City of Vancouver
Construction Business
Vancouver hub to help energy building reporting
Energize Vancouver is a new resource hub that will support Vancouver’s large existing building owners to track and improve energy performance and reduce building emissions.
REMI Network
Skeena Terrace rezoning application approved
This approval paves the way for the development of nearly 2,000 affordable homes.
REMI Network
Vancouver names Corrie Okell new GM of development
Corrie Okell has been named the new general manager of development, buildings and licensing for the City of Vancouver.
REMI Network
Improved permitting eases home renos in Vancouver
The City of Vancouver is making it easier for homeowners of townhouses and condos to renovate their dwellings.
Construction Business
Vancouver funds major capital projects
Vancouver City Council has approved $25 million in funding for several major capital projects.
Construction Business
New digital permit tools slated for Vancouver
The City of Vancouver is launching two new digital tools to streamline the permitting process.
Design Quarterly
Vancouver landscape architects lauded
Projects by Vancouver landscape architects dominated the 2023 CSLA Awards of Excellence.
Construction Business
Construction resilient in face of challenges
The construction industry continues to prove its resiliency despite contractors facing a myriad of challenges and enormous pressure to maintain profitability.
Construction Business
Vancouver approves 30-year Broadway Plan
Vancouver city council has approved the Broadway Plan, providing a 30-year framework that will integrate new housing and amenities.
Construction Business
Vancouver approves Indigenous redevelopment
City of Vancouver has approved the Heather Lands project, the largest Indigenous-led redevelopment in the city.
Construction Business
Vancouver takes further steps for zero emissions
City of Vancouver has taken new steps to advance zero-emissions buildings as part of its Climate Emergency Action Plan.
Design Quarterly
Unique park in downtown Vancouver opens
A brand new park has opened in Vancouver's downtown core - the first one in 10 years - at Smithe and Richards streets in Yaletown.
Construction Business
Vancouver earns PH certification for tallest building
City of Vancouver announced it has received certification for a new seven-storey Passive House project that is the tallest in the province.
Construction Business
Amrolia is new Vancouver deputy city manager
City of Vancouver has appointed Armin Amrolia as deputy city manager. She joins Karen Levitt in one of two deputy city manager roles.
Construction Business
Vancouver issues first sustainability bond in Canada
The City of Vancouver has issued the first sustainability bond by a Canadian government entity with $100 million in funding.
Construction Business
Vancouver expands renewable gas capture at landfill
Vancouver's landfill gas-capture system is expanding thanks to a $4.28 million investment by the provincial government.
Construction Business
Vancouver’s Legionella program earns award
The City of Vancouver has received the 2021 Innovation Award for Legionella prevention from the Environmental Operators Certification Program.
