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CONTENTS 4 Message from the President of the Fort McMurray Construction Association, Keith Plowman
6 Message from the Premier of Alberta, Jason Kenney is published by DEL Communications Inc. www.delcommunications.com President & CEO DAVID LANGSTAFF Managing Editor SHAYNA WIWIERSKI shayna@delcommunications.com Advertising Sales Manager DAYNA OULION Advertising Sales GARY BARRINGTON MIC PATERSON DAN ROBERTS ANTHONY ROMEO Contributing writers: KEN GIBSON CHANEL ROBERTS LISA SWEET MARY VAN BUREN Production services provided by: S.G. BENNETT MARKETING SERVICES
8 Message from the Minister of Infrastructure, Prasad Panda 9 Message from the MP of Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche, Laila Goodridge
12 Message from the MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, Tany Yao
13 Message from the Mayor of Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Sandy Bowman
14 CCA focused on helping members build capacity 16 Update from the Alberta Construction Association 22 Gold Seal Certification – Your tool to nurture your top talent 26 RMWB Social Procurement Program to boost local, social impact of municipal spending
30 Selling Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo 36 Making business easier
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Message from the President of the Fort McMurray Construction Association
KEITH PLOWMAN To all our valued members First of all, let us thank you for being a member of FMCA
held on October 6th. This event allowed the citizens of
and a part of our community.
Wood Buffalo to interact in an informal setting and get to
Whether you joined for the first time in 2021, rejoined after a hiatus, or have been a long-time member, we value and
know the candidates running. They also got to ask them important election issue questions.
appreciate each of you. In fact, our members are the reason
Regardless of where you stand on climate change, the
we are here, which is why you are the focus of all that we
fact remains that the built environment has a massive
do.
environmental footprint, both in its initial construction
As we expected, 2021 continued under the COVID cloud. And, after a welcome respite for the summer, we were thrown back into a fourth wave of restrictions. Sadly, we are unlikely to see them lift much over the balance of the
and lifecycle operations. That means our industry has an immense potential impact on any climate policy, and as such, our expertise could lead to some of the greatest reductions in the use of raw materials, energy, and emissions.
year. We also saw new challenges in material prices and the supply chain.
We are relentlessly committed to supporting you all as business owners through our Affinity Programs and all
Our resilience continues to be put to the test in more ways
other means at our disposal. As we look to next year, you
than we could have ever imagined. However, as we stand
can expect the Affinity Programs to expand our partners,
and look back over the last 20 months, we can say that we
which will be a resource to you.
are stronger, leaner, and perhaps more appreciative than we have ever been. This is an incredible foundation on which to face the future.
We will do our best to ensure that in-person networking and connections are restored when we’re permitted to do so. There is no doubt that our community needs these
On the political front, after a “non-event” federal
connections. We are a people business, more so than many,
election, we also had a municipal election, which meant
and we all miss events. In the meantime, we will look for
major changes on city council. As the largest buyer of
ways to stay connected through other means, so stay tuned.
construction services in Fort McMurray, this new city hall will be a major focus for the FMCA. We will seek to build further on the progress that we have made over recent years in fostering close working relationships with key
As we enter another year and imagine what is ahead, we hope to find new ways to celebrate our collective role in making Wood Buffalo a truly great place to call home.
members of council and the city. Our goal is to ensure that
On behalf of our board and the team at the FMCA,
the best opportunities are secured for our members and
thank you again for the privilege to serve you as your
that industry has a voice at the table.
construction association.
Our own Municipal Candidate’s Meet and Greet was
Wishing you health and success in 2022. n
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Message from the Premier of Alberta
JASON KENNEY On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure
dramatic improvement of our province’s finances, due to
to send greetings to the readers of Building Fort McMurray
carefully reducing costs and dynamic revenue growth,
magazine.
means we can keep moving forward.
The difference between a dream and reality is often just
I know the last two years have not been easy, and I
an opportunity. With Alberta’s Recovery Plan, those
appreciate your hard work and perseverance. Special
opportunities will be limitless. Budget 2022 accelerates our
thanks to the leadership of the Fort McMurray
bold plan to cut red tape, diversify the economy, and invest in capital projects—because we know we cannot build a brighter future without the infrastructure Albertans rely on. The 2021 construction season was a big one, and the
Construction Association for your tireless efforts to advocate for and support members, and to promote Alberta’s construction industry. Best wishes for the year ahead! n
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Message from the Minister of Infrastructure
PRASAD PANDA On behalf of the Government of Alberta, I am pleased to extend greetings to members of the Fort McMurray Construction Association. Alberta’s government is committed to protecting the lives and livelihoods of Albertans by investing in critical public infrastructure projects that will boost our economy and support job growth.
envelope at the Northern Lights Health Centre. Projects like these are moving ahead throughout Alberta right now, and Alberta’s construction sector labourers, tradespeople, and employers are vital to our success. These projects are addressing local priorities, creating thousands of good paying jobs right now, supporting local businesses and attracting investment into our
The 2022 Capital Plan has invested over $20.2 billion
communities, and laying the foundation for the private
over three years to build and maintain essential public
sector to grow.
infrastructure such as health facilities, schools, roads and bridges, and government buildings where important services and programs are delivered. These projects are expected to generate 19,000 direct jobs and 12,000 indirect jobs each year.
These efforts have positioned Alberta to retake our rightful place as an economic leader in Canada. Alberta’s innovative construction sector is playing an important part in the development that is taking place here in Alberta.
Here in Fort McMurray, there are a number of important
Each and every one of you are vital partners in the future
projects that are under construction, in the planning and
of our great province and the work you do every day is
development stage, or have been recently completed.
making Alberta a better place to live now and for many
This includes the expansion and updating of the Medical
years to come.
Device Reprocessing Unit at the Northern Lights Health Centre, the recently completed Willow Square Continuing Care Centre, and completed renovations to the building
The impacts of a world-wide recession and the COVID pandemic have only increased our resolve to build a stronger economy and position Alberta for an era of growth, and Alberta Infrastructure is delivering on that commitment. Together, we are making Alberta a province of prosperity for everyone, a destination for investment, good jobs, and a place to raise your family. n
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Message from the MP of Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche
LAILA GOODRIDGE I would like to thank the Fort McMurray Construction
support from all levels of government. The construction is
Association (FMCA) for the important work that they do
ongoing, creating local construction jobs within our region
each and every day to make our community a better place.
as it evolves into a world-class facility. Once complete, the
The FMCA has worked hard over the last three decades to
building will be the first of its kind in Western Canada,
be the voice of the construction industry throughout our
highlighting the importance of Métis people and culture
region. Your organization is a vocal advocate to all levels of
within our region.
government and our community benefits from your active engagement.
