Industry News
Ronald McDonald House expands with new facility
A new facility for Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon will increase capacity to accommodate more families with $18.8 million in federal funding.
Surrey approves $10 million in park upgrades
Two Surrey parks will be getting major upgrades with approximately $10 million approved for Cloverdale Athletic Park and Bear Creek Park.
Seaspan completes massive outfitting pier
Stantec and Seaspan have completed a new 272 metre outfitting pier at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards for large navy and coast guard vessels.
First Nations leaders call for heritage reform in B.C.
The First Nations Leadership Council is advocating for changes to British Columbia's Heritage Conservation Act, which hasn't been significantly updated since 1996.
Second Narrows water supply tunnel complete
The Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel has substantially finished construction. The tunnel is expected to be fully in service by 2028.
Edmonton solar panel mural sets world record
A 12-storey residential building in Edmonton has been awarded a Guinness World Record for featuring the world’s largest solar panel artwork.
Traffic evolving on skilled trades career path
A sizable majority of recent survey respondents perceive careers in the skilled trades garner good incomes, but only one-third say they offer a good work-life balance.
2025 Gold winners revealed at VRCA gala
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) announced the 2025 Gold Award winners at its annual Awards of Excellence gala.
Indigenous-led assessments gaining traction
A new guidance document is in sync with a national push for major infrastructure projects and expectations that First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples will be engaged in decisions affecting their lands.
John Horgan Campus opens in Langford B.C.
The new Royal Roads University (RRU), John Horgan Campus is open, offering innovative post-secondary options in downtown Langford.
UBC celebrates Beaty Biodiversity Centre expansion
UBC has opened a $45 million expansion of the Beaty Biodiversity Centre.
Housing supply report reveals regional differences
Toronto is on track for its lowest annual housing starts total in 30 years.
Study: tackling construction plastic waste
Light House has released the Construction Plastics Initiative (CPI) Benchmarking Study, the first national effort to evaluate plastics.
Largest pickleball centre coming to B.C. in 2026
Opening in 2026, a 98,000-square-foot indoor sports facility is set to become the largest indoor pickleball centre in British Columbia.
Langley’s Fraser Highway One-Way project complete
The $19 million Fraser Highway One-Way project, completed on time and on budget, is Langley’s largest investment of its kind.
SFU opens First Peoples’ Gathering House
Simon Fraser University has officially opened the 15,000-square-foot First Peoples’ Gathering House at its Burnaby campus.
Annacis water tunnel nears end of excavation
COWI is nearing the end of its work as construction engineer on the massive $450 million Annacis Water Supply Tunnel project.
