CCA Updates
Software upgrade will temporarily affect some online tools
The City is upgrading some software that will temporarily affect access to some of Planning & Development Services online tools. Please be aware that the following applications on Calgary.ca will be offline from Friday, May 17 at 5 p.m. to Tuesday, May 21 at 8 a.m These applications include: Affected PDS applications and systems: Inspections Booking Shopping Cart Online Services (myHome, myBusiness) Apply Central ePermits eTrades VISTA UDO (Urban Development Online) DMAP (Development Map) BIS (Business Information System questionnaire) PDS Customer Survey DART Directory POSIDEN CASPER Secondary Suites Map Input from the public on development applications that matter to them...
News Release: Calgary Construction Association Reaffirms Support for Calgary’s Housing Strategy, Calls for Bolstered Public Engagement Policies
NEWS RELEASE – April 22, 2024 Calgary Construction Association Reaffirms Support for Calgary’s Housing Strategy, Calls for Bolstered Public Engagement Policies Calgary, AB– The Calgary Construction Association reaffirms its support of Calgary’s Housing Strategy, and the various mechanisms the City is employing to manage Calgary’s future growth and provide affordable housing options for Calgarians. We recognize that should the City of Calgary proceed with its Municipal Development Plan goal of 50 percent growth in existing communities, rezoning is inevitable. Moreover, according to the City of Calgary’s own data, 95 percent of R-CG applications receive approval: therefore, the existing land-use designation...
CCA Education Fund Committee Trustee Applications Now Being Accepted
There are openings on the CCA Education Fund trustee board and we are seeking applications from employees of CCA member companies who wish to participate in this initiative. Completed applications are due by Monday April, 22nd. Please email completed applications to Lena Hogarth at lenahogarth@cgyca.com Application
Advocacy Update- Q1, 2024
The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) continues its pursuit of meaningful advocacy for our membership and Calgary’s construction industry. As we reflect on the first quarter of 2024, this report captures our dedication and effort in advocating for Calgary’s construction industry. The past months have seen us engage in impactful endeavors, creating new advocacy paths and building on existing ones – all with the goal of engaging our community to build better.
Construction Job Fair & Education Session
On April 13, 2024 from 3-5pm at the Genesis Centre, MP George Chahal will be hosting a construction job fair and education session. Up to 2000 seeking employment in construction and the trades are set to attend. If you are interested in registering click here If you are interested in exhibiting as an employer please contact Frano Cavar- franocavar@cgyca.com or Tammy Amstutz- tammyamstutz@cgyca.com or call 403-291-3350.
Calgary Construction Association Welcomes Historic Investment into Calgary’s Arts Infrastructure by Government of Alberta
FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE: March 22, 2024 Calgary Construction Association Welcomes Historic Investment into Calgary’s Arts Infrastructure by Government of Alberta The Calgary Construction Association welcomes today’s announcement by the Government of Alberta, announcing $103 million in funding over the next seven years towards the transformation of Arts Commons and Olympic Plaza. This investment marks a significant milestone in the enhancement of Calgary’s cultural and recreational infrastructure, while creating hundreds of construction jobs. “As an Association dedicated to advancing excellence in construction, we recognize the importance of robust public spaces and cultural amenities in fostering vibrant communities,” said Bill Black, President...