NEWS & EVENTS
CAA Events & Professional Development Sessions
November 25, 2025 - 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
SAVE THE DATE: 2025 CAA AGM & PD Session
Annual General Meeting
Join us for an engaging update on the past year’s successes and challenges, and a look ahead at what’s in store for the CAA in 2025!
Have your say in shaping our priorities for 2025–2026 and vote for the new CAA Board Members who will represent you in the year ahead.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation!
When: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 12:45 am to 1:45 pm
Where: In Person at The Derrick Golf and Winter Club (3500 119 St NW, Edmonton AB)
Virtual attendance option available
Cost: Free - Lunch will be served at 12:30 pm for in person attendance
*Eligible for 1 AAA Non-Structured Learning Unit
Cybersecurity Panel: Protecting Your Business in a Digital World
Join us for an engaging panel discussion that brings together experts from finance, insurance, and IT to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Our specialists will share practical insights on how to safeguard your organization from digital threats, manage financial risks, and ensure your coverage keeps pace with today’s technology challenges.
Whether you’re a business owner, employee, or decision-maker, this session will provide real-world strategies to strengthen your cyber resilience and protect what matters most.
Featuring:
Cyber Governance Specialist from MNP:
Managing financial exposure and recovery after cyber incidents
Insurance Specialist from Navacord:
Understanding coverage and liability in a digital age
IT Specialist from SysGen Solutions Group:
Building secure systems and responding to breaches effectively
When: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 11:30 am to 12:30 am
Where: In Person at The Derrick Golf and Winter Club (3500 119 St NW, Edmonton AB)
Virtual attendance option available
Cost: $25 for memebers, $50 for Non-Members (lunch and AGM to follow for in person attendance)
*Eligible for 1 AAA Structured Learning Unit
CAN/ULC-S1001: The Overlooked Responsibilities of Architects
Did you know that CAN/ULC-S1001 Reporting directly affects occupancy readiness, liability, and coordination responsibilities within architectural projects? CAN/ULC-S1001 is referenced in the National Building Code of Canada and provincial codes (including the Alberta Building Code), meaning it’s not optional — it’s a mandatory test for integrated life safety systems before occupancy.
Architects and LIDs, as Coordinating Professionals, are responsible for ensuring that their designs and project documentation align with code requirements, including integrated testing. Municipalities are starting to request them more and more and can even make them retroactively required.
Learn how CAN/ULC-S1001 affects architectural practice and project coordination in Alberta. This session explores what integrated life safety system testing means for your designs, from planning through to occupancy. Gain clarity on compliance expectations, collaboration roles, and practical steps to keep your projects moving smoothly.
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Where: Virtually via Zoome
Cost: $25 for members; $50 for non-members
* Eligible for 1 AAA Structured LU
Presented By:
Josh Tetford
Business Operations Manager, Umbra Engineering
Josh brings over 20 years of experience in the electrical industry, with a strong foundation as both a Master Electrician and Engineering Technologist. For the past 14 years, he has specialized in commercial building electrical engineering, during which he has mentored numerous Engineers-in-Training (EITs) demonstrating a strong commitment to professional development and industry leadership.
His well-rounded expertise, combined with his passion for mentorship, enables him to effectively guide teams while delivering exceptional results for clients.
Austin Fonteyne
Fire Protection Engineer and Project Manager, Umbra Engineering
Austin is a Fire Protection Engineer and Project Manager specializing in fire alarm and life safety systems for industrial, commercial, residential, and special-use facilities. His work often focuses on brownfield fire alarm upgrades, where he helps clients navigate complex retrofits by balancing code compliance, operational impact, and financial feasibility. Recently, he led a full fire alarm system replacement at a five-million-square-foot shopping centre, coordinating with the AHJ and local fire service to ensure a smooth, compliant rollout.
Industry News
Now recruiting passionate and dedicated individuals
City of Calgary Access Design Subcommittee
It is that exciting time of year! The City of Calgary is now recruiting passionate and dedicated individuals to join the Access Design Subcommittee.
The Access Design Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Advisory Committee on Accessibility. Their purpose is to review and make recommendations on issues that relate to accessibility for people with disabilities. This includes, but is not limited to, the review of major public projects (e.g., infrastructure, public spaces, parks) to ensure the greatest level of accessibility for persons with physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities. As such, this Subcommittee and its members have a significant impact on the accessibility of spaces within Calgary.
Whether you’re someone with lived experience, an advocate, or simply someone who wants to help Calgary become a city for everyone, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Access Design Subcommittee, please apply here: Access Design Subcommittee Application 2025.
CAA Consulting Agreements Reference 2025
Help Us Build Better Together: Share Your Feedback on Infrastructure Collaboration
The Infrastructure Advisory Committee (IAC), comprised of representatives from The City of Calgary’s Infrastructure Service department and the infrastructure design and delivery sector, is seeking input from industry stakeholders through a short baseline survey. This is an opportunity for you to share your perspectives on how we collaborate, communicate, innovate, and align strategically when planning and delivering infrastructure in Calgary.
Your feedback will help establish a benchmark for measuring the committee’s impact and guide future improvements. The survey covers topics such as transparency, infrastructure challenges, and opportunities for innovation. Your input will directly inform the IAC’s priorities and success measures.
Provide your input by October 31, 2025 and be part of this important dialogue.
