The ECAA congratulates TERRY MILOT!

Terry Milot is a prominent figure in the construction industry in Canada, and is known for his advocacy on fair payment practices and his contributions to various industry organizations. He is the Executive VicePresident of the Chemco Group of Companies, and he currently serves as Director-at-Large of the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta (ECAA). In recognition of his outstanding achievements and dedication to the industry, Milot was recently awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal by the Government of Alberta.

Milot’s involvement in the construction industry extends beyond his work at Chemco and his role with the ECAA. He has also been actively involved with the National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO), a partnership between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association (CECA). As part of NETCO, Milot has contributed to the development of training and apprenticeship programs for electrical workers, helping to ensure that the industry has a skilled and competent workforce.

One of Milot’s most significant contributions to the industry has been his work on prompt payment legislation. Prompt payment refers to the timely payment of invoices for work that has been completed, which is crucial for the financial stability of contractors and subcontractors. In recent years, there has been a push for prompt payment legislation in Alberta, and Milot has been at the forefront of this effort.

Milot has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the issue of late payment in the construction industry and to advocate for the implementation of prompt payment legislation. He has been involved with the Prompt

Payment Alliance and the Alberta Trade Contractors Council, a coalition of industry organizations and stakeholders that have come together to advocate on behalf of the construction trades on a variety of issues such as prompt payment legislation. Milot has spoken at conferences and events across the country, highlighting the impact that late payment can have on businesses and workers in the industry.

Milot’s efforts have not gone unnoticed, and he has been recognized for his work on prompt payment by a number of organizations. Previous to receiving the Jubilee Medal, he was recognized at the ECAA’s 60th Anniversary event in December 2022 in Calgary, where he received an award for his contributions to the industry. The event brought together members of the electrical contracting community from across Alberta to celebrate the achievements of the association and its members, and Milot’s recognition was a testament to his dedication and hard work.

We join in the chorus of those from across the construction industry in Alberta in congratulating Terry on this special honour; and thank him for his dedication to this issue. Terry’s commitment to the industry and his passion for making a difference have made him a valuable asset to the ECAA and the construction community as a whole, and his contributions will continue to shape the industry for years to come. n