CCA Updates
Where is the TIDE?
The West Sands – St Andrews in Fife Scotland – The set for scenes from the movie Chariots of Fire Where is the TIDE? One of the many COVID analogies that I have heard over the last 7 month was shared by Shane Wallace of Culturesmith recently who painted this picture – “COVID has made the tide go out on our businesses”. This has exposed many features, both good & bad, that were previously covered up or only partially visible, and therefore has presented us all with a unique new perspective of ourselves and a new way to take stock....
Alberta’s renowned Newcomer Entrepreneur Award of Distinction
View Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWCOMER ENTREPRENEUR AWARD OF DISTINCTION RAYNER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC. CALGARY, ALBERTA, October 21, 2020 – Alberta’s renowned Newcomer Entrepreneur Award of Distinction, as awarded by the Alberta Chamber of Commerce, recognizes outstanding businesses and entrepreneurial success brought to the province by individuals born outside of Canada. The award serves as acknowledgement for those who have faced and overcome unique industry and economical challenges, while continuing to pave the way for a more meaningful and prosperous Alberta. Tom Rayner, an Australian native, moved to Canada with his wife in 2013, just two years before one...
Government of Alberta introduced Bill 37: Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020.
Yesterday afternoon the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 37: Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020. The CCA supports this legislation and we also appreciate the extent of industry consultation that was sought by Service Alberta during this process and the role we were able to play in this along with other industry associations such as ACA, ATCC etc in providing technical expertise that assisted in drafting this legislation. Full details are included in this release from the Government of Alberta https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=74519FEC5460B-DA01-9F9C-F0CD6BBF1B5F40E5
Working outside in the winter: tips for handling the cold
Working outside in the winter comes with a number of unique risks. With temperatures dropping and snow and ice coating the ground, workers need to be extra careful. With additional risks, it’s vital to take appropriate precautions, as both a worker and a manager, to ensure you and your employees remain safe throughout the season. Below we outline some key steps to take to help ensure nothing goes wrong while working outside in the winter. Clothing for outdoor winter work Without the proper clothing, workers open themselves up to risks like frostbite, hypothermia, and freezing of exposed extremities like fingers,...
Vancouver’s Sustainability Initiatives Presentation
Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Buildings Plan Better Buildings Via Collaboration City of Calgary, Sept 2020 2020-09-29 Vancouver’s Sustainability Initiatives Presentation- Sean Pander