CCA Updates
Lena Hogarth
2020 President’s Year End Message
2020 Year End Message December 17th, 2020 CCA MEMBERS 2020 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE During the course of this year, we have all been put to the test in ways that none of us could have ever expected just under a year ago. From mid-March onwards, like all of you, it was certainly not business as usual as the CCA’s traditional calendar of events and activities, along with many of our services, were totally disrupted and, in most cases, cancelled. It has definitely been all hands-on deck since March 16th, and all this came on the heels of 4 years of shrinking...
The Calgary Drop-In Centre needs our help!
The Calgary Drop-In Centre (CDIC) is facing a crisis. As winter settles in, CDIC has struggled to secure safe accommodations for their vulnerable, COVID negative clients. We are asking if Calgary Construction Association members know of any available, vacant buildings of any type to house as few as 60 or as many as 400 clients. As this is a COVID response and only temporary, CDIC is open to flexible lease options. Please contact: Aaron Tylek Senior Manager, Property & Asset Management Calgary Drop-In Centre 403-699-8295 AaronT@thedi.ca
City of Calgary upcoming projects
The City of Calgary is providing industry a preview of known upcoming projects with the intention of allowing industry to preplan resources and schedules. Note that this is not a comprehensive list of all projects. Notice Upcoming Projects
Buildings Week: BUILDEX panel calls for Canadian procurement to evolve past price
via ConstructConnect By Russell Hixson CHANDOS — A rendering shows BC Housing on Clark, the first project in B.C. to be built using integrated project delivery (IPD). The project will also have a social procurement element that Chandos, the project’s builder, says is part of the future of procurement. A group of construction procurement experts gathered at this year’s BUILDEX Alberta to discuss the problems with procurement in Canada and ways it could be improved. Bill Black, president of the Calgary Construction Association, explained he believes procurement in Canada has developed a very short-term mindset that focuses on immediate price...
Alberta government approves $152M in infrastructure projects for Calgary
Money allocated to create jobs in Alberta through shovel-ready projects via CBC News Calgary will use the $152.8 million in infrastructure funding for building improvements and park upgrades across the city. (Submitted by Leslie Kramer) The Province of Alberta has approved an infrastructure wish list in Calgary and provided $152.8 million in funding to get those projects underway. The funding is part of a $500-million Municipal Stimulus Program meant to funnel cash into shovel-ready projects that will create jobs at a time of high unemployment in Alberta. Municipal Affairs Minister Tracy Allard says the work will create 900 jobs....
Surety in 2020 and Beyond
Surety in 2020 and Beyond Over the past five years, the construction industry in Alberta has become increasingly more competitive. Margins have decreased as the pool of competitors has increased. All the while, COVID-19 has compounded the situation for most contractors who are trying to keep their operations running and profitable. With all of the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the construction industry has tried to maintain a sense of normalcy despite being faced with unexpected challenges. Some of these challenges include implementing new safety protocols, cancelled or delayed projects, as well as unexpected cost expenditure related...
Service Alberta Minister Praises Industry on Prompt Payment
via Alberta Construction Association Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish sent a letter to ACA today praising the industry for its collaboration on the new Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. This has been a long term issue for ACA members and we have worked with our members, the government and other industry associations to help make this a reality. ACA will continue to consult on the regulations to support implementation of the legislation for July 2021. Minister Glubish said: This legislation is all about strengthening the construction industry in Alberta. It is all about protecting your jobs. It is about giving...
WCB Announces 2021 Rates
via Alberta Construction Association The WCB Board of Directors approved the 2021 premium rates. The 2021 average premium rate will remain $1.14 in lieu of changing conditions in the market, COVID-19 and economic challenges for Alberta’s businesses. The actual required rate for 2021 is estimated at $1.36 which according to the WCB creates a funding gap of 22 cents. This gap will be covered by the Accident Fund. You can find out more information about your industry rates at the following links: 2021 Premium Rate Overview Presentation Presentation to the Industry Taskforce 2021 premium rates employer highlight sheet An overview of...
Ross Glen appointed to the Order of Canada
CCA is honored to announce that Ross Glen, founder of RGO Products, a CCA Member, has been appointed to the Order of Canada. Ross has been appointed for his entrepreneurial and philanthropic leadership in his community. The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest civilian honours. Its Companions, Officers and Members take to heart the motto of the Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (“They desire a better country”). Created in 1967, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Those who bear the Order’s iconic snowflake insignia have changed our nation’s...
Westcor team designs 3D Anti-fog Mask Clips
Long time CCA member Westcor has been busy addressing concerns about safety glasses fogging up when wearing a mask. This is a huge problem as we head into colder weather! As Westcor calls them, their Creative Overlords, James Smolnicky and Shaun McKenzie have possibly come up with a solution to the dreaded foggy glasses! They have printed a 3D anti-fog mask clip out of flexible rubber. The clips are now being tested out in the field. This team is constantly coming up with innovative ways to solve problems! Great job to the team at Westcor!