ACA Looking for Volunteers for Subcommittee
With the current term ending for ACA’s appointment on the Safety Codes Council-Building Subcommittee, ACA is looking for volunteers who are interested in representing ACA in this role. The letter and member description identifies all relevant information including the knowledge required to fill this position and the time commitment. The volunteer/s would be directly nominated […]
Construction Industry Covid-19 Response
Business In Calgary covered our successful response to Covid-19 in partnership with our local construction associations and spearheaded by the Calgary Construction Association. 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 […]
Alberta Government Invites Submissions for WCB and OHS Acts
The Government of Alberta has invited submissions on changes to the WCB Act and the OHS Act. ACA submitted recommendations based on input from members and our Safety WCB committee. We continue to try and work with Government for the best interest of our members and their employees. To view the submissions please click one […]
Member Advisory – Bidding Future Procurements During COVID
ACA has issued a members advisory as the current impacts of COVID‐19 on project productivity, schedule and cost are increasing in complexity. With each level of Government pledging that infrastructure projects will play a significant role in economic recovery; members can expect numerous procurement opportunities in the months ahead. To read the advisory letter click […]
COVID 19 and where you can go for up to date information
Construction Pandemic Planning Document Version 4.0 UPDATED latest version as of 9:00 AM April 23, 2020.– prepared under the leadership of the Calgary Construction Association with province wide contributions. Construction Pandemic Planning Document Addendum 1 The Calgary Construction Association continues help lead the way with province wide partners adding a new addendum to the Pandemic […]
Physical Demands Analysis Project Up and Running – Employers Sign Up Requested
Since our February 24, 2020 article, ACA has recruited a number of employers, who receive their own specific PDA as well as an industry-generic PDA for the specific trade / occupation. Please contact andrew@andrewgibson.ca to participate. ACA has received funding from the Workers Compensation Board to coordinate the development of Physical Demands Analysis (PDAs) for trades occupations […]
Alberta Government Covid-19 Workplace Procedures
As part of a public health order signed by Doctor Hinshaw, all workplaces are expected to develop and implement policies and procedures to address COVID-19, including a plan to reduce the risk of transmission among staff and customers. The completed plan does not need to be submitted, however it must be posted in places of […]
COR Holders May Request an Extension on their COR Audits
Alberta Labour and Immigration, Certifying Partners (CPs) and the WCB have made significant temporary changes to the COR program. This will help Alberta employers maintain their CORs and auditors maintain auditor certification status during the pandemic. Summary of temporary measures include: Audits are simplified and limited to documentation-only from March 17 to December 31, 2020 […]
Construction Industry can request GOA assistance in sourcing of PPE when working on GOA projects
ACA has been advised by Alberta Infrastructure that “if industry, working on Alberta Government projects, needs PPE, please make the request at: pessecc-logistics@gov.ab.ca” The government is working to source personal protective equipment (PPE) and expedite its distribution to groups and organizations in need. Many organizations have already received supply shipments over the past weeks. Requests […]
Reduce Your Future Cost; Offer Your Jobsite for PDA Development & Receive Your Unique PDA
ACA has received funding from the Workers Compensation Board to coordinate the development of Physical Demands Analysis (PDAs) for trades occupations involved in construction. PDA is a breakdown of every task performed for each position, the time spent on each task, and every fitness related hazard associated with that task. PDAs help to fairly and […]