Getting Colorado Back To Work In June of 2021, eight of the top Construction Associations in Colorado, including the Western Colorado Contractors Association, urged the Colorado Governor to have Colorado be one of several states  to opt out of federal unemployment benefit programs provided by the federal government that were set to expire on September 6.   The construction industry is currently short [...]

THANK YOU TO ALL WCCA MEMBERS WHO JOINED US AT THE WCCA NIGHT @ THE GJ ROCKIES! It was a little warm, but fun was had!

Article: Increasing Need for Industry Employees and Qualified Workers Lack of shop classes and an aging population is contributing to a downfall of qualified workers in the construction industry.  New home construction and improvement are surging, thanks to the lack of inventory in a red-hot housing market and more people working from home. In an industry already short on workers before the pandemic, construction businesses [...]

With increased reports of COVID breakout in Western Slope communities,  Western Colorado Contractors Association, CDOT, Mesa County Health Department, CDHPE and Colorado 811 are providing an opportunity for employees to choose to get their COVID 19 Vaccination.  Employees may get their  Vaccine by choice and help slow the spread of COVID 19 amongst workplaces.  Employers are encouraged to grant employees time on [...]

Join us for a night of family fun July 8th! WCCA wants to give back to its members and their families, that is why we have put together a Night at the GJ Rockies. Watch as the GJ Rockies take on the Boise Hawks and enjoy some food and beverage included with the purchase of your ticket.   

HEO Apprenticeship Classes start in Jan. 2022, but you can get your OJT Hours Starting today.  Register for your HEO Apprenticeship class with WCCA and start counting your OJT Hours. Call WCCA 970-245-1384 Or Click the link below {{ vc_btn: title=HEO+Apprenticeship&color=danger&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fwcca-gj.com%252Feducation%252F%7Ctitle%3AEducation%7C%7C }}

FUTURE WORKFORCE FOR CONTRACTORS Looking for your future workforce in construction?  Want to provide an opportunity to train future employees? There are several opportunities for WCCA Members to involve the future workforce through WCCA programs! Join the WCCA Education Committee!  Let us know you are interested to put you on the committee email list.  The committee meets once per quarter to help [...]

WCCA has Traffic Control Supervisor(TCS) Classes!!!! A Class for Traffic Control Supervisor(TCS) has been scheduled for July 15 & 16.  Classes subject to Availability and approved through the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).  Rates for WCCA members, Non-Members and Municipalities are available.  Classes scheduled: TCS Class - 2 Day July 15 & 16, 2021 8AM WCCA Training Room 2470 Patterson Rd #14 [...]

Starting in April 2021, the Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division and the Colorado Department of Transportation are starting a 4-mile roadway project on US 50 approximately 30 miles from Montrose and Gunnison. With the much needed Federally funded repairs and redesign of the roadway there are several things to know before you travel or plan around this project.  See [...]

2021 WCCA Trap Shoot & After Party - August 14 August 14, 2021 Trap Shoot Location: Grand Junction Trap Club - GJ 7am-11:30am  After Party Location: Ale House  - GJ  Want a GREAT networking opportunity with construction related businesses that involves the sport of shooting?  Don't miss this opportunity to sponsor the 2021 WCCA Trap Shoot & After Party!  This year WCCA [...]