Inflation continues to be a hot topic, as many Canadian families struggle to meet their household budget. Although central banks continued to raise policy interest rates, inflation remains persistently stubborn. There will likely be lots written about the impact of historically rapid interest rate increases and the unintended consequences, which are sure to follow.
NAIT's School of Skilled Trades Manufacturing & Construction Industry Engagement Night
Message from the Executive Director: July 2023
It is certainly a good time to live and work in Alberta! With COVID in the rearview mirror and the provincial election behind us, the focus should now be on improving the economy. With a large provincial surplus, Alberta has led the country on a per capita basis in attracting people from within Canada and abroad to relocate here. This migration will increase the demand for housing and other services creating new business opportunities. With a number of multi-billion dollar projects being proposed for Western Canada in the resource sector, the construction industry should get ready for some very busy times.
Project Profile: Fraserway RV by Metal Structure Concepts
Family-owned Fraserway RV has been creating memorable camping experiences for Canadian families. Dedicated to quality products and exceptional customer experiences dates back to 1969 when Erdman Epp, founder of Fraserway RV, started his own RV manufacturing business. Erdman’s motto served as the foundation for a successful and growing RV business: “Never satisfied until good is better, and better is best!”
Kent Freeland Receives the WGI's Chairman's Award
Kent Freeland, Behlen Regional Sales Manager, was the Divisional Winner of the WGI’s Chairman’s Award, presented at the Behlen Industries 2023 Builder meeting.
Kent’s sales territory includes Alberta, Yukon, Eastern and Northern British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories. When Kent is not busy traveling this expansive region and serving on the AMBA board of directors, he enjoys camping and spending time with his family.
Congratulations to the 2023 AMBA Jim Mitchell Memorial Award and Bursary Recipient: Andrew Hurley
Andrew received the AMBA first-year Apprenticeship Bursary at the AMBA 2022 AGM. It was exciting to present Andrew with the second-year bursary, as well as the first-year Jim Mitchell Memorial Award – a combined total of $2,250! Andrew was out of town working on erecting another metal building and could not be present to receive the award and bursary in person, but he is very appreciative of Bexson Construction’s and AMBA’s support.
AMBA 2023 Golf Tournament Recap
AMBA 2023 AGM Recap
AMBA Newsletter: Spring 2023
The AMBA Spring 2023 Newsletter is now available! Registration is now open for the 2023 AGM and Golf Tournament. The NAIT Ironworker program is hosting an open house on April 27th. We are introducing a NEW Worksite Training Subsidy in addition to our MBSE Awards and Bursaries. Check out news from our members, Scott Builders, Total R Construction, Butler, Curber Manufacturing, and Vantage Builders and more!
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