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Queensborough

$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

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.
bursary

VRCA awards $30K to bursary recipients

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has awarded $30,000 to 10 recipients of the 2026 Bursary Program.
coronation sport

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.
bearspaw

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 sports

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.
economy

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

Kelowna airport opening new departures lounge

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) announced the opening of its new departures lounge and security screening checkpoint.
risks

CCSC releases Critical Risks Guideline

The Canadian Construction Safety Council (CCSC) has released its Critical Risks Guideline, identifying 13 critical risks.
Norquest

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

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

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

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.
leadership

VICA launches Tailgate Toolkit leadership training

The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) announced the launch of Tailgate Toolkit: Leadership Fundamentals.
associates

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.
autograph

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

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.