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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...
Feds won’t fund Calgary housing strategy unless city agrees to axe certain zoning rules
via CBC News This photo of downtown Calgary was captured by drone in March 2017. Calgarians are weighing in on a housing strategy this week. (Ed Middleton/CBC) More than a hundred Calgarians are making their opinions on the city’s housing strategy known Thursday, as a proposed plan to create more housing and improve affordability hangs in the balance. And a federal minister says funding for new housing is also dependent on what the council committee decides. The committee is spending two days considering the recommendations made in the city’s proposed housing strategy, and collecting input from more than 100 people who have...
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...
Housing starts decline both in Calgary and Alberta-wide so far in 2023
via Global News by Adam MacVicar WATCH: Housing construction across the province is having trouble meeting demand in Alberta, and statistics show it’s the same situation in Calgary. As Adam Macvicar reports, less new builds is having a direct impact on home prices. Housing starts across the province have declined in the most recent quarter compared to this time last year, and Calgary is no exception, as demand for homes continues to outstrip supply in the city. According to data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), housing starts between January and July have declined by 18.8 per cent...
Letter of Support- Fieldhouse
Letter of Support- Fieldhouse
Feds, SAIT push advanced construction technology to tackle housing shortage
via Calgary Herald by Bill Kaufmann Canada is short millions of homes despite the construction industry working at full capacity Home construction and development is underway on the eastern edge of Calgary near 17th Avenue and 84th Street S.E. on Friday, July 21, 2023. Jim Wells/Postmedia file In a bid to reduce a growing housing shortage, Ottawa’s investing $2.5 million in SAIT’s efforts in advancing construction technology. That money will go toward research in robotics, automation and 3D printing of materials and homes in an industry beset by staffing shortages and one falling behind the demand for housing. It’ll also help...
Prompt Pay Consultation
Service AB is holding a consultation with industry this September. The purpose is to gain industry feedback on experience under the new Prompt Pay legislation and where is the legislation not working. Examples of experience include: Contraventions of the 31 day invoicing period Contraventions of the 28 / 7 /7 day payment cycle Contraventions with notifications Difficulties with adjudication Difficulties with enforcement Please send examples to ken.gibson@albertaconstruction.net by August 31st. Responses will be anonymized.
Construction New Talent Program – Fall 2023
Construction New Talent Program – Fall 2023 One of the many benefits of membership with Calgary Construction Association is funding support to help your workforce investment. Planning to hire post-secondary students or recent graduates (within the last 12 months) this fall? Eligible student placements include engineering, technology, business, IT. The Construction New Talent Program, a program of the Calgary and Alberta Construction Associations, has funds remaining to support additional student placements. Book your placements soon as current funding runs out by March 2024. Construction New Talent more than pays for your annual membership dues—receive up to $5,000 per placement! The...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Calgary’s Construction Industry Grows as Skilled Labour Shortage Persists
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 8, 2023 Calgary’s Construction Industry Grows as Skilled Labour Shortage Persists Calgary, AB – According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for July 2023, 97,800 people in the Calgary Census Metropolitan Area were employed in the construction industry – up from 84,200 in July 2022. This figure represents a remarkable growth rate of 16 percent year over year and is the highest recorded figure since July 2014 – prior to the oil slump. “Calgary’s construction industry is seeing exponential growth,” said Bill Black, President of the Calgary Construction Association. “These new numbers reflect the resilience...
Government of Alberta Releases Ministerial Mandate Letters, Calgary Construction Association Encouraged by Collaboration and Partnership Potential
Government of Alberta Releases Ministerial Mandate Letters, Calgary Construction Association Encouraged by Collaboration and Partnership Potential Throughout this week, the Government of Alberta has been releasing its new Ministerial Mandate letters. These mandate letters are a crucial step towards progress and development in our province. They outline the priorities and objectives for each minister, paving the way for the relationship with society and various business sectors, including construction. As representatives of the construction industry, we are encouraged to see a strong focus on infrastructure development, procurement and supporting the labour force. The mandate letters emphasize the importance of addressing concerns...