CCA Updates
4 Last Planner System Roadblocks
The Last Planner System has become one of the most recognizable and popular Lean Construction tools that attempts to solve the problem of production management on construction sites. The system has been implemented by construction companies around the world and, when implemented well, has improved outcomes on a wide variety of sizes and types of projects. Unfortunately, many organizations struggle to use Last Planner and therefore don’t enjoy the benefits that the system provides. The following are 4 primary roadblocks to a successful Last Planner System implementation. Education: It has become a common sight to see a group of General...
PSI and Act highlights webinar
Two new legislation change related resources have now been posted to YouTube: This webinar provides an overview of the updates to the OHS Act that took effect on December 1, 2021. Fundamental rights, protections and obligations remain in place, but with a new focus on outcomes rather than process. Change highlights: the 2020 Occupational Health and Safety Act – YouTube This webinar provides an overview of potentially serious incidents reporting requirements. Topics include: what is a potentially serious incident, how to report a potentially serious incident, how government uses the reported information. Reporting and investigating a potentially serious incident...
Congratulations! RGO named a “Best Workplace Managed by Women” company in 2021!
Congratulations to CCA Member RGO on being named a “Best Workplace Managed by Women” company in 2021. RGO is also celebrating 55 years this year!
‘Boom time’: Premier Kenney high on Alberta’s future
via LIVEWIRE Calgary by Darren Krause Calgary Chamber of Commerce CEO Deborah Yedlin and Alberta’s Premier Jason Kenney speak to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce at the Westin Hotel in Calgary on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. ARYN TOOMBS / FOR LIVEWIRE CALGARY Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said with potential projects that could come online it will be ‘boom time’ in Alberta within a couple of years. Premier Kenney made the comments after speaking to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce Wednesday at the Westin Hotel. “One of the coolest parts of my job is I get a direct window into a...
Bylaw opens the door for Calgary green energy home improvements
via LIVEWIRE Calgary by Darren Krause Calgarians may be able to access funding, repayable through property taxes, to fund green energy improvements to their homes. COURTESY ENMAX MEDIA CENTRE Calgarians could have access to clean energy improvements for their home in 2022, repayable through their annual property taxes. The Clean Energy Improvements Program (CEIP) bylaw was approved by city councillors Monday, opening the door for home retrofits. The bylaw would allow the city to borrow $10 million and apply for a $5 million grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to deliver the program. The $5 million would be a revolving...
Update on our advocacy efforts
Update on our advocacy efforts: I’ve been very fortunate to join the CCA as the Director of Government Relations at a time when our local municipal political environment has been going through new leadership and change following the October election. Indeed, my hiring coincided with the largest Council-shift in Calgary’s history. With that in mind, we’ve already begun advocating on behalf of our membership while fostering strong and productive relationships with City Council and Administration. Earlier this month, we sent each City Councillor and the Mayor a welcome package that explained the role of the Association, who we are, and...