CCA Overview

Committees

Canadian Design-Build Institute (CDBI)

The Canadian Design-Build Institute is a Special Committee of the Canadian Construction Association. Established in February 1998, the new CDBI is the national voice of Canadian Design-Build practitioners.

CDBI Website - www.cdbi.org

Construction Association Network (CANet)

Collectively, the Canadian Construction Associations and Plan Rooms form a powerful network: CANet. CANet is the construction industry's one-stop shop for accurate, timely information about construction projects during the design, bid, and build processes. Information is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week from any of CANet's Construction Associations and Plan Rooms.

CANet Website - www.canet.cc

Environment

The Canadian construction industry is committed to improving Canada’s natural environment. CCA has implemented a number of measures to assist our members in responding to the need for environmentally-friendly practices. This section of the CCA website has been designed to allow quick access to information on these measures.

Environment Website - www.cca-acc.com/overview/committees/environment/environment_e.asp

International Business

International Business Website - www.cca-acc.com/overview/committees/exports/exports_e.asp

Gold Seal

The CCA Gold Seal Certification Program is a national certification program for construction Project Managers, Superintendents and Estimators.

Gold Seal Website - www.goldsealcertification.com

Research and Innovation Task Force

In June of 2003, the CCA Board of Directors established a new Research and Innovation (R&I) Task Force, with a mandate to help collaborate and communicate R&I initiatives at a national level for the ICI (Industrial-Commercial-Institutional), roadbuilding and heavy construction sectors of the Canadian construction industry.

Research and Innovation Website - www.cca-acc.com/innovation/index.html

TRIP Canada

A special committee of the Canadian Consruction Association, TRIP Canada's primary purpose is to raise the level of awareness, and support for, infrastructure investment in Canada. Currently, TRIP Canada's efforts are focused on the establishment of a federal policy for the maintenance of Canada's core infrastructure and national highway system.

TRIP Canada Website - www.tripcanada.org