Industry News
Iona Island Causeway upgrade receives $500,000
Improvements to the Iona Island Causeway is set to begin construction work with Metro Vancouver receiving $500,000.
Construction ready to work with federal leaders
With the federal election day nearing, the Canadian Construction Association is calling on successful candidates to continue their support.
VRCA unveils Summit to Success lineup
VRCA has unveiled its 2025 Construction Leadership Forum: Summit to Success three day line-up taking place May 8 to 10.
UCalgary moving SAPL to converted office tower
The City of Calgary is converting an office tower into academic, teaching and research space for UCalgary's School of Architecture (SAPL).
Hilton hotel expanding into Surrey tech campus
Homewood Suites by Hilton will anchor Surrey's Health and Technology District's City Centre 4 building, set for completion in late 2025.
EllisDon launches Base Design
EllisDon Community Builders has launched Base Design, an innovative solution to address the urgent need for rapid housing development across Canada.
Port Coquitlam opens Leigh Square
The City of Port Coquitlam celebrated the grand reopening of the transformed Leigh Square, part of its downtown revitalization project.
U of A sciences building to undergo major redevelopment
The facility will transform into the Life Sciences Innovation and Future Technologies Centre.
Calgary’s Scotia Place starts foundation work
The City of Calgary announced that Scotia Place has officially marked the start of below-ground and foundation construction.
Vancouver accelerates hotel development
Vancouver is updating its hotel policy to address the city’s hotel room shortage and support its tourism economy.
B.C. advancing prompt payment legislation
BCCA is welcoming news from the B.C government that the attorney general has directed her ministry to prepare prompt payment legislation.
Duke Point Terminal expansion breaks ground
Construction of the Duke Point Terminal expansion has begun, aimed at significantly enhancing Vancouver Island’s connectivity.
Two projects join Construction Plastics Initiative
Light House announced two new construction project partners in their Construction Plastics Initiative located in Vancouver and Richmond.
Calgary Olympic Plaza design revealed
CMLC revealed the design for the Olympic Plaza Transformation (OPT) project, marking a significant milestone.
BCCA survey reveals concerns with payment delays
The BC Construction Association (BCCA)'s annual industry survey is raising red flags regarding new data on payment certainty.
UBC opens biomedical engineering facility
UBC has officially opened the doors to the Gordon B. Shrum Building, the new home for the School of Biomedical Engineering.
EllisDon reaches financial close on P3 schools
EllisDon Infrastructure has reached financial close on the P3 Schools Bundle #5 project, which includes six schools in Alberta.
