Alberta Construction Association

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting the upcoming Infrastructure Partners Conference! Interested in showcasing your brand at this year’s event? Sponsorship opportunities are still available! · Platinum Level ( 5̵ ̵a̵v̵a̵i̵l̵a̵b̵l̵e̵ ̵ 4 available) · Gold Level (Sold Out) · Silver Level (1̵0̵ ̵a̵v̵a̵i̵l̵a̵b̵l̵e̵ ̵ 7 available) · Bronze Level (unlimited available) To learn more and secure your sponsorship today visit https://lnkd.in/gG4pSvUq Calgary Construction Association Edmonton Construction Association Fort McMurray Construction Association Grande Prairie Construction Association Lethbridge Construction Association Lloydminster Construction Association MHCA Medicine Hat Construction Association Red Deer Construction Association (RDCA)

Friday is your last day to qualify for early bird registration prices for the Infrastructure Partners conference! The 2024 Infrastructure Partners Conference is a forum for partners in the building and infrastructure industry to share information, perspectives and discuss topics of common interest, develop innovative solutions, recognize excellence and build relationships. To find out more and to register for the event please follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/g-jvD6WA

This is a reminder that we issued a province-wide industry notice following the confirmation of cases of removal of “Contract A” from the procurement process by some project owners, in the province. We have seen instances of municipalities and public agencies adopting this language and practice in their procurement process. We note with some alarm that they are beginning to increase in the province, and this is a very concerning trend for our construction members. ACA has continued to advocate for the use of standard contract language, such as CCDC, because it protects both parties fairly and consistently. The attempted removal of “Contract A” is a significant violation of the public sector procurement process and may constitute unacceptable levels of risk for contractors. It is important to note that a procurement document that includes wording attempting to exclude Contract A will not necessarily, in and of itself, waive the common law duty of the owner to act fairly. However, contractors should be aware of this practice and how best to manage through it. Please contact your local construction association or ACA at info@albertaconstruction.net, if you become aware of any irregularities in the procurement process for public owners. To read the full alert including what you as a contractor can do, please see link below: https://lnkd.in/geXzVkH7 Calgary Construction Association Edmonton Construction Association Fort McMurray Construction Association Grande Prairie Construction Association Lethbridge Construction Association Lloydminster Construction Association MHCA Medicine Hat Construction Association Red Deer Construction Association (RDCA)

Nominations close tomorrow for the Minister’s Infrastructure Awards. As part of the Infrastructure Partners Conference the award will be presented. The award recognizes outstanding learning, health and government facilities that demonstrate outstanding performance in design, construction, environment and equality. The awards celebrate those who spark innovation in vertical infrastructure and honour the work being done. They will be presented on October 7, 2024, at the 2024 Infrastructure Partners Conference banquet, at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Click here for nominations guideline and form   https://lnkd.in/gaCiMT42 There is still time to register for the event: https://lnkd.in/g7Uq_-RW  #infrastructure #construction #award Calgary Construction Association Edmonton Construction Association Fort McMurray Construction Association Grande Prairie Construction Association Lethbridge Construction Association Lloydminster Construction Association MHCA Medicine Hat Construction Association Red Deer Construction Association (RDCA)

Our August newsletter is out now. This edition features ACA's call to return funding to the Canada Jobs Grant, ACA industry alert regarding Contract A, and back to school safety. You can receive the newsletter in your mailbox by clicking on Subscribe in the newsletter. #abconstruction Calgary Construction Association Edmonton Construction Association Fort McMurray Construction Association Grande Prairie Construction Association Lethbridge Construction Association Lloydminster Construction Association MHCA Medicine Hat Construction Association Red Deer Construction Association (RDCA)

ACA continues to advocate for the return of funding for the Canada Jobs Grant. This funding is very important in assisting our members to develop their employees’ skills and education in the industry. Alberta needs to address our skills gap now and into the future. With our partner Local Construction Associations and the Canadian Construction Association, we will continue to advocate for funding to quickly return. https://lnkd.in/gqiKdQ7M Canadian Construction Association - Association canadienne de la construction Calgary Construction Association Edmonton Construction Association Fort McMurray Construction Association Grande Prairie Construction Association Lethbridge Construction Association Lloydminster Construction Association MHCA Medicine Hat Construction Association Red Deer Construction Association (RDCA)

