CCA Updates
What to look for when hiring subcontractors
Has your business recently grown, or do you have a project that needs specialization? It might be time to hire a subcontractor. While hiring a subcontractor can greatly help your construction business, you also need to take some precautionary measures as subcontracting can introduce significant liability exposure to your business. If the work is not done properly and a loss occurs, you and your insurer may have to pay for the loss. That’s why, for the health and safety of your business, you should look out for a few key things. Always request a certificate of insurance A certificate of...
Desa Glass- Headquarters
Established over 30 years ago, Desa Glass has developed an extensive product portfolio that is at the forefront of innovation to meet or exceed the most stringent of thermal and structural requirements. Each one of the products has been designed, engineered, tested and manufactured in house allowing them the ability to regulate costs, efficiency and quality. Check out this video that showcases the Desa Glass Headquarters where all the designing and testing takes place!
Onsite 3D Workflow Showcase
Make sure to check out this video that CCA Member Onsite 3D created! It provides an overview of the workflow at Onsite3D and how they are all connected using integrated project delivery. From 3D Laser Scanning and 3D Scan Processing, fabrication and welding robots to installation!
Availability of resins used in manufacturing products has been severely compromised
We have all been aware of rising lumber, steel and copper prices over recent months and we can see how these commodities are tracking in terms of cost increases to related construction products as well as the impact on lead times. Now we can add plastic piping and many other products to that list. Through a combination of constrained supply and now the more recent impact of the severe winter weather on manufacturing facilities in Texas, the availability of the resins that are used in manufacturing these products has been severely compromised with obvious cost and lead time implications. According...
Glenmore Fabricators- Solar video of its Shepard shop
Check out this video captured by a drone of Glenmore Fabricator’s Shepard shop featuring a 78 kW Rooftop Solar Installation! The roof includes 750 Solar Modules, 277,500 WATTS total power and generates 334,000 kWh annually. This impressive set up supplies 70% of Glenmore Fabricators annual power needs! Not only that, but it eliminates 2,140 Tonnes of CO2 which is equivalent to removing 310 cars off the road for one year! Glenmore Fabricators 10005 Enterprise Way SE, Calgary AB http://www.glenmorefabricators.com/ 403-203-4976 info@glenmorefabricators.com
We’ve made changes to the CAJG to help you grow your business
The Alberta government is temporarily expanding eligibility to the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) to help businesses access the training they need. The expansion is effective until February 28, 2022. Expanded eligibility includes: Funding mandatory training. Use the CAJG to fund courses or training that is required for a job. Allowing employers to train employed family members. Enables family-owned businesses to access training funds. Allowing some business owners to receive funding to train themselves. Supports entrepreneurs to expand their skill set to grow or pivot their business. In addition, other changes will make the application process more efficient. For example, an...