STANDATA Subscription Services

Safety Services and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta Building Code STANDATA jointly. Some are issued under the authority of the Code or the Safety Codes Act as province-wide variances or interpretations. Others are information bulletins that provide general advice on related matters. To get a copy of past STANDATAs, click here to download them. On the left hand side select the appropriate sector (building, electrical, gas, plumbing, etc). Next select the version of the STANDATA to download (ie: Director's rulings, Interpretations, Errata's, etc). To receive an email notification when government publishes newly issued STANDATAs, click here to sign up for the free subscription service.

OH & S/Employment Standards Current Charges & Prosecutions Now Online

Albertans now have better access to information about current charges and prosecutions as they relate to Employment Standards and Occupational Health and Safety compliance. The website offers the latest information on individuals or companies that have been charged under the Employment Standards Code or Occupational Health and Safety Act.

CMHC Research Conference

CMHC will be hosting True Stories: Sustainability in Action EQuilibrium™ Housing Forum and 2009 Research Conference - an event providing in-depth information, analysis and discussion on some of the most sustainable houses ever built in Canada. The event will be held in Edmonton (November 2-4) and will feature builder insights on the three EQ houses built in Alberta. For more information and to register click here.

Alberta Students Learning About Safety

High school students and schools now have access to a comprehensive library of health and safety DVDs that support the new Career and Technology Studies (CTS) program. The DVDs are being made available through a partnership of the Government of Alberta and the Job Safety Skills Society (JSSS). The library collection titled Montie, consists of more than 70 safety training DVD programs, including French language DVDs, and provides educators free, immediate access to a wealth of resources. For more information, click here.

Industry Leaders Recognized

During BUILD 2009, CHBA – Alberta’s annual conference, the Industry Leader Awards recognized association volunteers for their dedication and commitment at the provincial level and to recognize leaders in the residential construction industry for their commitment to make the industry better. Congratulations to all the recipients. To view a complete list of the award recipients, click here.

Still Time to Register for CMHC Housing Outlook Conference

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Outlook Conferences offer access to reliable, impartial and up-to-date information. Get local housing market intelligence you can count on for Calgary and Edmonton. Register today.