b'CCA UPDATERodrigue Gilbert, President, Canadian Construction AssociationAN UPDATE FROM THE CCAINDUSTRY UNITES TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CONSTRUCTION THROUGH BOLD ADVOCACYepresenting 18,000+ member firms, the CanadianA long-term plan to fill the gap in our R Construction Association (CCA) is proud of ourtrade-enabling infrastructure;mission to inspire a progressive, innovative and sustainable construction industry.Modernization of procurement strategies tosupport shared risk; andThe key to our collective success is working with our valued partner associations like the Southern Interior ConstructionMeaningful collaboration with provinces,Association (SICA). municipalities and industry.With an ongoing national housing crisis, the governmentsEstimates indicate that each new housing unit requires up to prioritization of a low-carbon economy and a mounting$107,000 in public infrastructure dollars; thus, a significant workforce shortage, CCA is capitalizing on the politicalinvestment is needed to build, support and connect these attention to advocate for strategic investment and policies thathomes to essential vital services and amenities like roadways, will support our efforts to build a stronger Canada. safe water and the energy grid. This represents a major shortfall in investment. Canadas existingnot to mention agingBUILDING BEYOND HOUSING: infrastructure is not prepared for the additional stress.CCAS ADVOCACY PUSH One infrastructure failure can have many consequences.While Canadas Housing Plan formed the centrepiece of theWe voiced these concerns at our Meech Lake meeting on 2024 Federal Budget, the industry was left disappointed byNovember 5. This meeting is a chance for industry experts several significant missed opportunities that underscore thefrom across Canada to connect with senior federal government vital role of foundational infrastructure in supporting officials to discuss critical issues affecting the industry. The housing, including: second touchpoint for discussions was CCAs annual Hill Day Next steps for the National Infrastructure Assessment; on November 19, where close to 100 construction leaders from across Canada had over 75 meetings with parliamentarians andnvestment in corresponding infrastructure for every new key decision makers to discuss issues and opportunities facing Ihome built; the construction industry, including the need for improved infrastructure investment, support for workforce development and modernized procurement. Its not promises that build the economyits construction. AWARENESS TO ACTION: CONSTRUCTIONS PROGRESS ON NET-ZERO OBJECTIVESCCA released an update to our 2021 Strength, resilience, GENERAL CONTRACTING|CONCRETE SPECIALISTS sustainability report in September. This new report, titled CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT|DESIGN-BUILD Climate resilience in construction: Building for a sustainable future, stresses the importance of building resilient COMMERCIAL|INDUSTRIAL| INSTITUTIONAL infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather events, HOSPITALITY|MULTI-FAMILY|RESIDENTIAL protect lives and support community well-being. GREYBACK CONSTRUCTION LTD. We expect this report will serve as a springboard for discussions WWW.GREYBACK.COM | 250.493.7972 with government on the need for greater investment and supportive policies to not only achieve net-zero objectives 14 SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION'