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Best of B.C. engineering honoured

Technical excellence and skilful innovation for engineering services were honoured at the 2019 Deputy Minister’s Consulting Engineers Awards.

Bryan Cox named BC LNG Alliance president

Bryan Cox has been appointed president and CEO of the BC LNG Alliance (BCLNGA). He will begin his new role mid-February, taking over from David Keane.

Multifamily assets post value increase in 2018

Residential was the only sector that could boast capital growth in every market where institutional investors represented in the Canada Property Index hold properties.

B.C. wood design awards nominees announced

Wood WORKS! BC has announced the nominees for the 2019 Wood Design Awards. There are 103 nominations in 14 categories, recognizing design excellence.

B.C. and Ontario to lead construction growth

British Columbia and Ontario are projected to lead construction growth in Canada, according to the labour market forecast released by BuildForce Canada.

New name for GVHBA emphasizes homebuilders

Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) is rebranding to Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN), complemented by a new brand identity.

ACEC-BC announces new president and CEO

Caroline Andrewes has joined the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of B.C. (ACEC-BC) as the new president and CEO.

CaGBC addresses zero carbon skills gap in construction industry

A new report by Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) provides an action plan to close zero carbon skills gap in Ontario's construction industry.

Majority of Canadians support public-private partnerships: survey

According to a new Nanos Research survey, 64 per cent of Canadians remain supportive of public-private partnerships (P3s) to build critical infrastructure.

REFBC poll reveals B.C. opinions on land use

A poll of land use, sustainability and regional planning in B.C. reveals that the natural environment and climate are keys to quality of life for residents.

Construction starts on Eagle Ridge Hospital ER

Construction has begun on a new emergency department at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, B.C. Construction is expected to be complete in late 2020.

Morguard to invest in The Centre Mall upgrade

The Centre Mall in Saskatoon is getting a $43 million makeover with an investment from Morguard.

Vanc. Island transportation strategy launched

A complete, comprehensive and co-ordinated look into improving traffic flow on southern Vancouver Island is the focus of a new transportation strategy.

Global flooring market set to see steady growth : report

The global flooring market is anticipated to reach $450 billion by 2026, according to a report by Transparency Market Research (TMR).

Calgary Cancer Centre on time, on budget

Construction of the Calgary Cancer Centre is on time and on budget. It will be the largest stand-alone cancer centre in Canada when completed in 2023.

Edmonton’s Roxy Theatre to be reconstructed

The Government of Canada is investing $2.5 million towards the reconstruction of Edmonton’s Roxy Theatre, which was badly damaged following a fire.

BCIB board of directors announced

B.C.’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena has announced the board of directors for B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc. (BCIB).