Whether it be a large project like the McMurray Métis Cultural Centre or the Fort McMurray International
We have had an exceptionally challenging time in our
Airport – or smaller projects such as a home renovation –
region over the last six years from economic downturn,
the construction industry continues to play an important
wildfire, flood, and then finally, the pandemic. More
role in the development of our community.
specifically, the past two years have been like none other,
I firmly believe that the future of Fort McMurray remains
and the construction industry has been forced to navigate
bright and I often say when Fort McMurray’s works,
numerous challenges, including the double whammy of
Alberta works, and when Alberta works, Canada works.
labour shortages and record inflation. Through innovation
We bring ongoing economic contributions to Alberta and
and a focus on reducing red tape from all levels of
Canada through our world-class energy industry.
government, members of the Fort McMurray Construction Association have been able to adapt to the new reality.
I will always be a strong advocate for this community, our people, and our resources.
Governments at all levels have made record investments in infrastructure and construction during these challenging
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times. This has provided much-needed support to our local economy. Supporting strategic infrastructure projects not only provides local jobs, but also provide our community with lasting benefits. Recently, over $5 million were invested by the federal government into our community to support critical infrastructure projects at the Fort McMurray International Airport. As traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels, investments like these will allow the airport authority to continue to offer passengers a safe travel experience while providing air connectivity that is critical to our region’s economic recovery. The McMurray Métis Cultural Centre project has received
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Message from the MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo
TANY YAO The wait is over and Albertans have a reason to celebrate.
revenue has increased dramatically in this vital industry.
For the first time in six years, our government has
Between 2021-22, bitumen royalties saw a massive jump
balanced the budget. This is good news for everyone—it
from just over $2 billion, to an estimated $10.3 billion
means Alberta’s back, and ready for a prosperous future.
in 2022-23. Building on this momentum, Budget 2022
Budget 2022 has a lot to celebrate. It allows us to keep taxes low, while increasing spending on health, education, post-secondary education, children’s services, and social services. While the turnaround in the price of oil has helped our bottom line, we are in this enviable position mainly due to our government’s responsible spending and by enabling Albertans to save more of the money
includes an ambitious plan to expand and promote Alberta leadership worldwide. Through the Alberta at Work program, we are investing in training Albertans with the skills they need to participate in this market. Our budget also includes $272 million in funding under the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP) to meet growing demand for petrochemicals across the world.
they earn. Our province is seeing dynamic revenue
Through an historic health care investment, we are
growth across the entire economy as a direct result of
also providing $90 million to create programs for family
our relentless pursuit of pro-growth, open-for-business
physicians to practice in remote locations. This funding
policies, and economic diversification.
aims to give more family doctors and medical residents the opportunity to jumpstart their careers in rural Alberta,
As a result of our fiscal restraint, we are seeing investment
giving remote areas access to vital health care services.
pour in across all regions and economic sectors. This
This is fantastic news for everyone, and it provides
economic growth means Alberta will collect roughly
opportunities for doctors to put down roots in rural
$400 million more in annual corporate tax revenue at an
communities that will last generations.
eight per cent rate than the NDP did at 12 per cent, which speaks to the incredible investment climate our United Conservative team has restored over the past three years.
Thanks to Alberta’s Recovery Plan, folks across the province have been able to find jobs, to save and grow their earnings, and get the support they need to thrive.
Last year, economic recovery exceeded expectations, and
Because of this program’s success, thousands have been
we are projecting similar growth in 2022. Strong energy
empowered to overcome addiction, find support for
prices will attract investment into our province, and we
mental health, and get the boost they need to provide
also expect supply chain disruptions to resolve through
for their families and prepare for their future. Alberta’s
the coming year. So far, we have consistently topped the
Recovery Plan not only fosters individual success, but also
Canadian average in industry growth. In 2021 alone, while
promotes the diversification of our entire economy so we
the average Canadian increase sat at 21.5 per cent, Alberta
can compete in the world market and be an international
more than doubled that average with a total of 50.1 per
destination for new and emerging industries.
cent. We expect these trends to continue as Alberta leads the nation in economic growth.
As we move forward, our government remains committed to Alberta’s Recovery Plan. Budget 2022 is a blueprint for
The world needs Alberta energy. Thanks to the massive
strength, for prosperity, and for hope in Alberta for years
economic contribution of the Fort McMurray region, our
to come. I’m proud to report that Alberta is back! n
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Message from the Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
SANDY BOWMAN The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo acknowledges
been built to the one-in-100-year flood level without
that the land on which we live, learn, work, and play is
freeboard and Reach 7 has been built to the one-in-200-
Treaty 8 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Dene,
year flood level with freeboard. Work on Reaches 1 to 6 is
and unceded territory of the Métis.
ongoing and scheduled for completion in 2022 and 2023.
On behalf of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
We are pleased to highlight the recent completion of the
(RMWB), I want to congratulate the Fort McMurray
cricket field upgrades at Syncrude Athletic Park, along
Construction Association (FMCA) on the latest issue
with the Tower Road Snow Storage Facility and the Fort
of Building Fort McMurray. For two full years now, the
McKay Fire Hall. We also look forward to completing
global pandemic has impacted industry and families alike, however we continue to witness the resiliency of community members who work hard to build our region. During this time, the Municipality has been making great strides on a variety of high-profile construction projects. At the time of this writing, the Rural Water and Sewer Services project, which is comprised of Saprae Creek Estates, Conklin and Janvier, has received a total of 74 applications—with 64 submissions approved. Additionally,
construction of Kiyam Community Park in downtown Fort McMurray this summer, as well as work on egress roads for Anzac and Janvier and other projects. Our vision is exciting and there is much work ahead of us all. I am grateful to members of the FMCA not only for your commitment to keeping the highest standards of industry professionalism, but for your skilled service and dedication to the people of this region. By working
52 dwellings have been connected to water and sewage
together in a spirit of collaboration, we are making
infrastructure.
improvements that will benefit all residents and build a strong future.
Flood mitigation is another vitally important topic for the region and the Municipality continues to move
Once again, thank you for your service. With your
forward with strong mitigation measures, including both
continued support and commitment, I am confident
temporary and permanent berms. In fact, the RWMB has
that 2022 will be a successful year for the construction
reached several key milestones and completed extensive
industry in our region and for the people who call Wood
flood mitigation work to date. For example, Reach 1 has
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CCA focused on helping members build capacity Our initiatives include securing robust, long-term investment in infrastructure, positioning the industry as a first choice for careers and fair procurement By Mary Van Buren, president, Canadian Construction Association There is no debate. The infrastructure we design, build,
Backed by our 60+ integrated partner associations, we
and maintain must anticipate a rapidly changing world,
reinforced the need to develop a long-term infrastructure
where future climate, technologies, and social needs will
investment strategy, secure the right skills for the industry
be very different from today. But to achieve this, we need a
now and in the future by attracting a diverse and inclusive
considered and coordinated national plan backed by a long-
workforce, and expand project delivery models that support
term investment strategy.
fair procurement.
