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ITC Bardell

Matcon and Knappett announce merger

Matcon Group and Knappett Industries announced they have officially merged, effective April 2, 2025.
renovations

Construction in B.C. shows signs of slowing

After years of strong construction in B.C., BuildForce's outlook calls for moderate growth in residential activity.
award month

B.C. celebrates Construction & Skilled Trades Month

Now in it's 8th year, B.C.’s Construction and Skilled Trades Month is underway. The Builders Code Awards recognize outstanding firms.

Construction industry launches national campaign

Canada’s construction industry has launched a national campaign calling for infrastructure investment ahead of the federal election.
Le Germain

Le Germain Hotel Vancouver set to open in 2029

Germain Hotels and Reliance Properties are partnering to bring Le Germain Hotel to the heart of Vancouver.
SFU

B.C. funds flood damaged dikes in Merritt

The Government of B.C. is providing the City of Merritt with $60 million to relocate and rebuild two critical dikes.
podcast

The Builders’ Bench Podcast launches

A new podcast called The Builders' Bench is hitting the airwaves to ensure Canada’s construction industry has a seat at the political table. 
translink transit

TransLink to receive $1.5B in public transit funding

The Government of Canada announced TransLink will receive more than $1.5 billion in public transit funding for Metro Vancouver.
health centre

Construction starts on treatment centre complex

Construction has begun on a multi-use development in Vancouver, featuring 97 non-market homes and a new healthcare treatment centre.
Sunalta

Sunalta Community Hub opens in Calgary

The Sunalta Community Hub has officially opened, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the Sunalta neighborhood.
council

Canadian Construction Safety Council launches

Canada's leading general contractors have united to form the Canadian Construction Safety Council to elevate safety performance.
legislation

New B.C. legislation to allow quick tariff response

Legislation has been introduced to strengthen B.C.’s ability to respond quickly to threats of tariffs imposed on Canada by the United States.
Bellville Victoria

New Victoria ferry terminal hits milestone

Phase 1 work at the Belleville Terminal Redevelopment Project is complete, marking a significant step toward a new terminal in Victoria.
CCA national

CCA National Awards winners announced

During the 2025 Annual Conference, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) announced the recipients of the 2024 CCA National Awards.
renovictions bylaw

Canadian housing coalition response plan to tariffs

A coalition of leading Canadian housing organizations has come together to propose a policy plan in response to the trade war.
Jutla

Keerit Jutla joins ICBA as provincial director

Keerit Jutla has joined ICBA as provincial director, based in Langford, near Victoria. Jutla is past president of the AME.
tariffs

U.S. tariffs will reduce growth in every province, analysis finds

New research examines the pain of U.S. tariffs and emphasizes the need for more east-west/west-east trade.