Services
GOVERNMENT LIAISON: The Red Deer Construction Association (RDCA) 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. RDCA 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: Membership with RDCA 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: Membership with RDCA 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.
PLAN ROOM: Membership with RDCA 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 greater Red Deer area, and the Province of Alberta.
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 RDCA 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 RDCA you will receive a Coolnet password and user id.
WEEKLY BULLETIN: RDCA keeps you informed on the activities relating to your Industry. This information is communicated to you through our weekly bulletin and is disseminated to member firms.
INDUSTRY FORECAST SERVICE: The RDCA receives a variety of economic, statistical and general information from various Governmental, Private and Industry agencies relative to the economy, planned and / or approved infrastructure / construction projects and space utilization surveys. This information is made available to members for use in conjunction with their respective forecasting, budgeting and scheduling requirements.
NETWORK WITH OTHER LEADERS/ESTABLISH VALUABLE BUSINESS CONTACTS: RDCA 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
- Spring Golf Tournament
- Christmas Festivities Dinner and Dance
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:These Documents are for sale to both member and non - member firms; however, member firms can purchase their documents at preferential prices.
COMMISSIONIER OF OATH: RDCA has a staff member who is authorized by the Province of Alberta as Commissioner of Oaths. As many of your documents feature this requirement, member firms may obtain this service through our office free of charge.
BLUEPRINT COPIER: A blueprint copier is available for use at a reduced cost for members.
MEETING ROOM: RDCA has one (1) Board Room seating twelve (12). This room is available for use by member firms on a reservation basis, and it’s offered to members at a reduced cost.
CLASS ROOM: We have (1) class room that seats 15.
CSTS (Construction Safety Training System): The RDCA 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 RDCA offers it’s members a discount for this course.
