Industry News
APEGA names new CEO and registrar
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) announced that Paul Wynnyk has been selected as its CEO.
Feds launch Indigenous loan guarantee program
The newly launched federal Indigenous loan guarantee program is meant to counter historical obstacles that prevent reserve lands from being used as collateral to obtain private capital.
Kamloops urgent and primary care centre opens
The new North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) in Kamloops is now open, providing surrounding communities with more care.
Calgary Scotia Place development approved
The Calgary Planning Commission announced the approval of the development permit for Scotia Place, a new venue for hosting events.
B.C. leads Canada in energy efficiency
B.C. leads Canada in energy efficiency, ranking first due to its strong policies in high performance building codes.
Arts Commons Transformation breaks ground
The Arts Commons Transformation expansion has broken ground. It is the largest arts-focused infrastructure project currently underway in Canada.
Alberta invests $1.5M for Indigenous trades training
Alberta is addressing the growing demand for skilled tradespeople in the province with a $1.5 million for Indigenous trades training.
B.C. awards top transportation contractors
The 2024 B.C. Transportation Contractor of the Year awards were handed out, celebrating achievements in construction and road work.
Surrey launches early excavation pilot program
Surrey City Council has endorsed an early excavation pilot program aimed at expediting the construction of new multi-family housing projects.
Alberta devises strategy for building AI data centres
The province of Alberta hopes to become the most attractive place in North America for building AI data centres.
New Canadian Infrastructure Council announced
The federal government has announced the new Canadian Infrastructure Council to deliver the National Infrastructure Assessment.
Alberta forms construction codes working group
Alberta created a new working group to improve the province's construction codes to safely accelerate housing development.
New regional park coming to South Langley
Metro Vancouver is creating a new regional park in south Langley, which will connect green spaces and grow the park system.
Improvements set for Thompson Regional Airport
The federal government is providing $30 million to the Thompson Regional Airport for the construction of a new apron, two new taxiways.
New hospital opens ahead of schedule in Terrace
The new state-of-the-art Ksyen Regional Hospital (formerly Mills Memorial Hospital) in Terrace, B.C. is now open.
Laurel Street Works Yard wins Project of the Year
Burnaby has been recognized with the Public Works Association of BC’s “Project of the Year” award for Laurel Street Works Yard.
Industry celebrates 25 years of the Brownie Awards
More than 300 attendees came together to recognize excellence in the remediation and revitalization of contaminated sites.
