Industry News
UBC opens new Brock student residence
The University of British Columbia has added another 282 beds to its Vancouver campus with the opening of Brock South residence.
Mental health and substance use hub opening
The new Westshore Mental Health and Substance Use Hub is set to open in Colwood to meet a range of mental-health and addiction needs.
B.C. associations want a construction minister
As B.C. prepares for a fall election, the VRCA and the BCCA are proposing a bold new provincial cabinet role: the Minister of Construction.
Consultation eyes innovative housing production
The Canadian government is looking for input on how to scale up the pace and quantity of new housing production via innovative technologies and assembly practices,.
Reservoir filling begins on Site C project
BC Hydro has begun filling the Site C reservoir following the completion of all necessary construction areas of the project.
BC Children’s health centre moves forward
Demolition is complete on the site for a new BC Children’s Hospital centre for health complexity in East Vancouver.
BC Hydro plans $250M for Richmond projects
BC Hydro will build approximately $250 million worth of capital projects in Richmond over the next decade o provide clean power.
Clark Builders awarded Red Deer Hospital project
Clark Builders has been awarded the contract to build the new patient tower and renovate the existing hospital building in Red Deer.
B.C. investing in $560M UBC housing project
The B.C. government is investing in a new 1,508 student bed housing project at UBC. The total project cost is approximately $560 million.
B.C. funds $2.6B Highway 1 upgrades in Abbotsford
The Government of British Columbia is investing $2.65 billion in new funding to widen and improve Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley.
IBG launches library of low-rise building designs
Innovation Building Group (IBG) has launched IBG Designs, a new online platform that provides readily-available designs for multi-tenant buildings.
Banking rules probe includes cheque clearance
The Canadian government is seeking public input on the current regulated timelines for banks to clear deposited cheques and release funds to payees.
VRCA and VCC partner for new leadership course
VRCA is partnering with Vancouver Community College (VCC) to launch the Inclusive Leadership in Construction and Trades micro-credential course.
Consortium closes on SkyTrain stations contract
South Fraser Station Partners has been awarded the Surrey Langley SkyTrain Project's Stations contract.
B.C. pilots return-to-work initiative post injury or disability
An early intervention pilot initiative taking place in B.C. will be available to any individual or employer seeking return-to-work and accommodation solutions after experiencing mental and physical health impairments.
Ontario and Nova Scotia form skilled trades partnership
The governments of Ontario and Nova Scotia signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve interprovincial mobility for skilled tradespeople.
EllisDon awarded military facility at CFB Esquimalt
EllisDon has been awarded a $10 million design-build contract for the new military facility at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt.
