Media invited: Alberta construction leaders tackle shared work site safety at ACSA 2026 Conference
Edmonton, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) invites media to attend its 2026 Conference, Oct. 28-29 at the JW Marriott ICE District in Edmonton, where owners, contractors, safety leaders and researchers will examine how organizations coordinate safety when multiple employers share a work site.
Coverage opportunities include implementation of a national critical-risks guideline, Energy-Based Safety for serious injury and fatality prevention, a debrief of a serious arc flash incident by Alberta Occupational Health and Safety, psychological health and safety and learning from incident investigations. Featured case studies are led by industry leaders from Ledcor, Bird, Graham and Dow.
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Interview opportunities
On-site interviews are available on request, both days (Oct. 28-29), with:
Interviews with other conference speakers may be arranged on request, subject to availability.
Awards Dinner
Media are also invited to attend the ACSA Safety Excellence Awards Dinner on Oct. 28, recognizing individuals and companies pursuing continuous improvement toward safety and business excellence. Media are welcome to join at 7 p.m. for the awards presentation, which will include the first Dave Hagen Construction Safety Scholarship, and to stay for the rest of the evening. Closing remarks at 7:30 p.m. will be followed by cocktails, dancing and a Battle of Alberta watch party. Dinner is reserved for ticketed guests.
To arrange attendance or an interview, contact media@yourACSA.ca or call 587-357-0896.
Event details
Dates and times
Key coverage moments
Oct. 28
Oct. 29
Location
JW Marriott ICE District
10344 102 St. N.W., Edmonton
Downtown Edmonton near Rogers Place
Parking
Paid underground parking is available through the JW Marriott ICE District parkade, with additional public lots nearby in the ICE District and downtown core.
Media check-in
The conference takes place on Level 3 of the hotel. From the main hotel lobby, take the elevator or stairs to Level 3.
About ACSA
The Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) is a member-centric, industry-funded not-for-profit and Alberta’s largest certifying partner. ACSA had 60,459 members as of Dec. 31, 2025. Its mission is to leverage industry expertise through engagement, products, services and education, supporting safety and business excellence in Alberta’s construction industry. For more information, visit yourACSA.ca or access the 2025 ACSA Annual Report.
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View the ACSA 2026 Conference media kit
For the full speaker lineup, session descriptions and speaker biographies, visit:
www.yourACSA.ca/media_kit