On July 13, I attended and participated in an Ironworker Trade Committee. This meeting was the first group discussion about proposed changes that were originally developed by the Ironworker PAC in 2018 with amendments to the Ironworker Trade Regulation.
Message from the Chair: October 2023
AMBA Newsletter: Summer 2023
The AMBA Summer 2023 Newsletter is now available! Join us in welcoming Todd Dyer, Regional Manager with Silvercote Canada, to our Board of Directors. Check out our event recaps and photos from our 2023 AGM and Golf Tournament. Announcing our 2023 Jim Mitchell Memorial Award and Bursary recipient, Andrew Hurley. Also, check out news from our members, Kent Freeland, Behlen Regional Sales Manager, a Project Profile by Metal Structure Concepts, and more!
Message from the Chair: July 2023
If You Could Start Over, What Would You Do Different?
Think of all the decisions you made over the last five to 10 years that affected your future and where you are today. Now think of all those decisions you didn’t make you wish you had. Remember when you were busy signing new contracts, getting plenty of business, trying to juggle all your commitments, scheduling crews, putting out fires, and doing everything you could to keep everyone happy? During this time, it was hard to do everything you wanted to do. Because of the stress and workload, many construction business owners postponed making good critical decisions.
State of the Industry: July 2023
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.