Project Overview

Canterra Builders is proud to have contributed to the delivery of the Calgary Cancer Centre (CCC) one of Canada’s most advanced and ambitious healthcare infrastructure projects. Completed in 2023 , the CCC consolidates cancer treatment, research, diagnostics, and aftercare in a single, world-class facility serving Calgary and Southern Alberta.

This cutting-edge center, valued at $1.4 Billion , integrates modern medical technology with a patient-first design philosophy. It showcases Canterra Builders’ capacity for specialized, large-scale General Contracting and meticulous adherence to the Health & Environment (H&E) standards required for critical-use healthcare environments.

Challenges & Solutions

• Design Integration Complexity

  Required harmonizing advanced medical systems (like surgical suites and radiation bunkers) within the architectural framework executed through agile coordination with medical planners and tech partners.

• Strict Health and Safety Compliance

  Implemented rigorous controls and hygiene protocols to meet and exceed provincial healthcare construction standards, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for future clinical use.

• Logistical and Scheduling Demands

  Delivered services in an active urban healthcare zone with tight deadlines and limited access, resolved by dynamic scheduling , sophisticated traffic management, and optimized construction flows.

• Environmental Constraints (Weather)

  Calgary’s harsh winters and unpredictable weather conditions required adaptive construction techniques , specialized cold-weather materials, and schedule flexibility to maintain momentum and quality.

• Stakeholder Management

  Aligned objectives and timelines across numerous government agencies (Alberta Infrastructure), healthcare providers, contractors, and suppliers through structured reporting and ongoing engagement.

Outcome