CCA partner associations convene for national dialogue on collaboration, education, and industry priorities
More than 50 Canadian Construction Association (CCA) partner association representatives, spanning every province and the Yukon, came together for a dynamic two-day event focused on collaboration, leadership, and advancing the future of the construction industry.
This event also provided a valuable opportunity for several new association leaders to connect face-to-face with peers from across the country and engage directly with CCA leadership for the first time.
The agenda featured a series of insightful and engaging sessions designed to address some of the most pressing issues facing associations and the construction sector today. Topics included Advocating for the workforce: Member-led strategies that drive impact, moderated by Sara Clark of Impact Canada, as well as Beyond dues: Rethinking membership and revenue models in a changing landscape.
Delegates also explored the growing role of artificial intelligence during AI in the workplace: Learn, adapt and succeed with AI in your association, led by Tristan Taylor of the Canadian AI Advancement Institute. The session highlighted practical approaches to AI adoption and multiple techniques and implementation opportunities for associations. Delegates were also provided with a take-home guide covering the lecture topics with concrete examples and prompts.
“I find this such an invaluable event to attend. I always have interesting takeaways to bring back to my association and really love having the opportunity to get together with the association people from across the country. Great mix of issues, interaction, and education.”
Patrick McManus, Ontario Sewer and
Watermain Construction Association
Throughout the two days, partner association chief operating officers and staff shared their expertise and real-world experiences on a range of topics, including Gold Seal initiatives, First Nations and Indigenous procurement policies, AI governance and policy development, and innovative programs being implemented across the country. A lightning roundtable further encouraged delegates to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and celebrate successes in an interactive and collaborative format.
Participants also toured the Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council Trades Exhibition Hall, an interactive facility designed to introduce youth and career-seekers to opportunities within the industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) construction sector. The visit included hands-on demonstrations across the hall’s 14 interactive construction trade exhibits.
The gathering concluded with valuable opportunities for social networking and candid conversations with CCA leadership, allowing participants to exchange perspectives and discuss a broad range of industry priorities.
