Industry News
Design team selected for Fraser River Tunnel
Cross Fraser Partnership has been selected as the preferred proponent for the next stage of design for the George Massey Tunnel project.
Calgary’s Scotia Place starts construction
Construction of Scotia Place in Calgary is set to begin with completion scheduled for fall 2027.
Alberta sets housing construction record in June
Alberta’s housing boom of 54 per cent is on track to set records as one of the busiest years ever.
Dianne Watts joins EllisDon board of directors
Former Surrey mayor Dianne Watts has joined EllisDon Corporation as a new board member.
Major B.C. highway upgrades for Tahltan Nation
The B.C. and federal governments are providing $195 million for a series of highway improvements in Tahltan Nation territory in the province’s northwest.
BCIT enhancing welding training with robots
BCIT is incorporating collaborative robots or cobots into its welding and metal fabrication programs.
More student housing coming to SFU campus
A new 445-bed student housing project is coming to Simon Fraser University (SFU) at its Burnaby campus.
Burnaby rail overpass construction set to start
Construction of a new four-lane overpass crossing the rail lines at Holdom Avenue in Burnaby will begin in late 2024.
$3B power upgrade for Vancouver Island
BC Hydro will build more than $3 billion in capital projects on Vancouver Island to upgrade the electricity grid and provide clean power.
Strathcona awards contract for new aquatic centre
The Strathcona Regional District has awarded the new aquatic centre at Strathcona Gardens to Heatherbrae Builders.
Depreciation report requirements take effect in B.C.
Regulations are now in effect to protect B.C. strata owners from unexpected long-term repairs and replacement costs.
Science World receiving $19M in federal funding
Science World in B.C. will receive critical infrastructure upgrades after an investment of $19 million from the federal government.
Team selected for Burnaby Hospital Phase 2
The preferred proponent team for Phase 2 of the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment project has been selected.
UVIC student complex certified passive house
The first of two buildings in the University of Victoria’s (UVic) new Student Housing and Dining (SHD) complex is now Passive House certified.
EGBC announces new advocacy body
The Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) announced it is initiating the creation of an independent advocacy body.
Vancouver plan to accelerate housing development
Vancouver has set a new goal of approving 83,000 new homes in the next decade, a 15 per cent increase from previous targets.
Developer Jerry Naqvi to join Order of Canada
Jerry Naqvi, founder and chair of Edmonton-based Cameron Corporation, is among 64 new members of the Order of Canada announced by Governor General Mary Simon ahead of Canada Day 2024.
