Data · Unit price index 2026
Civil construction unit prices, 2026
264 items from Alberta’s provincial highway tenders, each the average of the three lowest bids, with two prior years and regional ranges. Plus the official municipal rates and indexes that set the rest of the budget.
How to read these numbers
Each figure is the average of the three lowest bids on every Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors contract that included the item, weighted by quantity, for contracts tendered May 1, 2025 to June 24, 2026. They are highway-scale prices: a small private job pays more per unit because mobilization, minimum charges and disposal are spread over less work. Use them to benchmark a unit rate or sanity-check a quote, not as a price for your project.
264 items
Aggregate supply3 items
| Item | Unit | 2026 avg | Contracts | 2025 | 2024 | Regional range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crush, Haul and Stockpile GravelA501 | m³ | $42.58 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Supply of Aggregate - With OptionA800 | t | $3.27 | 16 | — | — | — |
| Supply of Aggregate - No OptionA805 | t | $1.29 | 14 | — | — | — |
Subgrade & granular base8 items
| Item | Unit | 2026 avg | Contracts | 2025 | 2024 | Regional range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subgrade ExcavationB100 | m³ | $28.34 | 15 | — | — | — |
| Granular FillB152 | t | $40.83 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Granular FillB153 | t | $53.83 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Preparing Subgrade Surface (First Layer)B180 | m² | $2.03 | 21 | $1.56 | $2.32 | — |
| Preparing Subgrade Surface (Second Layer)B181 | m² | $0.80 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Granular Base CourseB281 | t | $26.75 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Granular Base Course - Des. 2 Cl. 25B282 | t | $33.65 | 26 | $29.03 | $32.51 | $28.37–$41.56 |
| Granular Base CourseB283 | t | $56.33 | 1 | — | — | — |
Earthworks, topsoil & riprap11 items
| Item | Unit | 2026 avg | Contracts | 2025 | 2024 | Regional range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topsoil and Subsoil StrippingC055 | m³ | $8.74 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Topsoil and Subsoil PlacementC056 | m³ | $8.85 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Common ExcavationC060 | m³ | $18.16 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Wet Excavation - Type 2C064 | m³ | $8.64 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Pitrun Gravel Zone 4CC090 | m³ | $112.46 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Coarse Rip-rap Bedding Zone 5BC102 | m³ | $96.73 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gravel Armour Zone 5CC105 | m³ | $129.52 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Riprap Zone 6BC120 | m³ | $167.64 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Salvage and Reinstall Existing RiprapC143 | m³ | $183.51 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Erosion Control BlanketC225 | m² | $3.98 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Drill SeedingC230 | m² | $4.01 | 1 | — | — | — |
Culverts & drainage41 items
| Item | Unit | 2026 avg | Contracts | 2025 | 2024 | Regional range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culverts - Remove and Dispose (C.S.P.) (up to 700 mm dia.)D100 | m | $119.48 | 21 | $95.40 | $110.43 | — |
| Culverts - Remove and Dispose (C.S.P.) (over 700 mm dia.)D105 | m | $149.60 | 16 | — | — | — |
| Culverts - Remove and DisposeD110 | m | $156.63 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Culverts - Remove, Salvage and Re-Install (C.S.P.) (over 700 mm dia.)D125 | m | $646.31 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Culverts - Remove, Salvage and Re-InstallD130 | m | $569.78 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Granular Backfill - CulvertsD200 | m³ | $90.94 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Granular Backfill - CulvertsD235 | t | $54.85 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Culverts - Supply and Install (up to 700 mm dia. R.G.R.C.P.)D326 | m | $2,122 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Culverts - Supply and Install (400 mm dia. C.S.P.)D400 | m | $436.43 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Culverts - Supply and Install (500 mm dia. C.S.P.)D405 | m | $378.61 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Culverts - Supply and Install (600 mm dia. C.S.P.)D410 | m | $372.25 | 20 | $377.36 | $406.02 | $363.83–$530.50 |
| Culverts - Supply and Install (700 mm dia. C.S.P.)D415 | m | $510.00 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Culverts - Supply and InstallD420 | m | $990.33 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Culverts - Supply and Install (800 mm dia. C.S.P.)D425 | m | $604.33 | 17 | $584.01 | $520.95 | $537.06–$684.41 |
