Resources

Building resilience: A guide to climate change & governance for Canada’s construction sector As climate change intensifies across Canada, a new report released by the Canada Climate Law Initiative (CCLI) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is calling on the construction sector to embed climate resilience into their core governance. Building resilience: A guide to climate governance for Canada’s construction sector provides a practical roadmap to help industry leaders address growing climate risks across the entire construction value chain. With nearly 30 per cent of the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions linked to construction, companies within Canada’s construction industry can play [...]

Managing Tariff Risks in Construction Projects The Canadian Construction Association has released its latest bulletin to help you manage tariff risks in construction projects. From the large-scale impact of tariffs to managing your ongoing projects, this publication has insights to help you navigate this ongoing trade uncertainty. This bulletin was prepared by select members of the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) General Contractors National Advisory Council. Its purpose is to assess the potential impacts of tariffs and countertariffs on general contractors in Canada, focusing specifically on: The effects of tariffs on projects currently in procurement The impact of tariffs on [...]

“Canada will not let this unjustified decision on tariffs go unanswered" Governments and industry must work together to mitigate the damage of this tariff war on Canada’s construction industry. The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is disappointed to see that President Donald Trump has made the short-sighted decision to move forward with tariffs, plunging Canada and the United States into an unnecessary, irresponsible trade war that will see notable consequences on both sides of the border. “The Canadian and American construction industries rely heavily on free-flowing supplies of essential construction materials. These needless tariffs will decrease productivity, harm economic growth, [...]

Bid Go or No Go: How to Decide to Bid on a Construction Project Bidding on a construction project involves more than just assessing financial gain. It requires thoroughly evaluating factors, such as the other parties involved, your capacity, project financing, and contractual risk. CCA’s latest ‘Bid Go or No Go’ bulletin provides indispensable guidance to help construction companies navigate the complex decision-making process when it comes to bidding on projects. Created by CCA’s Trade Contractors National Advisory Council, this functional and comprehensive resource is designed to help contractors make informed choices that balance potential rewards against inherent risks. [...]