Construction Business

Ken McCormack joined the Construction Labour Relations Association of BC (CLR) on April 8 as president and CEO, replacing Clyde Scollan.

B.C.’s construction community honoured six companies and individuals for their leadership and contributions at the annual Construction Leadership Dinner.

The Mechanical Contractors of BC (MCABC) board of directors has named Kim Barbero as its new chief executive officer, effective April 15.

Much of the current negative sentiment relates to the emergence of informal rooming houses in predominantly single-family residential areas near suburban post-secondary campuses.

It's estimated that equitable apportionment could push residential rates 2.2 per cent higher than the proposed 1.8 per cent increase for fiscal year 2020, while commercial rates would drop and industrial rates remain the same.

BUILDEX Calgary and BUILDEX Edmonton are combining to bring together a larger representation of the Alberta building industry.

A frustrating recent trend in the construction industry is the improper withholding of the final construction payment by the owner.

Several factors influenced the design of the new Arc’teryx flagship store in Vancouver but all led to the prominent use of zinc on the exterior.

The Vedder Bridge project in Chilliwack replaces the existing two-lane steel thru-truss bridge which was constructed in 1947.

Governor General Julie Payette announced the honour just prior to Canada Day, with accompanying acknowledgement of Jon Love's business leadership and philanthropy.

High-rise development is expected to be the hardest hit real estate activity, but fallout across a wider range of consumer goods has potential negative implications for commercial warehouse and distribution facilities.

An office building in Markham, Ontario's technology hub plans to be the first net positive energy office building in Canada.