Industry stakeholders

Architecture associations

  • Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)

    In Alberta, the industry is regulated to ensure only qualified individuals practice architecture. The Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) is a self-governing professional association responsible for advancing the profession and monitoring the practice of architecture for the protection of the public.

  • Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)

    Architectural technologists are certified by the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). ASET certification is voluntary and those architectural technologists that earn the Certified Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.) designation have met rigorous national standards of academic training and technical work.

  • Consulting Architects of Alberta (CAA)

    This organization represents the consulting architectural firms of Alberta by providing information and networking and services, and advocating on behalf of their members.

Engineering associations

  • Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)

    APEGGA is the governing body responsible for administering the Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions [EGGP] Act. APEGGA sets standards of admission for engineers, geologists and geophysicists, as well as standards of conduct for members to ensure the protection of the public. APEGGA represents over 56,000 engineers and geoscientists.

  • Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)

    ASET was established to provide professional services to the applied science and engineering technology professions. ASET sets standards for admission in over 60 applied science and engineering technology disciplines. The membership roster includes approximately 16,500 individuals, all of whom voluntarily applied for certification. ASET sets and enforces a professional Code of Ethical Practice for its members.

  • Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA)

    CEA was formed as a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the business environment for consulting engineering firms in the province. Engineering firms represented by CEA employ over 4,000 individuals in Alberta, including professional engineers, technologists, and support staff. They aim to provide society with the highest standards of engineering design and safety. Member firms follow a very strict code of ethics.

Construction associations

  • Alberta Construction Association (ACA)

    ACA represents over 1,800 general contractors, trade contractors, manufacturers and suppliers belonging to seven member local construction associations across Alberta. The association works with construction owners, design consultants, members, and related organizations in the development, promotion, and adoption of standards of professionalism, integrity, credibility, and safety. The Association also communicates career information, and supports policies and initiatives to enhance the supply and skills of industry personnel.

  • Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA)

    ARHCA represents contracting firms engaged in highway and heavy construction, and other similar operators in Alberta, while associate members consist of machinery, equipment supply, insurance and financial companies. The primary objectives of the association are to provide educational opportunities and tools to members to help them improve environmental practices, safety and general welfare of their companies, employees, and members of the public, and to raise awareness about significant roles transportation infrastructure and the construction industry play in Canada’s economic health and standard of living.

  • Calgary Construction Association (CCA)

    Founded in 1944 and representing approximately 500 member companies, the CCA is a non-profit association involved in fostering the advancement of the interests of those who are engaged in or connected with the construction industry in Calgary.

  • Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC)

    CLAC is one of Canada’s fastest growing labour unions in Canada, representing 50,000 workers in a variety of sectors including construction.

  • Construction Labour Relations Alberta (CLRA)

    The CLRA’s primary mandate is to conduct and coordinate collective bargaining, administrate collective agreements and grievance processing, and administrate labour relations and employment legislation. They are also involved in the development of public policy and best practices in the construction industry, as well as the fostering of employee training and development. Membership to the CLRA is available to union contractors bidding work in Alberta.

  • Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA)

    COAA provides leadership to the Alberta heavy industrial construction and industrial maintenance industries through its mandate to stimulate positive change within the industry by providing a forum dialogue among owners, contractors, labour providers and governments, creating and championing the implementation of best practices in the construction industry, and bringing new ideas to the construction industry and government leaders.

  • Edmonton Construction Association (EAC)

    Incorporate in 1931, the ECA is one of the largest non-Profit associations serving the Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Construction Industry in Canada. The associational provides up-to-date information on construction procurement opportunities and industry activities to its members.

  • Merit Contractors Association

    The mission of Merit Contractors Association is to support the growth of open shop construction by encouraging sound business practices and contributing to the training, development and well-being of construction industry workers. Its core services and programs include employee benefits services, advocacy, workforce development, and communications and information sharing.

Date Updated:
RDP-1984