Project Overview
Ledco Group is proud to have contributed to the delivery of the Calgary Cancer Centre—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 integrates modern medical technology with a patient-first design philosophy, aiming to enhance treatment outcomes, streamline access to care, and advance cancer research for generations to come.
Client
Alberta Infrastructure
Location
Calgary, Alberta
Project Value
$1.4 Billion
Completion
2023
Project Highlights
- State-of-the-Art Healthcare Facility: Features surgical suites, radiation treatment rooms, advanced imaging, and integrated support spaces—all built to exacting medical standards.
- Integrated Cancer Services: Offers prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship support under one roof to simplify the patient journey and improve continuity of care.
- Research-Driven Environment: Designed to promote collaboration between clinicians, researchers, and academic partners in pursuit of breakthroughs in cancer treatment.
- Sustainable Design Focus: Includes high-efficiency HVAC, low-emission building materials, and long-term sustainability systems to reduce environmental impact.
- Scalable for Future Growth: Engineered to support future medical advancements and capacity expansions without disrupting core operations.
Challenges & Solutions
- Design Integration Complexity: Required harmonizing advanced medical systems and specialized environments within a single 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 healthcare construction standards and ensure safe working conditions.
- Logistical and Scheduling Demands: Delivered services in an active urban healthcare zone with tight deadlines and limited access, resolved by dynamic scheduling and traffic planning.
- Stakeholder Management: Aligned objectives and timelines across numerous government agencies, healthcare providers, contractors, and suppliers through structured reporting and ongoing engagement.
- Environmental Constraints: Calgary’s harsh winters and unpredictable weather conditions were met with adaptive construction techniques and schedule flexibility.
Outcome
The Calgary Cancer Centre stands as a benchmark for integrated, future-ready cancer care. With capacity to serve thousands of patients annually, it streamlines treatment access while supporting leading-edge research. Its impact on healthcare delivery and patient experience is profound—providing not only care, but hope, innovation, and resilience for the Southern Alberta community.
Ledco Group’s involvement in this transformative project reinforces our commitment to engineering excellence and delivering complex, high-impact healthcare environments.