Who We Are

Our Focus

 

Driving the Industry Forward

We’re leading the change and progression of our industry, guided by six strategic pillars: leadership, education, skilled trades, advocacy, collaboration, and innovation.

Leadership

We are actioning change for a sustainable future, regularly assessing and delivering on the needs of our members so they can maintain their competitive advantage and anticipating shifts in the industry so we are always ahead of the curve and leading the change.

Education

We are delivering education and professional development programs that enable high standards of professional practice for mechanical contractors. Through our regional, provincial, national and international network of education partners, we initiate, design, facilitate and deliver educational programming that strengthens core competencies and develops new, leading-edge practices.

Skilled Trades

We are promoting career paths in the mechanical trades because they are fulfilling, challenging and rewarding financially. Increased exposure to the multi-faceted trades that are instrumental to the industrial, commercial, institutional, high rise and residential sectors, will ensure our members can deliver on the future infrastructure needs of the province.

Advocacy

We are representing the interests of mechanical contractors at all levels of government, influencing regulatory change and informing policy development. We are proactive and want to be invited to the table early. We are vested in the outcome and want to be part of the process.

Collaboration

We are collaborating with members of the next generation, representatives of diverse groups and other leaders—those who represent design, development and construction as well as manage or provide services to commercial buildings—to share best practices, deliver on synergies, resolve issues and ultimately strengthen the benchmark of excellence throughout our respective memberships.

ACEC-BC | ASHRAEBC | BCCA | BCCSA | BCEA | BCICA | BC Road Builders | BOMA | CHBA-BC | CIPH | CLRA | COCABC | ECABC | FENBC | HAVAN | HRAI | ICBA | MCAC | MIRA | NRCA | PCAC | RCABC | SAC | SICA | SMACNA-BC | TECA | UA516 | UALOCAL 170 | UDI | VRCA

Innovation

We are anticipating the future and leading change for Mechanical Contractors in BC, specifically as it relates to technological advancements, environmental considerations and workforce requirements.

MCABC is the leading advocate for the mechanical contracting industry in BC. This includes making sure that our members can offer the most competitive and comprehensive extended health benefits to their employees. Fortify Wellness provides employee benefits plans and retirement solutions that meet the needs of your workers, both on the job site and in the office, as well as their families. To attract and keep the best, you need to offer them the best. MCABC’s new group health benefits plan, Fortify Wellness, is that best option for mechanical contractors and others who work in the mechanical contracting industry.

Leading the Change

MCABC is leading the change and advancement of our industry. We collaborate with regulatory and government representatives to influence best practises and inform policy development.

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