| Culverts - Supply and Install (900 mm dia. C.S.P.)D430 | m | $742.00 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Culverts - Supply and Install (1 000 mm dia. C.S.P.)D431 | m | $902.84 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Culverts - Supply and Install (1 200 mm dia. C.S.P.)D435 | m | $1,081 | 5 | $1,070 | $993.31 | $981.50–$1,353 |
| Culverts - Supply and Install (1 400 mm dia. C.S.P.)D437 | m | $1,775 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Culverts - Supply and Install (450 mm dia. R.C.P.)D460 | m | $515.04 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Culverts - Supply and Install (600 mm dia. R.C.P.)D465 | m | $637.85 | 2 | $1,827 | — | — |
| Culverts - Supply and Install (900 mm dia. R.C.P.)D475 | m | $1,158 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Drop Inlet Assemblies - Supply and Install (800 mm dia. C.S.P.)D494 | m | $4,667 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Smooth Wall Steel Pipe - Supply and Install (750 mm dia.)D500 | m | $1,808 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Smooth Wall Steel Pipe - Supply and Install (600 mm dia.)D510 | m | $1,558 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Smooth Wall Steel Pipe - Supply and Install (800 mm dia.)D520 | m | $1,568 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Smooth Wall Steel Pipe - Supply and Install (900 mm dia.)D525 | m | $2,079 | 7 | — | — | — |
| Grouting of Abandoned CulvertsD540 | m³ | $759.00 | 18 | $635.21 | $758.96 | — |
| Grouting Liners (Plastic Pipe)D545 | m³ | $701.33 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Grouting Liners (S.W.S.P)D546 | m³ | $919.79 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Random Riprap - Supply and PlaceD555 | m³ | $587.78 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Filter MaterialD607 | m³ | $176.12 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Perforated Pipe - Supply and InstallD615 | m | $158.35 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Adjust ManholeD732 | unit | $998.34 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Adjust Catch BasinsD733 | unit | $5,103 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Adjust Water ValveD734 | unit | $838.61 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Catch Basin - Supply and Install (600 mm dia. x 1.83 m)D760 | unit | $8,389 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Concrete Storm Sewer - Supply and InstallD787 | m | $494.69 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Leads - Supply and InstallD795 | m | $524.59 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Culvert Liner - Supply and Install (600 mm Dia.)D840 | m | $1,301 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Culvert Liner - Supply and Install (750 mm Dia.)D845 | m | $1,273 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Culvert Liner - Supply and Install (S.W.S.P.)D850 | m | $1,262 | 3 | — | — | — |
Erosion control, geosynthetics & seeding16 items
| Item | Unit | 2026 avg | Contracts | 2025 | 2024 | Regional range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabion Baskets - Supply and InstallE325 | m³ | $1,165 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gabion Mattress - Supply and InstallE331 | m² | $583.11 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Straw Bale BarrierE405 | m | $20.63 | 7 | — | — | — |
| Erosion Control Barrier (Silt Fence)E435 | m | $14.30 | 21 | $11.10 | $17.09 | $11.58–$17.35 |
| Non-Woven Geotextile - Supply and InstallE452 | m² | $4.98 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Geogrid - Supply and InstallE453 | m² | $7.62 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Geotextile for Materials Separation - Supply and InstallE454 | m² | $10.87 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Geotextile for Stabilization - Supply and InstallE456 | m² | $9.50 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Erosion Control Soil Covering - Supply and Install (Type A)E500 | m² | $4.03 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Erosion Control Soil Covering - Supply and Install (Type B)E505 | m² | $5.89 | 32 | $13.57 | $4.60 | — |
| Erosion Control Soil Covering - Supply and Install (Type C)E510 | m² | $5.17 | 22 | — | — | — |
| Synthetic Permeable Ditch BarrierE515 | m | $31.02 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Drill SeedingE607 | ha | $4,015 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Broad-Cast SeedingE608 | ha | $2,716 | 23 | $3,044 | $2,097 | $2,194–$4,297 |
| Hydro-SeedingE609 | ha | $12,582 | 15 | $10,678 | $12,564 | $8,631–$27,703 |
| Slope TexturingE610 | m² | $0.81 | 13 | — | — | — |
Bridges & structures44 items
| Item | Unit | 2026 avg | Contracts | 2025 | 2024 | Regional range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excavation - StructuralF188 | m³ | $39.74 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Excavation - ChannelF189 | m³ | $30.00 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Backfill - Non-GranularF195 | m³ | $24.83 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Backfill - GranularF200 | m³ | $90.00 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Backfill - Crushed GranularF203 | m³ | $86.86 | 3 | — | — | — |
