Best practices services

Providing value, resources and support to our industry and our members

Access the latest standard construction contracts, industry guides, and best practices on delivery models and procurement. Fast-forward innovation in your business through programs and tools to support advances in construction research and technology. Share what your colleagues have accomplished through our CCA National Awards program.

Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)

CCDC Documents    

Reduce your risk, build trust, and simplify bidding and contracting by using CCDC standardized construction contracts, guides and forms.

CCDC Document Webinars    

Delivered by subject matter experts, check out our webinars to sharpen your knowledge of industry standard construction contracts and guides.

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CCA standard documents

CCA standard documents    

Need CCA 1 – 2021 for your next project? Created by general and trade contractors, this and other CCA standard documents are designed to work alongside CCDC contracts.

CCA general publications

ICIC Construction Sector Quarterly Insights    

Strength, resilience, sustainability: Canada’s construction sector recommendations on adapting to climate change    

Insight report: Innovation and R&D in construction    

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Celebrating industry achievements

CCA National Awards

Recognizing the best and brightest of the Canadian construction industry.

Meet the 2023 recipients

This year’s recipients represent outstanding achievement in construction.

Submit your nomination(s)

Call for nominations opening this summer!

Supporting innovation in construction

CONtact mentorship program

Benefit from the knowledge of established leaders to help make your product a construction game-changer.

Construction R&D Portal

Gain unprecedented visibility into world-class research advancing construction in Canada.

CCA and KPMG in Canada

An in-depth look at technology adoption in Canada

Industry resources

Read your construction contract    

Mitigate your risk! A five-part webinar series to help you deconstruct the legalese in construction documents.

Low Carbon Training Program    

View training dates and registration links to protect our environment and reduce the impacts of climate change, the Government of Canada has committed to.

Tools    

Learn about different concepts and techniques through our recommended literature, white papers and LEAN glossary.

Check out some of our past webinars

Advancing diversity and inclusion    

Learn how embracing diversity and inclusivity in your business can lead to such benefits as increased innovation, collaboration, productivity and reputation.

Construction 101 and beyond     

New to the industry or want to learn more? This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the Canadian construction industry.