About SCA
Since its conception 61 years ago, the Sudbury Construction Association (SCA) has evolved to become a vital service to its more than 260 members.
The year 2009 marked some very big changes for the SCA:
-In February, the beginning of change was underway by the hiring of two out of three staff members needed to run the day-to-day operations.
-In April, two new sub-committees were formed, and committed individuals took proactive measures to create some spectacular changes at the SCA.
-As a result, July marked the launch of a new Website, and major building renovations to both floors of the building commenced.
-November capped it off with the unveiling of a fresh New Logo, a New Mission Statement and a wonderful celebration to acquaint everyone with the Sudbury Construction Association’s new vision for the future.
Ever mindful of the importance of good relationships with its members, the SCA staff, its many volunteers & its special Committees always go above and beyond the ‘call of duty’. It is this unyielding commitment and dedication to its members that guarantees the Sudbury Construction Association’s strength and continued focus on building for the future.
The Sudbury Construction Association was formed in 1948 in response to the Carpenters Union forming Local 2486 in Sudbury. With SCA as its acronym, the association was started by Charles Carrington who would ultimately be the first President of the association. Originally located at Carrington Construction, the SCA remained there until 1954. The SCA then moved and has continued to operate out of 257 Beatty Street for more than 60 years. A few additions and renovations have occurred throughout the years, making the building more user friendly to its staff and members. The building is also home to the Mechanical Contractors Association.
Many staff and volunteers of the SCA have been leaders on a variety of provincial committees and associations over the years, working to improve working conditions for Northern Ontario contractors.
What started out as an aid to a few general contractors who required labour relations assistance, has grown into an organization of over 260 general and trade contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers from all over the province. We still provide labour relations for contractors, but we also provide a wide variety of other services in response to today’s changing construction industry.