Message from the Chair: April 2023

The AMBA Board members continue to pursue erectors working in Alberta to join AMBA. AMBA is founded by Metal Building Erectors and will always be at the core of our Metal Building Association. However, it has been challenging to get erector companies to join AMBA. Perhaps it is because erectors may not find value in the association, aren’t aware of all the AMBA programs available to them, and don’t have the time to participate in meetings. The AMBA membership easily pays for itself: bursaries, awards, marketing, access to industry participants and networking! Please reach out to your erector companies and educate them on the benefits of joining AMBA… together we can make a difference.

How we support AMBA member erectors:

  1. JIM MITCHELL MEMORIAL AWARD: $1500 for top grades for 1st year of training.

  2. LARRY DERKSEN MEMORIAL AWARD: $1500 for top grades for 2nd year of training.

  3. Bursaries: $750 bursary to 1st-year and 2nd-year enrolled apprentices.

  4. NEW Training Subsidy: Eligible to receive up to $500 in subsidy towards in-person training of AMBA member employees for the following certifications: Telehandler, Aerial/Elevated Work Platform, First Aid and Fall Arrest/Protection Training.

  5. Advocate: On behalf of erectors, the board of directors advocates for the metal building industry by serving on and participating in various industry boards and committees that guide and form industry policies, training and regulation.

  6. Marketing: AMBA will feature your Projects and your Company in our Quarterly Newsletters and on our Social Media sites.

  7. Education: Industry-relevant news is published in the AMBA quarterly Newsletters.

  8. Annual General Meeting: Access to industry stakeholders and networking with industry partners.

  9. Annual Golf Tournament: Enjoy a day of socializing and networking with your suppliers, contractors and manufacturers.