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Glenmore Fabricators- Solar video of its Shepard shop
Check out this video captured by a drone of Glenmore Fabricator’s Shepard shop featuring a 78 kW Rooftop Solar Installation! The roof includes 750 Solar Modules, 277,500 WATTS total power and generates 334,000 kWh annually. This impressive set up supplies 70% of Glenmore Fabricators annual power needs! Not only that, but it eliminates 2,140 Tonnes of CO2 which is equivalent to removing 310 cars off the road for one year! Glenmore Fabricators 10005 Enterprise Way SE, Calgary AB http://www.glenmorefabricators.com/ 403-203-4976 info@glenmorefabricators.com
Spindle Stairs & Railings win Platinum and Gold CommunityVotes Calgary 2020!
Congratulations to CCA Member Spindle Stairs & Railings! They have swept the CommunityVotes Calgary 2020 awards by taking 10 Platinum awards and one Gold award in 11 nominated categories! Well done! CommunityVotes Calgary 2020
Vector Geomatics Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence
CCA would like to congratulate CCA Member Vector Geomatics on its 15th anniversary! Vector Geomatics turned 15 years old on Feb 1st, 2021 and I have never been more excited about our future. Vector started as a small operation in Fort St John, providing survey services to a select group of clients. Through the dedication and support of our clients as well as our experienced and hardworking staff, Vector has evolved into an innovative and diverse firm with additional offices in Kelowna, Chilliwack, and Calgary. We are thankful for all the graces and opportunities that have come our way. Our...
Alberta’s Top Employers: Winners’ list 2021
via Calgary Herald Organizations have been chosen for Alberta’s Top Employers for 2021 and we are excited to share that many of theses organizations are CCA Members! Employers are evaluated by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers using the same eight criteria as the national competition: (1) Physical Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offers the most progressive and forward-thinking programs....
Ledcor Employee Giving Campaign Reaches $12M
via Ledcor In October 2020, Ledcor held its annual Employee Giving Campaign, raising approximately $1.7M through donations and corporate match. Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic in 2020, the team was still able to run several local and corporate fundraising events that had employees both collaborating with, and competing against each other, inspiring all involved to give and share that little bit more. Since 2013 this campaign has now raised over $12M. Connecting with our communities is important to Ledcor. In 2020 the Employee Giving Campaign was extended to four weeks, giving employees more time to participate in...
Construction Tech Startup Falkbuilt Raises $14 Million CAD Series A
via Betakit By Isabelle Kirkwood Calgary-based construction tech startup Falkbuilt, has raised $14 million CAD in Series A financing. The round has closed with $14 million CAD, with the potential for an additional $6 million based on subsequent operational milestones, which would bring the round’s total to $20 million. “With the tremendous efficiencies it delivers and a rapidly growing…client base, Falkbuilt is poised for success.” The financing was led by RET Ventures, a real estate technology-focused venture capital firm. BetaKit has reached out to Falkbuilt to confirm whether any other investors participated in the round. The new capital will be used by...
Daniel Delgado and Jordan Tetreau | Top 40 Under 40 2020
via Avenue Calgary By Travis Klemp Daniel Delgado and Jordan Tetreau. Hair by Emily Hunking, Artists Within; makeup by Jasmin Jaleel, Artists Within. Photograph by Jared Sych. Age: 33 (Delgado); 38 (Tetreau) Job titles: Co-Founders of TradeSpace Why they’re 2020 Top 40 Under 40s: Daniel Delgado and Jordan Tetreau created the first co-working warehouse in Canada, connecting tradespeople in the city and helping grow small businesses. Co-working office spaces are commonplace these days, but Daniel Delgado and Jordan Tetreau have created a unique take on the concept with their “co-warehousing community,” TradeSpace. The first of its kind in Canada, TradeSpace is also a collaboration hub...
Construction of Cancer Centre in Calgary on budget and on time
via Today Ville By Duane Rolheiser From the Province of Alberta Calgary Cancer Centre creates jobs in Calgary The Calgary Cancer Centre is creating more than 8,770 well-paying construction and construction-related jobs in the Calgary region. This project is one of the largest job creators in Alberta and a key part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan to build and create jobs. Construction continues to be on budget and on time despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Thank you to the construction workers who have closely followed COVID-19 guidelines to keep everyone safe, job sites open and this important...