Industry News
Cowichan’s new hospital receives Indigenous name
The B.C. government announced that the new Cowichan hospital will carry a Hul'q'umi'num' and English dual name.
Surrey updates capital project progress
Considerable progress has been made on five major capital projects that will significantly expand recreational opportunities in Surrey.
EllisDon takes home two CCPPP innovation awards
EllisDon took home two CCPPP 2025 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in P3s (Public-Private Partnerships).
Regulatory sandboxes slated for federal playbook
The federal government is moving to give its Ministers authority to allow real-scenario testing of products, services, processes or new regulatory approaches via regulatory sandboxes.
New QEII interchange in Leduc marks completion
The Government of Alberta announced a new interchange on the QEII highway and 65 Avenue in Leduc is now complete.
Large building retrofits designated for funding
The Canadian government's newly announced Build Communities Strong Fund includes a $6-billion stream for "regionally significant" projects that involve private sector investment.
Feds commit $115B for infrastructure projects
The federal government's 2025 budget puts construction at the heart of Canada's economic strategy with $115B infrastructure investment.
North Vancouver swimming deck unveiled
The City of North Vancouver has unveiled plans to build a floating swimming platform along its waterfront that will feature a salt water pool.
Construction underway on Nanaimo cancer centre
Located on the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital site, the new BC Cancer centre is expected to open in 2028 and will offer cancer treatments.
Homebuilder sentiment drops to record lows
Housing starts for ownership are down nearly 10,000 compared to last year.
B.C. making amendments to reduce red tape
The B.C. government is making 187 amendments to 38 regulations across 10 ministries to reduce red tape and improve permitting timelines.
Construction facing higher costs and uncertainty
Construction material costs have increased by four per cent year-over-year, which is double the Bank of Canada’s inflation target
Surrey opens $133M Cloverdale complex
The City of Surrey officially opened its newest recreation facility, the Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex.
ACEC honours National Awards winners
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) National Awards gala honoured 16 projects with Awards of Excellence.
Construction report charts path to cutting emissions
Nine of Canada’s largest general contractors have partnered with The Transition Accelerator to release a report on reducing emissions.
PCL earns two innovation awards
PCL Constructors Westcoast has received the Collaborative Project Award for work on the new St. Paul's Hospital project in Vancouver.
CAWIC recognizes Stephanie Morand
Stephanie Morand, EllisDon community engagement manager, has been named the 2025 recipient of the CAWIC DEI Excellence Award.
