October 5, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 5, 2023 Calgary Construction Association Welcomes Final Agreements on New Event Centre in the Rivers’ District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 5, 2023 Calgary Construction Association Welcomes Final Agreements on New Event Centre in the Rivers’ District Calgary, Alberta – The Calgary Construction Association is thrilled to welcome the announcement that final agreements have been signed for a new event centre in Calgary. This exciting new development will not only enhance the entertainment options in the area but also provide significant economic benefits for the construction industry through jobs and follow-on investment in the Rivers ‘District. The construction industry is poised to play a major role in bringing this new facility to life, and we are...

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October 5, 2023

Calgary Construction Association praises Alberta apprenticeship announcement

via Journal of Commerce by ConstructConnect CALGARY, ALTA. – The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is welcoming a recent announcement by the Government of Alberta that it will invest $12 million in the creation of 2,000 additional trade apprenticeship spots in addition to an already announced $15 million investment. Throughout the year the association and industry partners have raised the issue of the labour gap, a CCA release said, and estimated there are as many as 4,000 construction industry vacancies in Calgary. “The Calgary Construction Association commends the Alberta government for its recognition of the labour issue and for its commitment...

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October 5, 2023

Varcoe: ‘Let’s get going’ — All eyes on Calgary event centre to keep making progress

via Calgary Herald by Chris Varcoe ‘Everyone is waiting with bated breath whether or not this is a go-ahead, and how soon this will be completed’Joel Cowley, CEO of the Calgary Stampede, left, John Bean, president and CEO of Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, Premier Danielle Smith and Mayor Jyoti Gondek stand beside each other at a press conference making an announcement about a future event centre in Calgary on April 25. PHOTO BY AZIN GHAFFARI /Postmedia The City of Calgary’s event centre committee is slated to meet Thursday with expectations running high that progress has been made and more announcements are...

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September 28, 2023

Shortage of construction workers in Calgary can increase delays and home prices: experts

via CityNew Everywhere A construction worker works away on a building being built on 8 Street and 17 Ave in Calgary on Thursday, April 6, 2017. (Photo by Chelsey Harms/660 NEWS) Despite millions of government dollars being allocated to address housing, Calgary construction experts say a shortage of workers needed to build these homes could lead to delays and increased costs. The Alberta government has allocated $16 million to update government housing units, then the City of Calgary put aside $25 million for student housing, and on Tuesday, the feds announced $20 billion to construct more rentals across the country. But with...

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September 28, 2023

Worker shortage in Calgary construction industry threatens delays, price increases

via CBC News Thousands of vacant construction jobs in the city, says industry insider. Several factors, including an aging workforce, have contributed to the shortage of construction workers, experts say. (Tom Ross/CBC) While Calgary’s housing crisis could be remedied by building more homes, those in the construction industry are cautioning that there might not be enough hands available to get the job done. An ongoing and severe skilled-labour shortage in the city, combined with increased development pressure to build much-needed homes and apartments, could lead to construction delays and home-price increases, industry experts are warning. There are already thousands of vacant construction jobs in...

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September 28, 2023

Alberta adds $12M to create 2,000 more trade apprenticeship spots

via CTV News Edmonton Rajan Sawhney. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh  Alberta is adding an extra $12.4 million this year to create more apprenticeship seats to meet surging demand. Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney says the money will create almost 2,000 new apprenticeship positions. The funding is on top of the $15 million over three years announced earlier this year that added more than 1,000 extra apprenticeship spaces. Alberta’s total funding for apprenticeship training in this budget year now exceeds $54 million. Sawhney says there are more than 50,000 registered apprentices in Alberta, a 19 per cent jump from the previous...

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September 26, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 26, 2023

View Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 26, 2023 Calgary Construction Association Welcomes Investment in Apprenticeships by Government of Alberta Calgary, AB – The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) welcomes the recent announcement by the Government of Alberta to invest $12 million in the creation of 2,000 additional trade apprenticeship spots, on top of the additional $15 million previously announced. The announcement comes at a crucial time, as the labour gap in the construction industry in Calgary continues to widen. Throughout this year, the CCA and industry partners have raised this issue of the labour gap, estimating that there are as...

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September 21, 2023

Calgary Construction at City Council’s marathon meeting on the housing and affordability task force recommendations

Last week, our director of government affairs, Frano Cavar, represented the Calgary Construction Association at City Council’s marathon meeting on the housing and affordability task force recommendations. We believe that the recommendations are an important first step in addressing how we build Calgary forward, and ensure housing affordability – which is rapidly evaporating. We also raised the issue of the labour shortage. As it currently stands, our research indicates that there is as many as 4,000 construction vacancies in Calgary right now. Nationally, that number is as high as 80,000 – and Calgary is competing for talent with every jurisdiction...

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September 21, 2023

What’s next, now that Calgary’s housing strategy has been approved?

via Calgary Herald by Scott Strasser Any components that require land-use changes or bylaw amendments will have to include a public hearing New housing developments under construction at Trinity Hill in Calgary. PHOTO BY AZIN GHAFFARI /Postmedia Calgary’s new housing strategy officially has city council’s backing. But what happens next? Council’s 12-3 vote to approve the new strategy on Saturday was heralded by city officials as “an important turning point” in addressing an ongoing housing crisis that has one in five Calgary households struggling to afford shelter. But while there is now a seven-year road map in place to increase Calgary’s market and...

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September 19, 2023

CCA urges provincial funding for proposed $380M multi-sport fieldhouse

via Journal of Commerce by ConstructConnect COURTESY CITY OF CALGARY — The Calgary Construction Association has sent a letter to Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie, noting a proposed $380-million multi-sport fieldhouse development exemplifies the kind of community-focused initiatives that will define the future of the province. The project will consist of a track and field area, gym, indoor artificial turf field, and spaces for more sports, and seating. Construction will take five years. he Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is strongly supporting a proposed $380-million multi-sport fieldhouse development in Foothills Athletic Park and making a pitch for the province to get...

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