Plenary PCL Justice has been selected as the preferred proponent for the Abbotsford law courts project, the province's first new courthouse in 20 years.

EllisDon has been selected to provide construction management services for the CORE Program at Vancouver International Airport.

Claimants gain five more years of accelerated deductions on the capital cost of qualifying renewable energy systems and energy conserving equipment.

The 2018 federal budget commits $1.25 billion over three years to the Rental Construction Financing Initiative, providing low-cost 10-year loans for municipalities, not-for-profit and private sector developers.

The association representing American HVAC manufacturers calls threatened new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports "injurious" to the sector and to manufacturing jobs in general.

The 2018 federal budget commits funds to inform women about apprenticeship programs, dispense financial grants for training and provide resources as they move into the workforce.

At the 14th annual Wood Design Awards, the innovative architectural and structural design of taller and larger mass timber buildings took centre stage.

Wages for B.C. construction workers are expected to increase nearly 10 per cent over the next two years, according to the ICBA.

The Offices at Burrard Place by Reliance Properties has officially broken ground. It will be the first major office building to complete in the next cycle.

Lean Construction Institute of Canada (LCI-C) announced that its 2018 training day and conference will be held in Vancouver April 24 – 26.

Alberta has introduced a new bidding policy for contractors that will ensure apprentice training on all major publicly funded infrastructure projects.

The B.C. government is moving forward with the construction of a $1.4-billion bridge to replace the aging Pattullo Bridge.

Shane Homes YMCA has opened at the new Rock Ridge facility in Calgary. It is the world's largest YMCA. The facility stands at 284,000 square feet.

WorkSafeBC has released a new three-year plan to help employers reduce serious injuries in the construction sector. Falls from height is the highest risk.

The Government of Canada is seeking industry input and recommendations on federal prompt payment legislation to ensure construction contractors are paid.

CBTU argues: "Aecon will remain a Canadian firm albeit with shareholders from away."

The Canadian and Alberta governments will provide $16.3 million to upgrade three wastewater treatment plants and build a water reservoir in Alberta.