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Roberts Bank Terminal 2 RFQs begin this summer

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority will issue a request for qualifications (RFQs) in July 2025 for Roberts Bank Terminal 2.
PCL

Alberta investing $141M for Edmonton hospital campus

Alberta’s government is investing more than $141 million for new construction and facility improvements at Alberta Hospital Edmonton campus.
Ontario doubles down on Building Code supremacy

Ontario doubles down on Building Code supremacy

The Ontario government is doubling down on its message to municipalities to back away from setting new building performance standards or deconstruction ordinances.
cowichan hospital

Cowichan’s new hospital achieves zero carbon

The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project has achieved zero carbon certification, making it the first Canadian hospital to do so.
Ontario

Ontario tables legislation to spur new housing 

The Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, was introduced this week.
rocky ridge

Rocky Ridge Athletic Park construction begins

Construction has stared on the $25 million Rocky Ridge Athletic Park in Calgary. The development is designed to improve access to recreation.
Holborn

Holborn Group proposes major development

The Holburn Group is proposing a major development in Vancouver that will see three of the tallest towers built in British Columbia.
Mott Pavilion

BCIT announces new Mott Electric Pavilion

A new facility at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Burnaby campus will play a critical role in expanding access to electrical training.
Kelowna

Kelowna Parkinson Rec Centre breaks ground

Kelowna’s Parkinson Recreation Centre has officially broken ground. It will offer three times as many programs as the existing facility.
Atlas

Construction starts on new B.C. children centre

Construction is now underway on a dedicated B.C. Children’s Hospital facility, giving access to children and youth with complex care needs.
manitoba

Manitoba enacts prompt payment legislation

The Government of Manitoba announced that its prompt payment regulation, which facilitates timely construction payments, is now in force.
Abbotsford

Abbotsford police HQ expansion complete

Phase 1 of the Abbotsford Police Department Headquarters expansion project is now complete, bringing all operational units together.

B.C. legislation to accelerate major infrastructure

The Infrastructure Projects Act was tabled on May 1, 2025.
NRCA

NRCA celebrates Constructing Excellence Awards

The Northern Regional Construction Association (NRCA) announced the winners of the 2025 Constructing Excellence Awards.
capilano university

Capilano University opens childhood studies centre

Capilano University officially opened the doors to the Fulmer Family Centre for Childhood Studies including and a second childcare facility.
island

BCCA launches construction education fund

The BC Construction Association (BCCA) announced the launch of the Past Chair Legacy Fund, a new education initiative.
LEED version 5 now open for registrations

LEED version 5 now open for registrations

Decarbonization and climate resilience are major elements of LEED version 5, the newest update to what has become the world’s most prevalent building rating and certification system.