Industry News
Nanaimo hospital opens new unit for patients
The new High Acuity Unit (HAU) is opening at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, adding four new high acuity beds to the hospital.
ITC Group acquires Farmer Construction
ITC Construction Group, a subsidiary of Pomerleau, has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Farmer Construction.
SFU art museum set to open in September
Simon Fraser University will open the Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum on September 20.
B.C.’s budget report focuses on construction priorities
The B.C. 2026 budget report recognizes key priorities for B.C.’s construction industry, including prompt payment, procurement reform.
BC Hydro’s Site C project is complete and operational
BC Hydro has completed the $16B Site C hydroelectric project with the commissioning of its sixth and final generating unit.
Construction underway on Harris Green Village
Construction is underway on the first phase of Harris Green Village, a three-phase, mixed-use development in Victoria.
Ontario launches $5B-program for sectors slammed by tariffs
The Ontario government launched the first phase of its $5-billion financial support plan for businesses that have been impacted by higher (section 232) tariff rates.
Langford clubhouse becomes mental health centre
A former biker clubhouse in Langford is being transformed into a wellness centre for tradespeople facing mental health challenges.
Coquitlam reveals design plans for new rec centre
The City of Coquitlam has revealed the schematic designs for its community centre on Burke Mountain and nearby Burke Village Park.
Kelowna confirms funding for search and rescue facility
A state-of-the-art building in Kelowna will soon house a new COSAR facility spanning approximately 9,500 square feet.
Canada unveils support for softwood lumber industry
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled new federal measures to support Canada's softwood lumber industry as it faces rising U.S. tariffs.
Fast + Epp promotes Tina Webb to BIM director
Fast + Epp has promoted Tina Webb, a certified structural technologist, to director of building information modelling (BIM) from BIM manager.
Construction underway on new B.C. classrooms
Construction is underway on several new school classrooms and expansions across British Columbia, adding nearly 1,500 new student spaces.
Vancouver welcomes van Dyk as city manager
Donny van Dyk is joining the City of Vancouver as the new city manager, replacing Paul Mochrie who served in the role for four years.
Building construction costs continue to rise
The plumbing division saw the largest increase in costs, followed by HVAC and structural steel framing, according to StatCan.
Tariffs hit Canadian lumber hard
The U.S. has finalized an increase in anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber, raising the rate to 20.56 per cent.
Construction starts on hotel and parkade at YLW
Construction has begun on the Sutton Place Hotel Kelowna and a 1,000 stall parkade at Kelowna International Airport (YLW).























