Are you passionate about strengthening the mechanical contracting industry—securing and growing its labour force and modernizing skilled trades training? Are you keen to move prompt payment past the start line?
If making a positive impact and advocating for the issues that matter most to our industry is important to you, consider joining a group of industry changemakers working to move these priorities forward.
MCABC’s Advocacy Committee is seeking enthusiastic member volunteers to help influence direction and drive meaningful change. As part of the committee, you’ll collaborate with Board Directors, staff, and our Advocacy Pillar Partner, Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services, contributing to discussions, initiatives, and actions that support and strengthen the industry.
Through this work, you’ll play a role in advancing key priorities and ensuring the perspectives of mechanical contractors are represented where it matters most.
To be considered, please contact CEO Kim Barbero at kbarbero@mcabc.org
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MCABC Releases Industry Response to Prompt Payment Discussion Paper
Recap: 2026 Leadership Conference
Update from CEO Kim Barbero to 2026 Standing Committee
Prompt Payment Discussion Paper Released—Consultation Period Begins
From Ottawa to Victoria: MCABC Advances Industry Priorities with Coordinated Advocacy
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Skills Training Attributed to Securing BC’s Future
The Unintended Consequences of Increased Plumbing Permit Fees in Burnaby
MCABC Hosts Skilled Trades Roundtable With the Honourable Minister Sunner
Prompt Payment Becomes Law: Key Takeaways and What’s Next
MCABC Statement on the Province’s Trades Training Investment
Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services is MCABC’s Advocacy Pillar Partner
MCABC Statement on the Introduction of Prompt Payment Legislation
About MCABC
The Mechanical Contractors Association of B.C. (MCABC) is the only dedicated representative for the mechanical contracting industry in British Columbia—the industry with the largest share of skilled trades workers in the construction sector. As the connection to industry excellence for our diverse membership, we deliver education and professional development programs that enable high standards of practice and business success. Through advocacy and strong industry partnerships, we influence policy and regulatory development at all levels of government, advancing the interests of our industry and improving its ability to meet B.C.’s growing infrastructure demand.
Media Contact
Kim Barbero
CEO
kbarbero@mcabc.org
(604) 205-5058
