CCA Updates
Calgary Green Line LRT awaits federal approval
via Government of Alberta News Room Following a thorough provincial review, Alberta’s government has approved the revised business case for the Calgary Green Line LRT. The business case for the Green Line project was submitted on June 24 and is currently awaiting federal Treasury Board approval. “Alberta’s $1.53-billion commitment toward the Green Line is a massive investment in the future of Calgary, one we are happy to make because we believe our best days are ahead of us. I’m grateful for the hard work done by the technical experts at the province and the city to make the Green Line...
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...
Alberta Government Human rights, vaccines, and medical testing
via Alberta Construction Association Taken from https://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/covid/Pages/vaccines.aspx Duty to accommodate If employers, service providers, and landlords are considering requiring vaccinations, they also need to consider that some people are not able to be vaccinated because of a disability, such as allergic reactions to vaccinations or immunosuppression. They will have a duty to accommodate those people to the point of undue hardship. They will also need to balance their accommodation obligations with other legal obligations. For example, will accommodating one employee place others at a real risk, especially those vulnerable to COVID-19 (such as seniors or individuals with certain disabilities). Some people may...
CCA releases guide for members on preparing their companies for climate risks and opportunities
via Canadian Construction Association CCA has developed a companion piece to its research paper on the benefits of investing in sustainable and resilient infrastructure to help members better equip themselves to manage environmental impacts and be part of the climate change solution. The 13-page document, Strength, resilience, sustainability: A guide to implementing climate resilience in construction risk management, serves as a best practices guide for project owners, designers and contractors in developing their understanding of climate risks and incorporating that information in the way projects are conceived, proposed, designed and built. CCA recognizes that every member company is operating within a...