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rental

Burnaby affordable housing project breaks ground

Construction has started on 161 new affordable homes and 74 child care spaces in Burnaby.
VRCA

VRCA announces 2024 Silver Award winners

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has announced the 2024 Silver Awards of Excellence Awards winners.
W16 Wesgroup

Wesgroup unveils W16 condo by Olson Kundig

Wesgroup Properties has unveiled a new, seven-storey, 53-home condo development by Olson Kundig.
diversity

New partnerships support diversity in construction

Procore announced partnerships with the ACCA and CAWIC to support diversity, inclusion, and innovation within the construction industry.
playground

Steveston Park playground set for upgrades

The Steveston Community Park playground is set to undergo an exciting transformation with construction starting this August.
Ontario

Construction starts on Lynn Valley Elementary

Construction is starting on an expansion to Lynn Valley Elementary school in North Vancouver.
CRA

Teams shortlisted for Richmond Hospital Phase 2

Three teams have been shortlisted for Phase 2 of the Richmond Hospital redevelopment project.
construction

Alberta invests in trade interest at Telus Spark

The Alberta government is investing almost $900,000 in funding to the TELUS Spark Science Centre in Calgary.
Green LRT phase 1

Calgary revises Green Line LRT Phase 1

Calgary City Council has approved a revised Green Line Phase 1 project scope, capital funding request and delivery model.
iona Island

Vancouver Island Hwy 1 funding to improve transit

Highway improvements for southern Vancouver Island communities will help provide faster public transit services.
Alliance

Alliance Française Vancouver opens new centre

The Alliance Française Vancouver (AFV) has unveiled its new cultural facility, at 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver.
Inlet District

Inlet District gets final rezoning enactment

WesGroup Properties received final rezoning enactment for the 14-acre Inlet District in the area formerly known as Coronation Park.
fraser

Design team selected for Fraser River Tunnel

Cross Fraser Partnership has been selected as the preferred proponent for the next stage of design for the George Massey Tunnel project.
scotia place

Calgary’s Scotia Place starts construction

Construction of Scotia Place in Calgary is set to begin with completion scheduled for fall 2027.
renter feedback survey

Alberta sets housing construction record in June

Alberta’s housing boom of 54 per cent is on track to set records as one of the busiest years ever.
CAO

Dianne Watts joins EllisDon board of directors

Former Surrey mayor Dianne Watts has joined EllisDon Corporation as a new board member.
capital

Major B.C. highway upgrades for Tahltan Nation

The B.C. and federal governments are providing $195 million for a series of highway improvements in Tahltan Nation territory in the province’s northwest.