| SPCSP - SupplyF493 | m | $2,865 | 7 | — | — | — |
| SPCSP - AssemblyF494 | m | $1,777 | 7 | — | — | — |
| CSP with Couplers - SupplyF495 | m | $1,220 | 7 | — | — | — |
| CSP - AssemblyF496 | m | $740.33 | 7 | — | — | — |
| Heavy Rock Riprap (Class 1)F500 | m³ | $292.55 | 38 | $315.15 | $342.75 | — |
| Heavy Rock Riprap (Class 1M)F505 | m³ | $288.57 | 11 | — | — | — |
| Heavy Rock Riprap (Class 2)F515 | m³ | $266.80 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Heavy Rock Riprap (Class 3)F525 | m³ | $426.33 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Concrete Slope ProtectionF595 | m² | $481.70 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Concrete End TreatmentF655 | unit | $50,148 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Fish Baffles - SteelF715 | unit | $1,167 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Surface RemovalF755 | m² | $97.54 | 12 | — | — | — |
| Partial Depth RepairF760 | m² | $2,233 | 21 | — | — | — |
| Full Depth RepairF765 | m² | $5,149 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Sandblasting - Bridge DeckF770 | m² | $24.60 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Deck Overlay Concrete - SupplyF775 | m³ | $1,909 | 7 | — | — | — |
| Deck Overlay Concrete - PlaceF776 | m² | $129.75 | 7 | $366.67 | $172.62 | — |
| Supply of Piling - Plain Steel H-PileF812 | m | $262.86 | 16 | $189.93 | $321.45 | — |
| Supply of Piling - Galvanized Steel H-PileF813 | m | $398.18 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Supply of Piling - Plain Steel Pipe PileF814 | m | $452.68 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Supply of Piling - Galvanized Steel Pipe PileF815 | m | $697.17 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Pile Set-up (Driven Piles)F816 | pile | $4,652 | 18 | — | — | — |
| Pile DrivingF818 | m | $61.14 | 18 | $45.08 | $56.97 | — |
| Dynamic Load Testing/Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA)F820 | test | $2,669 | 12 | — | — | — |
| Concrete - PileF822 | m³ | $1,237 | 9 | $749.39 | $1,166 | — |
| Drill Rig Set-up (Drilled Piles)F824 | pile | $2,684 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Pile InstallationF826 | m | $540.78 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Concrete - Class CF834 | m³ | $3,316 | 19 | $2,929 | $2,485 | $2,286–$5,651 |
| Concrete - Class HPCF841 | m³ | $4,133 | 21 | $3,135 | $2,824 | $2,494–$7,104 |
| Plain Reinforcing Steel - SupplyF850 | kg | $2.94 | 19 | $2.90 | $4.27 | — |
| Corrosion Resistant Reinforcing Steel - SupplyF851 | kg | $11.04 | 18 | — | — | — |
| Stainless Reinforcing Steel - SupplyF853 | kg | $11.41 | 15 | — | — | — |
| Reinforcing Steel - PlaceF854 | kg | $2.54 | 28 | $2.41 | $2.94 | — |
| Deck WaterproofingF974 | m² | $84.68 | 19 | $133.42 | $109.72 | — |
| Asphalt Concrete PavementF978 | t | $351.33 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Asphalt Concrete PavementF980 | t | $467.94 | 15 | — | — | — |
| Asphalt Concrete PavementF982 | t | $475.60 | 7 | — | — | — |
| Supply and Install Sign Panels - Extruded AluminumF992 | m² | $521.21 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Galvanic Corrosion Protection - Supply and InstallF993 | anodes | $93.23 | 6 | — | — | — |
Grading, clearing & fencing26 items
| Item | Unit | 2026 avg | Contracts | 2025 | 2024 | Regional range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearingG100 | ha | $18,278 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Clearing and MulchingG101 | ha | $16,439 | 20 | $7,356 | $28,029 | $15,853–$22,972 |
| Clearing and Timber SalvageG105 | ha | $11,501 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Clearing, Timber Salvage and MulchingG106 | ha | $25,624 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Solid Rock Excavation - PremiumG205 | m³ | $44.96 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Rippable Rock Excavation - PremiumG210 | m³ | $16.53 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Channel ExcavationG220 | m³ | $19.42 | 19 | $6.65 | $13.61 | — |
| Common ExcavationG225 | m³ | $11.20 | 24 | $8.96 | $10.89 | $8.37–$14.21 |
| Borrow Topsoil ExcavationG230 | m³ | $4.87 | 6 | $9.42 | $4.75 | — |
| Borrow ExcavationG235 | m³ | $15.99 | 6 | $13.05 | $12.99 | $11.82–$20.97 |
| Borrow Excavation - Contractor SuppliedG236 | m³ | $23.67 | 15 | $23.86 | $30.81 | $22.50–$39.33 |
| OverhaulG239 | cubic metre kilometre | $1.60 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Common and/or Borrow Excavation Loaded to TrucksG248 | m³ | $15.19 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Truck Haul of Common and/or Borrow ExcavationG249 | cubic metre kilometre | $0.49 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Catch Water DitchesG260 | m | $43.67 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Sideslope ImprovementG270 | km | $66,356 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Topsoil PlacementG300 | m² | $1.13 | 27 | $1.11 | $1.35 | $0.91–$2.57 |
