Industry News

Airport wildlife hazards prompt pond prohibition

Airport wildlife hazards prompt pond prohibition

Proposed updates to the Vancouver International Airport zoning regulations include a pond prohibition and building height restrictions in two areas where a future new runway could be located.
pressures

BCCA annual survey highlights industry pressures

Labour supply, costs, and faltering public sector standards and systems are putting pressures on B.C.’s builders.
road improvement

Surrey starts work on $7.5M road improvement

City of Surrey has broken ground on a $7.5 million road improvement project on 148 Street between 58 and 64 Avenues.
ZEIC

ZEIC welcomes three new members

Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC) in Vancouver welcomed three new members for economic development and market transformation.
Victoria High

Victoria High School opens after upgrade

Work is complete on the upgrade and expansion of Victoria High School. The new addition creates spaces for 200 more students.
Sean Penn

Sean Penn named Chandos CEO

Chandos Construction announced the appointment of Sean Penn as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
climate resilience

Housing plan falls short on climate resilience

Sustainability proponents are flagging missed opportunities to meet national climate commitments by 2050.
housing Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver home construction hits record

Construction of homes in Metro Vancouver set a new record last year, according to B.C. real estate developer Rennie.
AI

Surrey launches AI tool to improve permitting

Surrey has launched an artificial intelligence Development Inquiry Assistant (DIA) pilot, aimed at helping applicants through permits.
proponent

Preferred proponent selected for SkyTrain stations

South Fraser Station Partners has been selected as the preferred proponent for the stations contracts on the Surrey Langley Skytrain project.
Tilley solar

CIB invests in $52M Tilley solar project

The 23.6 megawatt Tilley Solar project in Newell, Alberta has reached financial close.
mass timber code

New B.C. mass timber code changes in effect

The mass-timber updates to the BC Building Code are now in effect, permitting buildings up to 18 storeys.
Victoria

Major Victoria waterfront development proposed

The first rezoning submission for Victoria’s Arts and Innovation District by Reliance Properties will see a major mixed-use development.
proponent

Portage Place site to become health and housing hub

The overhaul of Portage Place in downtown Winnipeg is moving forward. A healthcare centre and a 15-storey multi-family tower are in the works.
New heights for Ontario mass timber construction

New heights for Ontario mass timber construction

A promised amendment to Ontario's building code will allow for mass timber buildings of up to 18 storeys, an increase above the current 12-storey threshold..
tradeupbc

B.C. launches TradeUpBC to enhance skills

Tradespeople in British Columbia now have access to new and specialized training opportunities through TradeUpBC, an online hub.
Olympic school

New $150M funding for Olympic Village school

A  new $150 million elementary school for the Olympic Village neighbourhood of Vancouver is taking a significant step forward.