Infrastructure enables trade, powers businesses,
INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE WILL SECURE
connects workers to their jobs, creates opportunities for
CANADA’S GROWTH ECONOMY
communities, and protects the nation from an increasingly
Setting national goals around building sustainability into
unpredictable natural environment. It also supports
our infrastructure is key to our future economy. The
workers, providing millions of jobs each year in building,
economy needs reliable infrastructure to connect supply
design, and maintenance, accounting for over 1.4 million
chains and efficiently move goods and services across
jobs in Canada.
borders. The funds must be predictable, flow quickly, and be
OUR INDUSTRY CAN BE THE PATH TO GREEN AND THE ROAD TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY. There are, however, some significant challenges to the industry realizing its full potential. As the industry’s national advocate, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has been working to support members in your continued success and to remove roadblocks. This includes ensuring the federal government procures fairly and transparently, that there is a consistent and longterm infrastructure investment plan, and finally, that our industry is seen as a career of choice.
aligned with provincial, municipal, and Indigenous needs. The creation of an independent advisory body can align governments at the provincial and municipal level to address infrastructure deficits across Canada. The stability of having multi-year project pipelines, based on evidence and independent expert advice, would also enable the development of the necessary skilled workforce and encourage private sector investment. The CCA has also been working with partners and stakeholders to build a business case for increased investment in the trade-enabling infrastructure. The Western Canada Trade Gateways & Corridors Initiative
These issues will be CCA priorities for 2022, and were
(WCTGCI) brings attention to the importance of the
already raised with key elected parliamentarians during our
Western Canada trade corridor to Canada’s future economic
annual Hill Day on November 30 and in our response to the
growth. Sustained, predictable, strategic investments in
federal government’s National Infrastructure Assessment.
trade-enabling infrastructure will propel the country
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forward as a place for foreign investment, building supply
take advantage of our resources on Diversity, Equity and
chain capacity, and supporting innovation and emerging
Inclusivity at www.cca-acc.com/workforce-excellence/
technologies.
diversity-and-inclusion-a-call-to-action.
SUPPORTING VALUE AND INNOVATION THROUGH
A strong federal partner is also needed to help the industry
FAIR AND TRANSPARENT PROCUREMENT
recruit, train, and retain tomorrow’s workforce. Applying
With productivity and sustainability issues on the rise,
quotas when the workforce simply does not exist will not
including net-zero carbon targets and shortages in material and labour affecting profit margins, now is the time to modernize procurement practices. To build the infrastructure needed across the country and recruit the workforce of the future, federal procurement strategies need to adapt to encourage innovation, include contractors earlier in the process, account for long-term value and sustainability, promote the use of alternative delivery models, and support shared risk.
solve the root issues. Instead, the industry must be seen as a career of choice, particularly among underrepresented groups. STAY IN TOUCH! Canada will be counting on the construction industry to build back better. You can count on the CCA to be a collaborative partner to the Fort McMurray Construction Association, providing helpful tools, sharing best practices across the country and being your voice with the federal
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government.
The construction industry is facing a serious workforce
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shortage that will impact our progress on building for the
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future. Skilled tradespeople cannot be created overnight.
or by looking up Canadian Construction Association on
Now is the time to focus on building workforce capacity and
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boosting skilled training programs.
Please email me at mvanburen@cca-acc.com if you have
Find out more about our Talent Fits Here campaign at
any feedback or comments on how the CCA can serve you
www.talentfitshere.ca, and support it by re-sharing it. Or
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An update from the
ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION By Ken Gibson, executive director of the ACA
Prompt pay in force August 29, 2022 Prompt pay comes into effect for contracts signed after
• Lack of transparency and variability regarding future
August 29, 2022. Together with local construction
projects, funding, timing, delivery, and project budget,
associations, the Alberta Construction Association (ACA)
impacting industry’s ability to plan. It takes years of
is coordinating education for members. This started with
steady work to produce skilled design consultants,
answers to frequently asked questions disseminated in
tradespeople, and project managers. Swings in
early March. Consult your construction association for
infrastructure spending inevitably leads to periods in
webinars planned for April.
which industry capacity can’t meet demand without price increases at the expense of taxpayers.
The industry consortium of the ACA, Alberta Trade Contractors Coalition, Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, and the Consulting Engineers of Alberta continue to work towards submitting a proposal to government to act as a nominating authority to accredit prompt pay adjudicators and manage the adjudication process. The ACA is concerned that the proposed administrative responsibilities contemplated in the
• Relations that are contractual and transactional rather than collaborative. • Inappropriate allocation of risk designed to ensure the negative single occurrence is never repeated. • Contractual terms that are unquantifiable, uninsurable, and/or infeasible for the contractor to meet. • The revision of GoA agreements removing all forms of
regulations run counter to the goal of affordable costs
alternative dispute resolution, leaving the courts as the
borne by parties to an adjudication.
only option.
The ACA continues to lobby government to commit to comparable prompt pay and dispute resolution processes for projects under the Public Works Act. THREE BIG IDEAS FOR PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
• Lack of acceptance of industry recommendations to improve timely completion of projects. • G oA decision making is slow, impacting costs within a rigid delivery schedule.
TO ENABLE ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND GROWTH
• Contractor selection primarily based on low price
The ACA believes publicly funded infrastructure can be
selection on best value and innovation treating
an enabler of economic recovery. Independent research
construction as a specialized service.
treating construction as a commodity rather than
in Canada and abroad has confirmed the importance of public infrastructure to boost economic productivity and support trade-enabled prosperity. The following issues limit the role of public infrastructure in fostering economic recovery: 16 Fort McMurray Construction Association
The Red Tape Reduction Construction Industry Panel have consistently affirmed that industry’s concerns remain an urgent priority to resolve. In order for publicly funded infrastructure to fully
contribute, there are three big ideas to address current
• U tilizing a public utility model
constraints and unleash the full potential of this key enabler. The three mutually reinforcing ideas to address common issues are:
• Ongoing meaningful dialogue with industry to share multi-year capital programs; understand industry capacity, and receive industry input on appropriate
1. CERTAINTY
selection of form of project delivery
2. PARTNERSHIP
• Moving to a suite of common contracts for the various
3. VALUE
forms of project delivery for vertical infrastructure
Possible approaches to achieve certainty, partnership, and
across public owners. This common suite of contracts
value include:
must address inappropriate risk allocation and onerous/
• Specifying a predictable long-term capital plan with
infeasible contract terms by working towards modified CCDC contracts to ensure contracts are balanced across
certainty and consistency of funding
contracting parties
• U tilizing asset management planning to inform the
• Independent procurement/project management agencies
capital plan • Funding the capital plan – a look back at the 2003 capital account
• Adoption of collaborative forms of project delivery as the standard
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• Enhancing the opportunity for local knowledge and services in delivering on Alberta’s infrastructure needs
In the last 10 years, extreme flooding, hail, and wildfires have destroyed numerous Alberta buildings with insured
• Moving away from low bid to best value procurement
losses of $7 billion.
