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Working in Extreme Heat
Remember that taking heat stress seriously and following preventive measures can significantly reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses. If you or any of your co-workers experience symptoms of heat stress, don’t hesitate to seek medical attention immediately. Stay safe and take care during the extreme heat in Calgary or any other location where you might be working outdoors. Working in Extreme Heat
2023 CCA Stampede BBQ
View Picture Gallery On Wednesday CCA started off Stampede festivities with the LARGEST annual CCA Stampede BBQ to date! This truly was a community event with over 800 CCA Members joining us for a great time. First off a big thank you to our Presenting Sponsor- The Home Depot. Bar Sponsors- BFL Canada and HMC Lawyers Lunch and Mini Donut Sponsor- Sentinel Storage Grill Sponsor- Davidson Enman Lumber Ltd. Ice Cream Sponsor- ExakTime Community Partners Calgary Sports & Entertainment Behrends BuildEx Alberta Fairfield Watson Grant Thorton MasterBuilt Hotels Quickly TradeSapce Inkind Partners AMJ Campbell Armour Equipment Simon...
David Parker: Calgary Construction Association’s new Members Centre aims to unite local industry
via Calgary Herald by David Parker Bill Black, president and COO, and Frano Cavar, director of government relations with the Calgary Construction Association, at the company’s renovated head office. PHOTO BY COURTESY, CALGARY CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION /Postmedia Network One of the biggest casualties of the pandemic was the loss of face-to-face communication, resulting in fewer opportunities to share business gossip in a relaxed manner. Telephoning, emailing, texting and Zooming with others was remarkably efficient in getting information out, but lacking was the casual in-person camaraderie in which people are able to garner knowledge not usually discussed on tighter schedules. The Calgary Construction Association...
CCA Appeared Before the Multisport Fieldhouse Committee
Yesterday, Bill Black and Frano Cavar appeared before the Multisport Fieldhouse Committee. We are pleased to see the committee move forward and vote in favour of proceeding with the design phase of this critical civic amenity. To ensure success, Bill spoke about the importance of having our industry involved early on in the process – and how alternative project delivery models and approaches can be beneficial in preventing cost overruns and scope creep, especially on significant and complex public infrastructure projects like the fieldhouse. #Calgary #Construction #Project #Delivery #FieldHouse #Civic #Infrastructure #Jobs #Economy #Alberta\ https://youtu.be/IM0X-vDfFo4
Dedication of Calgary Construction Association Member Centre
Yesterday, we officially dedicated the new Calgary Construction Association Member Centre. We’re proud to carry on the legacy of hard work and dedication built into this space over the decades and look forward to seeing it used as a gathering place and hub for Calgary’s construction industry. We were humbled to have Elder Charlie Crowchild and Nation Helper David Meguinis from Tsuut’ina Nation offer a blessing and a prayer. The blessing was particularly poignant as the new space recognizes the ancestral home of the Treaty 7 Peoples with a permanent land acknowledgement. We know that true reconciliation requires active and...
CCA Scholarship Luncheon
Last week, we had the privilege of hosting a reception lunch to award this year’s recipients of the Calgary Construction Association Member’s Scholarship and the Women in Construction Scholarship. This year is special, as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Calgary Construction Association Education Fund. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we awarded 25 scholarships, each valued at $2500, to exceptional individuals in Calgary’s construction industry. We are immensely proud to invest in the future of our industry by supporting these deserving recipients. Their passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence embody the values that drive Calgary’s construction industry forward. By...
Tools for Schools
Just two weeks ago, we had the privilege of being at the Alberta Wall and Ceiling Association‘s annual golf tournament. Through the generosity of golfers and sponsors, new and used tools were collected. Last week we dropped the load of much-needed tools off at Forest Lawn Highschool. Forest Lawn Highschool has one of the largest shop classes in Calgary and sees 150 students pass through it each year. A big thank you to the Alberta Wall and Ceiling Association for allowing us to be part of this great initiative!
An Open Letter to Minister Peter Guthrie on Behalf of Calgary’s Construction Industry
Calgary Construction Association 2725 12 Street NE Calgary, Alberta T23 7J2 June 12, 2023 The Honourable Peter Guthrie Minister of Infrastructure 6950 – 113 Street Edmonton AB T6H 5V7 Dear Minister Guthrie: On behalf of the Calgary Construction Association, we extend our sincere congratulations on your recent appointment as the Government of Alberta’s Minister of Infrastructure. We are confident that under your capable stewardship, our province’s infrastructure will thrive, enabling sustainable growth and development in Calgary and the Southern Alberta region. Formed in 1944, the Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is a professional association of over 850-member companies throughout...
Calgary Construction Association Reaffirms Support for Event Centre and Build-out of Culture and Entertainment District; Cites Jobs, Project Certainty and Follow-On Investment.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 6, 2023 Calgary Construction Association Reaffirms Support for Event Centre and Build-out of Culture and Entertainment District; Cites Jobs, Project Certainty and Follow-On Investment. Calgary, Alberta – The Calgary Construction Association reaffirms its support for the Event Centre and development of Calgary’s new culture and entertainment district. The Association believes that not only will the new event centre and build out of the Culture and Entertainment District enhance the entertainment options in the area but also provide significant economic benefits for the construction industry through jobs, project certainty, and follow-on investment. The construction industry is...
Calgary Construction Association Congratulates United Conservative Party on Election Success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 30, 2023 Calgary Construction Association Congratulates United Conservative Party on Election Success Calgary, AB – The Calgary Construction Association extends its congratulations to the United Conservative Party on the successful result in the recent provincial election. As the representative voice of the construction industry in the Calgary region, we recognize the significance of this election achievement. We are open to having the opportunity to work alongside the newly elected government in advancing the shared goals of economic growth, infrastructure development, addressing labour shortages, and job creation. We know that the construction industry plays a pivotal...