CCA Updates
Lena Hogarth
Celebrating 70 years of EllisDon!
CCA would like to congraulate long time member EllisDon on it’s 70th anniversary! What an incredible celebration! EllisDon President and CEO Geoffrey Smith shares a few words on how his father, uncle, grandmother, and employees have built EllisDon from the ground up in his latest blog post. You can read his blog here: https://lnkd.in/dtJa7KC And, if you would like to learn more about EllisDon’s rich history with a few notable firsts for the Canadian and global construction market, click here: https://lnkd.in/duHgJAP
Steel Market Insight March 2021
Steel Market Insight March 2021 As a passionate observer of economics and finance it is a pleasure to contribute to an ongoing quarterly newsletter column regarding historic, current, and future trend perspectives on various material and commodity inflationary and deflationary impacts on the building and infrastructure sectors on behalf of the Calgary Construction Association. In this article, attention is specifically devoted to examining the use of steel in building and infrastructure projects. Starting with some facts drawn from the 2020 World Steel Organization and other sources, one begins to better appreciate the global big-picture and the inflationary risk pressures lying...
Upcoming Changes to the Builders’ Lien Act
Upcoming Changes to the Builders’ Lien Act The current Builders’ Lien Act (the “Act”) is getting an upgrade this year and there are some key changes that you should be aware of: The lien period is changing from 45 days to 60 days for the construction industry and from 45 days to 90 days for contracts primarily related to the supply of work and services in relation to concrete; Statutory holdback on large multiyear projects will be released on an annual or phased basis which will allow for funds to flow to the contractors and subcontractors and restrict the...
Canadian Construction Association calls for greater investment in sustainable infrastructure to build Canada’s clean economy
OTTAWA, March 25, 2021 – The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has released a research paper, Strength, resilience, sustainability: Canada’s construction sector recommendations on adapting to climate change. The paper highlights the benefits of sustainable and resilient infrastructure that can withstand the effects of climate change and stresses the imperative of investing in sustainable infrastructure, particularly as COVID-19 economic recovery efforts are underway. Strength, resilience, sustainability explores both the global and Canadian construction industries’ adaptation measures to date, and uses that insight to inform recommendations for how the industry can work alongside the government to accelerate progress in mitigating the impact of climate change on...
COVID-19 Rapid Testing available
The government of Alberta is offering millions of free rapid testing kits to public, private and not-for-profit employers and service providers province-wide. At least two million rapid tests will be available for businesses and sectors in Alberta. This follows the successful rollout of more than 1.2 million rapid tests to long-term care facilities, schools, outbreak sites, hospitals, homeless shelters and industries across the province. Employers and service providers can apply to receive free rapid test kits for use in their organization’s COVID-19 screening program. Rapid testing screening programs can identify pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic cases – people who don’t know they’re...
Free webinars offered by Employment Standards
Free webinars offered by Employment Standards Alberta Employment Standards is offering free webinars beginning March 31, 2021. The webinars will provide an overview of the Employment Standards Code and Regulation, and cover changes from Bill 32: the Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act, as well as changes made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics will include new rules for break times, deductions from earnings, general holiday pay, temporary layoffs, Ministerial and Director variances and group terminations. The webinars will also cover Alberta’s job-protected leaves. Webinar Dates & Times: Wednesday, March 31: 10 – 11 AM Overview of employment standards,...
2021 Board of Directors Nominations are Open!
The 2021 CCA Board of Directors Nominations are now open. Below you will find a nomination/election notice and a fillable PDF Application form. In order to be considered by the Nominating Committee as part of a recommended slate of Directors at Large, applications must be submitted to the CCA by midnight on April 16th. Please note a save the date for the 2021 virtual AGM on Thursday May 27th from 2:00 – 3:30 PM. Formal details will be released shortly. 2021 Board Director Application Notice Director at Large Application Form 2021
Scholarship deadline has been extended!
The CCA Education Fund and WIC Scholarship deadline has been extended to April 6th, 2021! Find the applications here! Where are they now? We have followed up with past WIC scholarship recipients to find out where they are in their career! The Women in Construction scholarship gave me the financial support I required to further my studies in Construction Management and the confidence I needed in order to become a valuable member in this industry as a woman. Since receiving the scholarship I have continued with my studies at the university of Calgary, and I have taken on a bigger role...
Work from anywhere: Where does the best work happen?
A lot of studies have been done over the past months on working from home and returning to work. Take a look at the following reports that Haworth and Steelcase have shared with us. The reports give stats on work-from-home experiences, safety, people’s needs and well-being. Work from Anywhere- Where Does The Best Work Happen? Work Better- Go Back to a Better Experience
Jesena Andoney Memorial Award
Jesena Andoney Memorial Award Supported by Jesena’s Family and Westcor The Westcor family wanted to come up with something meaningful to honor Jesena Andoney. They decided on a Scholarship for women in trades and technology which was announced at SAIT’s International Women’s Day (IWD) virtual Conference on March 8th. Jesena believed in building a better world and this scholarship will have an impact for years to come. Please take a moment to watch this beautiful video honoring Jesena and what the scholarship represents. The Award has a value of $2,000 per year with a minimum three year pledged commitment stating...