Key Takeaways
- Construction GDP contribution in Alberta was $17.4 billion in 2022, 7.2% of provincial GDP
- Total construction investment in Alberta reached $28.5 billion in 2023, up 12% from 2022
- Residential construction added $8.2 billion to Alberta GDP in 2022
- In 2022, the construction industry in Alberta employed 173,200 workers, representing 8.7% of total provincial employment
- Alberta's construction workforce grew by 4.2% year-over-year in 2023, adding 7,100 jobs primarily in residential and non-residential sectors
- Women accounted for 13.5% of Alberta's construction workforce in 2022, up from 11.8% in 2019, with gains in skilled trades roles
- Engineering construction contracts awarded: $15.2 billion, Alberta 2022
- Number of residential building permits issued in Alberta: 45,200 in 2023
- Major oil sands projects under construction: 12 projects valued at $25 billion total, Alberta 2023
- Lost-time injury frequency rate in Alberta construction: 1.2 per 200,000 hours worked in 2022
- Fatalities in construction: 28 incidents in Alberta 2022, 42% fall-related
- Musculoskeletal injuries: 35% of all construction claims in Alberta, 2023 data
- Construction employment forecast: 185,000 workers needed by 2032 in Alberta, +7% growth
- Residential construction outlook: 22,000 annual starts projected 2024-2028 Alberta
- Non-residential investment forecast: $32 billion annually average 2024-2033 Alberta
In 2023, Alberta construction investment hit $28.5 billion, boosting jobs and GDP with strong, rising activity.
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How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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Samuel Norberg. 2026. "Alberta Construction Industry Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/alberta-construction-industry-statistics.
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