The Voice of the Construction Industry in Southwestern Alberta

LCA is your business’ voice within the Construction Industry through collective advocacy and effective representation.  An LCA Membership grants automatic membership into the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), so that our members’ views and needs are represented at all three levels of government. Our focus is to work on behalf of our membership to lead initiatives that will grow our local industry. 

buildworks canada

BuildWorks Canada's Online Plansroom provides Industry access to nearly 4,000 Alberta-wide publicly tendered construction projects annually, including pre-bid, pre-qualification notices, and bid results. LCA Members have access to password protected bidders’ lists, and electronic access to plans, specifications, and addendum.  BuildWorks Canada, the 8 Local Construction Associations, and the Alberta Construction Association are constantly working to engage and communicate with all construction stakeholders.  Through this collaborative approach we strive to open lines of communication that will contribute to a better construction industry in Alberta. 

Contact the LCA office to find out how you can get full access to BuildWorks Canada today!

Educational and Professional Development

Enhance skill sets and increase productivity for your business by taking advantage of the many educational seminars and workshops offered at the LCA at discounted member rates.  In partnership with Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA), the LCA hosts a wide-range of safety training courses and houses an extensive safety video library, accessible to members.

Networking

Get connected and build relationships through our various networking opportunities, including business forums and social activities, such as our annual golf and poker tournaments.   

Valued Member-only Services

As a fiscally responsible non-profit organization, the LCA aims to provide cost effective services to our members, including:

 Blueprint Reproduction and Plansroom

Fast and convenient, we can assist you with all your printing and scanning needs. Blueprints can be ordered through the LCA office by email or in person. We offer quick turn arounds and can print standard sized to oversized documents. 

*Non-Member orders are welcomed.

 Standard Contract Documents/Construction Guides

Reduce risk and improve your bottom line by utilizing industry standard forms of construction contract documents. CCA helps you simplify the way you conduct business and save time and money with its standard contract documents that are up-to-date, easy to understand and familiar to all parties. CCA & CCDC Documents are developed through a consultative process with representatives from all sectors in the construction industry. These consensus-based documents carry the endorsement of the four constituent national organizations. A lawyer from the Canadian Bar Association, construction law section also sits as an ex-officiator member of the committee.

Find out how CCA & CCDC Documents can benefit you.

Commissioner for Oaths in Alberta

Authorized LCA staff members with Commissioner of Oaths status (for construction documents) will sign documents such as statutory declarations and other documents free-of-charge for LCA members. Commissioner for Oaths services are available to non-members at $10.00/document.

Youth Employment Program & Scholarships

The LCA helps build your workforce by promoting construction apprenticeship programs and actively working with the construction industry and local youth, looking to build rewarding careers in the trades. The LCA awards annual scholarships to apprentices currently employed by member companies. Applications are accepted October 1st – January 31st and awarded late spring of each year.

Annual LCA Magazine

This premier magazine, published annually each spring, helps our members remain up-to-date on current construction projects and our Association’s initiatives.  The LCA magazine is an excellent marketing/advertising add-on for our members as it is distributed to a list of thousands of organizations and companies throughout Southwest Alberta and the rest of the province.