- Friday, September 29, 2023
Vancouver commits to housing targets
The City of Vancouver announced its full commitment to aligning itself with the province’s recently unveiled housing targets. - Friday, September 29, 2023
Smith Crossing pedestrian bridge opens
The City of Edmonton announced that the new Smith Crossing Pedestrian Bridge is now open, on budget and ahead of schedule. - Wednesday, September 27, 2023
B.C releases housing targets for 10 municipalities
British Columbia has issued provincial housing targets for the first 10 municipalities selected as part of the Housing Supply Act.
- Thursday, August 24, 2023
New council formed to combat labour crisis
A new Skilled Trades Advisory Council (STAC) has been formed to combat the crisis facing skilled labour in the U.S. and Canada. - Tuesday, August 22, 2023
New $1 coin features first female engineer
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new $1 coin honouring Elsie MacGill, the country’s first woman professional engineer. - Friday, July 28, 2023
Global energy appetite eats up efficiency gains
The global buildings sector made some headway in curbing its energy appetite and output of greenhouse gas emissions last year, but is still off-pace to achieve the International Energy Agency's targets.
Hot Topics
- Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Digital technology key to labour shortage
The acute skilled labour shortage is impacting construction companies ability to bid on projects and meet project deadlines. - Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Weather events creating insurance turmoil
With catastrophic weather events hitting hard across the country, 2022 was ranked the third worst year for insured losses in Canadian history. - Monday, April 24, 2023
UBC hemp building a showcase for low carbon
UBC students are enjoying a vibrant new teaching and learning space designed to be near-zero embodied carbon.
Must Reads
- Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Manitoba moves closer to prompt payment
Manitoba has introduced amendments to the Builders’ Liens Act to make prompt payment a reality. - Tuesday, July 3, 2018
KingSett’s Jon Love named to Order of Canada
Governor General Julie Payette announced the honour just prior to Canada Day, with accompanying acknowledgement of Jon Love's business leadership and philanthropy. - Thursday, March 1, 2018
New funding for women in skilled trades
The 2018 federal budget commits funds to inform women about apprenticeship programs, dispense financial grants for training and provide resources as they move into the workforce.