During the COVID-19 crisis, BILD is committed to keeping our members up to date with safety protocols, government assistance programs and resources. After each session, forum information will be shared here for your reference. To learn about upcoming forums, please check our events page often.
Presentation Content Guide
| Safety/Financial | Date | Topic(s) |
| Safety | December 3 | COVID Safety Procedures Update |
| Safety | June 9 | Buddy Up – Suicide Prevention program for men |
| Safety | June 2 | Q&A with Bill Black, Calgary Construction Association |
| Safety | May 26 | Re-opening the economy, morale, staying compliant with safety criteria |
| Safety | May 19 | Masks, COVID stigmas and mental health |
| Safety | May 12 | Preventing COVID Fatigue to continue to have safe workplaces |
| Safety | May 5 | Renovators and Established area/custom homebuilders |
| Safety | April 28 | Showhomes, design centres and suppliers (retail) centre safety |
| Safety | April 21 | COVID-19 safe workplace technology |
| Financial | April 20 | COVID-19 government support, cashflow management and business resilience |
| Safety | April 7 | COVID-19 safe construction sites and industrial hygiene best practices |
| Financial | April 2 | Understanding COVID-19 government supports |
| Safety | March 31 | Keeping construction sites safe |
Presentations
December 3 – COVID Safety Procedures Update
Presenter:
- Ernest Cremers, Cremers Safety
Full Presentation:
June 9 – BILD COVID Safety and Wellness Forum
Presenters:
- Hilary Sirman, Centre for Suicide Prevention | hilary@suicideinfo.ca
- Akash Asif, Centre for Suicide Prevention | akash@suicideinfo.ca
Full Presentation:
June 2 – BILD COVID Safety and Wellness Forum
Presenter:
- Bill Black, Calgary Construction Association
Full Presentation:
May 26 – BILD COVID Safety and Wellness Forum
Presenter:
- Ernest Cremers, Cremers Safety
Full Presentation:
May 19 – BILD COVID Safety and Wellness Forum
Presenter:
- Ernest Cremers, Cremers Safety
Full Presentation:
May 12 – BILD COVID Safety and Wellness Forum
Presenter:
- Ernest Cremers, Cremers Safety
Full Presentation:
Resources:
May 5 – BILD COVID Safety and Wellness Forum
Presenters:
- Shameer Gaidhar | Millenium Plus Homes | shameerg@MPhomes.ca
- Dan Hill | Hillson Homes | dan@hillsonhomes.com
- Barry Johnson | Dependable Renovations | barry@dependablerenos.ca
Full Presentation:
April 28 – BILD COVID Safety and Wellness Forum
Presenters:
- Mike Cundy | mcundy@regalbuilding.com
- Melanie Gowans | mgowans@shanehomes.com
- Anna MacLean | amaclean@sterlinghomesgroup.com
Full Presentation:
April 21 – BILD COVID Safety and Wellness Forum
Presenters:
- Steve Matthews | Aware360 | steve.matthews@aware360.com
- Rob Pettigrew | Aware360 | rob.pettigrew@aware360.com
Full Presentation:
April 20 – BILD Financial Resources Forum
Presenters:
- Dylan Hughes | 587-894-4330 | Dylan.Hughes@mnp.ca
- Troy Laursen | Troy.Laursen@mnp.ca
- Jory Soubiran | Jory.soubiran@mnp.ca
Full Presentation:
Please note the first presentation was not captured in the recording however the presentation is below.
Presentations:
Government support during COVID-19
Resources:
April 7 – BILD COVID Safety and Wellness Forum
Presenters:
- Ernest Cremers, Cremers Safety
- Craig Fraser, Safety Tek
- Brenda Desjardin, Director, Building Services, City of Calgary
- Dr. Ian Wheeler, Certified Industrial Hygiene Consultants
Full Presentation:
April 2 – BILD COVID Government Resources Forum
Presenters:
- Dylan Hughes | 587-894-4330 | Dylan.Hughes@mnp.ca
- Steven Kwasny | 403-896-1560 | Steven.Kwasny@mnp.ca
- Mike Ruttan | 403-874-0426 | Mike.Ruttan@mnp.ca
Full Presentation:
March 31 – BILD COVID Safety and Wellness Forum
Presenters:
- Ernest Cremers, Cremers Safety
- Craig Fraser, Safety Tek
- Brenda Desjardin, Director, Building Services, City of Calgary
Full Presentation:
Presentations:
Calgary Building Services Field Inspection Changes PowerPoint
Resources:
Health
- Alberta Health Services COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Government of Canada, Public Health Agency
- World Health Organization
- Calgary Distress Centre
- Calgary Counselling
- Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Text4Hope: Text COVID19Hope to 393939 (Alberta)
- Research Updates
Call 8-1-1 Health Link if you are sick: CLICK HERE
Please do not call 9-1-1 unless it is an emergency, as this is a dedicated emergency line.
If you accidentally call 9-1-1 please stay on the line to let the dispatcher know you called by accident and do not have an emergency.
Government of Alberta Assistance and Information
- Alberta Government – Support for Employers
- Alberta Government Support for Individuals
- Alberta Government COVID-19 Updates (alberta.ca/covid19)
- Alberta Biz-Connect (Re-opening guidance and support for business)
Government of Canada Assistance and Information
City of Calgary
Industry – Jobsite Safety Tools
- Alberta Construction Safety Association
- BILD Alberta Tips for Operating Worksites during COVID-19
- Calgary Construction Association – Pandemic Planning for the Construction Industry
- Calgary Shallow Utility Consortium Protocols
- Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety – Pandemic Info
- COVID-19 Posters – Help prevent the spread
- CPR During COVID (UK)
- COVID-19 Field Precautions
Virus Case Trackers
Related Media
BILD Calgary continues to share information with the public and media on the precautions being taken to keep all industry related job sites – including new home construction sites (single family and multifamily), design centres and show homes, renovation job sites and corporate offices, safe and open (as an essential service) during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Calgary Herald March 27, 2020
Construction Companies institute more safety measures on job sites
Calgary Sun April 11, 2020
New safety protocols introduced for new home construction sites
Calgary Herald April 17. 2020
Extra worksite safety measures keep construction going
