Buildex Vancouver
Construction Business
B.C. housing bill challenges municipalities
A the Buildex ICBA CEO breakfast, the housing affordability crisis was discussed by three mayors of the biggest cities in Metro Vancouver.
Construction Business
Getting paid in construction
In the construction industry, there is no shortage of challenges. Managing cash flow problems due to delay in payments is one of the most significant.
Construction Business
Prefabrication and VDC critical for complex projects
Prefabrication and virtual design and construction (VDC) were critical for the delivery of two mass timber showcase projects in Vancouver.
Design Quarterly
Reusing building materials featured at Buildex
Reusing building materials was a central theme at Buildex Vancouver 2022 where Unbuilders and MGA created ReGrow.
Construction Business
A perfect storm of labour and cost challenges
An acute labour shortage, supply chain challenges, price increases and mental health are all top issues for the B.C. construction sector.
Construction Business
Pandemic is fast tracking adoption of automation
While the building industry has been slower to embrace technology, the pandemic has accelerated the automation push for many companies.
Design Quarterly
How to remain resilient in a competitive market
Building and maintaining a resilient architecture or design practice and staying competitive is more important than ever today.
Construction Business
Buildex and IDS Vancouver join for 2021 dates
Buildex Vancouver and IDS Vancouver will join forces September 29th & 30th, 2021 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.
Design Quarterly
Showcasing Passive House design
What if we could build homes that are energy efficient, healthy and beautiful? The first passive home in West Vancouver showcases the possibilities.
Construction Business
B.C. construction industry deeply divided over CBA
When the B.C. government introduced the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) in July 2018, it set off a heated debate within the construction industry.
Construction Business
ICBA survey forecasts construction wage increase
Wages for B.C. construction workers are expected to increase nearly 10 per cent over the next two years, according to the ICBA.
Construction Business
Construction is driving B.C. economy
The construction industry is a significant driver for the B.C. economy. Without the industry’s impact on the province’s GDP, the government would not be balancing
