Alberta Construction Industry Addresses Labor Shortages and Safety Risks
What happened
Industry leaders, including Ledcor Group of Companies, Bird, Graham, and Dow, presented at the Alberta Construction Safety Association conference in Edmonton. The event focused on serious injury prevention, incident learning, and coordinating risk across employers in the construction sector. The conference also highlighted the challenge of coordinating work when multiple parties share hazards and responsibilities.
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Why it matters
BuildForce Canada projects that Alberta’s construction labor force will require 48,800 workers by 2035. This demand is driven by the expected retirement of 43,700 workers, underscoring the urgency of addressing labor supply challenges in the province.
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Who's involved
- Ledcor Group of CompaniesIndustry leader presenting on risk management and injury prevention
- BirdIndustry leader presenting on risk management and injury prevention
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- AlbertaSpeculative
The construction industry in Alberta might face increased labor costs or slower project timelines due to the projected workforce gap.