Industry News
Quebec urges energy retrofits and fuel switching
Conservation is the top priority in Quebec's recently unveiled plan to reduce province-wide energy consumption, boost low-carbon supply and embrace electricity storage and smart grid applications.
Edmonton testing electric autonomous vehicles
Electric autonomous vehicles have the capacity to be a game changer in the field of transportation, and the City of Edmonton is planning a pilot project.
BCCA appoints Sue Connors BidCentral CEO
British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has appointed Sue Connors to the position of BidCentral CEO, effective immediately.
YVR breaks ground on $9.1 billion expansion plan
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) broke ground on a number of capital construction projects, part of YVR’s $9.1 billion multi-year expansion plans.
ACEC-BC welcomes new board of directors
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of BC (ACEC-BC) welcomes Kevin Savage, P.Eng., as chair of the board of directors for the 2018/19 term.
Financial close reached for Abbotsford law courts
The Province of British Columbia and Plenary PCL Justice have reached financial close on the $150 million Abbotsford Law Courts project.
Women in Construction celebrates five years
Women in Construction (WiC) network, supported by the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA), is celebrating five years.
Surrey approves 10-year parks strategic plan
Surrey City Council has approved a 10-year Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) Strategic Plan, outlining the future development or expansion of 45 parks.
New leadership at Chandos Construction
Chandos Construction Ltd. announces new leadership with the appointment of Tim Coldwell as president and Sean Penn as chief operating officer.
Zero Emissions Centre names executive director
Christian Cianfrone, P.Eng., has been named the executive director of Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Centre of Excellence.
Newly renovated Kitsilano pool open
The Kitsilano outdoor pool in Vancouver received a $3.3 million dollar upgrade designed to make the swimming experience even saltier.
Federal government to buy Trans Mountain pipeline
The federal government has reached an agreement with Kinder Morgan to purchase the Trans Mountain pipeline for $4.5 billion.
Vancouver Green Demolition Bylaw expanded
The City of Vancouver has approved an expansion of the existing green demolition requirements from pre-1940 homes to include pre-1950 homes.
UBC’s mass timber Virtuoso condo completed
Construction of Virtuoso, a six-storey residential development located at UBC’s Wesbrook Village, has reached completion.
Green Line LRT receives historic federal funding
Calgary’s Green Line Light Rail Transit project has received a historic federal funding investment of up to $1.53 billion.
Okanagan College Trades Training House opens
Okanagan College’s new Trades Training House has officially opened. It is expected that more than 300 students will train in the facility per year.
Upgrades to Metro Vancouver’s longest escalators
Upgrades to Metro Vancouver's longest escalators at the Granville SkyTrain station is set to begin and will take two years to complete.