MULTI-YEAR MAJOR RETROFIT PROGRAM
While there has been a promising start within Alberta
ESSENTIAL
and much success to build on, one national estimate is
The sixth Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change working group report released in August 2021 makes for sober reading. In the words of the panel:
that current retrofit rates are below one per cent for lowrise residential buildings and 1.4 per cent of commercial building floor area, with retrofits achieving shallow rather than deep energy savings.
“It is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and land. Widespread and rapid
Building retrofits generate employment and GDP, with
changes in the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere and
benefits spread across the entire province. Annual public
biosphere have occurred.... Human-induced climate
and private costs totaling $5 to $9 billion per year over the
change is already affecting many weather and climate
next 30 to 15 years can achieve a zero-carbon building
extremes in every region across the globe.”
stock for Alberta.
Alberta is Canada’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases.
The ACA will be working with others to advocate that all
Alberta residential and commercial buildings are among
three levels of government enact a coherent and mutually
the highest GHG emitters per square metre of building
reinforcing policy framework and share of funding of a
area across Canada.
major building retrofit multi-year program with annual
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Widespread and rapid changes in the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere and biosphere have occurred... Human-induced climate change is already affecting many weather and climate extremes in every region across the globe.” progress reporting to the target of a zero-carbon Alberta
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
building stock by 2050. Retrofits should encompass
Construction’s contribution to Alberta’s future prosperity
resilience to natural disasters given the changes in climate. Sustained multi-year public and private investment is necessary to allow the development of a construction workforce skilled in delivering high-performance building retrofits along with the supply chain to provide the necessary materials and technologies. One promising program is offered by SOFIAC. SOFIAC is leveraging
is dependent upon the right numbers of skilled trades professionals with the right skills at the right time. The ACA plans to engage with industry to identify needed policies and gaps in programs to promote development of local sources of workers, improve interprovincial mobility, and optimize the use of foreign talent. The ACA
private and public funding to act as a super energy
is advocating for a stronger role for industry under the
services company that allows aggregation of small projects.
new Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act. The
SOFIAC is interested in expanding operations into Alberta.
ACA applauds the Provincial Government for financial
The ACA is advocating government incent SOFIAC as an
support of a number of ACA pilot projects to develop skills
additional funding source for Alberta projects.
and recruit and retain workers. n
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GOLD SEAL CERTIFICATION –
Your tool to nuture your top talent
By Chanel Roberts, Manager, Education and Gold Seal Certification Program, Canadian Construction Association The Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) Gold Seal Certification program can help your company attract, grow,
USE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS
Gold Seal’s competency assessments,
TO NURTURE TALENT
which form the heart of its program,
Many a great foreman, estimator,
and retain top talent. Through
project manager, safety practitioner,
competency assessments, professional
or superintendent starts in a different
development and continued
role and moves up the chain over the
mentorship, this professional
years. It is important to have a formal
certification program is focused
framework to identify talent, discuss
on helping the industry achieve
future opportunities, and chart a
excellence through education,
learning and mentoring path for
training, and skills development.
progression.
can help guide the growth of the skills of your workforce. The assessments define the knowledge, skills, and abilities that construction professionals working in Gold Seal designations should possess regardless of company field, size, or geography. “One of the great things about competency assessments is that they can be used for much more than Gold Seal exam preparation,” says Alistair
The Gold Seal Certification program is focused on helping the industry achieve excellence through education, training, and skills development.
Robertson of Learning Forty-Two, an adult learning and development specialist who led the most recent update of Gold Seal designations and exams. “HR departments, managers, and employees can use them to help identify areas for ongoing skill development through relevant training or other learning opportunities. The competencies themselves can even be used to help hire new and evaluate existing employees.” Lunch ’n’ Learns are helpful tools to get employees excited about Gold Seal. The CCA organizes public information webinars and can also deliver one tailored to your company or group. Getting your project recognized as a Gold Seal project is also a great way to get all eligible jobsite staff certified, subtrades included, and gain visibility for your commitment to professional development.
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GET THE BEST PEOPLE FOR THE JOB Including information on Gold Seal Certification in your website’s careers section and in job postings can benefit your company in many ways. Having a clearly defined and articulated way of growing talent and investing in professional development is a big perk for applicants and can help differentiate your company from the competition. By asking for the certification in job postings or by listing it as an asset, you can showcase your appreciation of professionalism and your support of professional development. PREVENT THE BRAIN DRAIN According to the job site Indeed, “no room to grow” is the top reason why people leave their jobs. Knowing that your employer invests in their staff is a strong motivator. Establishing a mentoring program
When your staff members receive their GSC, that’s cause for celebration! Some companies proudly display their employees’ GSC certificates on a special wall.
of certification, the renewable
worked in their designation for a
Professional, Gold Seal Certified
minimum of 2,000 hours and earned
(P.GSC) credential, whereby enrolled
30 credits worth of updated activities
GSCs must demonstrate having
every two years.
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where Gold Seal Certified staff members help those who are just starting on their process is a great idea. Some companies have appointed an admin, HR, or training contact to assist with applications. CELEBRATING SUCCESS When your staff members receive their GSC, that’s cause for celebration! Some ways that employers can mark this occasion include framed certificate presentations and newsletter, website,
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RMWB Social Procurement Program to boost local, social impact of municipal spending It’s often said that every
a local business directory has been
to ongoing collaboration with local
purchase made has an economic,
created to identify and notify qualified
business associations to develop
environmental, and social impact,
local and Indigenous businesses
and implement this portion of the
whether intended to or not.
when relevant low-value and below-
program.
To leverage impacts from its current spending, the Regional Municipality
threshold opportunities become available.
To learn more on the Municipality’s Social Procurement Program, visit the
of Wood Buffalo has launched a new
Due to trade agreements,
Social Procurement Program aimed
municipalities cannot restrict
at achieving positive social value
competition to local suppliers;
outcomes that align with the values of
however, through social procurement
the region.
initiatives, community benefits can
Last summer, with the support of
be realized. To support this effort,
communities, businesses, and
Buy Social Canada and working
the Municipality has commenced
individuals in the region, the
on a commitment from council,
including a social procurement
Municipality is also advancing
municipal staff engaged with local
questionnaire on request for proposals
the development of a Municipal
business associations, social profits,
and request for quotations for above-
Procurement Strategy for Indigenous
industry, and Indigenous business
threshold purchases.
Businesses. The strategy will provide
representatives to develop the
While the social value objectives included in the Social Procurement Program seek to support Indigenous
additional tools to leverage the Important strides are being made, and
program.
