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Education Mega Centre planned in Surrey

Global Education Communities and Pure Group will build the Global Education Communities Education Mega Centre project in Surrey.
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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 technologies in demand in B.C.

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.
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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.
aluminium

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.
LRT

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

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.
rental

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

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.
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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

ACEC-BC celebrates excellence

The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies British Columbia (ACEC-BC) celebrated the winners at its annual ACEC-BC Awards.
Langford

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.
Marriott

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.
SFU

Construction begins on SFU student residence

Construction has begun on a new eight-storey student residence at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby.
portal Gold directory

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.
rental

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.
demolition North Surrey

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.