Industry News
CCA reveals national award winners
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has revealed the 12 winners of its national awards at its annual conference, held in Mexico. The CCA awards recognize
Federal commitment to infrastructure renewal
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) sees the federal government’s Budget 2017 announcement as a reiteration of previous commitments made to the renewal of Canada infrastructure.
Saskatchewan landlords lose key PST exemptions
Saskatchewan landlords experienced a budget double whammy March 22 — receiving the more forceful cost hit from their provincial finance minister.
B.C. updates four-storey sprinkler requirements
An update to the B.C. Building Code will require fire sprinklers to be installed on the balconies of all new four-storey wood-frame residential buildings. The
Ontario contractors expect growth in 2017: survey
Ontario’s construction industry has a positive economic outlook for 2017 and confidence is up, according to the OCS’s Construction Confidence Indicator.
Funding for new $700m wastewater plant
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have announced joint funding of up to $405 million toward the construction of the new Lions Gate Secondary
Largest wind facility complete in B.C.
The largest wind facility in B.C. is now complete. The 184.6 megawatt (MW) Meikle Wind power project, located approximately 33 km north of Tumbler Ridge,
Promise of age-friendly communities rings false
Recent analysis of how Canadian suburbs accommodate aging residents concludes that the streetscapes, housing mix and array of neighbourhood services and amenities typically fail to meet seniors' needs.
Niagara Parks issues RFP for waterfront development
The Niagara Parks Commission issued a RFP to invest in its marina property at Miller’s Creek, 22 kilometres south of Horseshoe Falls in Fort Erie.
BuildForce Canada launches productivity campaign
BuildForce Canada has launched a campaign to encourage the construction industry to work together to improve productivity. From company owners and contractors to workers, all
Industry launches Building Energy Innovators Council
Industry launches the Building Energy Innovators Council to advance clean building technologies across Canada.
B.C. celebrates the best in wood innovation
Wood Works! BC celebrated the best in wood leadership and innovation at the annual Wood Design Awards in Vancouver. There were 114 nominations in 13
Climate data to be revamped for future codes
Historical climate data is losing relevance in Canada's model national building, energy, fire and plumbing codes as severe storms, drought and intense heat waves become more frequent.
PCL Constructors selected for Valleyview project
PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc has been selected to design and replace the old Valleyview Pavilion with a new building that will provide multi-disciplinary mental health
Government to assist with Fort McMurray rebuild
Following the Fort McMurray wildfires, the Government is assisting Western Canadians affected by building material price increases and supply shortages.
Business applauds B.C. electricity cost relief
The B.C. government has pledged to lower the 7 per cent provincial sales tax (PST) on electricity to 3.5 per cent as of this October, and phase it out completely by April 2019.
B.C. budget invests billions in infrastructure
B.C.’s provincial budget 2017 includes billions in infrastructure spending. The announcement demonstrates that the province’s commitment to balanced budgets and fiscal responsibility is paying dividends for







