August 20, 2020

Elver Olsen 1933 – 2020

Elver was Provincial President of ECAA in 1980-1981 and an important part of the history of the Association, as a Chapter President, many Provincial and Chapter positions, as well as a Trustee.  He will be dearly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.  Our deepest condolences to Grethe and his family. OLSEN, Elver March 10th 1933 – August 13th 2020 The family of Elver Olsen beloved husband of Grethe Olsen of Calgary, Alberta is deeply saddened to announce his passing on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the age of 87 years. Elver is being remembered by everyone...

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August 18, 2020

C.O.O. Taking RV cross country to visist employees

CCA former board director Sean Penn, COO of Chandos, took to the road this year and found a unique way to continue to connect with employees while also staying connected to family. All this despite all the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. Another example of not wasting a good crisis. Cross-country RV trip connects construction chief operating officer with employees during COVID via GlobalNews Journal  By Lisa Johnson Canadian companies with sites in different regions are finding ways to cope with travel restrictions. The chief operating officer of Chandos Construction Company has found a unique way to visit his employees...

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August 13, 2020

Alberta Premier announces infrastructure funding in Camrose

via Edmonton Journal  By Lisa Johnson Premier Jason Kenney announced $11.8 million towards infrastructure projects in Camrose as he continued his string of summer funding announcements around the province Tuesday. Camrose will receive a $10.2-million provincial grant to go towards a $38.8-million upgrade of its wastewater treatment plant. The project is expected to begin construction in early 2021 and be completed in 2023, supporting 20 direct and 16 indirect jobs. The city about 100 kilometres southeast of Edmonton will also receive $1.6 million toward the $2.2-million cost of resurfacing its airport runway, a project the government said will be complete in...

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August 12, 2020

ACA Replies to the Alberta Government 20 year Infrastructure Plan

via Alberta Construction Association   ACA recently accepted an invitation to provide input to the Government of Alberta for the proposed Infrastructure Act and the legislated commitment to release and regularly review a 20 Year Capital Strategic Plan. We sent in a letter to the Infrastructure Minister outlining our recommendations on the legislation. Our letter introduces and expands on a number of ways to make infrastructure funding stable, affordable, and efficient for government and the industry. Keeping the 1 in 10 Albertans who work in the industry employed while continuing to create the infrastructure needed to continue to deal with the...

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August 5, 2020

Construction Industry Covid-19 Response- By Bill Black

via Business in Calgary   Canmore Renaissance Condos. Photo courtesy of Westcor Construction Ltd. After nearly 40 years in the industry and having seen so much become somewhat confrontational over the last decade, I have never been prouder to work with some of our industry’s best leaders in what has to be one of the most significant examples of collaboration I have ever experienced. In the weeks leading up to March 15th all in the Construction Industry were tracking how COVID was spreading. They knew that it was only a matter of time before it would impact us in Calgary. With major...

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August 5, 2020

Cost Impact of COVID-19 on Construction Projects in Alberta- Market Sounding Questionnaire

WSP is asking for contractor input to the COVID cost analysis they are undertaking for Alberta Infrastructure.  Industry has been lobbying for a response from AI and here is an opportunity to help shape AI’s response.  A good sample size will assist the results being robust. Please respond to those questions that affect you.  The original response date of August 7th has been extended to mid-August.  Responses should go directly to WSP – Razi.Chagla@wsp.com Questionnaire

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