Industry News
Graham to acquire Rokstad Power
Graham Power Services on behalf of its parent, Graham Maintenance Services. and its partner, 42 West Constructors Ltd. will acquire Rokstad.
BCI bids for global firm’s infrastructure assets
Luxembourg-based BBGI Global Infrastructure's holdings include the Golden Ears Bridge in B.C.'s Fraser Valley, and Women's College Hospital in Toronto.
Prefabricated classrooms open and more underway
Prefabricated classrooms have opened in four B.C. schools over the past month, with more underway, adding more than 1,000 new student spaces.
Strategies to minimize tariff impacts on construction
The U.S. decision to put 25 per cent tariffs on construction materials is expected to have significant impacts on the construction industry.
ITC Construction announces new president
ITC Construction Group announced that Brad Burnett has assumed the role of president, taking over from Doug MacFarlane.
Retaliatory tariffs loom for buildings sector
Canada’s first round of proposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports includes a range of building materials and furnishings, and equipment and products used in operations, maintenance and housekeeping.
GVBOT launches economic growth plan
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has launched "the three per cent challenge" to grow the B.C. economy in response to tariffs.
North Shore Wastewater Plant ramps up
Construction activity at the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is ramping up with PCL Construction set to complete the entire plant.
Metro Vancouver gets $663M transit funding
The Government of Canada is providing $663 million in funding to improve public transit infrastructure in Metro Vancouver.
VIU Nanaimo student housing underway
Construction is underway on a new student housing and dining hall at the Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Nanaimo campus.
B.C. projects honoured with 2024 SEE Awards
Two B.C. projects were named winners at the 2024 Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards.
Calgary construction launches Tailgate Toolkit
The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is launching the Tailgate Toolkit recovery resource pilot program.
VRCA announces AGM keynote speaker
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) announced Huw Williams as the keynote speaker at the Annual General Meeting.
Trump’s tariffs could have $69B impact on B.C.
In President Donald Trump’s tariffs scenario of 25 per cent on all Canadian imports, B.C. could see a cumulative loss of $69 billion.
James Beckett joins Peak Group as senior VP
James Beckett is joining the Peak Group of Companies as senior vice president, supply chain and global procurement, effective March 3, 2025.
Pitt Meadows and Houle partner for Future of Work
Pitt Meadows Plumbing is partnering with Houle Electric for the Future of Work 2025. The event focuses on driving innovation.
Construction underway on Saanich transit hub
Construction is underway for the Ravine Way Transit and Active Transportation Improvements at the Uptown Mobility Hub in Saanich.






