RMWB website.
there remains work to be done. This
The Municipality will prioritize doing
includes exploring the implementation
business with local suppliers and local
of community benefit agreements,
Indigenous businesses for low-value
specifically in infrastructure and
and below trade agreement threshold
development-specific procurements.
purchases. To support this effort,
The Municipality is looking forward
Municipality’s spending to increase opportunities for Indigenous businesses to participate in the procurement process and illustrates the Municipality’s commitment to taking action to advance reconciliation in Wood Buffalo. A Procurement Partnership
SOCIAL PROCUREMENT PROGRAM
Committee has recently been formed between the Municipality and local business associations to collaborate on the current municipal procurement practices and strategies, as the Municipality continues to modernize the supply chain function. Through these new and still under development initiatives, the Municipality aims to use more of its future spending as a tool to shape healthy, vibrant communities. n
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Selling Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo A new era for commercial and retail investment attraction
Today, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT) is leading our region through a sea of change that is afoot in attracting investment.
By Lisa Sweet, Director, Business & Investment Attraction, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism If the last few years have taught us anything, it is that we
Today, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic
are living in some markedly different times. In just over
Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT) is leading our
seven years, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo has shifted from
region through a sea of change that is afoot in attracting
a region running an economic development sprint to one
investment. And, that change involves proactively
preparing to run a marathon.
bolstering business development and marketing efforts
The region’s investment climate proved to be headline worthy for decades due to the rapid stream of capital investment in the oil sands. Retailers and commercial developers from around the world took notice of our fast-
to re-capture the attention of investors and “sell” the incredible opportunities our region has to offer. Our aim is to develop the economy at a steady and sustainable pace that is prepared to go the distance.
growing, young, and highly underserved population whose
Cities across the globe must compete for new investment
household incomes rivaled most in Canada.
in their markets. Developing our local economy will rely on
At the time, “selling” Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo to investors meant we were reacting to the high level of interest in our market. We were hitting the ground running, fielding a high volume of inquiries from investors about doing business in the region. 30 Fort McMurray Construction Association
coordination and cooperation between our organization, stakeholders, and right holders. Co-creating strategic economic and tourism initiatives together will be the single most important thing we can do as a region to increase our competitiveness.
We have plans in the future to develop an Industrial Investment Strategy to attract investment, however, today we know stakeholders and rights holders want to see a focus on development to attract commercial, retail, and entertainment. Creating more local access in these amenities is as much about promoting local spending as it is about retaining and attracting residents by providing them with goods and services to enhance their quality of life. WHAT DO INVESTORS LOOK FOR? A common misconception is that investment attraction is about attracting outside investment, when in reality it is equally as important to look to local investors and grow existing local businesses who already have skin in the game. Investors, whether they are local or external to the region, look for the same things when making decisions about where to invest their capital. They are often looking to make a 20-plus year investment, and if we are to compete with other cities, we have to have a strong value proposition. Here are some of the components that make up Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo’s value proposition. • Cost and ease of doing business • Market potential • Economic climate • Local talent and workforce pool • Entrepreneurship and innovation climate • Return on investment
Focusing our efforts on commercial, retail, and entertainment development is going to give residents more choice, and complement, not compete with existing local businesses.
taking place online or in other cities. It is our goal to capture
• Local market intelligence
some of this spending locally and develop a more balanced
• Developed commercial land ready with water, sewer, and
community where we can offer more locally. Focusing
electrical infrastructure • Distribution channels to move goods • Transportation networks and links to other economies • Industry and business sector performance • And more…
our efforts on commercial, retail, and entertainment development is going to give residents more choice, and complement, not compete with existing local businesses. HOW DO WE SELL OUR PLACE? It takes a coordinated joint effort. Not one organization, business, industry, or level of government can tackle it on
Additionally, they also look at local demographics and
their own. Our organization is responsible for bringing
household spending, which to this day continues to be one
together the public and private sectors to co-create local
of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo’s many strengths. Based
commercial and retail opportunities. When it comes to
on our 2021 Commercial & Retail Analysis we found that
attracting targeted commercial and retail investment, you
the household spending, and therefore the commercial and
can find us focused on four key areas:
retail development potential for the region, remains very high. The same analysis found residents were spending a total of $1.85 billion on food, clothing, entertainment, and personal services, with approximately 38 per cent of that spending
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MARKET INTELLIGENCE —
A SOLID PLAN – INVESTORS LOOK FOR FOCUS
INVESTORS NEED PROOF
Market intelligence informs our Commercial & Retail
Investors make decisions based on current and hard data.
Attraction Plan and any supporting work. This plan
The 2021 Commercial & Retail Community Survey is an
is our roadmap for investment attraction and gives us
example of research we conduct and share with investors.
focus – what do we pursue, when should we pursue
We also provide local ad-hoc information to investors from
it, and in what order? Having a plan means we can
housing market and population statistics to innovation and
proactively target investors, rather than relying on
new developments in the oil sands. Investors are always
them to find us.
keeping their fingers on the pulse to see what is happening in different markets.
The plan considers many factors, including the commercial land development opportunities and
Additionally, we support investors to produce their own
commercial building vacancy. We work closely with
independent research and gather specific information. This
various land developers and commercial landlords in
data must remain current, which is why you will continue
the region to understand their aspirations so we can
to see us conducting studies and analyses of our market.
help connect the right investor to the right opportunity.
Hard data is key for making decisions and ensuring that all
By working together in cooperation, we can better
parties involved are doing their due diligence. Our market intelligence involves comparing our region against communities our size with similar distribution channels. All of this research helps us make strategic
facilitate putting land and buildings into productive use. A plan is only as strong as its execution. This brings me to our next two focus areas, branding and marketing, and business development.
decisions about where we focus and who we target. Which
BRANDING AND MARKETING —
brings me to our next focus.
INVESTORS WANT A STRONG NARRATIVE As mentioned earlier, the new era for investment attraction relies heavily on “selling” the region. For the
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Retail and Commercial Attraction Plan to do its job, it needs to be supported by branding and marketing efforts. Successful businesses invest in branding and marketing their products and/or services. Community economic development is no different, except we curate a competitive identity for our region, rather than for a specific product or service. Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo’s community brand, also called the “place brand”, promotes our unique regional features. Place branding is an extremely effective tool used by community economic developers to revitalize a city or region’s economy. It is a community asset, and it sets us apart from other national and international cities. Our place brand is a vehicle by which we can actively shape how our location is perceived by investors. To sell Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo to investor audiences, we must stand out from other cities and regions. When our organization began operations in 2019, we prioritized co-creating a place brand with
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To sell Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo to investor audiences, we must stand out from other cities and regions. When our organization began operations in 2019, we prioritized co-creating a place brand with stakeholders and rights holders. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT —
Invest Alberta, Alberta Innovates, and our economic
INVESTORS DEPEND ON RELATIONSHIPS
development counterparts at Edmonton Global and
An important part of executing the Retail and Commercial Plan is ensuring we are building relationships with investors, creating partnerships, growing our network, and getting the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo name into
Calgary Economic Development. We want investors to first look to Alberta, then we want them to look at our region. Being part of selling Alberta to investors is also key to our success.
the marketplace. We work with experts in commercial and
All of these different activities are driven by and aligned
retail development to ensure we know who is ready to make
with the goals of our Commercial & Retail Plan. This
investments. That way we can be strategic and focused with
allows us to be selective and strategic about where we go
our business development efforts.
and who we build relationships with.
Selling Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is an ongoing process
MOST IMPORTANTLY, INVESTORS NEED TIME
and now requires us to go to where investors can be found
The investment attraction cycle is an ongoing process.
and business relationships can be built. We selectively
Investors need proof, focus, narrative, relationships, and
target tradeshows, conferences, and exhibitions outside
most importantly, they need time.
the region to drum up interest and send the message that Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is open for business. Once we garner interest in our market, we then continue the exploration process through strategic business meetings and site visits to the region. Within the region, we engage on an ongoing basis with local commercial developers and landowners, prospective and new entrepreneurs, and businesses looking to expand. Additionally, we work with other local organizations, and the Planning and Development Department at the municipality to create a pro-investment environment.
Attracting private investment is complex and it does not happen overnight. Some investors can take decades to enter a market. In the case of existing local investors, some are more ready than others, but again there are many factors to consider such as those mentioned previously. Despite the more recent challenges brought on by the pandemic, we’ve started to showcase Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo at the right time. Investors have been modest with investing their money and are now preparing to restart investments as the economy re-opens. Our organization has built a strong foundation and we are
Equally important is strengthening our business
ready to facilitate a strong move forward to attract
relationships with provincial organizations such as
targeted investment. n
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The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is located in Northern Alberta and is home to Fort McMurray and nine surrounding rural hamlets. In a region where economic growth has historically outpaced expectations, keeping up with industrial, residential, and community development has been both an exciting and challenging position, especially for the Planning & Development Department (P&D). This department oversees the region’s planning initiatives (e.g., land use bylaw, development permits, and long-term strategic plans), Safety Codes services, and the municipality’s real estate interests related to the management, buying, and selling of land. They are busy. As the pace of growth has settled
During the past year, P&D has been leading a process review project and is taking an honest look at identifying issues, their root causes, and how to fix them.
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community and businesses to reflect on how its development processes are administered. Common concerns heard from the community and businesses include inconsistent information from staff and the website, unnecessary and duplicated steps in permitting processes, unclear requirements, varying customer service levels, and occasional time lags for permit approval and inspections. In a nutshell, people feel there is too much ‘red tape’. The Government of Alberta has also suggested that ‘red tape’ provincewide is an issue and has declared ‘red tape’ reduction a priority as the This massive undertaking has included public engagement, stakeholder workshops, and numerous conversations with businesses.
provincial economy recovers from low oil prices and COVID-19.
The Municipality is committed to being open for business, facilitating growth and contributing to an even better quality of life in the region.
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Making business easier is a priority
businesses. Detailed documentation
improvement of its processes and
for the Municipality. During the
review has also occurred alongside
the delivery of exceptional customer
past year, P&D has been leading a
reviewing best practices from other
service both in 2022 and well beyond
process review project and is taking
communities to help assess P&D’s
the completion of this project.”
an honest look at identifying issues,
existing processes. Presentations to
their root causes, and how to fix
mayor and council’s Wood Buffalo
them. Management and staff have
Development Advisory Committee
championed the need for change
have occurred to help validate the
and are in full support of learning
project’s findings.
and promoting new processes to
Ultimately, the Municipality is committed to being open for business, facilitating growth and contributing to an even better quality of life in the region. Planning & Development
“The goal is to find the gaps, make
plays a critical role in this and,
improvements, and ensure an easy
through the implementation of
application process for permits
the recommendations and actions
or licenses,” says Brad McMurdo,
outlined in the process review
director of planning & development.
project, is taking the necessary steps
“Completion of this project will be a
to best position the Wood Buffalo
This massive undertaking has
great step forward for the RMWB,
Region for future growth and
included public engagement,
but it is not the end of the road. The
prosperity. n
stakeholder workshops, and
Planning & Development Department
numerous conversations with
is committed to continuous
better serve Wood Buffalo. P&D has partnered with Ernst & Young to lead this initiative and bring an unbiased, experienced, and focused approach to the project.
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Connecting to the system The Rural Water and Sewer Servicing project still underway within the boundary of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB)
The Rural Water and Sewer Servicing (RWSS) program is a large capital project currently underway and aims to upgrade water and sewage service to the communities of Anzac, Conklin, Gregoire Lake Estates, Janvier, and Saprae Creek Estates. Photos courtesy of the RMWB.
By Shayna Wiwierski Residents in the rural hamlets south
“Currently, many of these hamlets
projects or contracts in the
of Fort McMurray will soon have
rely on water and sewer that are
RMWB’s southern hamlets. The
better access to municipal water and
trucked in,” says Greg Bennett, a
main contracts consist of installing
sewage infrastructure.
spokesperson for the RMWB. “Water
water and sanitary mains within
and sewer servicing in some form
the road allowance and extending
has been a focus for regional councils
them to property lines of private
since the amalgamation in 1995.”
lots. The contracts also consist of
to upgrade water and sewage service
Steps were first taken by the RMWB
the construction of other related
to the communities of Anzac, Conklin,
to implement basic water and sewer
infrastructure, such as sanitary lift
Gregoire Lake Estates, Janvier, and
programming in these rural hamlets
stations, water reservoirs, manholes,
Saprae Creek Estates.
in 1998. This project evolved into
valves and hydrants, and connecting
different programs over the years and
these with water and wastewater
has remained a consistent priority
treatment facilities.
The Rural Water and Sewer Servicing (RWSS) program is a large capital project currently underway and aims
Construction began in 2017 to build the infrastructure needed to provide piped water and sewer servicing to these communities. 42 Fort McMurray Construction Association
since amalgamation. The project consists of 17 main
Construction is currently ongoing on this project and capital investment
In Anzac, 95 per cent of the required municipal infrastructure is complete with the remainder scheduled for completion by August 2022.
Currently, the RMWB is working on Gregoire Lake Estates, with municipal infrastructure being complete and service connections available in June 2022 for many residences.
in the program was first approved in
new granular base, installed ditches
mains are installed by the RMWB
2014. The total budget for the entire
and drainage, and also paved the road
first before homeowners build their
project, once complete in 2027, is over
surface and driveway access to each
homes. As well, the remoteness of
$350.6 million. Total spend to date has
lot.
the hamlets from Fort McMurray
been over $234.8 million.
Holodniuk adds that other FMCA
and the varying topography in each hamlet has proven to be a challenge.
Each community’s timelines for
members who worked on this
connections vary. For Saprae Creek
portion of the project include Stantec
Estates, all required municipal
Consulting Ltd. as the engineer on
sanitary lift stations in Conklin and
infrastructure is complete and 74
record, ATCO, Wilco Contractors
five in Anzac were required. There
private property applications have
NW Inc., EMCO, Parsons Creek
have also been several construction-
been received. The RMWB continues
Aggregates, and Stony Valley
related challenges, such as keeping
to work with property owners
Contracting Ltd.
the traffic flow on roads and enabling
throughout the application and connection process.
