Industry News
Oxford to build first multi-level industrial building
Oxford Properties Group has unveiled its plans to develop Canada's first large bay multi-level industrial property in Burnaby's Riverbend Business Park.
Alberta increases skilled trades funding
The Alberta government is increasing skilled trades funding to provide young people more opportunities to explore trades careers.
LEED v4 hits 1,000 Canadian project milestone
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is celebrating a new milestone as Canadian LEED v4 project registrations surpass the 1,000 mark.
B.C. introduces climate transparency legislation
The B.C. government has introduced first-of-its-kind climate legislation in North America, setting out legal accountability requirements to achieve targets.
Adcock is new Vancouver GM of buildings, licensing
Jessie Adcock has been appointed to the position of general manager, development, buildings and licensing at the City of Vancouver.
BCCA launches mortgage solution for workers
BCCA has launched a mortgage investment corporation (MIC) to make securing a mortgage easier for B.C.’s skilled tradespeople and other in-demand workers.
Vancouver adopts new Rain City Strategy
Vancouver recently approved an ambitious green rainwater infrastructure initiative called the Rain City Strategy.
Celebrating apprenticeship recognition month
The Government of British Columbia has proclaimed November as Apprenticeship Recognition Month. This is the first Apprenticeship Recognition Month in B.C.
Five P3 projects earn CCPPP innovation awards
Five projects have been recognized with CCPPP 2019 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships.
New fees and taxes spell Alberta revenue boost
New budget announces plans to double various land title fees, apply the 4 per cent tourism levy on online short-term rental transactions and bring all public sector pension fund investment management back under AIMCo's purview.
Oxford Properties a USGBC leadership honouree
The awards are bestowed to individuals and organizations that have advanced sustainable principles and practices in design, management, operations and community building, while serving as role models and resources for their peers.
Longtime B.C. association head Roz Thorn dies at 70
After a battle with cancer, Roz Thorn passed away October 6, 2019. Roz retired as the CEO Northern BC Construction Association in 2015.
Clean capitalism delivers added client value
Anna Murray, Ailey Roberts and Puninda Thind of BentallGreenOak's sustainability team have been named to the Canada Clean50 for 2020.
SFU building wins big at 2019 VRCA Awards
The SFU Sustainable Energy Engineering Building received an impressive four Gold Awards and three Silvers at the 2019 VRCA Awards.
PCL tops off KingSett’s 700 Bay at Gerrard
PCL Construction has completed 700 Bay’s concrete structure. The multifaceted renovation and expansion project by KingSett Capital will complete in 2020.
Holborn University Heights wins international award
Vancouver-based real estate developer, Holborn Group won in several categories for Holborn University Heights at the 26th International Property Awards.
Fraser Valley Regional District installs solar rooftop
The Fraser Valley Regional District head office is now home to a rooftop solar array featuring 66 solar panels with room for future expansion.







