Voice of the Construction Industry

Services

Government Liason: 
The Fort McMurray Construction Association (FMCA) is dedicated to providing effective representation and quality services to its member firms who are General Contractors, Trade Contractors, Manufacturers and Suppliers of goods and services to the Industry. FMCA provides a strong collective voice to Government and specifically monitors Municipal Government activities on a continuing basis maintaining the lines of communication with key municipal departments.

 

Alberta Construction Association:

A Full membership with FMCA provides your firm with an automatic membership with the Alberta Construction Association (ACA).

The ACA was created to facilitate joint action at the provincial level on behalf of it's members. The ACA also serves the industry in responding to national issues through membership in the Canadian Construction Association.

ACA leads Alberta's construction industry through government advocacy, industry practices, and promotion of skilled workforce.
 

Canadian Construction Association:  
A full membership with FMCA also provides your firm with an automatic membership with the Canadian Construction Association (CCA). CCA acts as your liaison with the Federal Government of Canada.

 

COOLNET:
(Construction Opportunities On-Line Network):
 

The Electronic Plan Room (EPR) has been developed by the construction industry in Alberta through the co-operative efforts of the local construction associations. As a member of FMCA you can access information on any project that’s on-line. You can view plans, specifications, addendums, bidders lists, pre-bid notices of projects and bid results. There is so much information right at your finger tips. You can save time and money by viewing projects on-line. As a member of FMCA you will receive a Coolnet password and user id. *full membership only

 

Networking Opportunities:

NETWORK WITH OTHER LEADERS/ESTABLISH VALUABLE BUSINESS CONTACTS. FMCA organizes several social events annually. These events provide your firm with an opportunity to meet and socialize with fellow members - contractors, suppliers, owners, architects and engineers. The following is an outline of our calendar of events:

  • Annual General Meeting
  • Future Projects Summit
  • Summer Golf Tournament
  • Networking luncheons & breakfasts with keynote speakers

 

Contract Documents:

These Documents are for sale to both member and non - member firms; however, member firms can purchase their documents at preferential prices. Click here to view a full list of available documents

 

Plan Room:

Membership with FMCA offers your firm access to our Plan Room. Every year hundreds of sets of plans and specifications arrive and are available for viewing. These plans represent large and small commercial, institutional and industrial projects open to tender throughout the region and the Province of Alberta.

 

Blue Print / Specification Copying:

A blue print copier is available for use at a reduced cost for members.

*See forms if you are wanting to complete a faxable requisition form.

 

CSTS (Construction Safety Training System):

The FMCA offers this course to any member or non-member. There can be nothing more important to a company than to ensure its workers go home safely to their families at the end of each work day. CSTS can help make this happen. The FMCA offers its members a discount for this course.

To book CSTS training contact our office at 780-791-9288

 

Value Added Programs:

As part of partnership with the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce, we are able to offer numerous Value Added Programs to our members.

To view a list of all Value Added Programs, please click here.