Industry News
Portage Place site to become health and housing hub
The overhaul of Portage Place in downtown Winnipeg is moving forward. A healthcare centre and a 15-storey multi-family tower are in the works.
New heights for Ontario mass timber construction
A promised amendment to Ontario's building code will allow for mass timber buildings of up to 18 storeys, an increase above the current 12-storey threshold..
B.C. launches TradeUpBC to enhance skills
Tradespeople in British Columbia now have access to new and specialized training opportunities through TradeUpBC, an online hub.
New $150M funding for Olympic Village school
A new $150 million elementary school for the Olympic Village neighbourhood of Vancouver is taking a significant step forward.
Cedar LNG moves forward with facility construction
Cedar LNG is moving forward on engineering and construction work on an advanced floating LNG (FLNG) facility.
Surrey Bear Creek Stadium grandstand complete
The Bear Creek Stadium grandstand in Surrey is now complete, featuring 2,200 covered seats, changerooms and more.
BC Hydro issues RFP for clean electricity
BC Hydro has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to acquire approximately 3,000 gigawatt hours per year (GWh/y) of electricity.
Design unveiled for Calgary’s Arts Commons Venue
Designs for the Arts Commons Transformation expansion in Calgary has been released by a team of internationally recognized architects and designers.
Edmonton selects team for Capital Line LRT
The City of Edmonton has selected Capital Line Design-Builders to design and build Phase 1 of the Capital Line South Extension.
Canada pledges $6B housing infrastructure fund
The Government of Canada is launching a new $6 billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to help accelerate critical housing infrastructure.
B.C. construction month celebrates industry leaders
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) is recognizing four employers with Builders Code Champion Awards this year who are leading the way.
Surrey approves $138M for 72 Avenue project
The extension of 72 Avenue between 152 Street to Highway 15 in Surrey is the city's largest transportation investment to date.
VRCA’s new committee to foster equity
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has launched its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee.
CCA National Awards winners announced
The CCA National Awards were handed out in March, recognizing contributions from individuals, companies and associations.
Work begins on QEII Halifax Infirmary expansion
The largest healthcare construction project in Nova Scotia’s history is now underway.
White joins Vancouver as new GM of planning
The City of Vancouver has appointed Josh White as its new general manager of planning, urban design and sustainability (PDS).
Competition Bureau orders Quebec divestiture
Quebec-based concrete supplier, Béton Provincial, will have to divest a ready-mix concrete plant that is part of its pending acquisition of a rival’s Quebec operations.