If you have any questions about the survey or its purpose, please contact
Compensation Survey for Canadian Architecture and Multi-disciplinary Design Firms
Cenera Inc., an independent consulting firm with extensive experience in compensation benchmarking, has launched a total compensation survey for Canadian architecture and multi-disciplinary design firms. With DIALOG as the survey sponsor, Cenera will manage data collection and analysis in strict adherence to confidentiality and privacy legislation, with DIALOG participating and receiving insights in the same way as any other participating firm. DIALOG will not receive any raw or identifiable data.
This employer-reported survey is designed to complement and expand on existing member-reported data by producing deeper compensation insights for roles in:
• Landscape Architecture Technology and Landscape Architecture
• Urban Design and Urban Planning
• Sustainability Consulting and Building Performance
The data will be analyzed in-depth by Cenera, with a complimentary results report produced in early 2026 to serve as your pulse check on current industry practices, with reference to both position title and position summaries by level and geography.
70+ firms have been invited to participate and yours can too! Taking only 45-60 minutes and at no cost to your firm, participation is welcomed by contacting kellie.donohue@cenera.ca to request a survey link. This survey is best-completed by HR, Finance or Payroll leaders, or alternatively the most appropriate senior representative of your firm, and will remain open from October 20 – November 28, 2025.
Together, we can expand and further compliment compensation benchmark data in these specialized areas of practice.
Industry Events
2025 Calgary Buyers Expo and Diverse Supplier Information Session
The City of Calgary, in partnership with Procurement Assistance Canada, is hosting the 2025 Calgary Buyers Expo and Diverse Supplier Information Session. This free event is a great opportunity for current and future suppliers to connect with The City’s Supply Management, Procurement Assistance Canada, and other public sector buyers.
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 12:30 – 5:00 PM
Location: Red and White Club 1833 Crowchild Trail NW, Calgary, AB T2M 4R6
Join our in-person event to:
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Learn more about how public procurement works
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Learn best practices for working in public procurement
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Participate in networking opportunities
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Learn about the wide variety of goods and services that The City and other government organizations buy
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Find out how you can share your ideas and feedback on how The City can improve our procurement processes
The City of Calgary is open for business, and we look forward to seeing you on November 6, 2025.
We invite you to attend and kindly ask that you forward this information to your members. We encourage your members to register early to secure a spot.
Saqib Tariq
Manager, Procurement (Capital), Supply Management
Infrastructure Partners Conference
Registration deadline is October 29, 2025
Join us on November 5-6, 2025 at the Edmonton Convention Centre for the 2025 Infrastructure Partners Conference. This conference is a forum for partners in the building and infrastructure industry to share information, perspectives and discuss topics of common interest, develop innovative solutions, recognize excellence and build relationships. The event will offer a comprehensive program that includes a reception, awards, plenary and breakout sessions and engagement with the Minister of Infrastructure and representatives from Alberta Infrastructure.
Secure your spot today and be part of shaping the future of public infrastructure in Alberta.
Attendees can earn Professional Development Credits at this Conference.
Registration Includes:
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Cocktail reception, dinner, Minister of Infrastructure address and award presentations
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Plenary and breakout sessions
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Breakfast, lunch and coffee break
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Earn Professional Development while attending! A Certificate of Attendance is available upon request - please indicate this during registration.
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A certificate of attendance is available upon request—please indicate this during registration.
Last Call for 2026 Awards of Excellence Submissions!
The BILD Edmonton Metro Awards of Excellence submissions are almost closed! Whether you’re a home builder, renovator, designer, developer, sales leader, or industry innovator, you can submit for the Awards and have the chance to shine a spotlight on those driving the building and land development industry forward.
The closing date is just one week away, on Friday, October 31 at noon, so get your submissions in while you can!
This year, we’ve made it easier than ever to submit, with simplified categories, updated criteria, and a brand-new Submission Guide to walk you through the process.
November 4, 2025 (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
YBG PRESENTS: ED TALKS - THRIVING THROUGH CHANGE
n our ever-changing world, adaptability and the ability to thrive through change are key characteristics that great leaders bring to their work. In this year’s Ed Talks, hear from 4 dynamic leaders who will share stories of their ability to thrive through ever-present change.
Change is now the norm, but it can still be dizzying. Hear from these 4 leaders on their experiences, tips, and tools, as you interact with your fellow members in a first-class afternoon of learning.
RAIC Annual Awards Call for Submissions
The RAIC opens its call for submissions today for its annual awards.
The RAIC annual awards are a celebration of creativity, innovation, and excellence in Canadian architecture. The awards highlight work that challenges us and changes our built environment for the better, showing the value of architecture and its positive impact on our lives. If you know of a person, project, or practice that demonstrates these qualities, the RAIC annual awards are an opportunity for them to gain national recognition.
The deadline for submission for all 2026 annual awards is 10:00 p.m. ET on January 9, 2026. Applicants must submit their work through the online RAIC awards platform.
To learn more about each award, see the call for submissions, review updated eligibility and submission requirements, and see past recipients, please see the following:
Alberta Energy Efficiency + Innovation Summit
The Alberta Energy Efficiency & Innovation Summit returns to Calgary on April 29, 2026 at The Hudson.
Join industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers for a full day of collaboration and ideas shaping Alberta's energy future. Whether you're interested in sharing your expertise as a speaker or elevating your brand through sponsorship, there are fantastic opportunities for you to get involved.
Plus Pre-Summit Tours and Evening Networking on April 28th on April 28th, 2025 - an opportunity to connect, explore, and set the stage for an impactful Summit.
Call for Speakers - Now Open
Do you or someone you know have a topic, case study or innovation to share? Speaker submissions are now OPEN. The deadline to submit is December 5, 2025.
Help shape the conversations that will drive Alberta's energy future.