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REMI Network nominated for publishing award

The REMI Network has been honoured with a finalist nomination in the 2013 Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs) for best overall online-only publication website.

Revitalization of Vancouver’s Sinclair Centre

Chernoff Thompson Architects is leading the revitalization of Sinclair Centre in downtown Vancouver.

Value of building permits up almost 21 per cent

The value of building permits continued to rise in July, up 20.7 per cent from June, says a report from Statistics Canada.

Ground breaks on new NAIT facility

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) has broken ground on its new Centre for Applied Technologies. Estimated at $294-million, this is the largest capital project ever undertaken by the school.

UNBC bioenergy plant achieves LEED platinum

The Bioenergy Plant at the University of Northern British Columbia's Prince George campus has achieved LEED platinum certification from the Canada Green Building Council.

Port Metro Vancouver reports strong growth

The volume of cargo shipped through Canada's largest and busiest port was up six per cent in the first half of 2013, compared to the same period last year, reports Port Metro Vancouver.

Construction begins on new Vancouver tower

Construction has begun on Manulife Real Estate's 980 Howe St., a 16-storey, 250,000-square-foot office building in downtown Vancouver.
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Wales McLelland to build new industrial centre

Wales McLelland has been selected by the Dayhu Group to commence construction on Phase I of 900,000 square feet of prime commercial real estate in Boundary Bay, B.C.
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B.C. Industry Training Authority to replace CEO

The CEO of the Industry Training Authority (ITA) in B.C., Kevin Evans, is being replaced.

Manulife to develop office tower in Calgary

Manulife Real Estate has announced it plans to build a 27-storey office tower in downtown Calgary.

Non-residential building construction down

Investment in non-residential building construction in British Columbia declined by 2.2 per cent to $1.46 billion in 2013's second quarter compared with the previous quarter, according to Statistics Canada.

VRCA silver Awards of Excellence winners

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has announced the silver award winners for the 25th annual Awards of Excellence.

Calgary flood damage estimated at $260 million

Calgary city officials have released a preliminary estimate of just how much it will cost to fix flood-damaged infrastructure, pegging it to be at least $260 million.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers president to retire

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has announced the retirement of its president, Rob Mackay.
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Underhill Group celebrates 100 years

One of British Columbia's oldest surveying companies celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
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EllisDon co-founder passes away

Don Smith, co-founder of construction giant EllisDon, has passed away. The 89-year-old died July 16 in London, Ont.
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Omicron acquires Vancouver architecture firm

Omicron has acquired Grant + Sinclair Architects Ltd., one of Vancouver’s most highly regarded architecture firms led by Paul Grant and Douglas Sinclair.