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Builders’ Lien Act Amendments Introduced
via Alberta Construction Association In fall 2020, the Government of Alberta passed changes to the Builders’ Lien Act to address payment issues in Alberta’s construction industry and introduce an adjudication process for non-payment that will provide business owners an alternative to court. The goal is to reduce the need for liens and court actions, unlock cash flow, and provide certainty to this multi-billion dollar sector of Alberta’s economy. In spring 2021, additional changes are proposed as part of the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act to address the proposed adjudication model and application of the Act to public-private partnerships and professional...
Canadian Construction Association calls for greater investment in sustainable infrastructure to build Canada’s clean economy
OTTAWA, March 25, 2021 – The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has released a research paper, Strength, resilience, sustainability: Canada’s construction sector recommendations on adapting to climate change. The paper highlights the benefits of sustainable and resilient infrastructure that can withstand the effects of climate change and stresses the imperative of investing in sustainable infrastructure, particularly as COVID-19 economic recovery efforts are underway. Strength, resilience, sustainability explores both the global and Canadian construction industries’ adaptation measures to date, and uses that insight to inform recommendations for how the industry can work alongside the government to accelerate progress in mitigating the impact of climate change on...
COVID-19 Rapid Testing available
The government of Alberta is offering millions of free rapid testing kits to public, private and not-for-profit employers and service providers province-wide. At least two million rapid tests will be available for businesses and sectors in Alberta. This follows the successful rollout of more than 1.2 million rapid tests to long-term care facilities, schools, outbreak sites, hospitals, homeless shelters and industries across the province. Employers and service providers can apply to receive free rapid test kits for use in their organization’s COVID-19 screening program. Rapid testing screening programs can identify pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic cases – people who don’t know they’re...
Free webinars offered by Employment Standards
Free webinars offered by Employment Standards Alberta Employment Standards is offering free webinars beginning March 31, 2021. The webinars will provide an overview of the Employment Standards Code and Regulation, and cover changes from Bill 32: the Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act, as well as changes made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics will include new rules for break times, deductions from earnings, general holiday pay, temporary layoffs, Ministerial and Director variances and group terminations. The webinars will also cover Alberta’s job-protected leaves. Webinar Dates & Times: Wednesday, March 31: 10 – 11 AM Overview of employment standards,...
2021 Board of Directors Nominations are Open!
The 2021 CCA Board of Directors Nominations are now open. Below you will find a nomination/election notice and a fillable PDF Application form. In order to be considered by the Nominating Committee as part of a recommended slate of Directors at Large, applications must be submitted to the CCA by midnight on April 16th. Please note a save the date for the 2021 virtual AGM on Thursday May 27th from 2:00 – 3:30 PM. Formal details will be released shortly. 2021 Board Director Application Notice Director at Large Application Form 2021
Work from anywhere: Where does the best work happen?
A lot of studies have been done over the past months on working from home and returning to work. Take a look at the following reports that Haworth and Steelcase have shared with us. The reports give stats on work-from-home experiences, safety, people’s needs and well-being. Work from Anywhere- Where Does The Best Work Happen? Work Better- Go Back to a Better Experience
Jesena Andoney Memorial Award
Jesena Andoney Memorial Award Supported by Jesena’s Family and Westcor The Westcor family wanted to come up with something meaningful to honor Jesena Andoney. They decided on a Scholarship for women in trades and technology which was announced at SAIT’s International Women’s Day (IWD) virtual Conference on March 8th. Jesena believed in building a better world and this scholarship will have an impact for years to come. Please take a moment to watch this beautiful video honoring Jesena and what the scholarship represents. The Award has a value of $2,000 per year with a minimum three year pledged commitment stating...
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...
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...