Industry News
Ontario creates web portal for unsolicited infrastructure bids
The private sector can now share their expertise on public infrastructure needs through unsolicited bids submitted online to the Ontario government.
Seneca unveils Centre for Innovation
Seneca officially celebrated the opening of its new Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship – a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Wales McLelland breaks ground on Porsche Centre
Wales McLelland has broke ground on the new flagship Porsche Centre Richmond, which will be one of the largest Porsche dealerships in Canada.
Infrastructure report calls for urgent investment
Canada’s public infrastructure requires urgent attention in order to reverse the current state of disrepair, according to latest report.
HAVAN elects Mark Cooper as board chair
Members of the Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) elected Mark Cooper as their 2019/2020 chair at HAVAN's Annual Election Meeting in Burnaby.
Kryton acquires Maturix technology
Kryton International has acquired a 30 per cent interest in Sensohive Technologies ApS of Odense, Denmark and will be distributor of the Maturix technology.
Built Green Canada launches HD Renovation Program pilot
Built Green Canada announced it has launched the High Density Renovation Program pilot with four projects underway, courtesy of Strategic Group’s office-to-residential repurposing projects in Calgary and Edmonton.
Ferris Elementary wins Greenest School in Canada competition
As part of World Green Building Week, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and the Canada Coalition for Green Schools recognize Canadian schools that promote sustainability and offer programs that encourage awareness of environmental issues.
B.C. governments recognized for wood leadership
Leadership in structural and architectural wood use by local governments was recognized by Wood WORKS! BC with the 2019 Community Recognition Awards.
Teams shortlisted for $1.9B St. Paul’s Hospital
The new St. Paul’s Hospital is one step closer to starting construction, with two qualified teams short-listed to participate in the RFP phase.
B.C. communities adopt mass timber technology
Thirteen B.C. communities are adopting innovative mass timber technology for taller wood buildings and will provide feedback for the next major code change.
Burden of occupational cancer in Canada
Burden of occupational cancer in Canada: Major workplace carcinogens and prevention of exposure report was produced by The Occupational Cancer Research Centre.
Construction of Vancouver Robson plaza begins
Construction has begun in downtown Vancouver to transform 800 Robson Street into a permanent, public plaza. Robson Square is closed until spring 2020.
Lifetime Achievement for three women architects
For the first time in the history of the Green Building Festival, all three 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award winners are leading female architects.
Molson Coors opens new brewery in Chilliwack
Molson Coors Canada has officially opened its newest modern brewery in Chilliwack, B.C. The $300 million facility is the newest and most modern brewery.
Sun Life Building receives LEED Platinum
CaGBC has awarded LEED Platinum certification (Existing Building) to the Sun Life Building, the highest level of recognition for LEED Green Buildings.
Advancing women engineers initiative launched
The engineering and technology professions in B.C. are launching a new initiative to increase the number of women in science and related occupations.







