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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...
Updates to City of Calgary Construction Procurement Templates
Construction Templates Update and upcoming Open House – CCA
Prompt Payment Plain Language Guidelines
Alberta Construction Association is pleased to share updated versions of our Prompt Payment Plain Language Guides. These updates reflect changes to the Prompt Payment and Lien Act introduced last year and are designed to make Alberta’s prompt payment requirements clearer, more accessible, and easier to apply in day-to-day project delivery. Our goal is to support contractors, subcontractors, and owners by reducing confusion, improving contract administration, and helping everyone navigate the timelines and processes in the legislation with confidence. Thank you to all ACA members, our volunteers and partners who contributed insights that shaped these updates. Your input helps us strengthen...
Resiliency program offered to construction industry with CCA and Headversity partnership
via LIVEWIRE Calgary by Aryn Toombs Bill Black, CEO of the Calgary Construction Association, left, and Dr. Ryan Todd, Psychiatrist and President of Headversity at Platform Calgary on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. ARYN TOOMBS / FOR LIVEWIRE CALGARY A new partnership between the Calgary Construction Association (CCA) and Headversity is aimed at providing mental health support and workforce resiliency. On Nov. 12, the two organizations launched a Workforce Resilience App, which has been designed to provide practical and anonymous mental health supports and programming to individuals employed in the construction industry. “Construction is a demanding job, and the reality is, it...
Calgary Construction Association Partners with Headversity to Launch Workforce Resilience App, Advancing Mental Health Across the Industry
The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Workforce Resilience App, developed in partnership with Headversity, a leading workplace mental health and resilience training platform. The initiative will officially launch at a special industry event on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Platform Calgary at 407 9 Ave SE. This event marks a milestone in the construction industry’s ongoing commitment to mental health and wellness. The launch also introduces CCA Workforce Resilience, a new umbrella initiative uniting CCA’s wellness programs, including the Tailgate Toolkit, into a comprehensive continuum of care...
Calgary Construction Association Statement on the 2025 Federal Budget
The Calgary Construction Association welcomes the federal government’s continued recognition of the construction industry as a driver of national and regional prosperity. The 2025 federal budget’s focus on infrastructure investment underscores the vital role that builders play at the heart of Canada’s economic strategy. With $115 billion in new infrastructure commitments—including $51 billion dedicated to local housing and transportation—this plan has the potential to strengthen communities, support homebuilding, and fuel long-term growth both across Canada and right here in Calgary. We are particularly encouraged by the establishment of the Major Projects Office, headquartered in Calgary, which will serve as a...