Canadian Construction Industry: Trends and Priorities

1. Canadian Construction Association’s Presentation to the North American Construction Federation Annual Meeting Oaxaca, MX

2. Overview • CCA’s mandate, governance and structure • Industry economic situation • Current political/legislative climate • CCA’s accomplishments and priorities

3. CCA’s Mandate “To serve, promote and enhance the construction industry on behalf of its members in matters of national and international concern.”

4. 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

5. Membership • Corporate Membership • Direct Membership • 100 + members • Integrated Membership • Through CCA Integrated Association Members • 15,000 member firms

6. Governance and Structure CCA Board of Directors 76 members Meets 3 times per year Executive Committee 14 members 5 Elected Officers

7. Governance and Structure Three Sectoral Councils The General Contractors Council The Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Council The Trade Contractors Council

8. Governance and Structure CCA Committees Construction Exports E-Construction Environment Finance Human Resources Membership & Promotion Standard Practices Canadian Design-Build Institute (CDBI) and Gold Seal

9. Industry Output Construction Output 2004 • 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.

10. Industry Outlook 2005 Projections • 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.

11. Industry Employment • Construction employment in 2004 over 1 million people! • One of out of every 16 jobs in Canada is attributable to the construction industry.

12. 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.

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

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

15. CCA Accomplishments & Priorities Gold Seal Certification Program for Construction Management Occupations

16. CCA Accomplishments & Priorities Managing Environmental Liability

17. CCA Accomplishments & Priorities Environmental Priorities - LEED

18. CCA Accomplishments & Priorities Standard Documents & Practices

19. CCA Accomplishments & Priorities Promotion of Construction to Youth

20. CCA Priorities National Highway Program

21. Other CCA Priorities • Research & Innovation • Labour Supply & Training • Procurement • Strategic Planning • Tax Measures • Standard Practices Issues Federal Contract Changes

22. Thank You Gracias