CCA Updates
2023 CCA Scholarship Recipients
We are happy to announce that the CCA Education Fund has selected 25 scholarship recipients in recognition of it’s 25th anniversary. Each recipient will receive $2,500 to use towards their education. Congratulations to all scholarship recipients and best wishes on your future careers in the construction industry! Below are the CCA Member companies of the scholarship recipients: Botting & Associates Executive Millwork Otis Excavating Chandos Construction EllisDon Construction Services Inc. Centron Group of Companies Davidson Enman Lumber Star Building Materials Ltd. West Air Sheet Metal Ltd. Arpi’s Industries PCL Construction Management Inc.
2023 CCA AGM and New Directors
Yesterday we hosted the 2023 CCA AGM & Banquet Dinner! Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor -Axiom Builders, Reception Sponsor- Goodfellow & Schuettlaw, Wine Sponsor- Northbridge Insurance and our Supporting Sponsors- Home Depot, Fairfield Watson, Moneris, Summit Fleet and ExakTime. We are excited to announce the results of the May 11th vote for 7 new Directors at Large, two of which are new to the board and five returning directors. The two new individuals joining CCA for the first time: Megan Heimann, Elan Construction Audrina Lim, Chandos Construction Five returning Directors at Large Shane Beazley– EllisDon Construction Tyler Bungay– Botting...
CBE Career Resource Fair
The CBE is hosting a Career Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 17th at Forest Lawn Highschool. CBE is looking for companies or individuals to attend as an exhibitor and welcomes any trade or position. They are looking for people interested in sharing a story about their career path. A career path is almost never a straight line, and students are searching for personal advice on how to get started in industry and related options from within skilled trades and career pathways. This is a trade show style fair and a table and chair will be provided. You are welcome to...
Alberta Provincial Platform- Building a Better Calgary
Ahead of this Spring’s Provincial Election, the Calgary Construction Association is proud to release our provincial policy platform. Titled, “Building A Better Calgary”, the following platform highlights challenges and opportunities for provincial policymakers as they contemplate the role Calgary’s construction industry has in building a better City and Province. Through consultation with our community, and input from our Board of Directors, the plan is divided into three sections and specific calls to action for delivering construction in Calgary. ALBERTA PROVINCIAL POLICY PLATFORM- BUILDING A BETTER CALGARY
Press Release- Calgary Construction Association Welcomes Announcement of New Event Centre Agreement Between City of Calgary, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, Government of Alberta, and Calgary Stampede
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 25, 2023 Calgary Construction Association Welcomes Announcement of New Event Centre Agreement Between City of Calgary, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, Government of Alberta, and Calgary Stampede Calgary, Alberta – The Calgary Construction Association is thrilled to welcome the announcement of a new event centre agreement in Calgary. This exciting new development will not only enhance the entertainment options in the area but also provide significant economic benefits for the construction industry through jobs and follow-on investment in the Rivers’ District. The construction industry is poised to play a major role in bringing this new...
Alberta boosting career-focused programming for middle, high school students
via Calgary Herald by Jason Herring The moves are important to mitigate an anticipated shortage of skilled labourers in Alberta in upcoming years, the province said Adriana LaGrange, Alberta minister of education, speaks at a press conference at Forest Lawn high school’s auto-mechanics shop on Monday, April 17, 2023. PHOTO BY AZIN GHAFFARI /Postmedia Alberta is increasing access to career-related training for students in grades 7 to 12, the latest move from the UCP aimed at bringing a greater vocational focus to the education sector. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said at a Monday news conference the province is implementing several recommendations from...