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
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

Advocacy News
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

Advocacy News
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

News WCB
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