Industry News
New scoring system rates government contractors
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) began the phased 12-month rollout of its new vendor performance management program earlier this month.
Ocean discovery hub targets net-zero in Pender Harbour
The Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station will be a place where science, art and Indigenous knowledge intersect.
AECOM JV selected for Iona Island treatment plant
AECOM in joint venture with Jacobs Consultancy Canada has been selected for the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade.
Stantec appoints new Ports sector leaders
Stantec has appointed Kip Skabar as its new sector leader for Ports and Marine Terminals (PMT) in Canada and Maxwell Mozo in the U.S.
Calgary celebrates urban design winners
City of Calgary celebrated urban design professionals at the 10th edition of the Mayor’s Urban Design Awards (MUDA).
Surrey awards contract for childcare centre
Surrey has approved a $1.1M contract to Hilson Construction Ltd. for improvements to the Bridgeview Childcare Centre.
təməsew̓txʷ Centre achieves RHF Accessibility Gold
The City of New Westminster announced that təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre has achieved a RHF Accessibility Certified Gold rating.
Gardner joins Canadian Taxpayers Federation board
Independent Contractors and Businesses Association president Chris Gardner has joined the Canadian Taxpayers Federation's board of directors.
Construction leaders call on feds to address issues
Construction leaders from across the country will be on Parliament Hill advocating for urgent intervention from the federal government.
BC Building Trades honours John Horgan
Former B.C. premier John Horgan is being remembered by BC Building Trades unions and their members with donation to cancer research.
Vancouver approves False Creek park design
Vancouver has approved designs for the first phase of East Park, a new waterfront destination park on False Creek in Vancouver’s Olympic Village.
Reservoir filling completed on Site C
BC Hydro announced that reservoir filling for the Site C project has been safely completed after 11 weeks.
BCCA EBT celebrates 55 years with donations
The British Columbia Construction Association Employee Benefit Trust (BCCA EBT) announced charitable donations to three organizations.
CCA applauds amendments to AB prompt payment
The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is optimistic about the proposed amendments to Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act.
Construction starting on Stanley Park water tunnel
Metro Vancouver will begin construction on the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel, a major project that will replace aging infrastructure.
Alberta unveils bill for condo dispute tribunal
The province of Alberta tabled legislation that would establish a dispute resolution tribunal for condominiums.
Ontario explores building official mobility
Ontario is considering opening up building official functions to professionals who have been trained and certified in other jurisdictions.























