Industry News
Bird awarded design-build high school contract
Bird Construction has been awarded the Eric Hamber Secondary School Replacement Project in Vancouver, B.C. for approximately $92 million.
Vancouver property taxes deferred until September
The City of Vancouver has pushed the deadline for both residential and commercial property taxes to September 30, 2020, moved from July 3.
Calgary Cancer Centre marks topping off milestone
Construction of the new Calgary Cancer Centre has reached its highest point. About 163 cubic metres was used for the last concrete pour (topping off).
Day of Mourning honours frontline workers in the building trades
Today's National Day of Mourning takes on new relevance in the wake of COVID-19, as the pandemic heightens the risk for essential workers on the front lines.
UBC students design low-cost COVID-19 ventilator
B.C. engineering students have developed a simple, low-cost COVID-19 ventilator that is in the final 10 of the Code Life Ventilator Challenge.
CECRA tied to mortgaged commercial properties
Commercial landlords must agree to reduce rents by 75 per cent and halt evictions for April, May and June. In turn, CMHC will channel the forgivable joint federal-provincial loan directly to their lenders.
Scott Construction launches lunchbox challenge
Scott Construction Group and ITC Construction Group have partnered to launch the #LunchBoxChallenge to recognize workers on their jobsites during COVID-19.
Resurfacing of Vancouver Island highways underway
Three Vancouver Island highways are being resurfaced as part of an $8.5-million project to improve conditions for people who travel on these routes.
Temporary new homes in Squamish amid pandemic
The Government of B.C. is partnering with the District of Squamish and Squamish Helping Hands Society to provide 49 new temporary homes.
Stantec designs Alberta’s first COVID-19 treatment centre
Stantec has been selected to design Alberta’s first temporary COVID-19 treatment Centre at the Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary.
Municipalities, businesses get new B.C. COVID relief
The B.C. government is providing enhanced relief for businesses along with new measures to support local governments as a result of COVID-19.
Commercial rent assistance pledged
The envisioned loan program for commercial property owners would enable them to provide small business tenants with rent discounts or forgiveness for the months of April, May and June.
Surrey approves $63M in construction contracts
The City of Surrey has approved $63 million in capital and private construction contracts to stimulate the local economy and create local jobs.
Five new Alberta schools to stimulate economy
The Alberta government is moving forward with tender packages for the design and construction of five new schools to stimulate the economy.
VRCA joins call for construction cost relief program
VRCA is joining the Canadian Construction Association's call for a federal emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost Relief Program.
Ontario construction crews to work 24/7 on health care facilities
Construction work on new health care facilities in Ontario, including COVID-19 assessment centres, will now be a round-the-clock effort.
CUI launches COVID-19 learning platforms
The Canadian Urban Institute has released two new platforms online to support quick learning and adaptation during COVID-19.







