Canadian Construction Association’s Presentationto the

North American Construction Federation Annual Meeting

Oaxaca, MX

CCA’s mandate, governance and structure

Industry economic situation

Current political/legislative climate

CCA’s accomplishments and priorities

Overview

CCA’s Mandate

“To serve, promote and enhance the construction industry on behalf of its members in matters of

national and international concern.”

CCA’s Mandate

CCA’s principal objectives are: To develop and promote standard practices;

To represent the Canadian construction industry to the Federal Government;

To promote harmonious working relationships

To expand the construction market

Membership

Corporate Membership

Direct Membership

100 + members

Integrated Membership Through CCA Integrated

Association Members

15,000 member firms

Governance and Structure

76 members

Meets 3 times per year

14 members

5 Elected Officers

Governance and Structure

The General Contractors Council

The Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Council

The Trade Contractors Council

Governance and Structure

Construction Exports

E-Construction

Environment

Finance

Human Resources

Membership & Promotion

Standard Practices

Canadian Design-Build Institute (CDBI) and Gold Seal

Industry Output

Industry’s total volume increased by 3.5% in 2004.

The gross output was $164 billion in 2004. About half in the non-residential sector.

Construction Output 2004

Industry Outlook

Industry’s total volume to increase by 4 % in 2005 and 3 % in 2006.

Gross output in 2005 expected to be $171 billion, or about 12% of Canada’s total GDP.

2005 Projections

Construction employment in 2004 over 1 million people!

One of out of every 16 jobs in Canada is attributable to the construction industry.

Industry Employment

Political & Legislative Climate

On June 28th, 2004, Canada elected its first federal minority government since 1979.

Different lobby approach in minority government situations.

Cabinet Ministers in Canada are elected politicians.

Political & Legislative Climate

Federal Budget in February 2005 launched new Municipal Infrastructure Program. $2 billion annually from federal gas taxes for municipal infrastructure.

Political & Legislative Climate

Prime Minister Martin’s Liberal Government narrowly survived a non-confidence vote on its 2005 Budget measures.

CCA Accomplishments & Priorities

Gold Seal Certification Program for Construction Management Occupations

CCA Accomplishments & Priorities

Managing Environmental Liability

CCA Accomplishments & Priorities

Environmental Priorities - LEED

CCA Accomplishments & Priorities

Standard Documents & Practices

CCA Accomplishments & Priorities

Promotion of Construction to Youth

CCA Priorities

National Highway Program

Other CCA Priorities

•Research & Innovation•Labour Supply & Training•Procurement•Strategic Planning•Tax Measures•Standard Practices Issues

Thank You Gracias