Currently, the RMWB is working on Gregoire Lake Estates, with municipal
For example, the construction of four
access for municipal services, such as water and wastewater trucks and garbage collection, dust suppression,
H. Wilson Industries were the
infrastructure being complete and
general contractors for the Saprae
service connections available in
Creek Estates portion of the project.
June 2022 for many residences. For
Holodniuk adds that they ran into
They commenced work in 2017 with
Conklin, 80 per cent of the required
a number of challenges during the
directional drilling and completed
municipal infrastructure is complete
Saprae Creek Estates portion of the
the work in 2021. Wesley Holodniuk,
with the remainder scheduled for
project, including the loss of property,
general manager at H. Wilson
completion by November 2024. In
trees, and vegetation after the 2016
Industries, says that the work entailed
Anzac, 95 per cent of the required
Horse River Wildfire.
a new low-pressure sewer system throughout the entire community, which is roughly 300 residents and lots. The new sewer went through the community and water lines went through the majority of the
municipal infrastructure is complete with the remainder scheduled for
and noise and vibration control.
Currently construction is still ongoing
completion by August 2022. Services
for the project. Property owners
connections will be available in June
in communities with completed
2022, except for Gregoire Drive, which
infrastructure can begin their
will start in August 2022.
connection process through the Residential Service Connection Plan
subdivision. There were areas that
Since the project has been ongoing
had a new water line already, so they
for a number of years now, there
only replaced water lines in areas that
have been a number of expected and
required it. They also replaced new
anticipated challenges, such as the
fire hydrants that were up to code, as
retrofitting of installation of water
well as installed new driveways with
sewer mains to already built homes
For more information on the project,
new culverts, rebuilt the roads with a
since typically the water and sanitary
please visit www.rmwb.ca/RWSS. n
and a Homeowner Connection Guide have been developed for residents which details everything they need to know to join the program.
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ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION AWARDS We celebrate te best in the Wood Buffalo construction industry – next time it could be you! Whether through innovation, environmental performance, safety or community leadership, the awards celebrate the best in the Wood Buffalo construction industry. The awards are open to all members in good standing of the Fort McMurray Construction Association. These awards also provide a great opportunity to showcase our local firms and help them distinguish the positive work they are doing in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
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WHAT ARE THE CONSTRUCTION AWARD CATEGORIES? GREEN BUILDING CULTURE AWARD: The winner will demonstrate a corporate green building “culture” in terms of how they conduct their day-today business. OUTSTANDING SAFETY CULTURE AWARD: The winner will inspire their employees to go “above and beyond the call of duty”. YOUNG CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD: This award is presented to a “rising star” in the Wood Buffalo construction industry. TRADE CONTRACTOR AWARD: The winner will distinguish themselves in terms of their contribution on a successful 2019 project. PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Winners will be selected for businesses under 5 million, under 50 million, and over 50 million. SUPPLIERS & SERVICE AWARD OF RECOGNITION: We will recognize firms for their commitment and dedication to the Construction Industry within the RMWB. OUTSTANDING WOMAN IN CONSTRUCTION AWARD: This award recognizes a female who has made a significant contribution or positive impact to the construction industry in the RMWB. HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR AWARD: This award is presented to an FMCA member firm that best demonstrates outstanding professionalism and integrity within their business, industry, and community.
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FORT McMURRAY CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP 3D Building Group P.O. Box 5212 Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3G3 www.3dbuildinggroup.ca Acden Fleet LP 220 TaigaNova Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0T4 www.acden.com Advantage Electric Ltd. 125 Atkinson Road Fort McMurray, AB T9J 1E8 Ainscow & McCormick Roofing Ltd. 16073 132 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5V 1H8 www.amroofingltd.ca
Bear Access and Environmental Inc. (BEAR)/Site Resources Group Inc. (SITE) Box 7610 Bonnyville, AB T9N 2H9 www.bearaccessenviro.com Birch Mountain Enterprises LP PO Box 5445 Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3G4 www.bmel.ca Bouchier PO Box 6607 Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5N4 www.bouchier.ca
Command Equipment Ltd. 1, 12415 Stony Plain Road Edmonton, AB T5N 3N3 www.commandequipment.com Command North Construction Group Ltd. 1, 12415 Stony Plain Road Edmonton, AB T5N 3N3 www.commandnorth.ca Consun Contracting Ltd. 195 Macdonald Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4B3 www.consun.ca Corgan Industrial Ltd. 7 Mackay Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5C6 www.corgan.ca
Ajax Drywall 2000 Ltd. 16363 130 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5A 4C5
Brock Canada Inc. 4D, 380 MacKenzie Blvd. Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4C4 www.brockgroup.com
AJG Trucking Ltd. 16132 76 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5Z 3R8 www.ajgtrucking.com
Burnco Rock Products Ltd. 825 Memorial Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0K4 www.burnco.com
Cormode & Dickson Construction (Fort McMurray) Ltd. Unit 5, 400 Taiganova Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0T4 www.cormode.com
Akron Engineering Consultant’s Group Ltd. 8123 Fraser Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1W5 www.akronengineering.com
C&B Maintenance Corp. 10103 Centennial Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4Z2 www.cbmaintenancecorp.com
Coverall Uniform Linen & Mat Ltd. 345 TaigaNova Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0T4 www.getcoverall.com
Call First Plumbing and Heating Ltd. PO Box 23082 RPO Thickwood Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5B7 www.callfirstplumbing.com
Creative Door 210 Macalpine Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4A6 www.creativedoor.com
CBS Construction Ltd. 150 Mackay Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4W8 www.cbsconstruction.ca
Creative Industries Ltd. 150c Macdonald Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4B2 www.ciltd.ca
Associated Engineering Alberta Ltd. 320 TaigaNova Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0T4 www.ae.ca
Chinook Fuels 160 Mackay Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4W8 www.chinookfuels.ca
Dechant Construction Ltd. 11004 97th Street High Level, AB T0H 1Z0 www.dechantconstruction.ab.ca
ATCO Structures and Logistics Inc. Lot 130, Fort McKay Industrial Park Fort McKay, AB T0P 1C0 www.atcosl.com
CLH Contracting Ltd. 161 Royer Way Fort McMurray, AB T9H 0E1 www.clhcontracting.ca
Delta Contracting Ltd. Box 55 Fort Chipewyan, AB T0P 1B0 www.deltacontracting.com
Bartle & Gibson 8220 Manning Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1V9 www.bartlegibson.com
Collective Waste Solutions Inc. 171 Poplar Drive Conklin, AB T0P 1H1 www.collectivewaste.ca
Division 26 Inc. 340 Macalpine Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4X3 www.division26inc.com
Alcor Facilities Management Inc. 150A MacDonald Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4B2 www.alcorfacilities.com AlumaSafway Inc. 185 TaigaNova Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0T4 www.alumasafway.com