| Borrow ReclamationG301 | m² | $1.10 | 6 | — | — | — |
| Remove and Dispose of Existing FenceG452 | km | $4,582 | 14 | — | — | — |
| Taking Down and Re-erecting Existing FenceG455 | km | $36,150 | 1 | — | — | — |
| New Fence - Supply and Install - Class AG470 | km | $13,212 | 2 | — | — | — |
| New Fence - Supply and Install - Class BG475 | km | $16,801 | 24 | $39,446 | $16,297 | — |
| New Fence - Supply and Install - Class CG480 | km | $23,239 | 2 | — | — | — |
| New Fence - Supply and Install - Class EG482 | km | $38,611 | 2 | — | — | — |
| New Fence - Supply and Install - Class FG483 | km | $190,696 | 3 | — | — | — |
| New Fence - Supply and Install - Class HG496 | m | $2,503 | 1 | — | — | — |
Pavement maintenance3 items
| Item | Unit | 2026 avg | Contracts | 2025 | 2024 | Regional range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crack Repair - Spray PatchM102 | m | $5.47 | 11 | — | — | — |
| Crack Repair - Shallow Mill and FillM104 | m | $95.67 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Crack SealingM105 | km | $1,721 | 1 | — | — | — |
Surfacing, paving & seal coats26 items
| Item | Unit | 2026 avg | Contracts | 2025 | 2024 | Regional range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel Surfacing - Des. 4 Cl. 20Q185 | t | $54.90 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Gravel Surfacing - Des. 4 Cl. 25Q186 | t | $39.03 | 13 | — | — | — |
| Asphalt Mix for OthersQ510 | t | $73.70 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cold Milling Asphalt PavementQ554 | m² | $3.09 | 16 | $2.86 | $3.43 | $3.01–$3.23 |
| Cold Milling Asphalt PavementQ565 | m² | $4.52 | 15 | $2.99 | $2.87 | $2.30–$9.39 |
| Cold Milling Asphalt Pavement - ReprofilingQ573 | m² | $2.94 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Supply and Application of Fog CoatQ722 | m² | $0.78 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Slurry SealQ750 | m² | $48.22 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Graded Aggregate Seal CoatQ770 | m² | $4.03 | 5 | $3.94 | $3.89 | — |
| Graded Aggregate Seal Coat - Bridge DecksQ771 | m² | $24.73 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Micro-SurfacingQ776 | m² | $6.94 | 2 | $8.16 | $6.75 | — |
| Micro-Surfacing - Bridge DecksQ777 | m² | $20.00 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Chip Seal Coat (CRS-2P)Q781 | m² | $5.14 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Chip Seal Coat (CRS-2P)Q782 | m² | $4.80 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Chip Seal CoatQ785 | m² | $4.03 | 4 | $4.46 | $4.17 | — |
| Chip Seal Coat (CRS-2P) - Bridge DecksQ795 | m² | $30.95 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Chip Seal Coat (CRS-2P) - Bridge DecksQ797 | m² | $101.33 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Chip Seal Coat - Bridge DecksQ798 | m² | $19.19 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Asphalt Concrete Pavement - EPS Mix Type H1Q990 | t | $94.50 | 3 | $99.56 | $95.00 | $90.37–$150.17 |
| Asphalt Concrete Pavement - EPS Mix Type H2Q991 | t | $101.80 | 10 | $74.12 | $79.97 | $90.16–$141.57 |
| Asphalt Concrete Pavement - EPS Mix Type M1Q992 | t | $88.90 | 11 | $80.53 | $79.36 | $84.53–$99.81 |
| Asphalt Concrete Pavement - EPS Mix Type L1Q993 | t | $86.88 | 3 | $83.80 | $87.23 | — |
| Asphalt Concrete Pavement - EPS Mix Type S1Q994 | t | $102.61 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Asphalt Concrete Pavement - EPS Mix Type S3Q996 | t | $83.34 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Asphalt Concrete Pavement - SuperpaveQ998 | t | $141.91 | 6 | $85.63 | $129.39 | $129.55–$149.02 |
| Portland Cement Concrete PavementQ999 | m² | $445.18 | 1 | $502.92 | — | — |
Signs, markings & roadside safety59 items
| Item | Unit | 2026 avg | Contracts | 2025 | 2024 | Regional range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remove and Dispose of Existing Signs - One PostS205 | sign | $500.87 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Remove and Dispose of Existing Signs - Two PostS210 | sign | $5,244 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Construction Advisory SignS241 | sign | $3,817 | 24 | — | — | — |
| Concrete Base - Supply and InstallS261 | bases | $1,436 | 13 | — | — | — |
| Supply of Signs, 3/4" PlywoodS270 | m² | $221.50 | 11 | — | — | — |
| Supply of Signs, Extruded AluminumS271 | m² | $350.40 | 14 | — | — | — |
| Supply of Signs, AluminumS272 | m² | $198.45 | 27 | — | — | — |
| Supply of Signs, Aluminum - Reflective Sheeting for Specialized ApplicationsS273 | m² | $250.18 | 24 | — | — | — |
| Removal and Reinstallation or Disposal of Existing Signs - One PostS275 | sign | $120.02 | 27 | — | — | — |
| Removal and Reinstallation or Disposal of Existing Signs - Two PostsS277 | sign | $324.99 | 20 | — | — | — |
| Concrete Base - Remove and DisposeS284 | bases | $479.28 | 11 | — | — | — |
