Industry News
Calgary’s $2.5 billion Alpine Park breaks ground
Construction has begun on Alpine Park, a $2.5-billion community in Calgary. The project is a 646-acre, next-generation greenfield development.
WorkSafeBC issues heat stress warning
WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers about the risk of developing symptoms of heat stress when working outdoors.
Alberta cities receive $1.1B infrastructure funding
Alberta is providing $1.1 billion in funding to cities for core infrastructure projects in 2020. The provincial government announced it is providing municipalities with $500
Construction underway on UVic student housing
Construction is underway for two new student housing and dining buildings at the University of Victoria. The new facilities are targeting LEED Gold.
Bird Construction acquiring Stuart Olson
Bird Construction and Stuart Olson have entered into a definitive agreement where Bird will acquire Stuart Olson for $96.5 million.
Fast + Epp completes mass timber hybrid home office
The superstructure of the new Fast + Epp mass timber hybrid home office in Vancouver, B.C. is complete. Move-in is anticipated for late 2020.
B.C.’s LNG industry will create jobs, boost economy
A new Conference Board of Canada report estimates that growing the liquefied natural gas industry in B.C. will create jobs and boost economy for decades.
Kicking Horse River Dike phase 2 set to begin
Construction of the Kicking Horse River Dike Improvement Project phase two begins in August with the completion of the downtown riverfront area design.
Mass timber office tower T3 Bayside begins to rise
Starting its ascent in the Bayside Toronto community last week, T3 Bayside will bring 251,000 square feet of mass timber office space to the eastern waterfront.
Pembina Institute’s action plan for CleanBC goals
The Pembina Institute is calling on the B.C. government to ensure that economic relief and stimulus programs enhance the province’s climate plan, CleanBC.
New B.C. online tool to extend COVID-19 layoffs
The B.C. government has unveiled a new online tool for employers and workers who need to extend temporary layoffs due to COVID-19.
ASHRAE releases HVAC guide for reopening schools
A new 41-page guide from ASHRAE provides guidance on the operation of HVAC systems as schools prepare to reopen in the fall.
B.C. coalition takes CBA challenge back to court
A coalition of B.C.’s largest construction associations is resuming its legal challenge of the community benefits agreement in the B.C. Court of Appeal.
CaGBC launches green recovery initiative
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has launched a new green recovery initiative, calling for government investment that prioritizes green building.
Acciona-Ghella selected for $2.8B Broadway Subway
Acciona-Ghella Joint Venture has been selected as the preferred proponent for the Broadway Subway Project in downtown Vancouver.
Alberta increases apprentice financial award
The Alberta Apprentice Training Award will increase to $1,500, up $500 from its original $1,000, effective September 1, 2020.
Many cities are aggregate recycling laggards
Despite the many benefits of aggregate recycling, millions of tonnes of asphalt and concrete are dumped into landfill sites in Ontario.
