How do you describe, comment on, or event predict an outcome of what we are going through right now? We have no evidence to rely on in which to forecast. History has been plagued with pandemics; however, never has one been so widespread during a time where established supply chains have been so globally integrated. Here is what we know.
PAC Ironworker Update: April 2020
Executive Director Report: Spring 2020
What a different world we currently live in! The COVID-19 virus has swept in like a hurricane, instantly changing our way of life, and quite likely for the for foreseeable future. The current focus is on reducing loss of life. Our economy will suffer untold consequences and could take a long period of time to return to “normal”. The upside is humans are resilient and Albertans especially so! This crisis will end and it will take all of our efforts to rebuild. With over 200 labs world wild searching for antiviral medications and vaccines, it is only a matter of time before successes are found.
AMBA 2020 Annual General Meeting Recap
We had an excellent turn out at our AGM held in February at Rural Routes Brewing in Leduc. It was a great opportunity to network with fellow industry participants and get a better understanding on industry requirements that impact metal building design and construction. Thank you to our presenters and to all our members for continually supporting AMBA – our strength is in our voice.
Nominations Open for Alberta Trades Hall of Fame
AMBA Newsletter: Winter 2020
AMBA Membership Committee
Changes to Alberta's Ironworker Apprenticeship Programs
Cranes and Metal Buildings
Steel buildings are a perfect solution to an industrial building requiring any size of the crane, whether they are top running, underhung, monorails or jib cranes. Frames can easily be designed to suit top running cranes, utilizing either corbels (brackets on columns), stepped crane columns, or independent crane columns. Typically, cranes with a 20 ton or less capacity can be supported by brackets welded to the columns. Heavier cranes will likely require stepped or independent crane columns.
Executive Director Report: Winter 2020
Happy New Year to all from The AMBA Board of Directors! Entering a new year gives us all the opportunity to reflect on the past year and make plans for the coming year. The current economic climate in Alberta has been a difficult one. With two recent elections, we are likely to see more change ahead. There appear to be glimmers of hope for the energy sector with Trans Mountain and Energy East Pipeline construction progressing. Hopefully, this will motivate business owners to loosen the purse strings and start investing capital into new infrastructure.