For the people who make projects happen: Best Practices in Construction Symposium
The Canadian Construction Association’s Best Practices in Construction Symposium is back. Join us October 6-7, 2026 in Toronto for an event built around today’s construction realities, designed to deliver practical insights, proven approaches, and real-world experience.
From owners and consultants to site supervisors and project managers, this event brings together the full project lifecycle perspective. Sessions explore not only how projects are delivered in the field, but also how they are funded, selected, and approved – connecting strategic decision-making with worksite execution. Every session is grounded in today’s real-world construction environment, so insights can be applied immediately in the field.
Major project spotlights: Lessons from complex builds across Canada
This year’s symposium highlights major projects that are redefining how infrastructure is delivered in Canada. Through in-depth case studies, speakers will share practical lessons on innovation, collaboration, governance, and execution in complex, high-profile environments.
An opening spotlight explores the Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital, offering insights into how teams are advancing patient-centred healthcare infrastructure through collaborative delivery models, strong project governance, and innovative construction practices.
A second session turns to Scotia Place in Calgary, examining the proposed Scotiabank Arena as a benchmark for modern megaproject delivery. Discussions will focus on governance frameworks, risk allocation, stakeholder coordination, and strategies for managing schedules, decision-making, and community expectations on large-scale, high-visibility projects.
Other topics explored:
- Practical approaches to improving construction productivity
- New thinking in procurement and project delivery
- Strategies for renewing municipal infrastructure at scale
- Lessons on delivering complex megaprojects effectively
- Where artificial intelligence is making a real impact in construction
- Emerging approaches to infrastructure funding and financing
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for organizations seeking to elevate their brand within the construction sector and connect directly with operational decision-makers from across the industry. Sponsors will benefit from high-impact visibility, thought leadership opportunities, and meaningful engagement with industry professionals throughout the symposium.
Attendees will also have dedicated opportunities to visit exhibitors and explore a wide range of products, services, and resources on display during the event, including throughout breakfast, lunch, breaks, and the networking reception.
Contact Nicole Emmett for more information.
Why you should attend:
This symposium is designed to help you work smarter, lead stronger, and deliver better projects. You’ll walk away with ideas you can use right away, including:
- Actionable tools and takeaways
- Proven approaches shared by industry peers
- New connections with professionals across Canada
- Perspectives to help you navigate current and emerging challenges
CCA’s Best Practices in Construction Symposium isn’t about what might work. It’s about what’s being done successfully across the industry today, and how those approaches can translate to your own projects.
Join us in Toronto!