforce. We also represent suppliers and affiliates associated with the mechanical trades and maintain strong alliances with industry manufacturers.

 

Media Contact

Conor Brendan Dunne
Manager, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

cdunne@mcabc.org
(604) 205-5058