ACA May Wrap-Up: Advocacy, Partnerships, and Workforce Priorities
It has been a busy month for the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) as Executive Director Warren Singh represented construction employers at key provincial and national tables. Across every event, ACA reinforced the importance of a stable project pipeline, strong pathways into construction and enhanced procurement processes to support Alberta’s growing economy. Day at the Legislature […]
ACA Golf Tournament – Registration is Open Now
The Alberta Construction Association is hosting a summer Golf Tournament at Edmonton’s beautiful RedTail Golf Club on Wednesday, July 15th. Shotgun start at 8:00 am. Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities available here: 2026 Golf Tournament – Alberta Construction Association Look forward to a game of golf, dinner and refreshments, along with opportunities to network and create […]
May 2026 Newsletter
May was a strong month centered on advocacy and advancement of the issues that matter most to our members. This month, the ACA is pleased to cover milestones in contract modernization, as well as positive changes in procurement. Our newsletter also features several other ACA highlights of the month, including: The ACA will continue to […]
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 a new west coast oil pipeline as early as September 1, 2027. For ACA members, this matters. Major project activity depends on clear timelines, predictable regulatory processes and conditions that support long term investment, and […]
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 capital plan. The latest results in the Registrar’s Report and Statistical Overview 2024-2025 show progress in expanding the talent pipeline for the construction sector, showing both employer efforts and targeted government investment. According to the […]
April 2026 Newsletter
This month, the ACA took part in government meetings, advanced new workforce developments for Alberta youth, and welcomed new Executive and Board members. Some highlights of the ACA’s April Activities include: The ACA is pleased to report on the work completed throughout the month of April and will continue to push towards our mission of […]
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 […]