CCA Weekly - June 20, 2012

Economy

Trade Confidence Rebounds – EDC Commentary

Confidence among Canada's exporters has generally been strong in the post-recession period. It suffered a multi-survey plunge well ahead of the recession, but by the fall of 2009 had climbed above previous peak levels. It floated in that upbeat zone for four successive surveys, but sunk back into recession territory last fall. Thankfully, this tumble was short-lived – the Index is right back to where it was a year ago, a level that's consistent with very decent growth in export activity. Read more

Infrastructure

Canadian Construction Association Pleased with Partnership Announcement to Build Windsor-Detroit Bridge

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) was very happy to see Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s announcement today of a new partnership with Michigan to build a second bridge in the Windsor-Detroit transportation corridor. "Today's announcement shows the Government of Canada recognizes the importance and significance of new infrastructure as it relates to the Canadian economy," said Michael Atkinson, president of the CCA. "Transportation corridors such as Windsor/Detroit help to transport millions of dollars in goods between Canada and the U.S., and construction of these projects not only provides economic stimulus during the project, but ensures a reliable and efficient infrastructure system exists to maintain a strong Canadian economy." Read more

ACEC Releases Report on Infrastructure Investment in Canada 2012-2013

The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Canada has released its Infrastructure Investment Report for 2012-13, detailing opportunities for the consulting engineering companies. The report is an extension of a document that was initially prepared for the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) in 2010The report also contains a short analysis of the Government of Canada’s infrastructure spending plans as referenced in Budget 2012. Read more (PDF)

CCA News

Gold Seal Certification Launches New Website

As part of ongoing efforts to promote and enhance the construction industry’s most respected certification, Gold Seal Certification has proudly launched a new website and introduced new features to the program. The new site, available at www.goldsealcertification.com, features a more intuitive menu structure, enhanced content, and a more efficient application process. It was designed to create greater awareness of the Gold Seal Certification program for all industry professionals, as well as owners of construction projects, employers of Gold Seal Certified individuals, and those organizations interested in sponsoring the program. Visit the site

Registration Open for 2012 Construction Industry Leaders Forum

Being held this year September 18-19 in Toronto, Ontario, the theme of this year’s Construction Industry Leaders Forum is Leadership: New Directions.  In addition to engaging panel and roundtable discussions, the keynote speaker for this year’s event is Lieutenant-General (retired) Andrew Leslie, who speaks to the changing role of leadership, even in traditional environments such as the military. Registration is now open, and is this corporate member event is sure to sell out. Visit the CCA website to find out more and register today.

Register Today for CDBI National Design-Build Conference

Registration is open for the 2012 CDBI National Design-Build Conference, taking place from October 10-12, 2012 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Visit www.cdbi.org to find out more about the conference and register.