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 News
May 2026 Newsletter

May was a strong month centered on advocacy and advancement of the issues that matter most to our members. This

News
A Clearer Path to Major Construction Work in Alberta

Through the Alberta-Canada energy MOU, the federal and provincial governments have agreed on a framework that could enable construction of

Workforce Initiatives News
Alberta’s Apprenticeship System Reaches Record Levels in 2024-25

A strong and reliable apprenticeship system is essential to meeting Alberta’s construction workforce needs and supporting delivery of the province’s

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ACA May Construction Industry Statistics Package

The ACA’s Industry Statistics Package is a glance at key numbers detailing the importance of the construction industry to the