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Nanaimo cancer centre moves to RFP

Island Health and BC Cancer has issued a RFP for a construction manager for the BC Cancer Centre at Nanaimo Hospital.
Surrey

Edmonton awards Phase 1 of Capital Line SE

The City of Edmonton has awarded the Design-Build contract for Phase 1 of the Capital Line South Extension to Capital Line Design-Build.
Canada set to switch off fluorescent lighting

Canada set to switch off fluorescent lighting

Fluorescent lighting will disappear from the Canadian marketplace by the end of this decade, under rules set out in updated federal regulations governing mercury-containing products.
employment contracts

BCCA issues risk alert: Contract A removal

BC Construction Association (BCCA) has issued an industry alert following the confirmation of cases of removal of “Contract A”.
COWI

Kamloops cancer centre procurement moves ahead

Two qualified teams have been selected to participate in the RFP to build the new BC Cancer Centre at Royal Inland Hospital.
credentials

B.C. streamlines international credentials

Internationally educated professionals will have a more streamlined process to get their credentials recognized in B.C.
museum

UBC museum reopens after major seismic upgrade

The Museum of Anthropology at UBC has reopened, following the successful completion of cutting-edge seismic upgrades to its Great Hall.
P3 five

Five Alberta P3 high schools complete construction

Construction is complete on five public-private partnership (P3) high schools in Alberta making room for more than 6,900 students.
Metrotown

Stantec selected for Metrotown redevelopment design

Stantec has been selected to design the Metropolis at Metrotown redevelopment project as executive architect.
power major projects

BC Hydro puts $1.25B into Burnaby energy projects

BC Hydro will construct more than $1.25 billion in capital projects throughout Burnaby to upgrade and expand the electricity grid.
report

First Nations heavy civil partnership a success

Southwest Contracting has announced the success of Siyeye Contracting, two years after it was launched.
buildforce

Bird Construction to acquire Jacob Bros for $135M

Bird Construction is set to acquire Surrey-based Jacob Bros Construction for $135 million.
CAGBC awards salute low-carbon contributors

CAGBC awards salute low-carbon contributors

The Canada Green Building Council has conveyed its 2024 awards for advancing and exemplifying sustainability and high performance in the built environment.
BMO Centre Calgary

Calgary celebrates BMO Centre opening

The $500 million BMO Centre at Stampede Park in Calgary has officially opened as Canada's largest convention centre.
ellisdon

McElhanney names new president and CEO

Consulting engineering firm McElhanney has appointed Jennifer Price, Eng., president and CEO. She succeeds Allan Russell.
PCL

Surrey mixed-use tower gets greenlight

A mixed-use tower by Appelt Properties in Surrey has received the greenlight from city council.
modular

BCCA launches online construction job board

BCCA has launched Builders Life TalentCentral, a new online job board which allows job seekers to be efficiently matched with employers.