Spring sitting preview: What Alberta construction should watch at the Legislature
The Alberta Legislature is set to resume on February 24, 2026, kicking off a spring sitting that will shape the policy and budget environment our members operate in for the year ahead. For the Alberta Construction Association, this session matters because it is where the government turns broad commitments, infrastructure plans, and red tape promises […]
Alberta Construction Association Calls for Workforce and Infrastructure Certainty in Budget 2026
As the Government of Alberta prepares Budget 2026, the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) is urging targeted investments to strengthen the construction workforce, provide capital-planning certainty, and ensure procurement practices support regional participation and project delivery. Alberta’s construction industry is under growing pressure from record population growth, with more than 202,000 new residents in 2023, and […]
A Year of Advocacy, Workforce Leadership, and Collaboration
As 2025 draws to a close, the Alberta Construction Association reflects on a year marked by sustained advocacy, deepened government relationships, and continued investment in the people and systems that underpin Alberta’s non-residential construction industry. In a year shaped by population growth, infrastructure demand, workforce pressures, and global economic uncertainty, ACA worked alongside members, local […]
WCB Releases 2026 Premium Rates: What Employers Need to Know
The Workers Compensation Board of Alberta has released its 2026 premium rate schedule. The province’s average employer premium will increase to $1.46 per $100 of assessable earnings, a modest rise of five cents compared to 2025. While the average rate is increasing, many sectors will see little change. A total of 176 industries will either […]
Building Skills for Alberta’s Construction Workforce
The Alberta construction industry continues to face pressure from rising project demands, labour shortages, and the rapid adoption of new technologies. Employers know that training is essential, yet traditional methods can be costly and disruptive to project schedules. ACA is working with IMAGINiT to offer a flexible learning model for our Digital Tradesperson Program that […]
Prompt Payment Guidelines
Alberta’s construction industry continues to adapt to important changes in how payment is managed on projects. The Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA) and the Public Works Act (PWA) were both amended in 2024, with many of the changes taking effect on April 1, 2025. These updates are designed to improve cash flow, provide […]
Premier Smith’s September Mandate Letters and What They Mean for Construction
Premier Danielle Smith’s mandate letters, released in September 2025, set out a comprehensive agenda for government ministries. For Alberta’s construction industry, these commitments are more than policy—they are signals of where opportunities will emerge, how procurement and planning will change, and where ACA must continue to advocate for our members. Stability and Predictability in Capital […]
Enhancing Alberta’s Construction Workforce – Meeting with Minister Schow
On July 30, the Alberta Construction Association was pleased to meet with the Honourable Joseph Schow, Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration. Representing ACA were Senior Vice Chair Lois Innes and Executive Director Warren Singh. The discussion centred on supporting the continued growth of Alberta’s construction industry to meet the province’s expanding infrastructure needs. […]
ACA Releases Wildfire Preparation Sheet For Construction Industry
Over a year ago, the town of Jasper became the latest Alberta community to suffer from the destructive impact of a major wildfire. Sadly, it is unlikely to be the last. As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense, the construction industry must increasingly contend not only with the threat of flames, but also with […]
Roundtable with Minister Long & Industry Leaders
Industry Leaders On June 24, the ACA was honoured to host a productive roundtable discussion with the Honourable Martin Long, Minister of Infrastructure, alongside senior officials from Alberta Infrastructure and key leaders from Alberta’s construction industry. The roundtable provided an opportunity for open dialogue on several critical issues facing the construction sector. Topics included the […]