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Summer 2014

Spotlight on trends

Through the CAA’s ongoing advocacy work and via attendance at industry meetings we share a wide range of business-related information with our colleagues and public sector owners. This cross-pollination helps us to spot trends, or at least to be made aware of movement within the design and construction industry that may impact the way our member firms do business.

Construction cost escalations on the horizon

Construction industry colleagues recently analyzed price points on a basket of goods and services. The data may suggest double-digit cost escalation towards end of 2014 and early 2015. Read more...

More RFIs?

Some of our member firms have expressed concern over the number and/or nature of the requests for information (RFIs) from contractors. Read more...

Public sector moving away from CCDC documentation

Major public sector owners may be moving away from industry standard documents. Read more...

FOIP requests gaining momentum

Public sector owners have reported that the number of requests for information under Alberta's FOIP Act has been increasing. The nature of requests may surprise you. Read more...

Advocacy Update

Highlights of the work we have been doing on behalf of our membership over the past few months include:
  • Policy discussions with Alberta Infrastructure
  • Reviewing honoraria for design-build school bundle
  • Addressing unsanctioned design competitions
  • Meeting with AHS re: their Prime Consultant Agreement
  • Meetings with MacEwan University and the City of Edmonton re: procurement
  • Alberta Municipal Affairs regarding information collected during procurement
  • Free tools and RFP review service offered to a municipality planning their new aquatic facility
Read More... for more details.
Feature committee
Institutional Infrastructure Partners Committee (IIPC) 

Kees Cusveller (ACA) chairs this industry consultation committee that meets 2-3 times per year. Members include four provincial industry associations and five client organizations.

The purpose of IIPC is to provide a forum for conducting ongoing dialogue between provincial representatives of Alberta’s construction industry and government to:
  • Enhance information sharing;
  • Identify and resolve common issues; and
  • Strengthen relationships.
Current topics of discussion and a copy of the committee Terms of Reference can all be found in the read more link.    

Get plugged in!
Interested in learning more about how you can contribute to the discussion?  Give us a call:  780-488-8878.


Sponsor Profile                     
                                                
 

PCL works with clients to understand their goals, overcome challenges, and earn their trust. Through collaboration and a shared vision, PCL provides solutions and value-added service, and helps build success. 

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Sponsor Profile
                                                                                                                 

An Alberta-based company, Rileys provides the broadest range of Document Management and Printing solutions in Western Canada and the United States.  Since 1950, Rileys has worked extensively managing documents and document services for the Architectural, Engineering and Construction communities.

Our job is to make your job easier.

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Updated Alberta Construction Trade Definitions

The January version is no longer valid. Click here for the updated version.

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of architecture in Alberta

Welcome to our new sponsors:
Altus Group
SMP Engineering and
Westcor Construction Ltd.

Thank you to our recently renewed sponsors:
PCL Construction and Hemisphere Engineering

CAA AGM shaping up to be a great event

Building on the success of our first five years, CAA continues to strive to provide high quality speakers and continuing education opportunities in conjunction with our AGM.  Carefully selected for their expertise in business issues, this year's speaker lineup will delve into the following topics:

  • Exporting Alberta Architectural Services
  • Qualifications Based Selection
  • Integrated Project Delivery
  • Principles of Lean Design

As in previous years, the day will culminate in a building tour. The LEED Gold Ralph Klein Park is a beautiful facility and we are excited to host our event there this year!

Please plan to join us on November 5, 2014 at Ralph Klein Park in Calgary.  Tickets go on sale September 1st.

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Architect makes top 50 influential list

Alberta Venture recently listed Jeremy Sturgess, Principal at Sturgess Architecture (a CAA member firm) as one of Alberta's 50 most influential people in 2014. Congratulations Jeremy!

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Retirement

Brian Soutar, Executive Director of Procurement for Alberta Infrastructure recently retired from a remarkable 41 years in the business After a rewarding and varied career in both the private and pubic sector, Brian has decided to step away from full-time employment.

Right from the CAA's inception, Brian was a champion of our organization and supported us as we worked to understand and respect one another's perspective and collaborate on issues. We thank Brian for his support and wish him and his family all the best in the next chapter!
 
Change in Leadership

Riddell Kurczaba recently announced a change to their executive leadership in their architectural practice.

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Merger

Two CAA member firms have merged!  Zeidler Partnership Architects' Calgary office has merged with BKDI Architects. Now called Zeidler BKDI Architects, this new partnership represents a combination of a shared culture and complementary practice strengths and is a natural transition from Zeidler and BKDI's 15-year history of joint collaboration as a registered collaborative firm working in Alberta.

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CAA's Annual sponsors:

Diamond sponsors
(in newsletter header)

Gold sponsors:

 

Silver Sponsors

Altus Group

BPTEC Engineering Ltd

Integral Group

Lafarge

Thurber Engineering Ltd.

 

Bronze Sponsors

Associated Engineering

ISL Engineering and Land Services

Jones Brown Insurance Brokers & Consultants 

MMM Group Limited

Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.

SMP Engineering

SUPERMÉTAL

Westcor Construction Ltd.

 

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Barbara Bruce
Executive Director

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