What times we live in! From the worst pandemic since the Spanish flu, to war in Europe, run away inflation, political upheaval and unprecedented supply chain issues. Yet, Alberta remains a rewarding place to do business! We have seen our share of boom and busts over the years, but well run companies find a way to survive and thrive. It is a testament to the women and men of Alberta who continue to adapt to whatever the current conditions are. The State of the Industry update and the AMBA President’s message in the April Newsletter outline the many challenges and opportunities ahead. |
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Roger Geisinger
Executive Director, AMBA
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Colin Porte, Chairman, AMBA
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I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the AMBA 2022 Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 13th at the Redtail Landing Golf Club. We have booked some great speakers related to the industry and Metal Building Trades, so please register as soon as possible. Also, be sure to mark on your calendar the AMBA 2022 Golf Tournament booked for June 16th, at the Ranch Golf and Country Club in Acheson. |
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We have now marked our second anniversary with COVID-19 and the challenges that it has placed on the construction industry as a whole. We are pleased to see another year with new members joining AMBA throughout the past 12 months.
Our newest member company is GVN Structures, based out of Redcliff, AB. GVN have over 30 years of proven experience as a design-build contractor specializing in both wood and steel building systems.
Earlier this past year we also welcomed Kingspan and Iron Sun Construction to the association as well.
Currently, our Membership list includes 53 member companies including erectors, contractors and suppliers. As a Board we continue to explore opportunities that will enhance the benefits of being a member of AMBA. We are currently working on a potential new member classification for Consultants who are actively involved in servicing the Steel Building System community.
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Having spent over 40 years working with building owners and contractors, it has always astounded me how many projects are awarded solely based on price, often at the expense of quality, safety, sustainability and reliability. Many components and critical factors influence a successful build, such as contractor, sub-trades, suppliers and materials. I am going to focus this article on value and some critical key steps that will bring more value to your project at the most important stage in the construction process: Pre-construction. |
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Congratulations to Rick Ball on Retirement! |
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Rick has spent his entire career in fiberglass and is now ‘itching’ for retirement! He is looking forward to spending more time on the golf course, with his grandkids and traveling with his wife Trish.
Insulation suppliers and the metal building industry have benefited from Rick’s sales and product knowledge over the course of his 45-year career. For the past 7 years, Rick has been the Director of Sales Canada for Bay Insulation Systems Inc., working with many of our industry partners.
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With 23 lamination facilities throughout North America, Bay Insulation Systems is a leader in the competitive supply of metal building insulation, offering traditional laminated products, Expi-door and related building materials to General Contractors, manufacturers and building owners of Pre Engineered Metal Buildings.
We thank Rick for his service to our industry and wish him well in his retirement!
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Construction Safety
Young workers under 25 are more likely to suffer workplace injuries.
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Spring is here! As construction companies gear up to hire students for seasonal work, it’s important to understand why young workers are more at risk of injury so that your company can prevent workplace injuries and keep your worksites safe. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety identifies some basic steps you can take to keep your young workers safe on the jobsite:
1. Assign suitable work: Understand what constitutes suitable work for young people considering their skill and experience level.
2. Understand: Young people think differently than older and more experienced employees – they tend to take more risks, are more reluctant to ask questions, and more likely to make changes to work processes.
3. Train: Provide young workers with clear instruction including safety precautions, how to use PPE effectively and what to do in a case of emergency.
4. Supervise: Closely supervise young people.
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Welcome to Our Newest AMBA Member! |
AMBA is excited to welcome a new member, GVN Structures!
With over three decades of building construction in Alberta and Saskatchewan in the commercial, agricultural, industrial and retail markets, GVN Structures has the expertise you can count on.
Based out of Redcliff, Alberta, GVN is an experienced General Contractor, specializing in design build, utilizing wood framed and metal building construction. GVN’s team consists of certified Ironworkers and journeymen carpenters to achieve the highest level of quality.
Contact GVN Structures at 403-548-3100 for your next project.
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Bexson Construction was first established in a basement in 1992; it has since then through hard work, passion and integrity grown into a successful local business. Bexson carries out everything from small additions to large scale structure developments. |
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Custom Engineered Metal Building Roof Curbs |
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Curber Manufacturing has over 20 years of experience designing and manufacturing leak-proof roof top unit curbs and roof hatches for new build or retrofit applications servicing Canada and the United States.
All our products ship as complete weather-tight systems, which means everything is included: pre-punched & pre-insulated aluminum curbs complete with closures to match your roof panel profile, 12 gauge galvanized sub-framing, insulation retainers and all sealants.
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Formed in 1971, Scott Builders has been creating great workplaces for their clients for over 50 years! The company’s success has been built on a foundation of strong relationships, with over 70% of their Projects repeat. Their established reputation for delivering Projects On-Time and On-Budget, by partnering with Clients in the design and construction of their Projects and utilizing the fast turn around that an in-house design service brings, utilization of systems construction and fast tracking methods are all keys to their success. |
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Scott Builders Inc. A history of success. |
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Serving Alberta since 1975. |
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As a general contractor, Vantage Builders Ltd. prides itself on a strong reputation for quality and workmanship. Over the years they have completed hundreds of projects with many satisfied clients and returning clients. Along with being a general contractor, primarily in pre-engineered metal buildings, Vantage Builders Ltd. also consists of: Vantage Building Supplies Ltd., Vantage Electrical, and Vantage Rentals. They also offer in-house design, drafting, and engineering services. |
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The fire hall features a low maintenance metal roof and wall cladding system with an attractive stone veneer wainscot. The interior fire truck bays are lined with easy to clean metal liner panel. To keep costs down, a wood framed independent mezzanine was built for storage. The administrative area encompasses finished office and training spaces, washroom facilities, laundry and mechanical rooms. |
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With Nor-Lan’s Better Price Guarantee, keeping overhead and capital costs low ensures that their customers benefit from every dollar saved! So when their new expansion cost soared above budget, they looked to local contractor, Canad Construction and Brytex Building Systems for cost savings. Most of the structure was converted to an engineered metal building solution that included a thermally efficient roof and wall system, complete with 20,000 sf of mezzanine area, accommodation for roof top units, and a complex frame system to provide wide open spaces. The front showroom included a hybrid-conventional flat-roofed structure for architectural appeal.
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Economic shocks prevail as COVID-19 recovery has been shadowed by further trade disruptions: border closures from truckers’ blockades, fallout from the war in Ukraine and rail disruption from the CP Rail strike. Over the past year, the Alberta economy has struggled to regain what has been lost since 2014. Transportation bottlenecks extended beyond limited pipeline capacity, creating supply chain disruptions and threatening the energy and agriculture sector with interrupting oil, grain, livestock feed and fertilizer transportation. |
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