Industry News
Langley approves Smith Athletic Park Phase 1
The new Smith Athletic Park – Youth Soccer Campus, located in Willoughby, received Township of Langley Council approval to proceed with Phase 1.
Clark Builders awarded Kelowna school contract
Clark Builders has been successfully awarded the design build contract for the new George Pringle Secondary School in West Kelowna.
Vancouver hub to help energy building reporting
Energize Vancouver is a new resource hub that will support Vancouver’s large existing building owners to track and improve energy performance and reduce building emissions.
Skeena Terrace rezoning application approved
This approval paves the way for the development of nearly 2,000 affordable homes.
Surrey City Centre 5 adds student housing
City Centre 5 in Surrey's Health and Technology District will feature new student housing for Western Community College.
Delivery agents sought for green jobs training
Expertise in green buildings and retrofits is targeted, as the Canadian government seeks delivery agents to design programs and train workers for jobs linked to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Vancouver names Corrie Okell new GM of development
Corrie Okell has been named the new general manager of development, buildings and licensing for the City of Vancouver.
Team selected for SkyTrain guideway and roadwork
SkyLink Guideway Partners has been selected as the preferred proponent for elevated guideway and associated roadworks on the Surrey Langley SkyTrain project.
VRCA inaugural women conference a success
More than 200 women gathered at VRCA's inaugural Women in Construction Conference, LEAP, on International Women's Day.
Burnaby wins NAIOP award for permit timing
The City of Burnaby has been awarded the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association’s Most Improved Approval Timing award.
OAWA celebrates office opening in Edmonton
The Office to Advance Women Apprentices (OAWA) Alberta is celebrating the grand opening of its office in Edmonton on International Women's Day.
PCA welcomes Alberta’s 2024 budget
The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) applauds the Government of Alberta’s 2024 budget.
Task force urges collaborative action on housing and climate
A panel of housing experts have recommended 140 policy actions that could add millions of affordable homes in the next few years that are also low-carbon and climate-resilient.
CAWIC research shows women need more support
Research by the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) show a need to create an inclusive and diversified construction industry for women.
Norm Streu joins Harper Grey as associate counsel
Norm Streu has joined Harper Grey as associate counsel in the construction law group in Vancouver.
B.C. funds two new Surrey school projects
Two new Surrey school projects are planned to move forward as part of B.C. Budget 2024.
EV tax framed as fairness for Alberta road users
Among arguments for a new tax, the Alberta government claims electric vehicles "cause more wear and tear on provincial roadways" than their counterparts with combustion engines.