Metal Building Product Installation Training Subsidy for AMBA Members

AMBA members are eligible to receive up to $500 reimbursement towards in-person Metal Building Product Installation training.

• Example of eligible training: Manufacturers’ and Suppliers’ seminars/courses, additional installation courses provided by educators

• Does not include MBSE certification (other AMBA bursaries and awards are available)

• Available to AMBA Members and AMBA member employees

• Maximum $500 annual subsidy per AMBA member company

• Reimbursement of training will be applied towards 2026 AMBA membership dues

• Must provide Certificate of Completion and invoice

• Training must be provided by third party and pre-approved by AMBA

• Available for all courses completed by December 31, 2025

For pre-approval, please complete and submit the following form.

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Start Your Journey as an Ironworker

Start your journey as an ironworker

You want to be an ironworker. You want to fabricate, construct and join scaffolding, structural steel buildings, ornamental ironwork and pre-cast structures. You want to specialize in metalwork and are comfortable working at heights. But you need to learn more and choose from 3 specialized branches of the ironworker trade, which include ironworker – metal building systems erector, ironworker – reinforcing or ironworker – structural/ornamental. You want to learn how to erect and install scaffolding, construction cranes, derricks and other hoisting equipment, including assembling rigging (cables, pulleys, hooks) to move heavy equipment and materials.

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Apply to Contribute to the My Skilled Trades Network

Apply to Contribute to the My Skilled Trades Network

Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) and the Alberta Board of Skilled Trades is building a community of Albertans with experience and knowledge related to one or more of Alberta’s designated trades or apprenticeship education programs. The My Skilled Trades Network (MySTN) community is an opportunity for interested skilled trades experts to share their ideas, opinions, and expertise with AIT on the future of their trades.

Are you a final period apprentice, certified journeyperson, supervisor, employer, trainer, or member of a stakeholder organization with knowledge of one or more skilled trades or Alberta's apprenticeship system? Interested Albertans can now apply to become subject matter experts and be eligible to receive invitations to contribute their perspectives. You may be asked to provide input through surveys, small group meetings, and individual consultation. In addition, qualified individuals in MySTN may be called upon to help evaluate apprentice’s practical skills and work experience.

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Member Spotlight: Metal Strut Solutions Incorporated

Member Spotlight: Metal Strut Solutions Incorporated

An industry leader in the design, engineering and installation of:

• Strut Ceiling Grids

• Medical Support Systems

• MIRO Roof Top Pipe Supports

• Engineered Roof Top Walkways

• Fall Protection Systems

• Mechanical Service Platforms

With 100+ years of combined industry experience, our team is equipped with the knowledge and expertise required to handle the demands of any custom metal channel framing solution to meet our customers’ exact specifications.  We strive to provide our customers with reliable, accurate & cost-effective solutions every time!

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AMBA Metal Building System Erector (MBSE) 2nd year bursary has been increased to $1,500

AMBA Metal Building System Erector (MBSE) 2nd year bursary has been increased to $1,500

To encourage enrollment into the second term of MBSE training at NAIT or SAIT the AMBA board substantially increased the 2nd year bursary.

For details and eligibility information:

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Membership Committee Report: Winter 2025

As we close the chapter on another year of growth and challenge in Alberta, I am pleased to report that we have gained some new members this past year and are currently, as an Association, representing the interests of 58 member companies.

Why do these firms want to be a Member of AMBA? 

Certainly, the roots of AMBA were firmly planted in creating the Metal Building System Erector as a certified trade here in Alberta.  This makes us unique across Canada and raises our provincial industry above all other regions in our great country.

Some other key factors in belonging to any professional Association include:

Advocacy – Which is at the heart of AMBA.

Networking – We all grow stronger when we can get together with like minded professionals and share ideas and concerns.

Access to Resources – The MBSE courses, exam and professional designation are all a result of countless hours of service to this industry by those who have preceded us in this association.

Comradery – Our primary social gatherings each year include the upcoming AGM in March and our very popular annual Golf Tournament in June, which this coming year is dedicated to the memory and service of our friend John Weran.

Learning – We as a Board continue to explore ways to add more opportunities to share innovations and ideas with all of our members.  Small table top presentations at our AGM help showcase new products and services that can help our members build their businesses.  Also, look for articles in our newsletter titled “What’s New” where we showcase new and innovative products that complement Metal Building Systems.

Exposure – The Board continues to work on ways to increase our industry’s “on-line” presence and help improve access to our Associations and our Members whenever anyone searches for Metal Buildings online.   Online and in our Newsletters you will see “Project Profiles,” where members can proudly showcase special or unique projects.

We encourage every member to consider what they could offer to either “What’s New” or “Project Profiles.”  Your Board would welcome any submissions – we will even do a professional write-up so you don’t have to do the work – and will post them in our newsletters, on our website and on all our social media feeds. 

We all know that Metal Buildings Systems of today are a far cry from the old notion of an ugly tin box.  Let’s work together to show the market the best of what we can be.

If you know of anyone working in the industry who you think should be a member, please pass their information on to any of the Board members so that we can encourage them to join.  There is strength in numbers and we want to continue to grow the Association for the future generations of MBSE specialists.

Kent Freeland

Membership Committee

Message from the Chair: Winter 2025

AMBA’s board had another busy year: planning and presenting the Annual General meeting and Annual Golf Tournament, exploring various ways we can support members and promote metal building construction and working with industry partners to improve apprenticeship and training programs.

We are pleased to announce that the Metal Building System Erector (MBSE) 2nd year bursary award has been increased to $1500, the Worksite Training Subsidy has been extended for another year and we have added a Metal Building Product Installation Training subsidy. Check out the AMBA website for further information: Here

Sadly, on September 5, we lost John Weran. John had been active in our industry for over 40 years and was a dedicated AMBA board member for 20 years, organizing many of the golf tournaments. We will miss John. Please join us at the AMBA 2025 Golf Tournament on June 12, 2025 at the Ranch Golf & Country Club to honor John.

We go into 2025 with a lot of uncertainty: A shaky political future after Trudeau’s resignation, Trump’s threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian exports, a Canadian dollar in decline, slower projected global demand for oil and a slowdown in provincial population growth. Will lower interest rates, fiscal stimulus and a change in federal government leadership be enough to strengthen construction demand and provide our industry with another busy year?

We are looking for new board members. Being a part of the AMBA board has enriched my career and I’ve enjoyed learning from and working with a great team of industry professionals. If you would like to join our board, enhance your career and give back to your industry, reach out to me or any of our board members. AMBA could not exist without the support of our members and a diverse and dedicated board of directors.

Wishing all our members and member companies a Happy and Prosperous New Year!