b'PRESIDENTS MESSAGECHARLIE WEBB, MCAC President & Chair, 2023/2024CANADAS FUTURE NEEDS A STRONG MECHANICAL CONTRACTING SECTORAND A STRONG NATIONAL VOICE FOR OUR SECTORS erving as the president and chair of themanufacturing or energy storage facilities, none Mechanical Contractors Association ofof these industries are able to operate without Canada has provided great insight into thethe functional and efficient systems built and challenges and opportunities that lay ahead formaintained by our members.Canadas mechanical contracting sector. I have beenAnother story we need to highlight is the economic fortunate to meet with many members across theimpact of our sector and the work our members do. country over this past year, and it is abundantlyThe industry provides tens of thousands of high-clear that we need to highlight just how importantquality jobs across the country, from the skilled this sector is to our economy and our prosperity.tradespeople on jobsites to those working in the As many of us know, MCAC is working hard tooffice. By investing in the mechanical contracting advocate on behalf of our sector at all levels ofsector, we are also investing in the development of government and within the broader constructiona skilled workforce that can meet the demands of a industry. Working closely with our provincialrapidly evolving market.partners, we are making great strides to ensure ourWe are also key to the future of productivity in our industrys needs and concerns are addressed, whilecountry. Mechanical contractors across the country at the same time stressing the essential role this sector plays in our society.are leading the charge with respect to innovation The message we are sharing is that a strongand the adoption of new technologies to ensure Canadian economy will need a strong mechanicalthe construction industry can keep up with the contractor sector. But to build that stronger sector,evolving and changing demands of a growing we also need to ensure that Canadians understandpopulation. Our members are at the forefront of just how important our industry is.these technological advancements, helping to ensure the Canadian construction industry can improve its We need to explain to Canadians that mechanicalproductivity as it faces continued demands. contracting extends far beyond just constructionAs we look ahead for the future of our association sites. Our members are at the forefront ofand our sector, I believe we have a very compelling contributing to safe, efficient and environmentallystory to tell: all aspects of the Canadian economy friendly buildings. As demographics continueare impacted in some way by the work of to shift, our members will be critical in themechanical contractors. That is why it is so transformation of our built environment.important that we have a strong national voice to We also need to showcase just how importantshare this message. this sector is when it comes to addressing energyWe are making tremendous progress, and I am efficiency. Our federal and provincial governmentsproud that our association has adopted a new are looking to the built environment to reducestrategic plan to provide a clear roadmap for how greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, and ourMCAC can ensure this sector is viewed as an members are essential in this transition.essential partner for our countrys future prosperity. Beyond just energy efficiency in our buildings,In a country as large as ours and an industry as mechanical contractors are critical partners infragmented as construction, now is the time to the industrial sector. Whether it is our electricitystand up for the Canadian mechanicalgeneration facilities, mining, electric vehiclecontracting sector.6 www.mcac.ca'