Fair, transparent, and predictable procurement is critical to a healthy construction industry in Alberta. ACA continues to raise concerns with the government about contract clauses, slow and complex permitting, expanding liability, and insurance requirements, while advocating for collaborative, best-value procurement models that reflect real project risks and realities.

Our priorities include:

• Shifting to best value over the life of assets
• Streamlining approvals and permitting processes.
• Right-sizing risk
• Ensuring small and mid-sized firms can compete fairly for public work

ACA is in ongoing discussions with several ministries to keep these issues front and centre and to improve procurement practices across Alberta.

Read the ACA Procurement Review – Discussion Document for our detailed recommendations and questions for industry.