CCA Updates
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Cematrix of Calgary has become leading supplier of cellular concrete
via Calgary Herald by David Parker Congratulations to CCA Member Cematrix on its outstanding accomplishment! Cematrix is now North Americas leading supplier of cellular concrete. Jeff Kendrick, president and CEO of Calgary-based Cematrix, now North America’s largest cellular concrete company. PHOTO BY COURTESY CEMATRIX /Postmedia Founded in Calgary in the early 2000s, despite the ups and downs of our economy, Cematrix has become a North American leading manufacturer and supplier of technologically advanced cellular concrete products that today is a cash flow positive company and continues to grow rapidly. Cellular concrete is a construction material consisting of cement, water, a specialized pre-formed...
Ryan Murphy Construction named EY Entrepreneur of the Year Prairie Finalist
Congratulations to CCA Member Ryan Murphy Construction on being named EY Entrepreneur of The Year 2021 Prairie finalist! The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program shines a spotlight on entrepreneurs across the country that are transforming our world through unbounded innovation, growth and prosperity. Find out more about the program and view all the finalists!
ALLiED Outreach Team Earns Support for Indigenous Apprenticeship Program
Via EllisDon ALLiED Outreach Team Earns Support for Indigenous Apprenticeship Program On National Indigenous People’s Day, EllisDon is proud to announce ALLiED (ALL inclusive at EllisDon) Outreach Team is focused on expanding opportunities for Indigenous people across Canada within the Construction Industry and has spent the last six months developing a model for Indigenous Apprenticeships in Alberta. The intent is that this model can be fine-tuned and launched in other areas across Canada where EllisDon can offer opportunities for the same growth and learning with their Indigenous partners. Hector Saldivida, Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator, leads the team, with...
Calibre Coatings 35 Years Strong
CCA would like to congratulate long time CCA Member Calibre Coatings Ltd. on it’s 35th Anniversary! Huge milestone…well done! Via Business in Calgary Chris Kulbaba – Chief Operating Officer, John Wayne Eslinger – Business Development Manager, Kevin Ford – Sr. Production Manager and Terry Jennett – President. Photo by Riverwood Photography Inc. Terry Jennett forged a career in painting quite by accident. As a University of Calgary geology graduate, he quickly discovered there were few jobs available amid the oil price crash in 1986. What started as a way to earn money in university turned into a post-university career. Jennett...
Canada’s Top 40 Contractors
Via On-Site Magazine Top Contractors is a project dedicated to determining the leading construction contractors in Canada. This year’s Top 40 are listed below. To read the complete report and to see how this year’s rankings stack up against previous top performers, click here. Congratulations goes out to all, especially CCA Members on the list! CCA Members: PCL Construction, EllisDon Corp., Ledcor Ltd., Graham, Pomerleau Inc., Bird Construction, Flynn Group of Companies, Clark Builders, Axiom Builders Inc., Chandos Construction, Stuart Olson Inc., Maple Reinders, Dawson Wallace Construction ltd., Strike Group, Delnor Construction Ltd., Marco Group Ltd., Keller Foundations Ltd., and M...
Congratulations to Canada’s 2021 Best Managed Companies- Platinum Members!
Deloitte Canada has announced their 2021 platinum club of Canada’s Best employers! Platinum Club members have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. At CCA we have always been fortunate to have so many great member organizations from our great industry as part of our community. CCA wishes to congratulate the following companies who have received recognition for their amazing achievements. Even more amazing considering all we have had to overcome in the past year or more. This is a tribute to the effort, the professionalism and commitment that they have and also to the incredible people...
Strike Group – A finalist for the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction
A big congratulations goes out to CCA Member Strike Group on being named a finalist for the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction 2021! The Alberta Business Awards of Distinction recognize businesses/organizations that have demonstrated outstanding achievement and contribution to their community while having developed business acumen & management practices to ensure long term sustainability. What an incredible accomplishment! MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release Strike Group – A finalist for the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction April 23, 2021 Strike Group is pleased to announce our selection as a finalist for the 2021 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction in the Indigenous...
Stormtec AB Filtration Project Highlight
Check out what CCA Member Stormtec AB Filtration Inc. has been up to! Below is a project video showcasing the Sanitary Bypass- 15th Ave Relining project. Also take a look at the Stormtec interactive document that highlights departments and major projects! Stormtec Filtration has been providing Calgary’s construction industry with practical, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious water management solutions for more than 15 years. By choosing to work with Stormtec, you can count on our range of services and products, skilled field technicians, and knowledgeable team to help solve even the most complex water management issues. Stormtec is a COR certified...
Celebrating 70 years of EllisDon!
CCA would like to congraulate long time member EllisDon on it’s 70th anniversary! What an incredible celebration! EllisDon President and CEO Geoffrey Smith shares a few words on how his father, uncle, grandmother, and employees have built EllisDon from the ground up in his latest blog post. You can read his blog here: https://lnkd.in/dtJa7KC And, if you would like to learn more about EllisDon’s rich history with a few notable firsts for the Canadian and global construction market, click here: https://lnkd.in/duHgJAP
Desa Glass- Headquarters
Established over 30 years ago, Desa Glass has developed an extensive product portfolio that is at the forefront of innovation to meet or exceed the most stringent of thermal and structural requirements. Each one of the products has been designed, engineered, tested and manufactured in house allowing them the ability to regulate costs, efficiency and quality. Check out this video that showcases the Desa Glass Headquarters where all the designing and testing takes place!