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2023 CCA Spring Golf Classic
Yesterday CCA hosted the 2023 CCA Spring Golf Classic! Thank you to all of our sponsors and golfers for making it such a successful day! We are happy to share that we raised $23,004.5 for the Prostate Cancer Centre. At the end of the day the total amount that went to the charity was $24,392, thanks to the 50/50 winner who donated his winnings back to the Prostate Cancer Centre! Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor- Procore Breakfast Sponsor- Fairfield Watson Dinner Sponsor- Grant Thorton Golf Cart Sponsor- Goodfellow & Schuettlaw Hole in One Sponsors- Summit Fleet and OpenCircle Putting...
Milwaukee’s New Product Tour
Milwaukee’s New Product Tour stop in Calgary taking place on Wednesday, June 14! If you are interested in attending or would like more details please email thomas.bowen@ttigroupna.com
Warranties and Construction Work
Written by Ryan M. Morstad, Law Student Email: rmorstad@gfslaw.ca It’s the middle of Winter and you, as the General Contractor, get a call from the owner of your newly constructed condominium building in the middle of the night. A pipe on the third floor has become disconnected and is leaking water, which is seeping through the drywall, and out into the hallway. The water is spreading, and you are unable to turn it off. You call your plumbing sub-contractor; however, they have an “out of office” set stating that they will not be returning for 5 days. What...
Calgary Construction Association President and COO Bill Black Awarded Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
February 2, 2023- The Calgary Construction Association is thrilled to recognize President and COO Bill Black for being awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal! Nominated by his fellow Albertans, recipients of the medal are recognized for their significant contributions to the province. William (Bill) Black has been involved in the design and construction industry for over 40 years in various roles and industry segments. Since 2018, he has served as the President of the Calgary Construction Association (CCA), diligently representing Calgary and Southern Alberta’s construction industry. Through his work with the CCA, Bill has made a tremendous impact...
Congratulations!
Please join CCA in congratulating Ian Reid on his retirement from Bird Construction effective October 31, 2022. Ian’s extensive career with Bird began in 1989, when he joined the organization as a carpenter foreman. From there he progressed through progressively senior positions, from a superintendent to a project manager, and ultimately to the Vice President and District Manager of the Bird Calgary team. In 2014, Ian became a member of our 25 year club and throughout his 33 year career with Bird, he has played an integral role in the growth and development of the Calgary District and the successful...
Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act – FAQs – Issue No. 4
Gowling WLG LLP has provided a Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act – FAQs – Issue No. 4 These further 59 FAQs (No. 161-220) result from questions asked about the new legislation in more than 30 webinars we presented over the last three months to various sectors of the construction industry including owners, consultants, contractors, trades, suppliers, insurers and financial institutions, so the questions reflect the interests and concerns of a broad cross section of the construction industry. Please note a clarification to FAQ 68 which asked “Does the Alberta prompt payment legislation apply to the health sector?” Our answer...
The Builders’ Lien Act is changing to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the “PPCLA”) on August 29, 2022. Are you ready for it?
The Builders’ Lien Act is changing to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the “PPCLA”) on August 29, 2022. Are you ready for it? In preparing for the implementation of the PPCLA it is important to review your internal practices and procedures to ensure your company can track and manage the deadlines and requirements of the PPCLA. Below are some practical issues to consider: Your invoice may need to be changed to meet the requirements of a Proper Invoice under the PPCLA. A “Proper Invoice” must include: the contractor’s name and business address; the date of the proper invoice...
Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act – FAQs – Issue No. 3
Gowling WLG LLP has provided a Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act – FAQs – Issue No. 3. These further 50 FAQs (No. 110-160) result from questions asked about the new legislation in more than 30 webinars we presented over the last three months to various sectors of the construction industry including owners, consultants, contractors, trades, suppliers, insurers and financial institutions, so the questions reflect the interests and concerns of a broad cross section of the construction industry. It is planned to issue one more set of FAQs – before the August 29, 2022 effective date of the legislation –...
Builders’ Lien FAQ
What is a Builders’ Lien? A builders’ lien is a legal framework that provides contractors, subcontractors and other parties entitled to payment in a construction project an effective form of recourse if they are not paid within a reasonable time. Registering a lien against a property or leasehold interest secures a legal interest in the property or leasehold interest for the registering party. Once a builders’ lien has been registered against a property or leasehold interest, various enforcement measures can be utilized by the registering party to try to obtain recovery for their lien claim. Further, the owner of the property will...
Make Time to Plan a Smooth Exit, No Matter When You Leave
Make Time to Plan a Smooth Exit, No Matter When You Leave If you operate a business in the real estate or construction sector, you probably have the goal of selling it down the road so you can enjoy your retirement. Planning for succession early is the best way to ensure you achieve that goal, even if you end up exiting your business sooner rather than later, transitioning the business early due to circumstances outside of their control, or changes in plans. Taking the steps to develop a succession plan now, so it’ll be there when you need it most,...