| Install Sign - Less than 1 m2S288 | sign | $64.60 | 28 | — | — | — |
| Install Sign - 1 m2 to 3 m2S289 | sign | $161.00 | 19 | — | — | — |
| Install Sign - over 3 m2S290 | sign | $813.78 | 13 | — | — | — |
| Remove and Reinstall Breakaway Steel PostsS291 | post | $338.95 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Remove and Dispose - Breakaway Steel PostsS292 | post | $173.98 | 10 | — | — | — |
| Painted Pavement Message - Gore AreaS309 | message | $1,619 | 8 | — | — | — |
| Painted Pavement Message - Turn Arrow (Single or Double)S310 | message | $205.15 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Painted Pavement Message - Stop BarS315 | message | $240.85 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Painted Pavement Message - Stop AheadS320 | message | $382.27 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Painted Pavement Message - STOPS321 | message | $238.56 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Painted Pavement Message - Railway CrossingS326 | message | $506.27 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Painted Pavement Message - Pedestrian CrossingS327 | message | $373.33 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Removal of Existing Painted Pavement MessageS329 | message | $545.30 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Durable Pavement Message - Turn or Straight Arrows (Single or Double)S341 | message | $337.17 | 24 | — | — | — |
| Durable Pavement Message - Stop BarS342 | message | $620.36 | 25 | — | — | — |
| Durable Pavement Message - Railway CrossingS343 | message | $928.00 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Durable Pavement Message - Stop AheadS344 | message | $983.76 | 12 | — | — | — |
| Durable Pavement Message - Pedestrian CrossingS346 | message | $806.97 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Durable Pavement Message - STOPS347 | message | $635.85 | 12 | — | — | — |
| Removal of Existing Durable Pavement MessageS349 | message | $296.00 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Roadway Lines - Supplying Paint and Painting (Directional Dividing and 2 Edge Lines)S350 | km | $1,119 | 29 | $1,157 | $1,115 | — |
| Roadway Lines - Supplying Paint and Painting (Lane Dividing and 2 Edge Lines)S351 | km | $1,160 | 23 | — | — | — |
| Roadway Lines - Supplying Paint and Painting (Lane Dividing Lines)S352 | km | $317.39 | 13 | — | — | — |
| Roadway Lines - Supplying Paint and Painting (Directional Dividing and 1 Edge Line)S355 | km | $425.56 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Roadway Lines - Supplying Paint and PaintingS356 | km | $460.73 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Intersection Lines - Supplying Paint and PaintingS360 | intersection | $467.88 | 29 | — | — | — |
| Interchange Lines - Supplying Paint and PaintingS370 | interchange | $2,880 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Removal of Existing Painted LinesS375 | m | $5.37 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Removal of Existing Roadway LinesS376 | km | $8,178 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Underground Electrical Conduit - Supply and Install - Trench ExcavationS400 | m | $69.87 | 7 | — | — | — |
| Underground Electrical Conduit - Supply and Install - Pushed ConduitS405 | m | $149.03 | 11 | — | — | — |
| Milled Rumble Strips for Stop ConditionsS700 | set | $3,011 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Milled Rumble Strip - ShoulderS706 | km | $2,471 | 24 | $1,975 | $1,194 | — |
| Milled Rumble Strip - CentrelineS707 | km | $2,422 | 18 | — | — | — |
| Supply and Install Breakaway Steel Posts - W150 x 14S730 | post | $997.96 | 9 | — | — | — |
| Supply and Install Breakaway Steel Posts - W200 x 15S735 | post | $1,111 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Supply and Install Breakaway Steel Posts - W150 x 22S740 | post | $1,534 | 8 | — | — | — |
| Supply and Install Breakaway Steel Posts - W200 x 27S745 | post | $1,525 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Supply and Install Post - 100mm x 150mmS755 | post | $571.96 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Cluster Frames - Supply and InstallS765 | frame | $283.98 | 10 | — | — | — |
| Supply and Install Post (100 mm x 150 mm)S772 | post | $228.09 | 26 | — | — | — |
| Removal and Reinstallation or Disposal of Existing SignsS775 | sign | $105.00 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Strong Post W-Beam Guardrail - Supply and InstallS805 | m | $169.36 | 23 | $144.65 | $133.46 | $154.29–$205.61 |
| Thrie Beam Guardrail - Supply and InstallS806 | m | $1,244 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Impact Attenuator (NCHRP 350/MASH 2009 TL-3) - Supply and InstallS811 | unit | $6,139 | 20 | $5,185 | $5,157 | — |
| Remove, Salvage and Reinstall Existing GuardrailS820 | m | $100.75 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Remove and Dispose of Existing GuardrailS825 | m | $25.19 | 19 | $17.90 | $24.58 | — |
