Industry News
Construction underway for Abbotsford courthouse
Construction is underway for a new courthouse complex in Abbotsford, the first new B.C. courthouse to be built in 10 years.
Building laneway houses easier with bylaw changes
Building laneway houses in Vancouver has been made easier and more cost effective with bylaw changes approved by city council.
Opposition to B.C. Benefits Agreement grows
Opposition to the B.C. government's Community Benefits Agreement continues to grow with VRCA joining business groups against the model for public projects.
Nominations open for B.C.’s technical safety awards
Technical Safety BC is gearing up to recognize outstanding achievement, innovation and leadership in the field at awards this fall.
Calgary Airport Trail expansion moving ahead
Calgary's Airport Trail expansion will move ahead with funding from the governments of Canada, Alberta and Calgary, and the Calgary Airport Authority.
Canada part of drive for global centres of excellence
Passive House Canada and Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Centre of Excellence were participants in the UNECE High Performance Building Initiative.
CDPQ injects $250 million into Avison Young
Strategic investment from Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec will allow the principals of Avison Young to regain 100 per cent of the common shares in their real estate services company.
New school the largest seismic project in Vancouver
The B.C. government will provide $79.3 million to fully replace Eric Hamber Secondary, the largest seismic project in Vancouver’s history.
Construction of West Calgary Ring Road set for 2019
Construction of the West Calgary Ring Road is scheduled to begin in 2019, completing the circle around Calgary to alleviate traffic congestion.
Clayton Community Centre breaks ground in Surrey
The new Clayton Community Centre in Surrey has broken ground, and is on track to become the first of its kind in North America.
New procurement strategy for B.C. government
The B.C. government is introducing a new procurement strategy for the way it buys goods and services with input from more than 200 industry groups.
KingSett’s Jon Love named to Order of Canada
Governor General Julie Payette announced the honour just prior to Canada Day, with accompanying acknowledgement of Jon Love's business leadership and philanthropy.
Stantec names Brian Yates B.C. regional leader
Brian Yates has been named regional leader for Stantec’s British Columbia team, accountable for the region’s operations and financial performance.
Canadians earn plaudits for 2017-18 ASHRAE term
The Society's annual conference offered a slate of technical seminars, while attendees also celebrated the year's achievements and ushered in the new executive officers for 2018-19.
Canada’s TOBYs reflect broad based excellence
The five winners chosen by BOMA International represent five distinct pairings of owners and managers for buildings located in three different provinces.
Major summer projects set for Calgary roads
Close to 30 major infrastructure projects and more than 40 road repaving jobs are planned this summer in Calgary, part of a $441 million investment.
Surrey Arts Centre receives RHF Gold designation
The Surrey Arts Centre is the first municipal facility in the province to receive the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) Accessibility Certified Gold designation.







