The Edmonton Construction Association (ECA) proudly announces the acquisition and successful revitalization of the TradesLink app. TradesLink is a social media app and community platform designed specifically for tradespeople. After its purchase in 2023, the ECA has worked on enhancing the platform to better serve the needs of tradespeople, bringing the refreshed TradesLink app back to market in 2024.
By fostering a dedicated digital community, TradesLink aims to bridge the gap between trades professionals and employers. This platform can enhance visibility for job opportunities, facilitate networking, and enable skill sharing among tradespeople. By providing a space for networking, mentorship and professional development, TradesLink can contribute to raising the profile of trades careers, attracting new talent to the industry, and helping to alleviate the skilled labor shortage in Canada.
David Johnson, President at ECA, expressed excitement about the relaunch, stating, “The acquisition and revitalization of TradesLink signifies our dedication to advancing skilled trades as a career of choice while supporting the industry with an innovative digital platform dedicated to workforce development in skilled trades. We believe that TradesLink, will serve as a catalyst for collaboration, learning, and excellence within our community, while also serving to connect tradespeople and employers.”
The Edmonton Construction Association, founded on the principles of integrity, leadership, quality, and value, remains committed to driving innovation and excellence within the construction industry and beyond. The relaunch of the TradesLink app stands as a testament to ECA’s ongoing efforts to elevate the skilled trades and foster a connected and thriving industry.
About Edmonton Construction Association (ECA)
The Edmonton Construction Association (ECA) was incorporated in 1931 and is today the largest Non-Profit Construction Association serving the Commercial, Institutional, and Industrial Construction Industry in Western Canada. ECA exists to advance the construction industry, through effective representation and service to our 1,000+ member firms. We are a member-driven organization – founded on the principles of integrity, leadership, quality, and value – and dedicated to excellence and innovation.