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Vacant dwelling tax deemed costly to collect

Much of the data that might indicate if a unit is vacant comes from fragmented sources, is not currently collected or inaccessible due to privacy issues, and is frequently inconclusive.

Trans Mountain pipeline delay concerns industry

The future of the $7.4 billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is in question after Kinder Morgan announced it is suspending non-essential construction.

ACEC-BC honours best of B.C. engineering

The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies British Columbia (ACEC-BC) honoured engineering innovation at its Awards for Engineering Excellence.

Non-residential construction set to bounce back

Non-residential construction could be set for a modest turnaround in 2018, new predictions have revealed.

UBC opens $11.6 million sports medicine facility

The Chan Gunn Pavilion, a new $11.6 million sports medicine and exercise science facility, has officially opened at the University of B.C.

End of era results released for BOMA BEST v2

Slightly more than 52 per cent of participating buildings achieved a score of a least 70 per cent for a silver or higher certification.

Conference focus on marijuana in the workplace

The Vancouver Island Construction Conference will have a session on Marijuana in the Workplace, which is proving to be one of the most popular.

KPU Trades offer tankless water heater training

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) will be offering tankless water heater training, thanks to a generous donation from Rinnai American Corporation.

IBI Group launches Smart City Platform

IBI Group has launched its Smart City Platform, which allows cities to improve the efficiency and safety of city operations and urban environments.

New CCA chair Zey Emir sets priorities

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has appointed Zey Emir as chair of the 2018 board of directors at its annual general meeting.

Vancouver adopts 100 per cent EV-ready policy

Vancouver is now one of the first cities in North America to adopt a 100 per cent EV-ready policy for all new multi-unit residential buildings.

Largest transportation funding approved in B.C.

The Mayors’ Council and the Province of British Columbia have approved to fund the regional share of an unprecedented transportation network expansion

Canada’s three largest cities picked to thrive

Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal are among 30 global metropolises deemed well positioned to draw investment and sustain a robust real estate market for the long term.

Ledcor awarded Penticton Airport terminal contract

Transport Canada has awarded a $6 million contract to Ledcor Construction to modernize and enhance key areas of the Penticton Airport terminal building.

New closed-loop biofuel facility opens in Surrey

Surrey's $68 million biofuel facility is the first fully integrated closed-loop organic waste management system in North America.

Vancouver Island construction activity robust

Construction activity on Vancouver Island remained robust during the fourth quarter of 2017 pushing overall levels up by 23 per cent to a record high.

CEA Showcase Awards recognize excellence

The Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA) Showcase Awards saw 15 Awards of Excellence handed out along with 11 Awards of Merit in various categories.