On October 21, 2020, the Government of Alberta tabled Bill 37: Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020 (Bill 37). For the first time in nearly two decades Bill 37 seeks to modernize and make substantial amendments to the Builders’ Lien Act (Alberta) to address long standing concerns of the construction industry.
Bill 37 passed second reading on October 28, 2020, and on November 4th amendments were introduce to the ‘Committee of the Whole’ for further debate prior to 3rd reading. With the legislators spending this week at their constituency offices, it is anticipated Bill 37 will be on the legislative docket when they return to parliament the week of November 16. Once Bill 37 is legislated into law regulations will be drafted with the expectation that prompt payment rules and adjudication process will be enacted by July 2021.
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The following Private Sewage STANDATA is now available on the Alberta.ca website. Follow the links below to view or print copies.
Private Sewage Information Bulletin
20-PSB-001[Rev. 1] Training – Private Sewage Systems
To view all Private Sewage STANDATA click here.
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CSTS FREE TILL END OF YEAR!
CSTS 2020 is comprised of nine standard modules grouped together and called CSTS 2020 Fundamentals and optional Add-on Modules. On its own, CSTS Fundamentals serves as a general construction site orientation for workers new to the construction industry. It is supported by a number of job-specific Add-on Modules to help employers customize CSTS training to fit specific site requirements.
ACSA is offering CSTS 2020 course free until end of December. Click here for all details
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BUILDEX is Alberta’s largest business-to-business event connecting the entire building industry. By uniting architecture, engineering, construction, interior design, property management and related professions, BUILDEX provides a unique platform that is a driver of innovation and industry progress.
For 2020, the event will be delivered 100% virtually as part of Buildings Week, brought to you by The Buildings Show and BUILDEX Alberta. This national platform will virtually connect more than 70,000 design, construction and real estate professionals across Canada.
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Building Blocks information and discussion series.
In the November session we will discuss heat recovery ventilators and how to best implement them in high performance buildings.
Date: November 24, 2020
Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Location: Online webinar via Google Meet
HVAC and Gas Permit Changes to Support Remote Video Inspection
With the transition to video-based inspections, changes to permit application requirements are being made to support efficient review and inspection of furnace replacements, basement developments, and new gas appliances. Documentation for heating and ventilation and gas permits that was previously collected at the time of physical inspection is now required to be provided by the applicant at time of permit application
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Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act
Changes have been made to the following provisions of the Employment Standards Code, effective November 1, 2020:
- Payment of earnings
- Statements of earnings
- Deductions
- Rest periods
- Average daily wage
- Vacation entitlements
- Averaging arrangements
- Youth employment
- Administrative penalties
Bill 32 reduces red tape for employers and helps keep more Albertans employed.
Review document from Mathew Dinsdale here
Changes to Alberta’s LMIA ‘Refusal to Process’ List
The Canadian government has significantly restricted the hiring of temporary foreign workers in Alberta. With few exceptions, only 27 position-types will be processed through the Labour Market Impact Assessment stream for the foreseeable future.
In this article we summarize these changes for employers.
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ICON TINTING AND GRAPHICS
Promote your Business with Signage Vehicle Graphics, Printing and Design by Icon Tinting and Graphics. Take advantage of those blank spaces and let everyone know what you have to offer!
MCA Members receive 10% Discount
See full advertisement here
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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Upgrade your knowledge and skills by engaging in live webinars, self-paced online learning and virtual Instructor-led online training. We have a number of face to face training coming up. Are you ready?
Face to Face ( Can be delivered by Zoom)
December 14 & 15: Construction Law. Register now
Virtual Instructor led training (live)
November 12: Productivity 101. Register here
November 17: CCA Subcontracts 101. Register here.
November 17: Project Management. Register now
November 18: Managing Change in Construction. Register here.
November 18: NEW How to Forecast a Large Construction Project. Register here
November 24: Microsoft Project Intermediate. Register here
November 26: Managing Shop Drawings, Samples and Submittals. Register here.
November 27: Field Scheduling 101. Register here
Product Technical Training Webinar
November 11: The real value of circulator pumps. Register here
November 18: Mod-Con Boilers, Buffer Tanks and Zoning. Register here
E-learning (self guided)
All E-Learning is self paced and online. We have a variety of courses for all details click here
Featuring Respect in the workplace
This 30 – minute online video and test takes an unconventional and unique physiological look at why we behave and act in certain ways and why it’s so difficult to change. We discuss how ignored unprofessional behaviours lead to harassment and violence. And discuss various strategies for employees, witnesses, and managers on how to address behaviours that are observed or experienced.
