Industry News
Westbank’s 52-storey Vancouver tower approved
Westbank’s 52-storey tower at the north end of Vancouver's Granville Street Bridge has been approved by city council.
Western Canadian projects win P3 awards
Two projects in western Canada won silver at the CCPPP National Awards.
VRCA announces Awards of Excellence winners
B.C.’s top construction contractors were honoured at the Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s 25th annual Awards of Excellence gala on October 17.
Calgary’s SAIT Polytechnic achieves LEED Gold
SAIT Polytechnic's Trades and Technology Complex has achieved two gold and one silver LEED certifications.
Canadian project wins 2013 MCA award
The VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre in Vancouver has received a 2013 Chairman's Award in the metal roofing category from the Metal Construction Association
New Concrete Council of Canada announced
The Canadian cement and concrete industry has joined together to form the Concrete Council of Canada.
Bridge to replace Massey Tunnel
The B.C. provincial government has announced that the aging George Massey Tunnel in Vancouver will be replaced with a new 10-lane bridge.
Western cities to lead economic growth: report
Cities in Western Canada are expected to lead the country's metropolitan areas in economic growth this year, says a report by ...
ACEC-BC efforts recognized
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of B.C. (ACEC-BC) is the recipient of the 2013 Association Cornerstone of Excellence (ACE) Award for Government Affairs.
Canadian office construction boom continues
Despite a lacklustre third quarter, there are no signs the Canadian office construction boom is slowing down, says a report from CBRE.
New urban resort coming to Vancouver
Dundee Corp., Paragon Development Ltd. and 360 VOX Corp. are collaborating on a $535-million urban resort adjacent to the B.C. Place stadium in Vancouver.
Construction underway on new Hilton hotel
The first Canadian Home2 Suites by Hilton hit a construction milestone, with steel studs going up at the site in Edmonton.
Concord Pacific unveils new development
Concord Pacific has unveiled plans for its newest neighbourhood in Vancouver, which is the city’s largest development announcement since the 2010 Olympics. Located at ...
CaGBC launches online LEED project database
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) recently launched an online LEED project profiles database in honour of World Green Building Week.
Siemens to provide Calgary with new LRT cars
Calgary Transit has awarded Siemens Canada the contract to provide the city with 60 new light rail transit (LRT) vehicles.
Canada’s second largest ER to open in Surrey
The new Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH) emergency department will open to patients Oct. 1.
Record sales at Ritchie Bros.’ Edmonton auction
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold more than $64 million of heavy equipment during an Edmonton auction Sept. 4 and 5.
