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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...
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...