CCA Updates
Lena Hogarth
2026 CCA Director at Large Applications are Now Open
The 2026 CCA Director at Large Applications are now open. Below you will find an Application Notice and a fillable PDF Application form. In order to be considered by the Nominating Committee as part of a recommended slate of Directors at Large, applications must be submitted to the CCA by noon on March 26th. 2026 Board of Director at Large Application
2026 CCA Economic Summit
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Economic Summit, hosted by the Calgary Construction Association. It was a strong, engaged discussion focused on the economic forces shaping Calgary’s construction industry in 2026 and beyond. The summit brought together provincial and municipal leaders alongside Alberta’s top economic insights, with conversations centred on workforce and labour market pressures, capital investment, city-building priorities, major project delivery, and the municipal infrastructure deficit. Laura Adkins-Hackett, Chief Labour Economist with the Government of Alberta, provided a timely labour market and workforce outlook, examining workforce availability, demand pressures, and how labour dynamics are evolving...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Calgary’s Next Wave of City-Building Is Here – But Delivering It Will Take a Bigger Skilled Trades Workforce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Calgary’s Next Wave of City-Building Is Here – But Delivering It Will Take a Bigger Skilled Trades Workforce Calgary, AB – January 28, 2026 – Calgary’s construction and skilled trades industry continues to play a central role in building the homes, infrastructure, and community spaces that support one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. New labour market data shows strong demand for trades and related occupations: highlighting both the opportunity ahead and the workforce challenge that must be addressed to keep Calgary building. According to data by Statistics Canada, in Q3 2025, the Calgary Economic Region reported 5,300 job...
2026 Partnering With Industry Showcase
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Partnering with Industry Showcase! For those who couldn’t attend, or who’d like to revisit the content, you can find the presentation materials linked below. City of Calgary: Michael Thompson, General Manager, Infrastructure Services Kerensa Swanson Fromherz, Director, Public Spaces Delivery Anne Cataford, Director, Utilities Delivery Sarah Huber, Director, Project Development Susan Robinson, Manager, Building Infrastructure Wendy Tynan, Director, Green Line LRT- SE Project Amit Patil, Director, Supply Management University of Calgary CMLC YYC Calgary Airports
Fire Marshal Bulletin- City Water Supply Emergency- LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
Members are advised that a bulletin from the Fire Marshal has been issued regarding the City of Calgary water supply emergency. At this time the Calgary Fire Department has confirmed they are not implementing any fire ban or hot works limitations at this time. The bulletin provides clarification on the Calgary Fire Department’s expectations related to the ability to perform maintenance or repairs to life safety systems during the ongoing water supply emergency. It outlines what is permitted and what considerations must be taken into account. FIRE MARSHAL BULLETIN
Calgary Construction Association’s Commentary on the City of Calgary’s 2026 Budget Adjustments
City Council’s 2026 Budget Adjustments reflect both the scale of Calgary’s growth pressures and the urgency of investing in infrastructure, housing, and community well-being. For Calgary’s construction industry, which is responsible for building the foundations of a growing city—the decisions made this week matter. They will shape how quickly and effectively Calgary can respond to population growth, rising infrastructure demands, and the need for safe, resilient communities. Strengthening Calgary’s Infrastructure Backbone Council’s approval of $201 million in additional infrastructure spending signals continued commitment to the essential systems that keep Calgary moving. This includes investment in: Roads, intersection upgrades, and streetlighting...