CCA Updates
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...
Advocacy Update- Q3, 2023
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Q3 2023 Advocacy Report! With the goal of engaging our community to build better, the Calgary Construction Association has been hard at work, striving for positive change in our industry. Here are some key advocacy highlights from this quarter: • Focus on City Hall: We’ve been actively engaged with City Hall, working hand-in-hand with local officials to shape policies that support our vibrant construction community. Your voice matters, and together, we’re making a difference right here in Calgary! • Building a Provincial Voice: Our efforts have extended beyond city limits. We are...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 5, 2023 Calgary Construction Association Welcomes Final Agreements on New Event Centre in the Rivers’ District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 5, 2023 Calgary Construction Association Welcomes Final Agreements on New Event Centre in the Rivers’ District Calgary, Alberta – The Calgary Construction Association is thrilled to welcome the announcement that final agreements have been signed for a new event centre in Calgary. This exciting new development will not only enhance the entertainment options in the area but also provide significant economic benefits for the construction industry through jobs and follow-on investment in the Rivers ‘District. The construction industry is poised to play a major role in bringing this new facility to life, and we are...
Calgary Construction Association praises Alberta apprenticeship announcement
via Journal of Commerce by ConstructConnect CALGARY, ALTA. – The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is welcoming a recent announcement by the Government of Alberta that it will invest $12 million in the creation of 2,000 additional trade apprenticeship spots in addition to an already announced $15 million investment. Throughout the year the association and industry partners have raised the issue of the labour gap, a CCA release said, and estimated there are as many as 4,000 construction industry vacancies in Calgary. “The Calgary Construction Association commends the Alberta government for its recognition of the labour issue and for its commitment...
Varcoe: ‘Let’s get going’ — All eyes on Calgary event centre to keep making progress
via Calgary Herald by Chris Varcoe ‘Everyone is waiting with bated breath whether or not this is a go-ahead, and how soon this will be completed’Joel Cowley, CEO of the Calgary Stampede, left, John Bean, president and CEO of Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, Premier Danielle Smith and Mayor Jyoti Gondek stand beside each other at a press conference making an announcement about a future event centre in Calgary on April 25. PHOTO BY AZIN GHAFFARI /Postmedia The City of Calgary’s event centre committee is slated to meet Thursday with expectations running high that progress has been made and more announcements are...
Shortage of construction workers in Calgary can increase delays and home prices: experts
via CityNew Everywhere A construction worker works away on a building being built on 8 Street and 17 Ave in Calgary on Thursday, April 6, 2017. (Photo by Chelsey Harms/660 NEWS) Despite millions of government dollars being allocated to address housing, Calgary construction experts say a shortage of workers needed to build these homes could lead to delays and increased costs. The Alberta government has allocated $16 million to update government housing units, then the City of Calgary put aside $25 million for student housing, and on Tuesday, the feds announced $20 billion to construct more rentals across the country. But with...