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

News General
ACA 2025 Annual Report

The ACA’s 2025 Annual report is a look at how the ACA and our members worked together to further realize

Advocacy News
ACA In Support of the Alberta-Canada Cooperation Agreement

The Alberta-Canada Cooperation Agreement will streamline major project reviews and create a one project – one review approach that provides

Capital Invvestment Advocacy News
ACA February/March 2026 Newsletter

The provincial government released the 2026 budget this March, giving the ACA and the rest of the province’s construction industry

Advocacy News
ACA Welcomes Budget 2026 Investments in Workforce and Capital Plan

The Alberta Construction Association (ACA) today released its response to Budget 2026, highlighting the importance of workforce capacity, capital certainty,