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FORT McMURRAY CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP Dreamline Canada 8, 380 TaigaNova Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0T4 www.dreamlinecanada.com
Herc Rentals 105 Mackay Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4C9 www.hercrentals.com
Ledcor Group of Companies 7008 Roper Road Edmonton, AB T6B 3H2 www.ledcor.com
DTS Trucking Ltd. 737 Beaconhill Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2P6 www.dtstruckingltd.ca
Hines Health Services Suite 101A, 805 Memorial Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0K4 www.hineshealth.ca
LetCar Mechanical Group Ltd. 8115 Fraser Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1W5 www.letcar.ca
Duke’s Building Supplies Inc. 100 Royer Way Fort McMurray, AB T9H 0E1 www.wbbs.ca
Horizon Electric Inc. 1136 Richter Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 2K7
Lexon Projects Inc. 2371 91 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6P 1L1 www.lexonprojects.com
HVAC Solutions Ltd. 307 Athabasca Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9J 1G9 www.hvac-solutions.ca
LIAM Construction Fort McMurray Ltd. 10217 Centennial Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3K7 www.liamfirst.com
Icon Surveys Inc. 328 Lindstrom Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9K 2S2 www.iconsurveys.ca
Marvel Contracting Inc. 390 Macalpine Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4B1 www.marvelcontracting.ca
Inland Concrete Limited 580 Memorial Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0N9 www.lehighhanson.com/sites/inland
Midlite Construction Ltd. 560 Memorial Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0N9 www.midlitepowerline.com
E Construction, A Division of N.P.A. Ltd. 745 Memorial Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0K4 www.ecltd.ca Edwards Land Surveys Ltd. 30 Gregoire Lake Estates Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5S1 www.edwardslandsurveys.ca EMCO 130 Boreal Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0T4 EMCO Waterworks 200 Macdonald Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4B2 www.emcowaterworksab.ca
Inspek Crushing Limited Box 1412 Athabasca, AB T9S 2B3 www.inspek.ca
Genron Enterprises 2007 Ltd. 295 Macdonald Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4B7 www.genron.ca
Janes Brother’s Contracting Ltd. 124 Westwood Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5C3
H. Wilson Industries (2010) Ltd. 1045 Memorial Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0K4 www.hwilson.net
K Plowman Contracting Ltd. Box 534 Athabasca, AB T9S 2A5 www.kplowman.ca
Hammerstone Infrastructure Materials Ltd. 500, 4838 Richard Road SW Calgary, AB T2R 0H8 www.hammerstonecorp.com
Kichton Construction LP 185 Weiss Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5B4 www.kichton.com
Hatfield Consultants LLP 300 MacKenzie Blvd. Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4C4 www.hatfieldgroup.com Hedco Group Inc. 395 Loutit Road Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0L5
Morgan Construction and Environmental Ltd. 17303 102 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 1J8 www.mcel.ca NC Transport & Equipment (1258140 AB Ltd.) 101 Beardsley Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2T5 NCA Northland 190 Macalpine Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4A6 www.nca.ca Nilex Inc. 242 Kennedy Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9K 1M8 www.nilex.com
Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. 4500 Saprae Creek Trl Fort McMurray, AB T9H 0H6 www.knelsen.com
Normrock Industries Inc. 119 Falcon Green Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0P1 www.amphibex.com
Lafarge Canada Inc. Box 5246 Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3G3 www.lafarge-na.com
Parsons Creek Aggregates PO Box 25085, RPO Signal Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5N8 www.parsonscreekaggregates.com
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FORT McMURRAY CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP Paul Davis Fort McMurray 380 MacKenzie Blvd. Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4C4 www.pauldavis.ca/fort-mcmurray
Soogadin Services LP 209, 400 MacKenzie Blvd. Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4C4 www.soogadin.com
Pidherney’s Inc. PO Box 130 Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0 www.pidherneys.com
Speedpro Signs Fort McMurray 10214 Centennial Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9H 1Y5 www.speedprosignsfortmcmurray.com
Powermax Contracting Ltd. DBA: Powermax Electric & Solar Unit 130, 316 Dawson Avenue Penticton, BC V2A 3N6 www.powermaxltd.com
Stantec Consulting Ltd. 212, 300 MacKenzie Blvd. Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4C4
Prairie North Const. Ltd. 9725 266 Street Acheson, AB T7X 6H6 www.dirtmoving.com Proserve Cleaning & Restoration Services Inc., DKI 300 Maclennan Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3Z3 www.proservedki.com Radisson Hotel & Suites Fort McMurray 435 Gregoire Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4K7 Ram Mechanical Inc. 9, 191 Mackay Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5E8 www.rammech.com Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo 9909 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4 www.rmwb.ca RJ Rice Enterprises Ltd. o/a Fort McMurray Home Hardware Building Centre 7925 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2H5 Sego Industries Inc. 18916 111 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 0B6 www.sego.ca SeNa Constructors Inc. 30 Freestone Way Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5B4 www.senaco.ca
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Stony Valley Contracting Ltd. 245 TaigaNova Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0T4 www.stonyvalley.ca Stratford Contracting Ltd. 168 Wood Buffalo Way Fort McMurray, AB T9K 1W5 www.stratfordcontractingltd.com Summit Valve and Controls Inc. 5304 68 Avenue Edmonton, AB T6B 3M4 www.summitvalve.com Superior Propane 295 Macalpine Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4A8 www.superiorpropane.com Sureway Construction Group of Companies 180 TaigaNova Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0T4 www.sureway.ca
Thompson Bros. (Constr.) LP 685 Memorial Drive, Highway 63 North, PO Box 6439 Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5N4 www.thompsonbros.com Top Knotch Doors Ltd. 11, 266 Mackay Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5C6 www.topknotchdoors.com TS Signs Printing & Promo 195 Mackay Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5E8 www.tssigns.com United Rentals of Canada Inc. 375 MacKenzie Blvd. Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5E2 www.unitedrentals.com Valard Construction LP 10774 42 Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 0L5 www.valard.com Vallen 431 MacKenzie Blvd. Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4C5 www.vallen.ca Wilco Contractors NW Inc. 2D, 380 MacKenzie Blvd. Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4C4 www.wilco.ca Wood Buffalo Paving Ltd. P.O. Box 5221 Station Main Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3G3 www.woodbuffalopaving.com
TBG Contracting - Division of Lafarge Canada Inc. 680 Memorial Drive Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0N9 www.tbgcontracting.com
Worley 320 Parent Way Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5E6 www.worley.com
The Casman Group of Companies 330 MacKenzie Blvd. Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4C4 www.casman.ca
WSP Canada Inc. 8530 Manning Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 0B7 www.wsp.com
The Westward Group 33, 280 TaigaNova Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0T4 www.westwardgroup.ca
Yanagil Management Ltd. 151 Wild Rose Street Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0G7 YMM Office Services Inc. 163 Breukel Crescent Fort McMurray, AB T9K 1W8
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