CCA Updates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Nearly 1 in 4 of all Job Vacancies in Calgary are in Construction Trades and Management Jobs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 23, 2024 Nearly 1 in 4 of all Job Vacancies in Calgary are in Construction Trades and Management Jobs Calgary Construction Association Concerned About Critical Labour Shortage in Calgary’s Construction Industry Calgary, AB – The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is providing further context on the critical issue of job vacancies in Calgary’s construction industry. According to data analyzed by Alberta Jobs, Economy and Trade, there were 7,560 construction trades and management job vacancies in the Calgary economic region in Q3 2023, representing a staggering one-quarter of all job vacancies (30,500) in the city....
Calgary Construction Association Unveils New Logo, Themes for 80th Anniversary Year
2024 is a special year for the Calgary Construction Association, as we mark our 80th Anniversary. For eight decades, our association has been at the forefront of supporting industry as we have shaped Calgary’s skyline, while fostering innovation and building lasting relationships within the construction community. This milestone is not just a number; but a testament to the dedication, resilience, and collaborative spirit that define our vibrant community. As we embark on this journey of reflection and anticipation, the 80th year will serve as the primary theme for all our endeavors throughout this year. Celebrating the Past: Our rich...
An Urgent Appeal to Premier Smith for Fairness and Accountability in the Application of Prompt Payment Legislation
January 10, 2024 RE: Urgent Appeal for Fairness and Accountability in the Application of Prompt Payment Legislation Dear Premier Smith, On behalf of the Calgary Construction Association, our Board of Directors and our membership, we write to you as concerned members of Alberta’s construction industry. Collectively, the Calgary Construction Association represents 100,000 Calgarians employed in the construction industry. We are deeply troubled by recent developments regarding exemptions granted under the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA). Based on our concerns, and what they mean for our members and the industry, we believe that it is imperative that we bring...
Alberta’s population fastest-growing in Canada
via Calgary Herald by Hiren Mansukhani Interprovincial migration to Alberta has been rising by 10,000 or more people for five consecutive quarters Thousands of people enjoy Calgary’s Lilac Festival on June 5, 2022. Alberta’s population is again growing faster than any other province in Canada, according to figures from Statistics Canada. Darren Makowichuk/Postmedia Alberta’s population is yet again growing faster than any other province in Canada, with more than 17,000 people moving from other parts of the country from July to September, according to the latest numbers from Statistics Canada. The migration is largely from Ontario and B.C., which have been...
Payment exemption for Dow Chemical project draws ire of Calgary Construction Association
via Calgary Herald by Matt Scace Alberta said the exemption, which applies to projects with a minimum $5 billion in costs, is not a ‘Dow-specific’ regulation. The CCA president called consultations ‘typical theatre’ Premier Danielle Smith takes part in press conference to announce the $8.8-billion Dow Path2Zero Fort Saskatchewan project, Wednesday Nov. 29, 2023. David Bloom/Postmedia A quietly passed exemption that will give Dow Chemicals longer runway to pay contractors has provoked the ire of the Calgary Construction Association, which says the province risks setting a dangerous precedent for the construction industry. Meanwhile, the province says the exemption attracts projects that drive investment...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 14, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 14, 2023 Calgary Construction Association Deeply Concerned by Government of Alberta Exemptions to Prompt Payment Legislation, Calls for Fairness and Accountability CALGARY – The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is raising concerns about recent exemptions granted by the Government of Alberta under the Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act (PPCLA). The Association believes that exemptions undermine the fundamental principles of fairness and transparency embedded in the legislation and is urging a reconsideration of this approach in the future to ensure a level playing field for all stakeholders. Enacted in 2022, the PPCLA was introduced to foster...