CCA Updates
Lena Hogarth
Where is the TIDE?
The West Sands – St Andrews in Fife Scotland – The set for scenes from the movie Chariots of Fire Where is the TIDE? One of the many COVID analogies that I have heard over the last 7 month was shared by Shane Wallace of Culturesmith recently who painted this picture – “COVID has made the tide go out on our businesses”. This has exposed many features, both good & bad, that were previously covered up or only partially visible, and therefore has presented us all with a unique new perspective of ourselves and a new way to take stock....
Alberta’s renowned Newcomer Entrepreneur Award of Distinction
View Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWCOMER ENTREPRENEUR AWARD OF DISTINCTION RAYNER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC. CALGARY, ALBERTA, October 21, 2020 – Alberta’s renowned Newcomer Entrepreneur Award of Distinction, as awarded by the Alberta Chamber of Commerce, recognizes outstanding businesses and entrepreneurial success brought to the province by individuals born outside of Canada. The award serves as acknowledgement for those who have faced and overcome unique industry and economical challenges, while continuing to pave the way for a more meaningful and prosperous Alberta. Tom Rayner, an Australian native, moved to Canada with his wife in 2013, just two years before one...
Government of Alberta introduced Bill 37: Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020.
Yesterday afternoon the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 37: Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020. The CCA supports this legislation and we also appreciate the extent of industry consultation that was sought by Service Alberta during this process and the role we were able to play in this along with other industry associations such as ACA, ATCC etc in providing technical expertise that assisted in drafting this legislation. Full details are included in this release from the Government of Alberta https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=74519FEC5460B-DA01-9F9C-F0CD6BBF1B5F40E5
Working outside in the winter: tips for handling the cold
Working outside in the winter comes with a number of unique risks. With temperatures dropping and snow and ice coating the ground, workers need to be extra careful. With additional risks, it’s vital to take appropriate precautions, as both a worker and a manager, to ensure you and your employees remain safe throughout the season. Below we outline some key steps to take to help ensure nothing goes wrong while working outside in the winter. Clothing for outdoor winter work Without the proper clothing, workers open themselves up to risks like frostbite, hypothermia, and freezing of exposed extremities like fingers,...
Vancouver’s Sustainability Initiatives Presentation
Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Buildings Plan Better Buildings Via Collaboration City of Calgary, Sept 2020 2020-09-29 Vancouver’s Sustainability Initiatives Presentation- Sean Pander
2020 Year in Review
This year we have provided an update detailing all the activities and initiatives that we have engaged in over the course of 2020. 2020 Year in Review We truly appreciate all our members and, as we continue to work with the board of directors on the strategic objectives for 2021 and beyond, the focus is on what you will need for the short and long term as we all continue to adapt to the current realities. Our four key strategic pillars are :- Education and Knowledge Advocacy & Influence Events and Networking Access to Opportunities
Alberta Health Services PreQual Feedback Request
ACA is seeking your comments to the questions contained below by November 3rd, 2020. ACA will keep your response confidential and will combine individual responses into an association response. Please email your response to Jonathan.williams@albertaconstruction.net For context AHS has had this pre-qualification in place since 2014 and is currently re-designing the process for the pre-qualification with an intent to re-compile a new list of pre-qualified vendors that would be eligible to participate in future bid opportunities. The existing pre-qualification list has in excess of 200 vendors across dozens of categories and the bulk of the opportunities that are issued to the pre-qualification list are...
How NOT to look like an amateur online!
How NOT to look like an amateur online! By Bill Black COVID has thrust us all into the virtual realm and, whether you are a leader or a member of the team, how we present ourselves remains an important factor. When online we are still, for the most part, in a professional setting yet not everyone has been able to make the switch. You can spend thousands on a setup but no-one is expecting Hollywood level productions so a few tips and a few hundred dollars can make a huge difference. As we are likely to be using virtual as...
ACA Looking for Volunteers for Subcommittee
via Alberta Construction Association With the current term ending for ACA’s appointment on the Safety Codes Council-Building Subcommittee, ACA is looking for volunteers who are interested in representing ACA in this role. The letter and member description identifies all relevant information including the knowledge required to fill this position and the time commitment. The volunteer/s would be directly nominated by ACA and if appointed, are expected to provide ACA brief written reports after each meeting. Many thanks to Lee Phillips who has done an exemplary job for ACA. We are very appreciative of the time and effort he has put into serving on this...