CCA Updates
Calgary Construction Association in Ottawa for Annual Hill Day, Calls on Federal Government to Invest in Infrastructure, Address Skilled Labour Shortage, Modernize Procurement Processes
Earlier this week, Bill Black our President and COO, and Frano Cavar, our Director of Government Relations, joined construction leaders across Canada in Ottawa, Ontario to participate in the Canadian Construction Association’s Annual Hill Day. Our message to federal stakeholders and decision-makers is clear: construction is a major contributor to Canada’s economic health. The construction industry contributed $151 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2022 and generated $92.7 billion in employment income for 1.6 million people across the country. We note when the construction sector does well, it creates a ripple effect of expansion in other sectors like engineering, manufacturing, agriculture,...
Adjudication: Putting your Best Foot Forward
Adjudication: Putting your Best Foot Forward The Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the “PPCLA”) has legislated a new dispute resolution regime called Adjudication, but what does that really mean and how can you set yourself up for success in an Adjudication? Adjudication is intended to be a fast-track process to resolve a payment or payment related dispute while construction is ongoing. It is a mandatory process once a party issues a Notice of Adjudication, and a decision is typically rendered within 30 days of receipt of written submissions from the parties. Adjudication involves the appointment of a certified...
Important Regulatory Changes Affecting the Glazing Industry – your assistance requested
ACA is assisting associate member Provincial Glaziers of Alberta Association with an industry survey to help raise industry awareness of impacts on the glazing trade from the new Apprenticeship Act (STAE) and to gather input from industry to help inform PGAA recommendations to AB Apprenticeship. AB Apprenticeship encouraged PGAA to undertake this work and encouraged ACA’s involvement to ensure that industry beyond the PGAA membership has a chance to respond to the survey. The Act potentially impacts not just glass shops and glazing contractors, but also firms that install residential windows. Intro Letter Survey Link IMPORTANT: This is intended...
Busy Week for CCA!
Last week was a busy week for CCA! Below are highlights from our experience at the BUILDEX Alberta Tradeshow and Future in Trades and Technologies event this year! It was an absolute honour to be part of such an inspiring event dedicated to the construction and design industry. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve been up to: BUILDEX Leaders Breakfast with Keynote Clint Malarchuk: We welcomed Clint Malarchuk for a discussion on mental health and awareness. Clint shared with us his own personal journey and struggles with mental health. Clint’s willingness to open up about such a deeply personal topic...
Leaders Breakfast at BUILDEX- Clint Malarchuk
Yesterday, CCA and ICBA Alberta hosted the Leaders Breakfast at BUILDEX. We welcomed Clint Malarchuk as keynote speaker for a discussion on mental health and awareness. Clint shared with us his own personal journey and struggles with mental health. Clint’s willingness to open up about such a deeply personal topic is both commendable and transformative. By sharing his experiences, it has not only demonstrated great courage, but has also provided a source of hope and inspiration to all of us in the audience. Clint’s story serves as a powerful reminder that resilience, determination, and seeking help can lead to personal...
Labour shortages one of many factors limiting residential construction in Calgary: experts
via Calgary Herald by Matt Scace A survey found 55 per cent of residential-sector respondents from Alberta said they expect to build fewer housing units in 2023 than 2022 Home construction is shown at East Hills Crossing in Calgary on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Jim Wells/Postmedia Labour shortages are one of many factors preventing the province’s residential construction industry from keeping up with skyrocketing housing demand in the short term, experts said at a Tuesday industry event, though innovative solutions are on the horizon. A recent survey asked 502 Canadian construction decision-makers about their confidence in market conditions, finding seven in...