I look forward to my new position as Chair for AMBA. I would like to thank John Weran for his commitment and hard work over the years as the Chairman. John will be staying on the board as a director and part of the golf committee.
I would like to thank everyone that attended the online AGM on April 28, 2021. Personally, I hope that is the last online AGM. The AGM is meant to get our members together, network and discuss challenges in our industry. We are excited that the AMBA Golf Tournament is scheduled for September 16th and appears that so far, we are good to go.
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Colin Porte
Chairman, AMBA
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Roger Geisinger, Executive Director, AMBA
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What an unprecedented time the world has just gone through! After close to 18 months of battling COVID-19, Canada is starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. On July 1st, Alberta removed the majority of the health restrictions. However, the dark cloud of variants still lurks. The key weapon in the battle is vaccination and thankfully Alberta's vaccination numbers improve daily. Alberta still very much relies on the energy sector. With oil prices breaking $75/barrel there is new optimism in the oilpatch. As the various energy companies return to profitability we will see dollars reinvested, creating jobs and economic growth. At the same time natural gas pricing has recovered. Supply is at low levels and demand has been growing. |
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The AMBA golf tournament is now confirmed for September 16th at the Ranch Golf and Country Club, located at 9574 Pinchbeck Road, Acheson AB.
Registration at 7:30 AM
Tee Off 8:30 AM
Early Bird Registration Prize of $500.00 (Register before Aug 26, 2021).
We are also looking for prize donations. Please contact Linda Giesinger at 780-995-1043 or by email at linda.giesinger@shaw.ca if you are able to donate. |
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Thursday, September 16, 2021
7:30 AM 5:00 PM
The Ranch Golf and Country Club
9574 Pinchbeck Road, Acheson, AB
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After many years serving as AMBA Chair, John Weran has stepped down. John will continue serving AMBA as a Director. Doug Heinrichs has also resigned in his role as Director. We thank both John and Doug for all their guidance and support over the years – they have been instrumental in improving the quality, integrity and growth of our industry. |
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The Alberta Metal Building Association has increased the value of each award to $1,500. This is great news for AMBA members. Incentivize your employees and help us build a quality supply of metal building erectors!
Applications must be received 2 weeks prior to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and will be presented to the recipients at the AGM.
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Hot enough for you? And I don’t just mean the weather. Things seem to be heating up in Alberta as we look forward to our provincial “reopening” on Canada Day. Regardless of our individual feelings on COVID measures, let’s hope for, and work towards a respectful return to regular life. Whether you are in favour of, or opposed to masks and vaccines, let’s respect each other’s personal choices without judgment. |
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AMBA Congratulates Colin Porte in his new role as Commercial Sales Manager at Brytex Building Systems.
Colin is a graduate of NAIT with certificates in Construction Technology and Journeymen Metal Building Systems Erector. Colin has spent the bulk of his career at Clark Builders serving in various roles from Steel Erector, Project Coordinator, Project Manager and Manager of the Metals Division. Colin has also served on the Alberta Metal Building Association in several Director and Senior Director Roles and on the Provincial Apprenticeship Committee.
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As a member of the Alberta Metal Building Association, Bay Insulation actively supports Metal Building Construction in Alberta and throughout Canada. We thank Bay for their continued support. |
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Bay Insulation Systems of Canada ULC is a Manufacturer and Distributor of insulation products and accessories. With over 30 years of insulation experience, and 24 facilities strategically located throughout North America, Bay is well positioned to competitively supply Metal Building Insulation products that comply with stringent Canadian Energy Codes. In addition to traditional laminated products, Bay also supplies Expi-door and related building materials to general contractors, manufacturers and building owners of Engineered Metal Building Systems. |
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Located in Alberta, Brytex Building Systems is a full-service steel building manufacturer with over 30 years experience designing, fabricating, and installing steel buildings. Brytex has the capability of designing and fabricating either three-plate (tapered) steel building frames or mill section steel. This type of flexibility utilizes the most effective design to suit your unique building requirements. |
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S-5!® PVKIT® 2.0
A standing seam metal roof, combined with Photovoltaic arrays, makes great economic ‘cents’. With a 30-year power source, on a 40-year roof, you can lower your carbon footprint while reducing your operating expenses. The PF Flush-mounted bracket saves installation time and your initial investment cost.
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Set your sights on QuadCore® Technology, the superior insulated metal panel system. When compared in a recent study to other wall assembly products, QuadCore® Technology contains up to 28 percent less embodied carbon to help reduce your project's total carbon footprint.
QuadCore® Technology also offers unrivaled thermal performance, superior fire protection and unmatched health and wellness certification, making it the premier choice for both the built environment and the human environment.
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Leveraging the Design-Build delivery model, the team designed and constructed a 25,000 sq.ft. warehouse addition to the existing manufacturing facility.
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For a company who models their business with a “can do” attitude, it wasn’t surprising that RSL incorporated geometric design into their steel building: featuring a skewed corner, a triangular tower slicing through the façade and a unique cantilevered meeting space extending out over the main entry.
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According to the Conference Board of Canada, Canadians’ savings increased from 1.4% pre-pandemic to 14.8% in 2020. This massive accumulation of savings will result in an economic rebound led by household consumption, with expected economic growth of 6.1% this year and 3.5% in 2022. With higher energy prices and increased manufacturing production, Alberta’s GDP is expected to be higher than the national average at 7.2% for 2021 and 5.6% for 2022. |
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“Organizations must think through the moves they can make today to come out ahead later. A fast return to business as usual seems unlikely for the industry: leaders must first define and prepare for what the construction industry will look like after the crisis. Seven actions can help them anticipate and adapt to the next normal.” (McKinsey & Company) |
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