CCA Updates
Lena Hogarth
Revised Gold Seal Accreditation Guidelines
Revised accreditation guidelines Effective June 1, 2024 1. Only Gold Seal accredited courses will be accepted for GSC and P.GSC applications. Safety training is exempt from this rule and will be accepted based on the number of hours and provider, subject to approval by the Gold Seal team. 2. The credit value for all accredited courses will be one credit per three hours of training up to a maximum of 10 credits per course. 3. The Tradesperson qualification is now worth 25 credits under formal education. 4. The Foreperson designation will now require 100 credits. Next...
CCA Education Fund Committee Trustee Application
Are you interested in getting involved with CCA? Have you considered joining the CCA Education Fund Committee? We currently have openings on the trustee board and are actively seeking applications from employees of CCA member companies who are eager to contribute to this initiative. The CCA Education Fund was incorporated in 1998. CCA proudly supports the future of the construction industry by administering over 70 annual scholarship programs. As part of the CCA’s dedication to the future of the construction industry, our Education Fund distributes over $80,000 in scholarships and bursaries yearly. The CCA’s mission is deeply rooted in...
Software upgrade will temporarily affect some online tools
The City is upgrading some software that will temporarily affect access to some of Planning & Development Services online tools. Please be aware that the following applications on Calgary.ca will be offline from Friday, May 17 at 5 p.m. to Tuesday, May 21 at 8 a.m These applications include: Affected PDS applications and systems: Inspections Booking Shopping Cart Online Services (myHome, myBusiness) Apply Central ePermits eTrades VISTA UDO (Urban Development Online) DMAP (Development Map) BIS (Business Information System questionnaire) PDS Customer Survey DART Directory POSIDEN CASPER Secondary Suites Map Input from the public on development applications that matter to them...
News Release: Calgary Construction Association Reaffirms Support for Calgary’s Housing Strategy, Calls for Bolstered Public Engagement Policies
NEWS RELEASE – April 22, 2024 Calgary Construction Association Reaffirms Support for Calgary’s Housing Strategy, Calls for Bolstered Public Engagement Policies Calgary, AB– The Calgary Construction Association reaffirms its support of Calgary’s Housing Strategy, and the various mechanisms the City is employing to manage Calgary’s future growth and provide affordable housing options for Calgarians. We recognize that should the City of Calgary proceed with its Municipal Development Plan goal of 50 percent growth in existing communities, rezoning is inevitable. Moreover, according to the City of Calgary’s own data, 95 percent of R-CG applications receive approval: therefore, the existing land-use designation...
CCA Education Fund Committee Trustee Applications Now Being Accepted
There are openings on the CCA Education Fund trustee board and we are seeking applications from employees of CCA member companies who wish to participate in this initiative. Completed applications are due by Monday April, 22nd. Please email completed applications to Lena Hogarth at lenahogarth@cgyca.com Application
Advocacy Update- Q1, 2024
The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) continues its pursuit of meaningful advocacy for our membership and Calgary’s construction industry. As we reflect on the first quarter of 2024, this report captures our dedication and effort in advocating for Calgary’s construction industry. The past months have seen us engage in impactful endeavors, creating new advocacy paths and building on existing ones – all with the goal of engaging our community to build better.