CCA Updates
Lena Hogarth
Cost Impact of COVID-19 on Construction Projects in Alberta- Market Sounding Questionnaire
WSP is asking for contractor input to the COVID cost analysis they are undertaking for Alberta Infrastructure. Industry has been lobbying for a response from AI and here is an opportunity to help shape AI’s response. A good sample size will assist the results being robust. Please respond to those questions that affect you. The original response date of August 7th has been extended to mid-August. Responses should go directly to WSP – Razi.Chagla@wsp.com Questionnaire
Cost Impact of COVID-19 on Construction Projects in Alberta- Market Sounding Questionnaire
WSP is asking for contractor input to the COVID cost analysis they are undertaking for Alberta Infrastructure. Industry has been lobbying for a response from AI and here is an opportunity to help shape AI’s response. A good sample size will assist the results being robust. Please respond to those questions that affect you. The original response date of August 7th has been extended to mid-August. Responses should go directly to WSP – Razi.Chagla@wsp.com Questionnaire
Alberta Government Invites Submissions for WCB and OHS Acts
via Alberta Construction Association The Government of Alberta has invited submissions on changes to the WCB Act and the OHS Act. ACA submitted recommendations based on input from members and our Safety WCB committee. We continue to try and work with Government for the best interest of our members and their employees. To view the submissions please click one of the following links: ACA WCB Submission ACA OHS Submission Interpretation of a Construction Site
Tax Strategies Critical to Returns in Construction
Tax Strategies Critical to Returns in Construction Today’s challenging market conditions have had a direct impact on the real estate and construction industry. Market trends are changing as baby boomers retire and millennials continue to rent for longer than previous generations. The cost of land has skyrocketed and the economic growth outlook has become uncertain. Greater tax complexity has also become the new normal, shifting how we view investments in real estate and construction. Companies operating in this industry are faced with the challenge of having to adopt new approaches to generate the desired rate of return. Making the most...
COVID-19 Incidents Reporting to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety
The following information is an overview of Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) incident reporting requirements with respect to operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Download document here
No single one of us will have the answers here – this is going to take a community.
In mid March we all found ourselves waking up to the full impact of the pandemic. In a matter of days our lives, both personal and work, were turned upside down. We were not taken totally by surprise but, as we began to take stock of everything that had just been dropped on our laps, we quickly realized that none of us had any chapters in our playbook that we could refer to. We were basically looking at uncharted waters that were shifting every few hours as the crisis and its impact unfolded realtime. Our first instinct was to reach...
City of Calgary, Housing Company Join Hands to Build Affordable Homes
CALGARY — CITY OF CALGARY, HOUSING COMPANY JOIN HANDS TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOMES Written by Kanchan Tripathi – CCA On July 17th, Calgary Construction Association, and members of our Young Construction Leaders (YCL) group were invited to tour 2 of the eight City-owned properties, designed in partnership with Calgary Housing Company adjacent to 16 Ave NW in Rosedale. Photo credits: The City of Calgary While the affordable housing units are constructed on lots owned by The City of Calgary, they are managed by the Calgary Housing Company, which is in-charge of over 10,000 housing units...
Winners of CCA Stampede Spirit Contest
Congrats to Axiom Builders, winners of the CCA Stampede Spirit contest! Thank you to everyone who sent in their pics! We hope that you took some time to enjoy some of the Calgary Stampede events….particularly the fireworks!
YCL – JULY BLOG POST
YCL – JULY BLOG POST Networking Post COVID-19 When I volunteered to write the July blog post I had rosy visions of writing about how great The Calgary Stampede can be when used as a networking tool. You really can make long lasting great relationships within the industry over a couple of beers and chuck wagon races. However with the COVID-19 pandemic effectively cancelling Stampede 2020 I was left wondering just how great of an impact this will have on all networking and events from here on out. Barring a devastating second wave I think we all hope things will...
In Memory of Paul Hugh Polson
via McInnis & Holloway OBITUARY OF PAUL HUGH POLSON September 30, 1952 – Winnipeg, Manitoba July 17, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta Paul Hugh Polson, best grandpa ever (“Papa”), incredible father, loving husband, community activist, devoted colleague, stampede cowboy, travel fanatic, golfer, and best friend, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at the age of 67 years. Paul was beyond strong and fought his hardest, but after what felt like running a full marathon, he crossed his last finish line with grace. Paul was born in Winnipeg on September 30, 1952 to parents Edith Polson (Hodgson) and James Polson. Paul...