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 […]
ACA Commends the Removal of Red Tape Created by Joint Worksite Committees
On Friday December 13, the Alberta government announced it would do away with the requirement for health and safety committees at multiple worksites for some industries. ACA commends the government for this first step as joint committees have not shown improvement in safety while creating a whole new level of red tape to administer. Alberta […]
Alberta Infrastructure Seeks Industry Input on VPM Program
A new Vendor Performance Management program (VPM) has been announced by Alberta Infrastructure which aims to ensure contractors and consultants do their best work on infrastructure projects for the Government of Alberta. VPM is a contract management practice used to track, analyze, and manage the performance of a vendor in an effort to control costs, […]
ACA Budget 2019 Reaction
ACA is disappointed with 12% reduced capital investment which means fewer jobs Alberta Construction Association sees few measures in this Budget to support jobs for the construction industry. Overall spending for the 4 year Capital Budget is reduced. Further small to medium size contractors generally do not obtain work from few large scale P3 projects […]
ACA Urges Stable Funding During Economic Downturn
On September 25, 2019 ACA Board Chair Ian Reid sent a letter to all members of the Legislative Assembly calling for stable funding to keep construction jobs through a difficult economy. It is long-standing policy of the Alberta Construction Association to urge sustainable, predictable, adequate funding of infrastructure regardless of where the Province is at […]