Free Virtual Masterclass · May 28, 2026

Labor
Operations Masterclass

Take control of your most unpredictable and impactful asset. Built on research from hundreds of MEP contractors — align your manpower, protect your productivity, and prevent profit fade.

Date
Wednesday, May 28, 2026
Time
1:00 PM ET (Ontario Time)
Format
Virtual — Microsoft Teams link sent upon registration
Cost
Free — hosted by MCA Ontario & RIVET
Free Registration

Reserve Your Spot

Seats are limited — register today to secure your place.

100s
of MEP contractors studied
3
Key roles, one shared framework
Free
Hosted by MCA Ontario & RIVET
1hr
Structured + interactive session
What You'll Learn

A framework for controlling labor — not just managing it.

Built on real research from hundreds of MEP contractors. Practical strategies you can put to work immediately.

01

Manpower Forecasting & Scheduling

Best practices for aligning your manpower forecasts with project schedules to stay ahead of labor demand.

02

Early Warning Signs of Project Risk

Identify leading indicators of labor risk before they turn into costly problems in the field.

03

Preventing Labor Profit Fade

Understand and prevent the common pitfalls — profit fade and project saturation — that erode your margins.

04

Project & Manpower Team Coordination

Align project and manpower leaders to deliver more consistent, profitable results across every project.

05

Defining Effective Labor Plans

A clear framework for defining, communicating, and deploying labor plans your field teams will actually follow.

06

Interactive Discussion

Structured presentations plus live discussion. Bring your real challenges and get input from peers.

Featured Presenters

Expertise from the field.

Co-presented by RIVET and a leader who's built labor systems at one of Ontario's most established mechanical contractors.

Hosted by MCA Ontario & RIVET
Brendan Myers
Co-Presenter
Brendan Myers
Vice President · DILFO Mechanical

Brendan brings hands-on expertise leading labor operations at DILFO Mechanical, one of Ontario's most-established mechanical contractors. He'll share the real-world systems and lessons that have shaped how DILFO approaches manpower planning and labor performance — practical insight you can't get from a textbook.

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Brian Witt RIVET
Presenter
Brian Witt
Vice President, Revenue · RIVET

Brian brings deep expertise in workforce management and labor operations strategy, co-authoring "The Blueprint to Workforce Management" based on insights gathered from hundreds of contractors. At RIVET, he works directly with MEP contractors to build smarter, more predictable labor systems.

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Who Should Attend

The right mix makes the difference.

This masterclass is most impactful with a variety of roles in the room. The cross-functional discussion is where the real value happens.

Executives

Leadership &
Strategy

Understand the systems and metrics needed to run labor as a strategic advantage — not just a cost to manage.

VP of Operations CTO Field Ops Director
Project Leaders

Project
Delivery

Get the tools to protect your project's labor performance and communicate clearly with manpower teams.

Project Manager Project Executive
Manpower Leaders

Field &
Workforce

Forecast and schedule more effectively, and get buy-in from project leadership for your labor plans.

Superintendent Labor Manager
FAQ

Common questions, answered.

Still on the fence? Here's what people ask before they register.

Yes — completely free. This masterclass is hosted by MCA Ontario and RIVET as a resource for the mechanical contracting community. There's no cost to register or attend.
The session runs approximately one hour — structured presentation followed by a live Q&A. We'll respect your time and keep it tight.
The masterclass runs on Microsoft Teams. After you register, you'll receive a confirmation email shortly — your Teams join link will follow in a separate email closer to the event. If you don't see the confirmation within 10 minutes, please check your spam or junk folder. No Teams account is required to join — just click the link. For any registration issues, reach out directly to matt.moline@rivet.work and we'll get you sorted.
Yes. We'll record the session and share the replay with all registered attendees after the event. That said, the live Q&A and peer discussion are where a lot of the value happens — we recommend attending live if you can.
This event is hosted specifically for MCA Ontario member contractors. If you're a mechanical contractor operating in Ontario, this session was built with you in mind. Not an MCA Ontario member yet? Visit mcao.org to learn more.
No. This is a content-first session built around research from hundreds of contractors. The goal is to give you a practical framework you can use whether you use RIVET's software or not. You'll leave with actionable takeaways, not a sales deck.
Absolutely — we encourage it. This session is most impactful when project managers, superintendents, and ops leaders attend together. Have each person register individually so they each receive the Teams join link directly.