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belmont

Construction underway on new Belmont Library

Construction is underway on Belmont Fieldhouse and Library in Calgary. Set to open in 2027, the project will be operated by the city.
affordable

Feds give $85.5M for sustainable affordable housing 

The federal government and FCM unveiled an $85.5-million funding boost for energy-efficient and affordable housing as the country champions Green Buildings Week.
Amrize

Canada reveals first major projects for fast-tracking

Following the the launch of the Major Projects Office, Canada has announced the first five projects under consideration for fast-tracking.
Holcim

Holcim acquires Langley Concrete Group

Holcim is expanding into the B.C. precast concrete market with the acquisition of Langley Concrete Group. 
emergency

WorkSafeBC: protect workers from wildfire smoke

With wildfire activity increasing in B.C., WorkSafeBC is reminding employers to protect workers from the health risks.
Nelson

New $40M health campus opens in Nelson

A new $40 million health campus has opened in Nelson with a 75-bed long-term care facility and a health services centre.
report

Vernon arts and culture centre breaks ground

Construction of the new arts and culture centre in Vernon has officially launched after a ground breaking ceremony in August.
hybrid

CWC and CISC form steel-timber hybrid committee

CWC and CISC have announced a strategic partnership to advance steel-timber hybrid construction.
Canadian lenders' SME loan books under scrutiny

Canadian lenders’ SME loan books under scrutiny

The Competition Bureau of Canada will take a closer look at how small and medium-sized enterprises obtain financing to identify potential market barriers that may be impeding economic growth.
ITC Bardell

Bird Construction to acquire Fraser River Pile

Bird Construction announced it will acquire B.C.-based Fraser River Pile & Dredge in a $82.3 million deal.
waste

Feds invest $2.5M in waste-to-energy project

The federal government has provided Metro Vancouver with a $2.5 million investment for the Waste-to-Energy Facility in Burnaby.
TransLink

New Major Projects Office to fast track infrastructure

The federal government has launched the new Major Projects Office based in Calgary, with offices planned in other major Canadian cities.
PCL

Clark Builders selected for Kamloops art centre

Clark Builders has been selected as the general contractor for the Kamloops Centre for the Arts. Construction will start in the fall.
roofing

Paul Forgues joins CRCA as new executive director

The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) announced the appointment of Paul Forgues as its new executive director.
BCIT

BCIT opens mass timber student housing tower

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has officially opened its new Tall Timber student housing residence.
trades

VRCA brings trades to schools to tackle shortage

VRCA is holding its Bring Trades to Schools Trade Fair on October 10 in partnership with Home Depot to promote construction.
opening

Graham celebrates completion of Encore

Gracorp and Graham celebrated the completion of Encore, the newest residential community in Calgary’s vibrant University District.