Input Sought for Prompt Pay Legislation from Stakeholders
The Government of Alberta is seeking seeking input from a broader group of industry stakeholders to check in and see how the Prompt Pay legislation is working, and to discuss the potential of extending it to Government of Alberta projects. The Government will also be holding three sessions for this broader set of stakeholders. To achieve this, Government requests stakeholders complete the survey by November 3: PPCLA Online […]
Advanced Education looking for Working Group Members
The ministry of Advanced Education through the Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) Apprenticeship Delivery and Industry Support Services (ADISS) unit is conducting assessment model research from apprenticeship jurisdictions, other education/training systems and a variety of professions/occupations from across the world to evaluate their suitability for Alberta’s apprenticeship system. AIT is forming a working group/committee to […]
New Government of Alberta Cabinet
Alberta Construction Association congratulates the newly appointed Cabinet for Alberta’s Provincial Government. We look forward to working with the government as a valuable stakeholder. ACA Chairman Trevor Doucette has begun reaching out to Premier Danielle Smith and her Cabinet colleagues to share construction industry priorities and offer industry expertise to assist the Government in continuing […]
CCA Report: Standard Practices Tour
CCA President Mary Van Buren and Senior Vice President Rod Gilbert, supported by National Advisory Council Chairs and CCA Chair Brendan Nobes, visited Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, St. John’s and Montreal in June to learn first-hand from members about their challenges with current procurement practices and project delivery methods. Thank you to our LCA partners – […]
Alberta Infrastructure Vendor Performance Management Program Scoring Clarity and Guidance
Alberta Infrastructure has developed supplementary scoring clarity and guidance documents for both Consultant and Contractor evaluations. The documents have been developed in response to what Alberta Infrastructure heard in the Vendor Performance Management (VPM) Program’s stakeholder engagement session held in 2021. Based on industry input, these documents strive to provide additional context around KPI definitions, […]
Let’s Build a Better Construction Workforce: ACA Needs You!
Recruitment of talented workers is a key priority for Owners of ACA member firms, according to a finding from an ACA survey of top issues for 2021. Supports for skilled trades professionals such as the apprenticeship grants are already in place. But as membership in ACA’s Linkedin Group demonstrates, construction employs many skilled professionals in […]
Alberta Infrastructure seeks input on Vendor Performance Management Program
January 2021 marks one year since Alberta Infrastructure’s Vendor Performance Management (VPM) Program has been operational. To date, the program has reached 120 vendors working on 178 contracts. As part of the Alberta Infrastructure’s commitment to evaluating and continuously improving the program, Alberta Infrastructure welcomes feedback on the program, whether or not your company has […]
ACA November Advocacy Update
Our November Advocacy update offers up a sample of our work on the amendments to the WBC and OHS legislation, prompt payment. We continue to work on members behalf with our partners in Construction and with the government. You can find the full report from Executive Director Ken Gibson at the following link.
Vendor Performance Management (VPM) Program Webinar
Alberta Infrastructure launched the new Vendor Performance Management (VPM) Program on January 6, 2020. This program supports quality infrastructure projects delivered on time, on budget, and within scope. To continue providing awareness, updates and information on the VPM Program, Alberta Infrastructure is hosting a series of information sessions with online participation in partnership with Alberta […]
Builders’ Lien Prompt Payment Amendment Act Introduced
The Government of Alberta introduced today Bill 37: Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020. Alberta Construction Association supports legislative changes which: Mandate progressive release of holdback Extend the length of the period of liens protection Mandate a set length for payment timelines Mandate adjudication to resolve payment disputes ACA appreciates the opportunity to provide […]