CCA Updates
Executive
Introducing the Big Picture Breakfast Series!
Introducing the Big Picture Breakfast Series! The Calgary Construction Association is launching a new initiative designed to keep industry leaders ahead of the curve. The Big Picture Breakfast Series is an exclusive, in-person event providing key insights into emerging trends, policy developments, and economic shifts that shape Calgary’s built environment. In today’s age, we cannot afford to be uninformed. Each session will feature expert speakers and high-level discussions on topics such as: ✔ Economic Outlook & Market Trends – Insights into Calgary’s construction economy, labour market, and investment trends. ✔ Politics, Policy & Regulatory Changes – Updates on municipal, provincial,...
2025 Board of Director At Large Application now open
The 2025 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 28th. 2025 Director at Large Application Notice and Application Form
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Calgary Construction Association Welcomes Provincial Investments in Workforce Development and Infrastructure in Budget 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Calgary Construction Association Welcomes Provincial Investments in Workforce Development and Infrastructure in Budget 2025 February 27, 2025 Calgary, AB – The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) welcomes the Government of Alberta’s significant investments in workforce development, economic immigration, and critical infrastructure. These commitments, outlined in the 2025-26 budget, will strengthen Alberta’s construction industry and ensure it remains competitive amid increasing demand for skilled labour and infrastructure expansion. “Alberta’s construction sector plays a critical role in the province’s economic growth, and these investments will help address pressing workforce shortages while supporting much-needed infrastructure projects,” says Bill Black, President and...
Managing Tariff Risk Using Standard Form Contracts During Non-Standard Times
Managing Tariff Risk Using Standard Form Contracts During Non-Standard Times
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 3, 2025 Statement from the Calgary Construction Association on the Potential Threat of U.S. Tariffs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 3, 2025 Statement from the Calgary Construction Association on the Potential Threat of U.S. Tariffs The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) recognizes the anxiety and uncertainty that potential U.S. tariffs create for businesses and workers in our industry. With this level of uncertainty, it is critical to take a big-picture approach—otherwise, we risk serious consequences which include: Contractors disengaging from projects or choosing not to bid on essential infrastructure like schools and public facilities; Owners delaying or postponing projects, causing economic momentum to stall. Even if projects return post-tariffs, costs could still escalate, making them...