Alberta Construction Association

Standard Documents

The following documents are freely downloadable by members:

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Form 'A'

Form 'A' Instructions

CCDC2 (2008) Supplementary General Conditions for Use in Alberta

The following ACA/CCA/CCDC documents are publicly available for ordering via this form:

ACA Form A

Agreement Between Contractor & Subcontractor

Standard contract between the prime contractor and subcontractor.
*Requires the Form A Seal*

Form A Seal

Form A Copyright Seal

Required for use of the Form A standard contract

ACA Form C

AB Standard Guide for Take-over Procedures

Recommended procedures concerning final completion and take-over
of construction projects

Form C Sup 1

Certificate of Substantial Performance of Prime Contract

Used by Prime Contractor

Form C Sup 2

Certificate of Substantial Performance of Subcontract

Used by Subcontractor

Document D

AB Standard Guide for Change Order Procedures

For use in conjunction with the Conditions of Construction Contracts. Recommended procedures to effect changes orders to construction contracts

Document E

AB Standard Guide for Shop Drawings & Submittal Procedures

Recommended procedures to prepare and process shop drawings and submittals in accordance with construction contracts

Document F

AB Guide to Construction Procedures

This guide has been developed for owners, architects, professional engineers, contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers, & suppliers. Its purpose is to outline procedures for efficient, productive and smooth progression of construction projects

ACA Guides

Plain Language Guide to The Alberta Builders' Lien Act

Intended to assist participants in the construction industry in understanding and generally dealing with the builders' lien issues in a reasonably informed manner.

Plain Language Guide to Construction Insurance

Intended to give participants in the construction industry a broad overview of the types of insurance coverages available along with offering insights into the processes and practices to deal with insurance matters relating to the construction industry

Plain Language Guide on Bonding

Intended to complement CCDC 22 - A Guide to Construction Surety Bonds. CCDC documents are endorsed by Alberta Construction Association as the standard for the Canadian construction industry