Industry News
Solar rooftop project to be Ontario’s largest
Construction will soon commence on Ontario’s largest commercial solar energy rooftop portfolio ever installed. Enerdynamic Hybrid Technologies Corp (EHT) said it will complete 143
Urban Ideas Competition call for entries
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Toronto is seeking entries for its second annual Urban Ideas Competition, which will search for visionary ideas or design proposals
Ontario’s sustainable energy champions awarded
The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association handed out its 5th annual Powering Prosperity Awards at a dinner in Vaughn, Ont. More than 300 energy leaders attended
B.C. united against rebar tariff
The Government of British Columbia and the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) are united in their commitment to stand up for B.C. and support
Express entry for skilled foreign workers
Starting January 2015, skilled foreign workers will have access to Express Entry, a new federal government immigration application management system intended to prioritize applicants and accelerate the process.
New Construction Council of Vancouver Island
More than 60 members of the Vancouver Island construction community met in Nanaimo, B.C. in January to form the new Construction Council of Vancouver Island
New 2015/2016 VRCA board announced
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) elected its 2015/16 board of directors at the 49th Annual General Meeting on January 27, 2015.
Iris Solutions selected for Biofuels Facility
Iris Solutions has been selected as the preferred proponent by the City of Surrey to finalize an agreement to design, build, partially finance, maintain and operate the Surrey Biofuels Processing Facility project.
Wayne Hand named new BCIT Dean
Wayne Hand has been appointed as the new Dean, School of Construction and the Environment at BCIT. He takes over from Rod Goy, who retired
The B.C. Road Builders announces new board
The B.C. Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association has announced the election of its 2015 board of directors with John Ryan of Nechako Group of
Canada Apprentice Loan announced
The federal government announced the launch of the Canada Apprentice Loan on January 8, 2015, which will provide apprentices registered in designated Red Seal trades
Man. government invests in water infrastructure
The Manitoba government plans to invest almost $12 million to upgrade and replace water supply and disposal services to improve waste-water systems in rural communities.
B.C. approves $8.7 billion Site C Dam
Construction of the $8.7 billion Site C Dam in B.C. will begin in summer 2015 and will provide approximately 10,000 direct construction jobs. In making
Two engineering firms announce pending merger
The MCW Group of Companies and Hemisphere Engineering Inc. have announced that they are in late-stage negotiations to form a new engineering entity in Alberta.
VICA offers new construction scholarships
Two new construction scholarships have been announced by the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA). The association is offering more than a thousand dollars in immediate financial aid for candidates
B.C. regulation improves roadside worker safety
The B.C. government is making a Motor Vehicle Act regulation change to simplify the Slow Down Move Over rule, making it safer for roadside workers.
Liquefied Natural Gas industry launches web tool
B.C. businesses have a new online tool to help them be ready to tap into the generational opportunities that will be driven by the Liquefied Natural Gas industry.







