Industry News
BCCA launches new prompt payment campaign
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has launched a new campaign for the government to pass Prompt Payment legislation immediately.
HCMA selected to design Saanich municipal facility
The District of Central Saanich has announced local architectural firm HCMA will design Central Saanich’s new municipal building.
Construction starts on ARC heat recovery
Construction is underway on energy efficient upgrades to the Abbotsford Recreation Centre. The project will retrofit the HVAC system.
Surrey breaks ground on roundabout
The City of Surrey celebrated groundbreaking of construction of a roundabout at Harvie Road and 88 Avenue to keep traffic moving.
Princess Auto to build new warehouse in Alberta
The design-build industrial warehouse will be located at Stoney North Logistics Centre.
EllisDon launches VIBE scholarship award
EllisDon has launched the inaugural EllisDon VIBE Award, a scholarship program dedicated to supporting Black students.
N.W.T. developing regs for Builders’ Lien Act
The government of the Northwest Territories is now working to identify and develop the regulations needed to bring the Builders’ Lien Act into force.
CISC calls for government tariff protection
The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is calling on the government to protect the steel industry from the 25 per cent U.S. tariffs.
Daniels opens accessibility standards to the industry
The standards set new benchmarks beyond the Ontario Building Code requirements for accessibility in housing.
BCIT undertakes campus infrastructure renewal
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is beginning a major revitalization project on the south side of its Burnaby Campus.
New Lions Gate Hospital tower set to open
The new, modern acute care tower at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver is set to open on March 9, 2025.
Regina Marklund appointed VRCA board chair
Regina Marklund of Turner Construction Company is the new VRCA board chair, becoming the second femail to hold the position in VRCA history.
CCA announces Tailgate Toolkit program manager
Jeremy Mielke has joined the Calgary Construction Association (CCA) as program manager to oversee the “Tailgate Toolkit” program.
Metro Vancouver awards water supply project
Metro Vancouver has awarded a contract to CIMA+ to provide project and program management for the Coquitlam Lake Water Supply project.
Manitoba launches inquiry into Winnipeg Police HQ renovation
The project was completed two years behind schedule and $79 million over budget.
Vancouver moves to bolster local economic resilience
The City of Vancouver has passed an amended motion to protect local businesses and strengthen economic resilience.
BC Hydro begins Ladore Dam seismic upgrades
BC Hydro has begun work to enable seismic upgrades at Ladore Dam, near Campbell River for public safety and reliability post-earthquake.
