b'Australia, and work is alreadyamendments to the by-laws of theAs we look ahead to the remainder of underway on a second book.association concerning nominations2025, there has been no better time to MCAC is also developing a Susieand the make-up of the nationalhave a strong national voice to represent Ambassador program to helpboard. These changes include members promote the book as well asthe nomination of committeethe best interests of the mechanical provide toolkits to schools and otherchairpersons where a seat is currentlycontracting sector in Canada, said learning institutions. held on the MCAC board, addingMCAC president and chair Brad Mason 2.The Women in Mechanicala Future Leaders Advisory Councilduring his May MCAC Update. As representative as a voting member Contracting committee recentlyand creating a non-voting position foruncertainty continues to reshape the approved a name change to take representation from the Unionizedeconomic direction of our country, it is in a wider vision of the group. Contracting Committee. These The group will now be knownamendments will be considered byas important as ever to ensure our voice is as Women in Canadian Trademembers at the 2025 being heard in policy discussions atContracting (WICTC). Annual Meeting. all levels. 3.MCAC held the second Emerging Leaders Conference in March 2025, which brought young professionals from across the country together to learn and network. The association is also looking at new resources asTHE ULTIMATEwell as more information for Student Chapters and schools looking to startTANKLESS SOLUTIONstudent chapters.InnovationThe innovation pillar involves identifying and promoting innovation through the advancement of process improvements through technology and processes.Actions taken: 1.MCAC is planning to hold its first Innovation Conference and Tradeshow for the mechanical contracting sector in 2026. The association has booked space at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont., for the event. In addition to the tradeshow, the conference will include a number of innovation education sessions targeted at company leaders and middle management.2.MCAC is in discussions withMCAA in the U.S. about havingInniti GS & GR Tankless Gas Water Heatersa Canadian edition of the MCAA Converge event. The objective of this event is to bring contractor leadersInniti GS & GR Tankless Gas Water Heatersand associate members together toRobust stainless steel heat exchanger for longer lifediscuss innovative solutions for the Residential and Commercial applicationsmechanical contracting challenges of Cascade and common venting between standard today and the future.3. n 2026, MCAC will be introducingand recirculation modelsIa new publication entitled Innovation ENERGY STAR certied and Certied Green Insights. A bi-annual publication,Product by the Green Restaurant Associationthis communication piece will share innovation case studies between contractors and supplier members.GovernanceThe governance pillar involves enhancingLearn Moreand modernizing association governance and policies.Actions taken:1.At a recent meeting, the Board of2024, Bradford White Corporation. All rights reserved. BWBUL0724 Directors approved in-principle NATIONAL BULLETIN | Issue 1, 2025 19'