Industry News
VRCA announces 2019 Silver Award winners
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has announced the Silver Award winners in its 2019 Awards of Excellence.
Anthem acquires 220 Bay Street in Victoria
Anthem Properties Group Ltd. and its partners have acquired a retail and office building on a 2.6 acre site in Victoria, B.C.
ITA expands services for B.C. trades education
The Industry Training Authority (ITA) announced trades apprentices and the trades education system in B.C. are receiving expanded services.
AAMA and IGMA announce new name
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) are combining into one organization.
EllisDon wins Canada Pavilion contract
EllisDon Construction Ltd. has been awarded the contract for the design, build and operation of the Canada Pavilion and Public Presentation at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Graham awarded $267M Paramount condo project
Graham has been awarded The Paramount project in Richmond, B.C. Construction of the $267M condo development is slated for completion in April 2022.
Cynthia Cruickshank receives $5.1 million in funding
The Carleton University professor will use the funds to develop new building envelope technologies that reduce emissions in Canada’s building sector.
Offbeat locales hold co-working space bargains
Despite shared status for the lowest office vacancy rate in North America, co-working space in Toronto and Vancouver appears generally more affordable than in major markets in the United States.
Calgary tower features distinct curtain wall system
The new 707 Fifth AAA office tower in downtown Calgary features a distinctive, curved glass curtain wall system that is highly energy efficient.
Agreement reached for Calgary event centre
An agreement has been reached for the development and construction of a new public sports and entertainment event centre in Calgary.
Legal challenge of B.C.’s labour model proceeds
The legal challenge of the B.C. NDP’s Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) model will proceed to the B.C. Supreme Court. Petitioners welcomed the decision.
Fast + Epp builds new mass timber hybrid office
Excavation has begun on Fast + Epp’s new four-storey mass timber home office, located at 7th and Yukon Street in Vancouver.
Cor Van Raay YMCA opens in Lethbridge
The Cor Van Raay YMCA has opened at ATB Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta. The $110 million project is Phase 2 of the ATB Centre.
Quebec postpones sprinkler requirement for private seniors’ homes
Owners of privately owned Quebec retirement homes will have an extra two years to retrofit their residences with sprinkler systems.
Burnaby park earns Envision sustainability award
The Willingdon Linear Park project has received an Envision Silver Award from the Washington, DC-based Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI).
B.C.’s first urgent care response centre opens
B.C.'s first urgent care response centre has opened, providing a new resource for community care providers to quickly connect people.
Feds planning a centralized hub in Surrey
The Government of Canada is planning a new centralized hub in Surrey City Centre, B.C. to provide better services to Canadians.
