Industry News
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.
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
The Ontario government is doubling down on its message to municipalities to back away from setting new building performance standards or deconstruction ordinances.
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 tables legislation to spur new housing
The Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, was introduced this week.
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 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.
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 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.
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 enacts prompt payment legislation
The Government of Manitoba announced that its prompt payment regulation, which facilitates timely construction payments, is now in force.
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 celebrates Constructing Excellence Awards
The Northern Regional Construction Association (NRCA) announced the winners of the 2025 Constructing Excellence Awards.
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.
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
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.























