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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

I will ensure that your voice is heard in Ottawa. n

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,

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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

BUILDING THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE

government.

The construction industry is facing a serious workforce

Stay in the loop by subscribing to CCA’s newsletter at bit.ly/

shortage that will impact our progress on building for the

ccasubscribe, by following @ConstructionCAN on Twitter,

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

LinkedIn.

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

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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.

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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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SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS

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WANT YOUR BUSINESS TO GET NOTICED IN FORT MCMURRAY? The FMCA has you covered with our brand new contractor directory!

The Fort McMurray Construction Association (FMCA) has developed an online directory to help local construction companies get more exposure in our community.

Any construction company in Fort McMurray is permitted to post a free listing! The contractor directory is being promoted to residents and business owners in Fort McMurray, which means you will get more client inquiries — and the best part is that it’s completely free!

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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.

To learn more about Gold Seal Certification, visit our website at cca-acc.com/workforce-excellence/gold-seal or contact our staff at goldseal@cca-acc.com. n

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,

Your MSE Walls, Geotextile, Stormwater Management, Erosion & Control, Pipeline, Mining, & Containment Specialists

or social media announcements. Some companies also proudly display their employees’ GSC certificates on a special wall.

Learning does not stop at GSC. We have a growing number of Gold Seal Certified professionals with two or three GSCs in different designations as they have moved from one certifiable designation to another.

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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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Creating life-long opportunities A skill learned today can lead to a fulfilling career. That’s why we partner with Indigenous communities to develop programs that focus on building transferrable skills, workplace readiness and gainful employment. These programs ensure our neighbours receive ongoing benefits to help fuel a better quality of life for decades to come.

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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.

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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.

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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

Serving Fort McMurray for over 50 years

Industry Leading Health and Safety Environment E Construction Ltd. continues to support the following civil services within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo: • Asphalt Paving • Water & Sewer • Residential Subdivision Construction • Industrial Site/Road Construction

• Airfield Design/Construction • Concrete Work • Asphalt Maintenance • Civil Construction Management

Employment Opportunities!

• Heavy Equipment Opportunity • Project Management

• Surveyors/Flaggers • Quality Control Technicians

745 Memorial Drive T 780-743-3822 F 780-743-5946 E fortmcmurray.contact@ecltd.ca www.ecltd.ca

PROCONTRACTOR / PROSOLUTIONS / HERC ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

ALL THE YOU NEED

Aerial

Concrete + Mesonry

Lawn + Landscape

Pressure Washers

Air Compressors

Compact Earth + Utlity

Lighting

Pumps

Air Tools

Equipment

Material Handling

Trucks + Trailers

Climate + Remediation

Electric Tools

Mechanical Trades

Site Solutions

Compaction

Floor Care + Surface Prep

Portable Power

Traffic + Crowd Control

105 MacKay Crescent, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4C9

780-743-6233

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