| Flexible Guide Post/Delineator - Round - Supply and InstallS830 | post | $68.87 | 32 | — | — | — |
Lighting & electrical9 items
| Item | Unit | 2026 avg | Contracts | 2025 | 2024 | Regional range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenching and BackfillingU100 | m | $30.74 | 14 | — | — | — |
| Secondary Cable - Supply and InstallU105 | m | $40.22 | 16 | — | — | — |
| Removal and Salvage of Existing StandardsU110 | unit | $3,512 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Removal and Disposal of Existing Light FixturesU115 | unit | $3,331 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Cast-In-Place Concrete Street Light Base - Supply and InstallU120 | unit | $5,408 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Pre-Cast Concrete Street Light Base - Supply and InstallU122 | unit | $3,955 | 8 | — | — | — |
| Street Light Standard - Supply and InstallU125 | unit | $5,428 | 12 | $5,533 | $9,351 | — |
| Salvaged Street Light Standard - InstallU130 | pole | $2,890 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Distribution Enclosure - Supply and InstallU135 | unit | $20,463 | 7 | — | — | — |
Urban works, curb & concrete18 items
| Item | Unit | 2026 avg | Contracts | 2025 | 2024 | Regional range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Construction Advertising SignX103 | sign | $1,662 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Asphalt Surfacing - Remove and DisposeX205 | m³ | $67.63 | 4 | $67.14 | $63.83 | — |
| Concrete Curb and Gutter - Remove and DisposeX215 | m | $32.60 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Concrete Surface - Remove and DisposeX220 | m² | $37.26 | 5 | $42.25 | $39.53 | — |
| Concrete Curb - Remove and DisposeX235 | m | $42.05 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Monolithic Sidewalk, Curb and GutterX310 | m | $416.14 | 3 | $450.44 | $346.21 | — |
| Concrete CurbX320 | m | $175.24 | 3 | $188.01 | — | — |
| Curb and GutterX325 | m | $183.00 | 5 | $238.70 | $156.15 | $169.53–$208.58 |
| Hand-Laid Riprap - Other Locations - Supply and PlaceX346 | m² | $153.68 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Solid Concrete IslandsX350 | m² | $276.67 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Concrete BarrierX355 | m | $548.52 | 1 | $561.15 | $1,509 | — |
| Concrete SwaleX360 | m | $248.03 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mechancially Stabilized Earth (MSE) WallX370 | m² | $2,923 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Solid Concrete MediansX400 | m² | $261.67 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Granular Fill for MediansX415 | t | $38.32 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Median Concrete SurfacingX440 | m² | $179.70 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Cold In-Place RecyclingX444 | m² | $17.21 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cutting of PavementX510 | m | $8.43 | 27 | $11.89 | $10.40 | — |
Source: Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, Unit Price Averages (workbook updated 2026-06-24). The workbook is published for department staff and consultants “for estimates, information only”, without warranty. Descriptions repeat across codes, so cite items by code. First item referenced: common excavation, $11.20 per m³1.
Asphalt cement index
The price of the binder
Manitoba publishes a monthly posted price for PG 58-28 asphalt cement, the binder in most prairie hot mix. It moves with oil and sets escalation on paving contracts.
Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, MTI Asphalt Cement Price Index. Range shown: $926.65 to $1,231 per tonne, January 2025 to 2026-08.11
Highway construction cost index
British Columbia, fiscal 2011/12 to 2030/31
BC’s Ministry of Transportation indexes highway construction costs to 2023/24 = 100. Years after 2023/24 are the ministry’s forecasts, not observed prices.
| Fiscal year | Index | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2011/12 | 71.9 | Published |
| 2012/13 | 73.0 | Published |
| 2013/14 | 75.2 | Published |
| 2014/15 | 76.8 | Published |
| 2015/16 | 77.9 | Published |
| 2016/17 | 78.4 | Published |
| 2017/18 | 79.7 | Published |
| 2018/19 | 80.8 | Published |
| 2019/20 | 82.6 | Published |
| 2020/21 | 85.0 | Published |
| 2021/22 | 89.7 | Published |
| 2022/23 | 96.0 | Published |
| 2023/24 | 100.0 | Published |
| 2024/25 | 102.5 | Forecast |
| 2025/26 | 105.0 | Forecast |
| 2026/27 | 107.4 | Forecast |
| 2027/28 | 110.0 | Forecast |
| 2028/29 | 112.6 | Forecast |
| 2029/30 | 115.3 | Forecast |
| 2030/31 | 118.1 | Forecast |
British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (Capital Program Board memorandum), B.C. Highway Construction Cost Indexes (April 2023).12
Municipal rates
Levies, assessments and restoration rates
The charges a developer pays per hectare to connect to a city’s trunk infrastructure, and the rates cities bill for restoring pavement and sidewalk after a utility cut.
