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Become an MCABC member today!

MCABC Membership provides a wide range of benefits that act as an extension to your business, assist your staff, and save you money.

Being a member of MCABC means you have an Association dedicated to your business success and a connection to the progress of the mechanical contracting industry. MCABC is your go-to Association for everything ‘mechanical contracting’ – advocacy, education, camaraderie. We’ve got your back!

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Why Join MACBC?

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An Extension of Your Business

Through advocacy and strong partnerships, we influence policy discussion and development with government at the local, provincial, and federal levels.

Establish important relationships, learn from business experts, and keep your finger on the pulse of the industry with MCABC’s networking and social events.

A competitive benefits plan helps attract and retain employees. Fortify Wellness has been proven to provide expanded coverage with:

  • Industry-specific benefits and retirement plans
  • Reasonable, predictable costs
  • Customizable options
  • Potential for savings

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MCABC Contractor Members automatically qualify for membership with the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada. Benefits of this membership include:

  • Savings from their national Affinity Program
  • Monthly communications including their Just the Fax newsletter
  • Federal advocacy and national representation on the issues impacting mechanical contractors
  • Member pricing to national conferences, events, products, and publications
    Access to the Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s Weblem program at a significantly discounted rate.

Membership Categories

Contractor

MCABC Contractor members specialize in plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sprinkler systems, fire protection, control systems, refrigeration, insulation, specialized process systems, medical gases, hydronics, site services and welding. Installations, service and retrofitting are performed in both the Industrial Commercial & Institutional (ICI) and residential sectors. Annual dues for Contractor members are calculated on a sliding scale based on the company’s WorkSafeBC payroll declaration from the previous year. Included in only our Contractor and Affiliate membership levels is automatic membership with MCAC.

Become a Mechanical Contractor Member

Affiliate

MCABC Affiliate members provide sub-contracting services to mechanical contractors, such as sheet metal, insulation, fire prevention systems and controls, or companies that install and service as part of an affiliated trade, such as electricians. Annual dues for Affiliate members are calculated on a sliding scale based on the company’s WorkSafeBC payroll declaration from the previous year. Included in only our Contractor and Affiliate membership levels is automatic membership with MCAC.

Become an Affiliate Member

Associate

MCABC Associate members are suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to the mechanical contracting industry.

Become an Associate Member

Professional

MCABC Professional members provide professional services to the mechanical contracting industry, including engineering, consulting, legal, accounting, recruitment, and employment benefits.

Become a Professional Member

Honourary Lifetime Member

An individual who has retired from Mechanical Contracting and is recognized for making an outstanding contribution to the Association.

For more information, contact MCABC

Student

MCABC Student members are enrolled in a mechanical-related education program, pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship program at an accredited institution (including high school). Student memberships can be renewed for one year at no cost to facilitate entry into the mechanical contracting industry.

Become a Student Member

Member Employees

Employees of member companies are invited to enjoy the benefits of membership, including a website login, member pricing on events and courses, and access to our member only area.

Join as a Member Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Mechanical contractors, those affiliated with the mechanical trades, manufacturers, distributors, suppliers as well as those who provide professional services to the industry, are encouraged to join MCABC.

For Contractor and Affiliate members, membership dues are based on annual payroll volume reported to WorkSafeBC. Associates and Professionals pay a fixed annual rate, and Student memberships are free. If you are signatory to UA170, please apply as a MIRA Contractor.

Our membership consists of both unionized and open shop firms. In fact, both open shop and union contractors are represented on our committees and Board of Directors. MCABC believes in furthering the mechanical contracting industry for all mechanical contractors in BC.

Yes, we encourage you to include our logo on your Web site. MCABC’s logo is an endorsement of your commitment to professional excellence. If your membership ever lapses, you must remove the MCABC logo from your website.

MCABC members have several opportunities to showcase their expertise, collaborate and network with fellow industry members, including professional development sessions, the annual business conference, virtual seminars and social events. Members are also provided advertising opportunities on our Web site and through our monthly and other communications. We also encourage members to join Association committees.

MCABC provides you opportunities to network with our members at seminars and social events for member pricing.

A benefit of membership is the opportunity to post job advertisements on MCABC’s Website for free. MCABC, in turn, will also promote your jobs on our social media channels: LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Non-Members can also post jobs. Advertising costs are available here.

Yes, as long as we have the name at least one week prior to the start of the event.

Registration for all events and courses is online and payment must be completed prior attendance at the event or course. Separate invoices cannot be manually processed.

We do not differentiate. MCABC’s members are union and open shop contractors. The benefits of membership are the same for all mechanical contractors and the affiliated trades.

Our core membership is mechanical contractors but you do not have to be a mechanical contractor to realize the benefits of membership. Those affiliated with the industry, as well as those who supply and provide services, appreciate the value they receive.

MCABC membership is secured by the entity. Company divisions that are separate legal entities must maintain their own membership.

Apply online here. Don’t delay, apply for membership today!

Send us an email at info@mcabc.org and a staff member will follow up with you.

MCABC is the link to BC’s mechanical contracting industry. We can help you capture the attention of your target market. To discuss a custom approach, email info@mcabc.org.

Membership fees are dependent on the category of membership. Visit here for more information.

MCABC is the only organization dedicated exclusively to the mechanical trades. We are here to support and enable your company’s growth and profitability. We are focused on your professional development, leading the change on issues impacting the industry, collaborating with representative groups in BC’s new construction and existing building sectors, creating networking opportunities through seminars and events and marketing your expertise.

The benefits of your company membership extend to your employees.

All MCABC Contractor and Affiliate members automatically qualify for membership in MCAC. We forward your details to national so your company is included on its Web site. Please contact MCAC directly to get access to your login for MCAC website and advantage programs.

There are six categories of membership: Contractor, Affiliate, Associate, Professional, Honourary Life and Student. See which category is for you.