Industry News
Manulife Place set for a $45M redevelopment
The Manulife Place office tower in downtown Edmonton is set for a $45 million redevelopment by Epic Investment Services.
The new $158M Fort St. James Hospital opens
The new $158 million Fort St. James Hospital, three times the size of the previous one, is now open to patients.
Construction moves forward on Scotia Place
The Calgary Planning Commission approved the design for Scotia Place and granted the project its final development permit.
Easy reference for refrigerant status launched
A new interactive map gives online searchers easy reference to the regulatory status of mildly flammable refrigerants across Canadian jurisdictions.
Singleton Reynolds announces new partners
Singleton Reynolds has announced two new partners in the Vancouver office: Mollie Deyong and Matthew Milne.
Lafarge lands YVR runway paving contract
Lafarge Canada has been selected as the subcontractor for the paving of the Vancouver North Runway Modernization Program.
VRCA’s Bring Trades to School inspiring students
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is celebrating the ongoing success of its Bring Trades to School (BTS) program.
Graham completes innovative pedestrian overpass
Graham announced that the 16th Avenue at 29th Street Pedestrian Overpass was substantially completed and has officially opened to the public.
B.C. contractors report severe labour shortage
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association’s annual Wage and Benefits Survey reveal a severe labour shortage.
GWLRA plans False Creek mixed-use development
GWL Realty Advisors (GWLRA) is proposing a mixed-use development including office space and retail amenities in False Creek Vancouver.
Surrey approves rec centre demolition contract
Surrey Council has approved a $1.2M contract for the demolition of the former North Surrey Recreation Centre.
Squamish selects housing design winners
The District of Squamish announced the winners of its Multiplex Design Competition in three housing design categories.
Federal funding to boost building codes in P.E.I.
The investment will help adopt stronger building codes in all types of buildings and deliver more affordable energy.
Ontario introduces crane inspection schedule
All tower crane components must now be inspected and verified to be operationally sound at 10-year intervals from either its manufacture date or its previous inspection.
Capstan SkyTrain Station opens in Richmond
The completed Capstan SkyTrain Station on the Canada Line officially opened in December. It was funded in collaboration with developers.
Jacob Bros awarded Victoria Highway 1 contract
The B.C. government announced RapidBus infrastructure upgrades for Highway 1 from McKenzie Interchange through to the Six Mile area.
Construction Plastics Initiative launches in B.C.
The pilot program, The Construction Plastics Initiative, is running now until February 2026 and is actively seeking projects to bring on board.