| Publisher | Item | Unit | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City of Calgary | Greenfield off-site levy: Emergency Response LevyBylaw 1H2024, effective Jan 1, 2026. 2025 and 2024 columns also published in the same table. | $/ha | $18,591 | 2026 2 |
| The City of Calgary | Greenfield off-site levy: Library LevyBylaw 1H2024, effective Jan 1, 2026. 2025 and 2024 columns also published in the same table. | $/ha | $6,319 | 2026 2 |
| The City of Calgary | Greenfield off-site levy: Police LevyBylaw 1H2024, effective Jan 1, 2026. 2025 and 2024 columns also published in the same table. | $/ha | $8,101 | 2026 2 |
| The City of Calgary | Greenfield off-site levy: Recreation LevyBylaw 1H2024, effective Jan 1, 2026. 2025 and 2024 columns also published in the same table. | $/ha | $57,194 | 2026 2 |
| The City of Calgary | Greenfield off-site levy: Transit Buses LevyBylaw 1H2024, effective Jan 1, 2026. 2025 and 2024 columns also published in the same table. | $/ha | $21,345 | 2026 2 |
| The City of Calgary | Greenfield off-site levy: Transportation LevyBylaw 1H2024, effective Jan 1, 2026. 2025 and 2024 columns also published in the same table. | $/ha | $170,336 | 2026 2 |
| The City of Calgary | Greenfield off-site levy: Stormwater Levy (citywide)Bylaw 1H2024, effective Jan 1, 2026. 2025 and 2024 columns also published in the same table. | $/ha | $22,803 | 2026 2 |
| The City of Calgary | Greenfield off-site levy: Water Distribution LevyBylaw 1H2024, effective Jan 1, 2026. 2025 and 2024 columns also published in the same table. | $/ha | $90,325 | 2026 2 |
| The City of Calgary | Greenfield off-site levy: Wastewater Collection LevyBylaw 1H2024, effective Jan 1, 2026. 2025 and 2024 columns also published in the same table. | $/ha | $76,577 | 2026 2 |
| The City of Calgary | Greenfield off-site levy: Water Treatment LevyBylaw 1H2024, effective Jan 1, 2026. 2025 and 2024 columns also published in the same table. | $/ha | $35,599 | 2026 2 |
| The City of Calgary | Greenfield off-site levy: Wastewater Treatment LevyBylaw 1H2024, effective Jan 1, 2026. 2025 and 2024 columns also published in the same table. | $/ha | $157,407 | 2026 2 |
| The City of Calgary | Greenfield off-site levies, sum of the 11 levy lines (derived)DERIVED: arithmetic sum of the 11 published 2026 levy lines; the sheet does not print a total. Same method gives 609,059 for 2024, matching | $/ha | $664,597 | 2026 2 |
| City of Edmonton | Arterial Roadway Assessment core rate - city-wide residential weighted averageResidential catchment core rates range from $12,953 (Dechene, Donsdale, Jamieson & Wedgewood) to $551,757 (Pilot Sound); The Grange 'Under R | $/ha | $299,963 | 2026 3 |
| City of Edmonton | Arterial Roadway Assessment signal rate - city-wide residential weighted average | $/ha | $11,531 | 2026 3 |
| City of Edmonton | Arterial Roadway Assessment core rate - city-wide industrial weighted averageCommercial/industrial catchment rates reduced under City Policy C592 (Industrial Infrastructure Cost Sharing Program). | $/ha | $120,595 | 2026 3 |
| City of Edmonton | Arterial Roadway Assessment signal rate - city-wide industrial weighted average | $/ha | $3,060 | 2026 3 |
| City of Edmonton | ARA land dedication rate - SW Quadrant | $/ha | $775,000 | 2026 3 |
| City of Edmonton | ARA land dedication rate - SE Quadrant | $/ha | $680,000 | 2026 3 |
| City of Edmonton | ARA land dedication rate - NW/West Quadrant | $/ha | $680,000 | 2026 3 |
| City of Edmonton | ARA land dedication rate - NE Quadrant | $/ha | $680,000 | 2026 3 |
| City of Edmonton | ARA land dedication rate - Crossroads | $/ha | $400,000 | 2026 3 |
| City of Edmonton | Neighbourhood sidewalk reconstruction local improvement (50/50) - cash rateOwner pays 50% of cost; implies the full cost is higher. Amortized: $16.54/metre for 20 years. Typical 15.24 m lot: $3,231.34 one-time. | $/m frontage | $212.03 | 2026 4 |
| City of Edmonton | Servicing agreement inspection fee - residential developmentsPlus GST; minimum based on 3.0 hectares. ARA admin fee shown as $2,340 here vs $2,205 on the ARA page (inconsistent). | $/ha | $10,455 | 2026 5 |
| City of Edmonton | Expansion Assessment charge - NEST / SESS / WESS sanitary trunksLabelled '2024 Amount/hectare'. SSSF charges (SSTC and EA) paused effective May 13, 2024. | $/ha | $25,186 | 2024 6 |
| City of Edmonton | Sanitary Sewer Trunk Charge - commercial/industrial/institutionalResidential: $1,764/dwelling (1-2 dwellings), $1,259/dwelling (3+). SSSF charges paused effective May 13, 2024. | $/ha | $8,818 | 2024 6 |
| City of Regina | Greenfield development charge (SAF / development levy) - residential & commercialEffective January 1, 2026. | $/ha | $385,585 | 2026 7 |
| City of Regina | Greenfield development charge (SAF / development levy) - industrial-zonedEffective January 1, 2026. | $/ha | $128,494 | 2026 7 |
| City of Regina | Area-specific development charge (NW Regional Wastewater Lift Station) - Westbrook and Growth Area Adjacent to Pinkie RoadEffective July 30, 2025. Value-to-area pairing follows the page's listed order. | $/ha | $62,447 | 2025 7 |
| City of Regina | Area-specific development charge (NW Regional Wastewater Lift Station) - Rosewood ParkEffective July 30, 2025. Value-to-area pairing follows the page's listed order. | $/ha | $100,395 | 2025 7 |
| City of Regina | Area-specific development charge (NW Regional Wastewater Lift Station) - Coopertown and Growth Area North of Maple RidgeEffective July 30, 2025. Value-to-area pairing follows the page's listed order. | $/ha | $77,072 | 2025 7 |
