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Enercare enters B.C. with acquisition of Pioneer Plumbing and Heating
Established in 1976, Vancouver-based Pioneer will continue to operate under the same name.
Watts acquiring Bradley Corp.
Bradley manufactures commercial washroom and emergency safety products serving the institutional and industrial markets.
BC contractors reminded to include licence number on all advertising
Technical Safety BC requires contractor licence number on all print materials by September 30th.
Grant program helps employers find apprentices
Canadian Apprenticeship Service grant program aims to help employers recruit new workers.
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Deadline for 2023 Richard McKeagan scholarship applications, September 1
Over $20,000 will be awarded to select students/apprentices across Canada studying in the plumbing/mechanical contracting and mechanical engineering fields.
Skilled Trades Ontario to issue certification cards
Trades who received their certification after January 1, 2022, will begin receiving their certificates of qualification in the mail.
Right Time grows in Calgary
The Group has acquired Knight Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning, a family-owned business operating since 1970.
Noble opens dedicated HVAC counter at GTA hub
The wholesaler is responding to demand for specialized support and service to HVAC professionals.
Chemfax kicks off Stampede with annual BBQ
Close to 500 visitors attended this year’s event which included a catered BBQ, live music and facility tours.
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For owner/operators working in the trades, a business manager can help keep the operation on track.
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Right Time expands to Nova Scotia
The acquisition of Shines Energy Inc. of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is the Group’s first location in Atlantic Canada.
Canadian construction firms confident about the future
New report ‘How We Build Now: Technology and industry trends shaping Canadian construction in 2023’ examines the general sentiment of the industry as well as the challenges and opportunities that businesses face.
Mary Walsh delivering keynote at CIPH 90th Anniversary Conference
The 2023 CIPH Annual Business Conference is being held in St. John’s, Newfoundland from June 18th – 20th.
From Legacy to Expansion
Three brothers step up to lead Norm’s Plumbing and Heating business into the future.
QR Codes: At Your Service
Digital technology is bringing convenience to the job site and much more.
Bitzer acquiring OJ Electronics
The Danish electronics company specializes in controls for ventilation systems and electric floor heating.
Master Group welcomes new president
John Kaul first joined Master as a member of its Board of Directors in May 2022, and then was named Chief Operating Officer in October 2022.
IPEX parent company Aliaxis acquiring Valencia Pipe Co. manufacturing division
Valencia pipe and fittings manufacturing division primarily produces plumbing solutions for the residential market.
Noble launches its AutoStore warehouse automation in Ontario
The picking and fulfillment system is powered by automated robots that maximize warehouse space and minimize inefficiencies.
Right Time Group adds Thomson Industries to the fold
Based out of Port Coquitlam, B.C., Thomson has been servicing the Lower Mainland for over 25 years.
EMCO and Bathica co-sponsoring NASCAR Pinty’s Series race car
Companies sponsoring #59 Dodge Challenger participating in the WeatherTech 200 at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park in Bowmanville, Ont. on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
Gerry Price to receive Order of Manitoba
The chairman and CEO of Winnipeg-based Price Industries, a leader in air distribution equipment and noise control products for the commercial HVAC industry, will be one of 12 Manitobans to receive the honour.
Lennox launches 14th edition of its Feel The Love program
Company partners with its residential dealer network in Canada and the U.S. to recognize deserving community heroes by donating heating or cooling equipment and installation free of charge.
Canadian Construction 2023 Outlook
Many of the key issues – supply chain delays, rising materials costs, labour shortages – will continue to affect the market in 2023.
6 Quick Business Wins
Simple tips to keep your mechanical contracting business on track.
Eric Ellefsen winner of 2023 Award for Excellence in Apprenticeship Education
Ellefsen has been a refrigeration and air conditioning Instructor at New Brunswick Community College for over 36 years.
Registration open for MCAC National Conference
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada’s 80th Annual National Conference is being be held in Napa, California from October 18-21.
Carrier to Acquire Viessmann for 12B Euro
“The acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions is a game-changing opportunity,” Carrier Chairman/CEO, David Gitlin.
B.C. mechanical contracting firm hosting Future of Work event
Pitt Meadows Plumbing and Mechanical Systems of Maple Ridge, B.C. invites students and parents to attend free morning session at their facility on Earth Day (April 22), and invites industry pros to afternoon event.
