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B.C. Builders Code to improve worker retention

A new initiative called Builders Code aims to address B.C.’s skilled labour shortage by reducing harassment, bullying and hazing on construction worksites.

CHBA Okanagan appoints first female president

The Canadian Homebuilders' Association of the Central Okanagan has appointed its first ever female president, Cassidy deVeer, of 3rd Generation Homes.

B.C. honours wood innovation and design

Inspired architecture and innovative structural engineering was honoured at the 15th annual 2019 Wood Design Awards in BC.

Construction coalition challenges CBA in court

A coalition of British Columbia’s largest construction associations and progressive unions began legal proceedings Feb. 27 in B.C. Supreme Court.

Vancity receives top gold accessibility rating

Vancity has become the first financial institution in Canada to receive the ‘Accessibility Certified Gold' rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation program.

Fiera and EllisDon create PPP partnership

Fiera Infrastructure and EllisDon Capital have joined forces to create a Canadian public-private partnerships (PPP) venture.

Vancouver’s Broadway Subway project goes to RFQ

The B.C. government is moving forward with the Broadway Subway in Vancouver. The $2.83 billion project will add 5.7 kilometres and six stations.

Historic climate action spending appears modest

The promised $679 million amounts to $189 million of actual spending in 2019-20 since most of the investment is to be rolled out over a three-year period.

New rental tower breaks ground in Vancouver’s West End

GWL Realty Advisors formally broke ground on a 21-storey market rental tower at 1500 Robson Street in Vancouver's West End. When complete, the tower will add 128 purpose-built rental units to the neighbourhood lacking in vacant apartments.

ICBA survey: construction wages to increase

B.C. construction workers to see pay raises over the next two years, according to the results of the ICBA 2019 Wage and Benefits Survey.

St. Paul’s Hospital given green light in Vancouver

The new St. Paul’s Hospital in downtown Vancouver has been given the green light. It is expected to open in 2026 and will be located at 1002 Station St.

New website to tackle occupational disease prevention

Occupational disease is common and results from exposure to chemical, biological and physical agents in the workplace.

B.C. pre-qualifies three teams for Pattullo Bridge

The B.C. government has pre-qualified three teams to participate in the competitive selection process to design and construct the new Pattullo Bridge.

Canada ranked second for LEED certified projects

The Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED list recognizes markets outside of the U.S. that use LEED's green building program, created by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Construction begins on Surrey elementary school

Construction has officially begun on the new Edgewood Drive-area elementary school in Surrey. The new school will open in 2021.

LNG Canada approves $937M in contracts

LNG Canada announced it has approved more than $937 million in contracts and subcontracts with First Nations and other businesses across Canada.

CISC opposes steel trade action launched by AISC

The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction opposes the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on certain fabricated structural steel.