The Conestoga Heavy Construction Association (CHCA) was founded in April 1979, by seven individuals from the heavy construction industry: Roderick Smith, Albert Weber, Brian Barrett, Sydney Vass, Robert Bailey, John Finamore, and James McCann. The objectives of Conestoga Heavy Construction Association include: • Developing and maintaining the highest standards of construction and business methods in the heavy    construction industry; • Promoting the safety and safe work practices of those engaged in this industry; • Establishing and maintaining better communication between members of the association; • Promoting goodwill between the general public and the CHCA; • Promoting and fostering confidence, cooperation and better understanding among the members of the    corporation and other associations in similar fields of endeavour; and • Be a source of information, investigation and education on matters pertaining to the heavy construction industry.