Contractors in the City of Vancouver could soon see a streamlined business licensing process.

Fluor Corp. is combining its modular design expertise with the fabrication and construction capabilities of Supreme Group to form ...

The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has announced a new Affordable Green Housing program, which will provide free green building registration and certification to charitable building projects.

The Canadian Wood Council has issued a request for an expression of interest for Canadian developers, institutions, organizations and design teams willing to undertake an innovative approach to designing and building ...

The University of Calgary's Energy Environment and Experiential Learning (EEEL) building recently achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platinum certification.

The winners of the 2013 Alberta Steel Design Awards of Excellence have been announced. The awards ...

Construction industry leaders from across the country have formed a new national organization to help ensure a steady flow of highly skilled workers is available to the growing industry.

The 2013 Association of Consulting Engineering Companies British Columbia (ACEC-BC) Awards for Engineering Excellence winners were recently announced at a gala held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

The job market for engineers is strongest in Western Canada, according to data in a recent report, Engineering Labour Market in Canada: Projections to 2020. The report shows there is job growth in the engineering sector in British Columbia, Alberta and the Prairie provinces.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently selected the 2013 recipients of the Institute Honour Awards. The awards are considered one of the highest honours to receive in the industry.

Governor General David Johnston recently announced four Canadian architects have been appointed members of the Order of Canada.

Diamond Schmitt Architects recently received two LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold ratings for new construction buildings. The buildings are located in Ontario and Alberta, respectively.

Four of the 10 winners announced for the 2012 North American Wood Design Awards were from B.C.

Architect Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, past RAIC president and former council member of the Architectural Institute of B.C. (AIBC), passed away Dec. 23, 2012.

The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has officially published a 14-page review of industry concerns, providing practical recommendations to improve the planning, implementation and operation of assets in B.C.’s public sector.

As part of its annual budgeting process, the City of Vancouver is recommending a series of fee increases, including several impacting the architecture, design and construction sector. The recommendation is for an across the board two per cent ...

Bruce Knapp has joined B+H, as a managing principal in the firm's Vancouver office. B+H is a global, award-winning, design firm recognized for excellence in sustainable design, technical expertise and the delivery of complex, large-scale projects.