{"id":59,"date":"2023-03-12T21:42:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-12T21:42:41","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-03-31T18:36:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:36:01","slug":"industry-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcasask.saskweb.net\/?p=59","title":{"rendered":"Industry News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Important news and announcements that affect the mechanical contractors industry.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"spaced\">If you have an announcement you wish to have added to this page please contact MCAS at <a href=\"mailto:memberservices@mca-sask.com?subject=News%20and%20Announcement\">memberservices@mca-sask.com<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>&nbsp;<strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SaskEnergy &amp; TSASK Air Test Verification Process&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is a reminder that starting May 1, 2025, SaskEnergy will no longer be required to witness air test verification for the following situations:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:765,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The installation of a new residential meter; or<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:765,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For properties where gas service has been inactive for over a year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You will still need to <\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">request a work order<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with SaskEnergy, but a specific appointment time is not needed.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:45}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition, mandatory information will be required when requesting a work order with SaskEnergy to help maintain safety and integrity during the installation process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Request a Work Order<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Complete the form <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saskenergy.com\/services\/services-heating-contractors\/residential-meter-install\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">online<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Call 1-888-700-0427 (option #3) and speak to a SaskEnergy Customer Service Representative.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Questions?<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are here to help. If you have questions about the new process, contact a SaskEnergy Customer Service Representative at 1-888-700-0427 (option #3) or visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saskenergy.com\/services\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">saskenergy.com\/services<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>BuildForce &#8211; Saskatchewan &#8211; 2025 Highlights<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wf-columns wf-columns-stack-small\" data-wf-columns=\"1\">\n<h3 class=\"wf-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buildforce.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-SK-Constr-Maint-Looking-Forward.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/BuildForce_Sk_Highlights.png\" alt=\"BuildForce_Sk_Highlights.png\" width=\"547\" height=\"306\" \/><\/a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.buildforce.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-Canada-Const-Maint-Looking-Forward.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/2025\/BuildForce_Canada_Highlights_2025-2034.png\" width=\"553\" height=\"334\" alt=\"BuildForce Canada Highlights 2025 2034\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wf-columns wf-columns-stack-small wf-columns-gap-small wf-columns-layout-auto\" data-wf-columns=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wf-column\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/Logos\/technical-safety-authority-of-saskatchewan-logo.jpg\" width=\"384\" height=\"71\" alt=\"technical safety authority of saskatchewan logo\" style=\"float: left;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><em><a href=\"files\/Protection_of_Potable_Water_Systems.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Protection of Potable Water Systems<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/publications.saskatchewan.ca\/#\/products\/118246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cellular Core PVC Pipe for Use in Small Residential Occupancies<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"4\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cac-word-edit.officeapps.live.com\/we\/files\/Information_Notice_Luxor_Fireplaces.pdf\"><em>Gas Inspections Notice<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"4\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cac-word-edit.officeapps.live.com\/we\/files\/Horizontal_Category_III_Venting_Installation.pdf\"><em>Horizontal Category III Venting Installation<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"4\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/numacorpca-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/personal\/admin_mca-sask_com\/ESSeSUYlpn5AkpkcZlrjFXEBvh4Zu0_VEjWOky9y5FcmLQ?e=y16cLy\"><em>Transfer of Plumbing Permits and Inspections<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wf-column\"><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mcac.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Investment-in-Retrofits-Key-to-Canadas-Green-Recovery-Post-Crisis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Investments in Retrofits: Key&#8217;s to Canada&#8217;s Green Recovery Post-Crisis<\/a><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saskatchewan.ca\/government\/news-and-media\/2021\/february\/09\/residents-of-saskatchewan-to-benefit-from-improved-bridge-water-and-recreation-infrastructure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Residents of Saskatchewan to Benefit From Improved Bridge, Water and Recreation Infrastructure | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.on-sitemag.com\/features\/top-10-canadian-construction-trends-to-watch-in-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 10 Canadian construction trends to watch in 2021 &#8211; 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