*Students will receive a certificate of completion after the online test*
Complimentary for MCA Members click here
View full events calendar here
If there is a topic that you would find helpful please contact Lisa@mca-ab.com.
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TradeSpace
4030 – 8 Street SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 3A7
403-829-4495
Jordan Tetreau
We provide on-demand warehouse and office space to over 60 businesses in the construction, light manufacturing and e‑commerce distribution sectors. Whether you’re embarking on a new business venture or you’ve been in the game for years, TradeSpace offers solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Owners Daniel Delgado and Jordan Tetreau were just named Top 40 Under 40. See full article here . congratulation guys!
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SAFETY TALKS
Do you need ideas for tool box meetings? Here we will list different topics each month that you can take and use at your company.
Opening The Way To A Deadly Fall
The human factor is the reason why there are many incidents of severe injuries and even fatalities in floor opening falls. This occurs through negligence either gross or inadvertent.
This results in loss of productivity, down time, and replacement costs. Not to mention the human factor where lives of workers are negatively impacted in many aspects.
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Safety Codes Council Website Redesign
The newly redesigned Safety Codes Council website launched on Monday, November 2.
The new website was designed in consultation with our clients, stakeholders, and staff to provide important information and resources for all Albertans.
The Council website transition will take place in the afternoon and evening of November 2. Our site may be down for a short period of time during the transition.
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Hazard Assessment and Control Webinar and Handbook
This webinar provides employers, supervisors and workers with information about hazard assessments and controls. Topics covered include:
• Why do a hazard assessment
• Types of hazard assessments
• The formal hazard assessment
The handbook can be found here
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Hour Bank Group Insurance – MCA Employee Benefit Plan
MCA Alberta is pleased to offer hour bank group insurance to our members through our MCA Employee Benefit Plan.
Coverage includes: Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, disability insurance, health care (including eye exam, prescription drug and paramedical services coverage), travel insurance and dental care.
For more information or a free, no obligation proposal for a plan that will best suit your company, please contact Vicky at 403-250-7237 or Vicky@mca-ab.com.
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LET’S
TALK
DEPRESSION
BEYOND FEELING DOWN
It might mean days of mood swings, feeling empty, difficulty sleeping or an inability to concentrate. It might also mean fatigue, change in appetite, headaches—or all of the above. These are some of the signs of depression. If you’ve experienced these symptoms or have ever asked yourself, “What’s wrong with me?”—you are not alone.
By age 40, about 50% of the Canadian population will have or have had a mental illness. Approximately 8% of adults will experience major depression at some time in their lives.
HELP IS AVAILABLE
You may think reaching out will make you look weak, when in fact the opposite is true. If you think you may be suffering from depression, we’re here to help. Call Homewood Health at 1-800-384-1152 or visit homewoodhealth.com to tap into the resources you need to get well.
NEED HELP NOW? CALL THESE CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINES
24-Hour Crisis Line: 403.266.HELP (4357)
Print this poster and put up in your lunch room. We will provide a new topic each month for you to promote.
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Homewood HealthTM EFAP is pleased to release the November 2020 edition of our Vitality newsletter, “Managing Employee Motivation - Peak and Down Seasons”.
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Check out our Member Discount Programs
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Managing your Employment Relations and HR
Thank you Tali for the informative webinar
For those of you who missed the webinar these are topics that were covered:
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The importance of contracts and flexible company handbooks - how to modify hours, wages and roles
- Essential policies and procedures to implement
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How to manage layoffs, recalls and terminations
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Tips to support and engage your employees
Watch On- Demand recording now
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About the MCAA
Since the early 1900's, Alberta's plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, gasfitters and mechanical contractors have utilized the united voice, programs, information, service and social network of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Alberta (MCAA).
Today, the MCAA strives to create value for its members by identifying and mitigating issues that affect the industry, the development and delivery of high-quality education programs, providing a competitive group health insurance benefit plan, facilitating member benefit programs and services, and providing opportunity for social and professional networking.
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