Industry News
$20M contract awarded for Queensborough Bridge
The B.C. government has awarded the contract for the Queensborough Bridge in New Westminster to Kingston Construction.
Calgary boom means increased pressure for trades
CCA estimates at least $20 billion in major commercial projects are expected over the next three to five years.
VRCA awards $30K to bursary recipients
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has awarded $30,000 to 10 recipients of the 2026 Bursary Program.
Edmonton’s newest sport rec centre opens
The 178,680 sq.ft. Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre is the first facility of its kind in North America.
Graham selected for South Bearspaw pipe repair
Graham has been selected by the City of Calgary to deliver Phase B of the South Bearspaw Feeder main Repairs.
Kamloops unveils future home of sports complex
Kamloops has unveiled the future home of the curling and racquet sports complex is the 700 block of Victoria Street.
ICBA forecast: an ‘anemic’ economy for B.C. in 2026
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) is forecasting a difficult year ahead, saying real GDP is expected to expand by only 1.1 per cent
Kelowna airport opening new departures lounge
Kelowna International Airport (YLW) announced the opening of its new departures lounge and security screening checkpoint.
CCSC releases Critical Risks Guideline
The Canadian Construction Safety Council (CCSC) has released its Critical Risks Guideline, identifying 13 critical risks.
Clark Builders selected for NorQuest College centre
Clark Builders has been selected to work on the proposed NorQuest College’s Career Skills Centre, a landmark facility located in the heart of Edmonton’s downtown
Surrey cuts building permit timelines by 75 per cent
The City of Surrey has hit a major milestone, cutting residential building permit timelines by 75 per cent.
LEAP: Women in Construction conference returns
The LEAP: Women in Construction event returns to Vancouver on March 6, 2026, hosted by VRCA and Canadian Construction Women.
Buy-Ontario procurement policies taking shape
Procurers and suppliers of construction products and services have been asked to weigh in on a new buy-Ontario mandate for that province’s government, municipalities and broader public sector.
VICA launches Tailgate Toolkit leadership training
The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) announced the launch of Tailgate Toolkit: Leadership Fundamentals.
Fast + Epp names two new Vancouver associates
Fast + Epp announced two new associates in the Vancouver office: Marisa Mulder and Riley Madu. They will contribute to the firm's growth.
New Autograph hotel breaks ground in Calgary
Truman has started construction on the Autograph Collection Hotel in Calgary. This is the first of three planned hotels.
EllisDon finalizes agreement for UHNBC tower
EllisDon has reached an agreement to serve as the construction contractor for the UHNBC Acute Care Tower Phase 1.























