The Manitoba Heavy Construction Association was founded in 1943, and joined the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) the same year. The MHCA’s vision then, as it is now, was to help grow Manitoba and Canada’s economy.
To advance national advocacy a western voice was required and in 1943 the MHCA also co-founded the Prairie Roadbuilders Association – later renamed the Western Canada Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (WCR&HCA) – with the Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association.
Since its founding, the MHCA has been at the forefront, advocating progressive initiatives that helped build Canada’s core infrastructure assets – streets, highways, bridges, structures, flood protection, trade transportation networks, water and waste water systems – through infrastructure investment policies that have contributed to our provincial and national economic growth.
Manitoba has benefited from the fact the MHCA frames its advocacy to be consistent with the public best interest. Those guiding principles have earned the MHCA a reputation as a respected, recognized voice in Manitoba and as a leading industry advocate in Canada.
MHCA Board chairs and presidents have held executive positions on boards of the WCR&HCA and the CCA , giving Manitoba an elevated profile.