CCA Updates
Upcoming Changes to the Builders’ Lien Act
Upcoming Changes to the Builders’ Lien Act The current Builders’ Lien Act (the “Act”) is getting an upgrade this year and there are some key changes that you should be aware of: The lien period is changing from 45 days to 60 days for the construction industry and from 45 days to 90 days for contracts primarily related to the supply of work and services in relation to concrete; Statutory holdback on large multiyear projects will be released on an annual or phased basis which will allow for funds to flow to the contractors and subcontractors and restrict the...
Canadian Construction Association calls for greater investment in sustainable infrastructure to build Canada’s clean economy
OTTAWA, March 25, 2021 – The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has released a research paper, Strength, resilience, sustainability: Canada’s construction sector recommendations on adapting to climate change. The paper highlights the benefits of sustainable and resilient infrastructure that can withstand the effects of climate change and stresses the imperative of investing in sustainable infrastructure, particularly as COVID-19 economic recovery efforts are underway. Strength, resilience, sustainability explores both the global and Canadian construction industries’ adaptation measures to date, and uses that insight to inform recommendations for how the industry can work alongside the government to accelerate progress in mitigating the impact of climate change on...
COVID-19 Rapid Testing available
The government of Alberta is offering millions of free rapid testing kits to public, private and not-for-profit employers and service providers province-wide. At least two million rapid tests will be available for businesses and sectors in Alberta. This follows the successful rollout of more than 1.2 million rapid tests to long-term care facilities, schools, outbreak sites, hospitals, homeless shelters and industries across the province. Employers and service providers can apply to receive free rapid test kits for use in their organization’s COVID-19 screening program. Rapid testing screening programs can identify pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic cases – people who don’t know they’re...
Free webinars offered by Employment Standards
Free webinars offered by Employment Standards Alberta Employment Standards is offering free webinars beginning March 31, 2021. The webinars will provide an overview of the Employment Standards Code and Regulation, and cover changes from Bill 32: the Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act, as well as changes made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics will include new rules for break times, deductions from earnings, general holiday pay, temporary layoffs, Ministerial and Director variances and group terminations. The webinars will also cover Alberta’s job-protected leaves. Webinar Dates & Times: Wednesday, March 31: 10 – 11 AM Overview of employment standards,...
2021 Board of Directors Nominations are Open!
The 2021 CCA Board of Directors Nominations are now open. Below you will find a nomination/election notice and a fillable PDF Application form. In order to be considered by the Nominating Committee as part of a recommended slate of Directors at Large, applications must be submitted to the CCA by midnight on April 16th. Please note a save the date for the 2021 virtual AGM on Thursday May 27th from 2:00 – 3:30 PM. Formal details will be released shortly. 2021 Board Director Application Notice Director at Large Application Form 2021
Scholarship deadline has been extended!
The CCA Education Fund and WIC Scholarship deadline has been extended to April 6th, 2021! Find the applications here! Where are they now? We have followed up with past WIC scholarship recipients to find out where they are in their career! The Women in Construction scholarship gave me the financial support I required to further my studies in Construction Management and the confidence I needed in order to become a valuable member in this industry as a woman. Since receiving the scholarship I have continued with my studies at the university of Calgary, and I have taken on a bigger role...