Industry News
Will Davis joins BCEA as new president
The BC Electrical Association announced the appointment of Will Davis as its new president and CEO. He takes over from Barbette Igonia.
Second Narrows water tunnel wins TAC award
Metro Vancouver’s Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel is the 2024 recipient of the Tunnelling Association of Canada’s Canadian Project of the Year.
Lafarge opens low-carbon fuel facility in Alberta
Lafarge Canada announced the commissioning of its state-of-the-art Low-Carbon Fuel (LCF) facility at its Exshaw cement plant in collaboration with Geocycle Canada.
Construction starts on Victoria airport hotel
Construction is underway on the new 129 room TownePlace Suites by Marriott at Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
B.C. SPCA to build unique animal behaviour centre
Construction is set to begin on B.C. SPCA's first-of-its-kind animal behaviour centre on Vancouver Island in Duncan, B.C.
CAGBC launches new carbon reduction program
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) has created a new program for building professionals to learn more about approaches to decarbonizing buildings.
B.C. centre on list of most beautiful sports venues
New Westminster's təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre has been recognized by Prix Versailles as one of the most beautiful sports venues in the world.
Ivan Limpright named new Concert chair
Ivan Limpright has been named chair of both Concert Properties and Concert Infrastructure Fund (CIF).
Carbon rebate set for December 2024 payout
A promised carbon rebate will be delivered to small and mid-sized Canadian businesses before year-end, provided they filed their 2023 tax return by July 15, 2024.
Ghost River selected for Bow River reservoir
The Government of Alberta is moving forward to expand and relocate the Ghost Reservoir to protect communities on the Bow River.
Peak Group names Jeff Kinnaird as CEO
Jeff Kinnaird has been appointed president and CEO of Peak Group of Companies.
BCCA launches campaign for fall election
The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has launched a new campaign to inform voters about the fall election.
Stuart Lake Hospital project nears completion
The new Stuart Lake Hospital replacement project is expected to be substantially complete on Oct. 8, 2024
BC Retrofit Accelerator targets decarbonization
The Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC) has launched the BC Retrofit Accelerator (BCRA), aimed at decarbonization.
MST Nations launch attainable housing initiative at Heather Lands
About 2,600 condo units at the Heather Lands in Vancouver will be sold at 60 per cent market value.
FortisBC doubles funding for energy efficient homes
FortisBC is doubling the funding available for B.C. builders looking to build net-zero ready homes.
Cross Fraser Partnership awarded DEWA
Cross Fraser Partnership announced it has been awarded the design early works agreement (DEWA) of the Fraser River Tunnel Project.