The Alberta Construction Association (ACA) is issuing a province-wide industry notice following the confirmation of cases of removal of “Contract A” from the procurement process by some project owners, in the province. We have seen instances of municipalities and public agencies adopting this language and practice in their procurement process. We note with some alarm that they are beginning to increase in the province, and this is a very concerning trend for our construction members. ACA has continued to advocate for the use of standard contract language, such as CCDC, because it protects both parties fairly and consistently. The attempted removal of “Contract A” is a significant violation of the public sector procurement process and may constitute unacceptable levels of risk for contractors. It is important to note that a procurement document that includes wording attempting to exclude Contract A will not necessarily, in and of itself, waive the common law duty of the owner to act fairly. However, contractors should be aware of this practice and how best to manage through it. Please contact your local construction association or ACA at info@albertaconstruction.net, if you become aware of any irregularities in the procurement process for public owners. To read the full alert including what you as a contractor can do, please see link below: https://lnkd.in/geXzVkH7 Calgary Construction Association Edmonton Construction Association Fort McMurray Construction Association Grande Prairie Construction Association Lethbridge Construction Association Lloydminster Construction Association MHCA Medicine Hat Construction Association Red Deer Construction Association (RDCA)

Thank you Mark Parsons and your team for this in-depth report. We were pleased to have this discussion at the ACA June Board meeting. Our industry continues to take steps towards Canada's and Alberta's productivity challenge. There is more to be done, though. ACA and our local partners will continue to support our members through access to skilled labour and training, reducing unnecessary red tape and barriers to growth, and supporting the adoption of new technological improvements. And, our advocacy will keep the construction sector's productivity front and centre in discussions with the province. We look forward to continuing this discussion. Calgary Construction Association Edmonton Construction Association Fort McMurray Construction Association Grande Prairie Construction Association Lethbridge Construction Association Lloydminster Construction Association MHCA Medicine Hat Construction Association Red Deer Construction Association (RDCA)

The Alberta government announced last week that they were suspending the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) due to the cut of the Labour Market Transfer Agreement (LMTA). ACA and our Local Construction Associations have reached out to the government to express our concern. The CAJG being on hold comes at a time when Alberta is seeing an increase in demand for construction labour and many people are considering retirements. According to Buildforce, the gap in new entrant’s vs retirements will mean we could have 22,000 vacancies by 2033. The impacts on reducing or withdrawing funding to labour-training programs comes at a time when we need it the most. This funding has been key in developing programs to help our members train skilled workers this cut may unduly hurt construction businesses’ ability to increase their productivity and remain competitive. We would urge that the provincial government work with the federal government to find a solution and return the funding to the Canada-Alberta Job Grant. Whether that is through an LMTA increase or through another means, our members would like to see funding for the CAJG restored. #AlbertaConstruction #training #Jobsgrant Calgary Construction Association Edmonton Construction Association Fort McMurray Construction Association Grande Prairie Construction Association Lethbridge Construction Association Lloydminster Construction Association MHCA Medicine Hat Construction Association Red Deer Construction Association (RDCA)

ALP Program Update: As of last Thursday, August 1st, you are able to select the Alternate Locate Provider Option on new locate request tickets. The Alternate Locate Provider (ALP) Program is a new option for how locates can be delivered in Alberta. The ALP Program provides excavators with the option to hire an approved locator to complete locates on behalf of participating Utility Safety Partner members. If you want further information including on how to find member locators please visit: https://lnkd.in/gicQm525 Calgary Construction Association Edmonton Construction Association Fort McMurray Construction Association Grande Prairie Construction Association Lethbridge Construction Association Lloydminster Construction Association MHCA Medicine Hat Construction Association Red Deer Construction Association (RDCA)