b'is only stronger when we are speaking together with one voice. At the same time, membership in MCACWE HAVE A TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE can provide a way for contractor members to set themselves apart. We just completedTHE PROFILE OF OUR SECTOR AND THE CRITICAL a round of strategic planning with our board and provincial/zone managers fromWORK WE DO ACROSS THE COUNTRY. I AM EXCITED across the country, and I am excited to seeTO TAKE THAT PROCESS ON.what will come out of that process. We have a tremendous opportunity to raise CHARLIE WEBBthe profile of our sector and the critical work we do across the country. I am excited to take that process on. What do you think are the most important issues the industryThere are also going to be a numberrely on and work closely with for the and MCAC will have to deal withof opportunities as they relate to thebetterment of our industry. By working in the coming year and beyond? transition of the economy to net zero.with these stakeholdersincluding Having spoken to many representativesWhether it is retrofits, new constructiongovernment, labour and industry across Canada, there is a dominant themeor building the energy generation requiredassociationswe can help to ensure around labour and productivity that ourto electrify the economy, we need to makethat MCAC members are recognized as association will need to step up and helpsure our industry has the capacity leaders not just in our sector, but in the with, now and in the future. to deliver. construction industry at large.On the labour shortage side, we needWhat objectives would you likeWhat was your first MCAC annual to be mindful of how we can raise theto accomplish during your termconference and which one was profile of our sector and showcase theas president? your favourite?incredible work that our members andOne of the key objectives I have is to their workers do across Canada. We knowstrengthen MCACs relationships with ourI have been going to MCAC conferences the mechanical contracting sector willcolleagues and stakeholders throughoutfor many years, and the first one I have a vital role to play in the years ahead,the industry. As a national association,attended was in 2001 in Cancun, Mexico. so we need to do our best to set this sectorwe are fortunate to have a number ofMy favourite conference was the one held up for success.organizations as partners that we canin Hawaii. The New Standard in Tank Lining ProtectionOnly Bradford White comes standard with Vitraglas tank lining featuring Microban.Vitraglas provides unsurpassed protection from the corrosive e\x06ects of water. Microban antimicrobial product protection helps prevent the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew on the surface of the tank lining.Join Now.Microban antimicrobial product protection helps prevent the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew that may a\x06ect the product. The built-in antimicrobial properties do not protect users or others from disease-causing organisms. Microban is a registered trademark of Microban Products Company. 2023, Bradford White Corporation. All rights reserved.BWBUL0623NATIONAL BULLETIN | Issue 2, 202311'