After an interruption of 44 years of Progressive Conservative Government, the United Conservative Party regains a foothold in Alberta. But what does it mean for our future, and will Jason Kenney be able to rebuild our resource dependent economy?
Safety Update: Legalization of Marijuana and its impact on the work place
Marijuana has become a legal substance in Canada. So naturally many employees want to use it recreationally. This can become an issue at work as the THC builds up in a persons system and if a drug test is required the result is positive test readings even though a person is not actually impaired at the time of the test.
AMBA Newsletter: Fall 2018
Our current business outlook is not very optimistic with regard to new construction. The oil sector is in limbo and until we see a change in the current governments, both provincially and federally, I do not see this improving. We will continue to see projects being priced, as in the past, but the placing of orders will likely remain somewhat dormant until there is confidence in our newly elected officials. As well, the uncertainty of the market due to the fact that we are now facing dumping charges on imports of offshore steel products. I am sure that in order to gain favor with the electorate there will be a number of announcements of projects over the next while to try and sway voters (my personal views).
Executive Director Report, Fall 2018
My name is Roger Geisinger and I have taken on the role of Executive Director for AMBA. I am sure many of you already know me, but for those of you who don’t I will give you a brief history. Prior to retiring in 2016, I spent 39 years in the Metal Building industry. I hold a B. Ed. and an Alberta Journeyman Metal Building Erector trade certificate.
Provincial Apprenticeship Committees numbers for Ironworkers – MBSE (Metal Building Systems Erector)
State of the Industry: October 2018
AMBA Newsletter: Summer 2018
Our industry is still experiencing the volatility of the steel pricing war that is going on between the US and Canada. We, as an industry, need to continue to stand strong and protect ourselves from the market pricing. On another note, there is now one factory in China which is CSA A660 certified and is shipping buildings into Canada. I have been told that there is another one working on it as well. With the summer finally upon us, it’s time to recharge the batteries and get ready for the fall on slot of bidding and orders, or am I just dreaming again?
