Building Alberta's Future Together

Since 1959, the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) has been the collective voice of Alberta’s institutional, commercial, and industrial construction sector. Representing 3,000+ member companies through an integrated network of Local Construction Associations, ACA connects general contractors, trade contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers around one shared purpose: building a stronger, more resilient Alberta.

Our Strategic Priorities

Advocacy

We are advancing Alberta’s construction industry by supporting local construction associations and influencing policies for the benefit of our members.

Service to Members

We are dedicated to enhancing membership value through LCAs. We work to understand industry challenges, deliver key services and initiatives to benefit the sector.

Industry Excellence

We promote best practices for productivity, safety and sustainability, ensuring member access to skilled labour, professional development, and training opportunities.

Standard Documents

Access guides, Prompt Payment resources and tools you need to keep projects on track.

Our Advocacy Drive

Stay up to date on the issues shaping Alberta’s construction landscape and our Advocacy drive.

Workforce Initiatives

Find Trade Pathways, employer workforce resources and initiatives for employers.

Training and Development

Access professional development, management courses, & training programs to build your professional capacity.

Alberta Construction In Numbers

Construction Employees in Alberta

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Number of construction companies under 20 Employees

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Contribution to the economy

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Apprentices in Alberta Skilled construction trades

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Expected retirements by 2034 or 23% of our skilled workforce

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Alberta Construction Workforce are female

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What's New

Advocacy Contracts News
ACA Releases Plain Language Guide to Alberta Infrastructure’s Construction Management Agreement

ACA is pleased to announce the release of our completed Plain Language Guide to Alberta Infrastructure’s Construction Management Agreement. Developed

Prompt Payment Legislation General News
ARCANA Alberta and ADACC Release Annual Reports

ARCANA Alberta and Alberta Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts (ADACC) updated reports have been released with new findings on prompt

News Capital Invvestment
ACA Welcomes BC-Alberta West Coast Pipeline

Announced on July 3, the Alberta government, together with Indigenous and industry partners, submitted its application for the BC-Alberta West

General News
ACA Analysis of Apprenticeship and Industry Training’s Registrar’s Report 2024-25

Apprenticeship and Industry Training’s Registrar’s Report and Statistical Overview 2024-25 provide valuable insight into the performance of the skilled trades