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New guide offers roadmap to build climate resilience

A new guide released by CCA provides a practical roadmap to help industry leaders build climate resilience.
accessible housing

Canada’s housing advocate calls for inquiry into accessible housing shortage

As Canada seeks to build a record number of new homes, the Office of the Federal Housing Advocate says this is a pivotal moment to build in accessibility.
VGH operating

Construction begins on VGH new operating rooms

Construction has begun on 15 new operating rooms and one hybrid operating room upgrade at Vancouver General Hospital.
electrification pilot

B.C. launches electrification pilot project

The B.C. government and BC Hydro have launched a pioneering electrification pilot project in Vancouver that has the potential to set new standards.
school

Canadian winners span ASHRAE generations

The ten Canadian winners of 2025 ASHRAE awards for professional excellence and industry contribution span the generational gamut from young engineers to 50-year members.
TransLink

Indigenous wellness centre breaks ground in B.C.

Construction has begun on the North Wind Wellness Centre in Pouce Coupe, B.C. It is Canada’s first health and wellness centre of its kind.
CAGBC

2025 CAGBC Awards winners celebrated

The winners of the 2025 CAGBC Awards were announced at the Building Lasting Change (BLC) conference gala in Vancouver.
survey productivity

Survey: investing in technology to boost productivity

Nine in 10 construction leaders in Canada say the industry must move quickly to adopt advanced technologies to boost productivity.
Ontario defers due date for development charges

Ontario defers due date for development charges

Ontario's new move to defer the due date for development charges is expected to ease upfront costs for condominium developers and create cash flow headaches for some municipalities.
buildings policy

Vancouver advances support for strata and rental projects

Vancouver City Council approved a broad suite of actions to get rental and strata developments built faster.
Kalesnikoff

Kalesnikoff opens modular mass timber facility

Kalesnikoff Mass Timber has officially opened its new 100,000 sq. ft. modular mass timber facility in Castlegar - the first of its kind in North America.
maple ridge

Maple Ridge completes next phase of Abernethy Way

The City of Maple Ridge has completed the latest phase of the Abernethy Way Corridor, a key milestone in the Maple Ridge Moves strategy.
solar

Largest off-grid solar project underway in B.C.

BC Hydro is upgrading its Anahim Lake Station and integrating solar energy from Ulkatcho’s Anahim Lake Solar Farm into its microgrid.
energy

Concert and GDI launch energy retrofit program

Concert Infrastructure and GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. (GDI) have entered into a partnership to launch a energy retrofit program.
brentwood block

Grosvenor starts Brentwood Block construction

Grosvenor has started construction on Phase 1 of Brentwood Block, a 7.9-acre pedestrian-focused, masterplan community in Burnaby.
Vancouver

Vancouver Island celebrates construction excellence

The best of Vancouver Island’s construction and development sector were celebrated at the second annual VIBI Awards.
stampede

New hotel coming to Calgary Stampede Park

CMLC announced a new 320 room hotel is planned for Calgary's Stampede Park by Truman, which is set to open in 2028.