Welcome to 2023, a year that seems poised to hold good potential for Alberta in general, and our Steel Building Market in particular. Alberta has always persevered through the ups and downs of political and economic winds of change. Strong indications are that we will see increased population growth and economic activity, as we build on our oil and gas legacy and at the same time, transition into alternative energy markets and carbon capture and storage.
AMBA Newsletter: Fall 2022
Opportunity awaits in our Fall 2022 newsletter.
In this quarter’s update, we are highlighting Alberta’s urgent need of apprentice MBSE Ironworkers. Every erector and contractor that I have talked to are all short staffed and are having a lot of difficulty attracting new employees into the trade. You may be eligible for our awards and bursaries valued from $500 to $1,500!
Your Board of Directors has specifically targeted new member growth as a goal for the next few quarters. We know that there are numerous erector companies working around the province that are not currently enjoying the benefits of membership. Our collective strength is in numbers and in having a broad base of professionally qualified and ticketed member companies in all market segments throughout the province.
Get to know our Featured Member Westman Steel, and check out a project profile form Metal Structure Concepts, Stag’s Hollow Estate Production facility, when it came time to expand their winery, they engaged MSC to build their new warehouse for their Shuttleworth Creek Vineyard.
Bexson Construction is a growing business, their main office is located in Lloydminster, Alberta with work all around Alberta and into Saskatchewan. They are seeking hard working individuals to join their team.
Key Considerations When Specifying a Retrofit Metal Roof Over an Existing Metal Roof
Alberta is calling, Metal Building Erectors..
It’s turning out to be another very unpredictable year. While inflation is skyrocketing with rates many have never seen before, Alberta is reaping the benefits of shocking energy prices with an estimated $3.9B budgetary surplus – far exceeding what was forecasted. Our province is set to lead the country in economic growth: 5.5% forecasted for 2022. The price of oil is once again catapulting this economic windfall. However, this ‘boom’ is different from the past. Oil companies, having been so battered by collapsing oil prices, are choosing to direct profits towards paying down debt rather than investing in capital.
AMBA Membership Committee Update: Fall 2022
Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Update
State of the Industry: October 2022
It’s turning out to be another very unpredictable year. While inflation is skyrocketing with rates many have never seen before, Alberta is reaping the benefits of shocking energy prices with an estimated $3.9B budgetary surplus – far exceeding what was forecasted. Our province is set to lead the country in economic growth: 5.5% forecasted for 2022. The price of oil is once again catapulting this economic windfall. However, this ‘boom’ is different from the past. Oil companies, having been so battered by collapsing oil prices, are choosing to direct profits towards paying down debt rather than investing in capital.