Industry News
Ryder, 3XN GXN selected for UBC student housing
Ryder Architecture, in partnership with 3XN GXN, will provide architectural services for the UBC's Lower Mall Precinct Phase One project.
Stantec wins four CCE Awards
Stantec was awarded four 2024 Canadian Consulting Engineering (CCE) Awards, by ACEC-Canada.
BCCA reports declining investments in B.C. projects
The threat of poor industry support and declining investments in major projects is alarming according to the BC Construction Association.
Deerfoot Trail improvements reach completion
The expansion of Deerfoot Trail in Calgary, a major transport artery for the city, is now complete. The remaining improvements will be completed in 2027.
YVR north runway set for $133M upgrade
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is moving ahead with a modernization program to upgrade its North Runway in 2025.
Campus Energy Centre evolving at Fanshawe College
A new chilled water facility at Fanshawe College marks the first phase of a multi-year sustainability initiative.
West Kelowna wins PWABC Project of the Year
PWABC awarded the Project of the Year (small community) to West Kelowna for the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and Transmissions Mains.
Aecon consortiums awarded B.C. civil contracts
Aecon Group announced that Aecon-led consortiums have been awarded three civil-construction contracts for projects in British Columbia.
VRCA 2024 Gold Award winners revealed
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association announced the 2024 Gold winners at its annual Awards of Excellence gala.
Canadian Wood Council reveals project winners
The Canadian Wood Council announced the winning projects of the 40th annual Wood Design & Building Awards program.
Vancouver to speed up multiplex permitting times
In early 2025, the City of Vancouver will cut permitting times for certain multiplex applications by approximately 50 per cent.
Calgary cancer treatment centre set to open
The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre will open in Calgary. It is the largest cancer treatment and research facility in Canada.
Largest industrial project underway in Mission
Construction of a 400,000 square foot business park by developer Cedar Coast is underway in Mission, B.C.
ZEIC survey shows climate policy support
A ZEIC survey shows construction stakeholder support for current municipal and provincial climate regulations.
Surrey calls for transit plan to meet rapid growth
Surrey is urgently calling for a transit plan for the city’s projected growth to one million residents within the next 20 years.
Material exchange program launches on Vancouver Island
A new building material exchange (BMEx) program developed by Light House has launched on Vancouver Island.
Manitoba allocates $42 million for infrastructure projects
The Manitoba government is supporting 136 municipalities with an investment of $42 million for critical infrastructure projects.
