Industry News
Education Mega Centre planned in Surrey
Global Education Communities and Pure Group will build the Global Education Communities Education Mega Centre project in Surrey.
King arches installed on PNE’s new amphitheatre
EllisDon, in partnership with Walters Steel, announced the installation of all three King arches, the supporting structure for the Freedom Mobile Arch’s iconic canopy. The
Demand-side management tech in demand in B.C.
BC Hydro is sussing out demand-side management technology suppliers for their capabilities to deliver energy savings in commercial and residential buildings.
Steelworkers warn new tariff order will disrupt key sectors
The doubling of tariffs, to take effect on June 4, could severely disrupt integrated North American supply chains.
U.S. tariffs double on Canadian aluminium
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order doubling the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent.
Edmonton breaks ground on Capital Line South LRT
The City of Edmonton broke ground on the latest 4.5 kilometres expansion of the Capital Line South LRT extension.
AEDs coming to Ontario construction sites
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) will be required equipment on many Ontario construction sites under proposed amendments to the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Two rental housing projects underway in Burnaby
Metro Vancouver has started construction on two family-oriented, non-market rental housing projects that will add nearly 300 homes.
Midea opens first Western Canada showroom
Midea, in partnership with NAHVAC, has opened its first flagship showroom for the Western Canadian market in Burnaby, B.C.
Construction begins on Vancouver Island bus lanes
Major construction is underway on the Highway 1 bus-on-shoulder project between McKenzie Avenue and the Colwood exit.
ACEC-BC celebrates excellence
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies British Columbia (ACEC-BC) celebrated the winners at its annual ACEC-BC Awards.
New Langford campus honours John Horgan
Royal Roads University announced its new downtown Langford campus will be named after former B.C. premier John Horgan.
Two Marriott hotel brands break ground
Developer Paul Y. Construction (B.C) Ltd. has broken ground on a new 30-storey tower in downtown Vancouver, which will bring together two Marriott International brands.
Construction begins on SFU student residence
Construction has begun on a new eight-storey student residence at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby.
CCA launches new Gold Seal portal and directory
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has launched a new online portal and directory for Gold Seal Certified professionals.
Surrey approves secondary suites in townhouses
The new polices will apply to areas zoned for new developments, within transit-oriented areas and places with frequent bus stops.
North Surrey Rec Centre demolition begins
Demolition of the former North Surrey Recreation Centre has officially begun following Surrey City Council’s approval in late 2024.






