| City of Regina | Tower Crossing area development charge (sanitary sewer)Development Charges Policy s.7.A.4; to be updated to actual cost on completion. | $/ha | $59,000 | 2026 7 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Local improvement: Concrete street pavement 25' x 6" (including boulevards)Estimated cost per frontage foot (imperial unit, as published). Table header says 'RATES EFFECTIVE UNTIL January 1, 2025' though page last u | $/frontage foot | $690.00 | 2025 8 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Local improvement: Concrete street pavement 25' x 6" (only)Estimated cost per frontage foot (imperial unit, as published). Table header says 'RATES EFFECTIVE UNTIL January 1, 2025' though page last u | $/frontage foot | $615.00 | 2025 8 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Local improvement: Concrete street pavement 33' x 8" (including boulevards)Estimated cost per frontage foot (imperial unit, as published). Table header says 'RATES EFFECTIVE UNTIL January 1, 2025' though page last u | $/frontage foot | $855.00 | 2025 8 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Local improvement: Concrete street pavement 33' x 8" (only)Estimated cost per frontage foot (imperial unit, as published). Table header says 'RATES EFFECTIVE UNTIL January 1, 2025' though page last u | $/frontage foot | $770.00 | 2025 8 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Local improvement: Asphalt surface roadways (rural areas only with ditches)Estimated cost per frontage foot (imperial unit, as published). Table header says 'RATES EFFECTIVE UNTIL January 1, 2025' though page last u | $/frontage foot | $400.00 | 2025 8 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Local improvement: Wastewater sewersEstimated cost per frontage foot (imperial unit, as published). Table header says 'RATES EFFECTIVE UNTIL January 1, 2025' though page last u | $/frontage foot | $181.00 | 2025 8 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Local improvement: WatermainsEstimated cost per frontage foot (imperial unit, as published). Table header says 'RATES EFFECTIVE UNTIL January 1, 2025' though page last u | $/frontage foot | $165.00 | 2025 8 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Local improvement: Land drainage sewers (laterals & trunks)Estimated cost per frontage foot (imperial unit, as published). Table header says 'RATES EFFECTIVE UNTIL January 1, 2025' though page last u | $/frontage foot | $220.00 | 2025 8 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Local improvement: concrete sidewalk 5' x 4"Depends whether one or both sides are subject to levy. See Winnipeg notes above. | $/frontage foot | 70.00 to 135.00 | 2025 8 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Pavement cut restoration (concrete, asphalt, paving stones) - minimum 2 m2'TO' column (2026). City charge for restoring utility cuts, not a contractor bid price. | $ (minimum charge) | $848.00 | 2026 9 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Pavement cut restoration - additional m2'TO' column (2026). City charge for restoring utility cuts, not a contractor bid price. | $/m2 | $424.00 | 2026 9 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Sidewalk cut restoration - minimum 3 m2'TO' column (2026). City charge for restoring utility cuts, not a contractor bid price. | $ (minimum charge) | $804.00 | 2026 9 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Sidewalk cut restoration - additional m2'TO' column (2026). City charge for restoring utility cuts, not a contractor bid price. | $/m2 | $268.00 | 2026 9 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Curb cut restoration - minimum 3 m2'TO' column (2026). City charge for restoring utility cuts, not a contractor bid price. | $ (minimum charge) | $336.00 | 2026 9 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Curb cut restoration - additional m2'TO' column (2026). City charge for restoring utility cuts, not a contractor bid price. | $/m2 | $112.00 | 2026 9 |
| City of Winnipeg Public Works | Mud cut (boulevard) - additional m2'TO' column (2026). City charge for restoring utility cuts, not a contractor bid price. | $/m2 | $56.00 | 2026 9 |
Sources
- Unit Price Averages (workbook updated 2026-06-24)Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors · 2026
- City of Calgary - Off-site Levies, Fees and Charges (updated January 12, 2026)The City of Calgary · 2026
- 2026 ARA Rates (Arterial Roadway Assessments)City of Edmonton · 2026
- Sidewalk Reconstruction - Current RatesCity of Edmonton · 2026
- Fees & AssessmentsCity of Edmonton · 2026
- Sanitary Servicing Strategy Fund ProgramCity of Edmonton · 2024
- Development Charges - Per Hectare RatesCity of Regina · 2026
- Fee Schedule for a Local ImprovementCity of Winnipeg Public Works · 2025
- 2026 Fees - Rates change effective January 1, 2026 (Cut & Restoration)City of Winnipeg Public Works · 2026
- Table 34-10-0063-01 Capital expenditures, non-residential tangible assets, by type of asset and geographyStatistics Canada · 2024 (latest year in table); released 2026-02-25
- MTI Asphalt Cement Price IndexManitoba Transportation and Infrastructure · 2026
- B.C. Highway Construction Cost Indexes (April 2023)British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (Capital Program Board memorandum) · 2011/12