Industry News
B.C.’s Woodfibre LNG project gets investment green light
Construction for the $1.6 billion Woodfibre LNG project in B.C. could begin in 2017. The board of directors has approved construction of the project near
CaGBC to launch Zero Carbon Building Standard
CaGBC unveiled new framework that outlines necessary components for zero carbon buildings, and says it will soon launch a Zero Carbon Building Standard.
New modular apartment coming to Edmonton
Edmonton-based Step Ahead Properties Ltd. and Ladacor Advanced Modular Systems have launched construction on their new modular apartment, an affordable housing development at Westgate Manor in Glenwood.
Construction skilled trades gap shrinks in B.C.
A report by the BC Construction Association (BCCA) shows the skilled trades gap is shrinking in B.C. as more youth enter the industry. It is
Langley Concrete earns CSA certifications
The Langley Concrete Group of Companies have announced that their Chilliwack Production Facility has been certified to two of Canadian Standards Association’s (CSA) recently introduced
Ontario searches for waste reduction champions
Canada is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Waste Reduction Week, which runs from October 17 to 23.
EllisDon to build Manitoba’s tallest structure
EllisDon has been selected to build SkyCity Centre Winnipeg, which will soon become Manitoba’s tallest skyscraper.
National crane skill test now available
The Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table has released the National Mobile Crane Operator Demonstration of Skills Test (DOST), a turnkey package consisting of products now
Langara opens new Science and Technology Building
Langara College in Vancouver has officially opened its new Science and Technology Building. The ribbon-cutting event included Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson, Vancouver Deputy Mayor
First woman in Quebec awarded LEED Fellow
Josée Lupien, LEED AP BD+C & ID+C, is now the first woman in Quebec awarded the status of LEED Fellow, a title of prestigious distinction in the sustainable building industry.
VRCA recognizes B.C.’s top contractors
B.C’s top construction contractors were recognized at the 2016 Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s (VRCA) annual Awards of Excellence gala on October 5. The VRCA Gold
Bob Cooke is new BCCA chair
The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has announced the election of long time construction industry leader Bob Cooke to the role of board chair for
Canada-wide carbon polluting fees coming
Canadian provinces and territories have been given a 2018 deadline to either invoke some form of carbon pricing or accept a federally imposed model.
Pacific NorthWest LNG gets federal approval
The federal government has approved the massive $36 billion Pacific NorthWest LNG project in Prince Rupert, B.C. Led by Malaysia’s state-owned energy giant Petronas, the
Okanagan Trades Training Complex opens
The newly renovated $35 million Trades Training Complex at Okanagan College has officially opened. The updated facility has room for 2,700 students per year and
Healthier buildings drive bottom line: report
Business benefits are driving investments in healthier buildings, according to a recent report from the CaGBC and Dodge Data & Analytics.
REMI Network a finalist for publishing award
For the fourth year in a row, the REMI Network has been named a finalist in the 2016 Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs). The awards,







