July 15, 2026
The Alberta Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts (ADACC) has released its inaugural Annual Report, covering the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The report highlights the organization’s first year of operations and its role in advancing construction adjudication and prompt payment dispute resolution across Alberta.
Designated by the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction as a Nominating Authority (NA) in September 2025, ADACC officially began operations on November 24, 2025.
As an authorized Nominating Authority under Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA) and the Prompt Payment and Adjudication Regulation, ADACC administers construction adjudications while training and certifying qualified adjudicators.
Its mandate is to provide contractors, subcontractors, owners, and other construction stakeholders with a fair, efficient, and accessible process for resolving payment and contract disputes without delaying project delivery.
During its first year, ADACC focused on establishing the systems and expertise needed to support Alberta’s construction industry.
Key accomplishments included:
This strong operational foundation positions ADACC to support the growing use of adjudication across the province.
Construction adjudication offers a quicker and more cost-effective alternative to litigation and arbitration. By resolving disputes while projects continue, adjudication helps maintain productivity, reduce delays, and improve cash flow throughout the construction supply chain.
During its first months of operation, two adjudications were initiated through ADACC, with two determinations issued during the 2026 fiscal year.
ADACC expects demand for adjudication services to continue growing as awareness of Alberta’s prompt payment legislation increases. With an experienced panel of certified adjudicators and a streamlined dispute resolution process, the organization is well positioned to support the evolving needs of Alberta’s construction industry.
In the report, Managing Director Elise Teitler thanked adjudicators, industry stakeholders, and Alberta’s construction community for their collaboration during ADACC’s foundational year, noting that the organization looks forward to continuing its role in promoting timely, effective, and impartial construction dispute resolution across the province.
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