Industry News
Jason Henderson is new CEO of SICA in B.C.
The Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA) in B.C. has announced Jason Henderson as its new CEO. He has served on the SICA board for six years.
Kryton International acquires Cementec Industries
Vancouver-based Kryton International Inc. has acquired Calgary-based Cementec Industries Inc., a manufacturer of concrete additive solutions for the construction.
Stantec Tower celebrates topping off milestone
Stantec Tower celebrated its latest construction milestone with the official topping off of the commercial level on November 17.
Marine Gateway wins ULI Global Award
Marine Gateway, a major transit-oriented development in Vancouver, has won an Urban Land Institute 2017-2018 Global Award for Excellence.
Houle Electric announces new president for 2018
Houle Electric Limited, one of B.C.’s largest electrical contractors, has announced that Paul Hill will be assuming the role of president in February, 2018.
B.C. engineering firms shine at CCE Awards
B.C. consulting engineering firms took home 10 of the 20 Awards of Excellence handed out at the 2017 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards gala.
Scholarship honours Kinetic Construction founder
The Camosun College Foundation and Kinetic Construction have established a scholarship in honour of Kinetic founder, Bill Gyles.
New senior management at Scott Construction
Scott Construction Group has announced the appointment of Darin Hughes to the position of president and chief executive officer.
VRCA celebrates B.C.’s top contractors
B.C’s top construction contractors were honoured at the 2017 Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s (VRCA) annual Awards of Excellence.
Fewer B.C. youth entering construction trades
The proportion of B.C. high school graduates entering the construction trades has dropped, according to a report by the B.C. Construction Association.
PCL earns top CanBIM Awards for Rocky Ridge
PCL Construction has received two top awards from the Canada BIM Council (CanBIM) for Rocky Ridge Recreation Facility in Calgary.
World’s tallest passive towers set for Vancouver
A new proposed project at 1400 Alberni Street will make Vancouver home to the world’s tallest passive house towers at 48 and 43 storeys.
Sewer fee increases raise concerns for industry
The Metro Vancouver regional district is set to increase sewer fees for new developments on May 1, 2018, raising concerns for industry.
Google spinoff to build high-tech community in T.O.
Sidewalk Labs is teaming up with Waterfront Toronto to transform 800 acres of Toronto's eastern waterfront into a global, high-tech neighbourhood
Two B.C. projects win CDBI Awards of Excellence
The Canadian Design-Build Institute (CDBI) has announced the winners of its 2017 Design-Build Award of Excellence. Both projects are located in B.C.
Mary Van Buren is new CCA president
Mary Van Buren, a bilingual marketing, strategy and digital expert, is the new Canadian Construction Association (CCA) president.
World’s first double LEED Platinum building
The Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) has earned LEED v4 Existing Building Platinum, becoming the first double LEED Platinum convention centre in the world







