CCA Updates
Lena Hogarth
Schweitzer: We plan to help lead the revitalization of Calgary’s suffering downtown
Via Calgary Herald by Doug Schweitzer The University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy recently published a research study that said that Calgary’s downtown was experiencing a “vacancy crisis.” For those of us who call Calgary our home, this does not come as a surprise.Our once-booming downtown core had already been emptying for years before the COVID-19 pandemic. With more people being mandated to work from home, many of the towers in Calgary’s downtown have essentially been shuttered. And to put it more concretely, Calgary’s downtown office vacancy rate was 6.1 per cent in 2014. Fast-forward to the end of...
ACA Comments on Alberta Budget 2021
Via Alberta Construction Association Alberta Construction Association is pleased that Budget 2021 supports construction families across Alberta with additional investment of $1.3 billion next fiscal year. Capital spending will reach $20.7 billion over three years an increase of $1.6 billion from the 2020 three year spending plan. This type of investment protects families from more economic uncertainty. ACA also applauds the government’s continued investment in training programs and educational opportunities which will enhance the lives of young people looking to enter the workforce seeking a good, well paid jobs. Whether new schools for increased student enrolments, transit projects to reduce...
What to look for when hiring subcontractors
Has your business recently grown, or do you have a project that needs specialization? It might be time to hire a subcontractor. While hiring a subcontractor can greatly help your construction business, you also need to take some precautionary measures as subcontracting can introduce significant liability exposure to your business. If the work is not done properly and a loss occurs, you and your insurer may have to pay for the loss. That’s why, for the health and safety of your business, you should look out for a few key things. Always request a certificate of insurance A certificate of...
Desa Glass- Headquarters
Established over 30 years ago, Desa Glass has developed an extensive product portfolio that is at the forefront of innovation to meet or exceed the most stringent of thermal and structural requirements. Each one of the products has been designed, engineered, tested and manufactured in house allowing them the ability to regulate costs, efficiency and quality. Check out this video that showcases the Desa Glass Headquarters where all the designing and testing takes place!
Onsite 3D Workflow Showcase
Make sure to check out this video that CCA Member Onsite 3D created! It provides an overview of the workflow at Onsite3D and how they are all connected using integrated project delivery. From 3D Laser Scanning and 3D Scan Processing, fabrication and welding robots to installation!
Availability of resins used in manufacturing products has been severely compromised
We have all been aware of rising lumber, steel and copper prices over recent months and we can see how these commodities are tracking in terms of cost increases to related construction products as well as the impact on lead times. Now we can add plastic piping and many other products to that list. Through a combination of constrained supply and now the more recent impact of the severe winter weather on manufacturing facilities in Texas, the availability of the resins that are used in manufacturing these products has been severely compromised with obvious cost and lead time implications. According...
Glenmore Fabricators- Solar video of its Shepard shop
Check out this video captured by a drone of Glenmore Fabricator’s Shepard shop featuring a 78 kW Rooftop Solar Installation! The roof includes 750 Solar Modules, 277,500 WATTS total power and generates 334,000 kWh annually. This impressive set up supplies 70% of Glenmore Fabricators annual power needs! Not only that, but it eliminates 2,140 Tonnes of CO2 which is equivalent to removing 310 cars off the road for one year! Glenmore Fabricators 10005 Enterprise Way SE, Calgary AB http://www.glenmorefabricators.com/ 403-203-4976 info@glenmorefabricators.com
We’ve made changes to the CAJG to help you grow your business
The Alberta government is temporarily expanding eligibility to the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) to help businesses access the training they need. The expansion is effective until February 28, 2022. Expanded eligibility includes: Funding mandatory training. Use the CAJG to fund courses or training that is required for a job. Allowing employers to train employed family members. Enables family-owned businesses to access training funds. Allowing some business owners to receive funding to train themselves. Supports entrepreneurs to expand their skill set to grow or pivot their business. In addition, other changes will make the application process more efficient. For example, an...
Alberta, Ottawa spend $11.6 million on energy efficacy upgrades in Edmonton, Wetaskiwin, Calgary
The federal government is covering 80 per cent of the total $11.6 million price tag Via Edmonton Journal By Ashley Joannou Alberta Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda. PHOTO BY LARRY WONG LARRY WONG /POSTMEDIA NETWORK Six provincial buildings in Edmonton, Wetaskiwin and Calgary are getting energy efficacy upgrades and retrofits thanks to $11.6 million in federal and provincial money aimed at shovel ready projects during the pandemic.The projects will create a total of 65 construction-related jobs, Alberta Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda said at a press conference Friday with Jim Carr, Ottawa’s special representative for the Prairies. “These shovel-ready and short term capital maintenance...
Arena, BMO Centre construction to start in 2021 while Arts Commons planning continues
Via Calgary Herald By Madeline Smith Construction on the new BMO Centre and arena is on target in Calgary on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia Article content Calgarians will see stepped-up construction in Victoria Park this year as work continues on several major city projects. Demolition of the Stampede Corral is already underway to make room for the $500-million BMO Centre expansion, with groundbreaking to more than double the convention centre space expected later in 2021. Construction of Calgary’s new arena — also called an event centre — is anticipated to start this year, along with an overhaul of the...