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

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August 2026 Newsletter

ACA’s August Newsletter is available now. This month, in addition to ACA’s consistent advocacy efforts, boasts several accomplishments achieved for

General News
ACA August Construction Industry Statistics Package

ACA’s Construction Industry Statistics Package is a monthly updated industry resource that gives readers an informative overview of the current

Advocacy General News
July 2026 Newsletter

July was a packed month of events and workforce initiative expansion for the ACA, where prominent issues brought forward by

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