Chartered Banks Quarterly Forecast for Alberta
BMO, RBC, and TD have each released June 2019 updates to the Provincial forecasts. For Alberta, real GDP growth has been revised downward for 2019. However there are signs of better times ahead. To read their analyses, click the following links: https://economics.bmocapitalmarkets.com/economics/forecast/prov/ProvincialOutlook.pdf http://www.rbc.com/economics/economic-reports/pdf/provincial-forecasts/provfcst-jun2019.pdf https://economics.td.com/domains/economics.td.com/documents/reports/pef/ProvincialEconomicForecast_Jun2019.pdf
Buildforce Predicts Construction Levels To Steady
On Thursday January 31, Buildforce released its latest construction industry look ahead for Canada. In drilling into the Alberta summary there are signs of stabilization. “Construction employment rose in 2018 for the first time since 2015, bolstered by continued recovery in new homebuilding and gains in the construction of non- residential ICI (industrial, commercial, institutional) […]
Essential Skills Training Help Employers Develop Their Staff
Essential skills are used in every task a worker performs. Workers use essential skills to complete simple tasks, such as filling out a form or giving a verbal update at a meeting, to more complex tasks, such as writing an operational plan with sophisticated computer software. Employees need essential skills in order to perform their […]
New Course On Seismic Design Being Offered
The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering is offering a course on performance-based seismic design of tall reinforced concrete buildings as part of a continuing education course. This course covers detailed information from the conception to the final design of a Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall building using a performance-based seismic design (PBSD)approach. It includes hands-on experience […]
Alberta Government Announces 2nd Quarter Fiscal Update
The Alberta government on November 28, 2018 announced their second quarter fiscal update. The government generally seemed positive about the current numbers, while concerns continue to grow over future issues such as pipelines and oil prices. Compared to last year, 42,000 new jobs were created in the province. Average weekly earnings remain strong and manufacturing […]
WCB Announces Premium Rate Hike For 2019
The WCB Board of Directors approved the 2019 rate at their meeting on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. The 2019 average premium rate will increase to $1.08 (from an average rate of $1.04 collected in 2018). The average required rate to cover 2019 costs is actually $1.29, however in recognition of the struggling economy the $0.21 difference between […]
Congratulations to 2018 ACA – Thygesen Apprentice Scholarship Recipients
Thirty-two high performing individuals were the 2018 recipients of ACA – Thygesen Scholarships. The $1000 scholarships are named in memory of Jake Thygesen, a former Apprenticeship Chair and ACA Chair, a champion and generous personal donor to the scholarships program. Connor Legge Electrician Nathan Jespersen Plumber Bryn Peterson Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Frazer McLeod […]
ACA participates in CCA Hill Day
ACA Chair Paul Heyens, Senior Vice Chair Ian Reid and representatives from the Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Red Deer Construction Associations met with Members of Parliament November 27 as part of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Hill Day. The event featured over 100 meetings with MPs and Senators to raise the profile of the industry […]
Get Tickets for aceBIM Networking Event
On Thursday January 31, aceBIM will be hosting a networking evening for industry members to come together to discuss BIM and changes in technology. Alec Sawitsky, who is a Change Manager & Business Analyst at PCL, is the guest speaker to talk about Transformation Change. Click on the link to join your colleagues in this […]
WCB Releases Self-Assessment Guide
WCB has released a self assessment guild for employers to improve overall injury management process, identify shortcomings in meeting legislated requirements, and identify gaps in managing return to work. Under the Workers’ Compensation Act employers have a number of responsibilities when a work-related injury/illness occurs. These responsibilities include: recording, reporting and worker entitlement and return […]