Industry News
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.
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
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.
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”.
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.
B.C. streamlines international credentials
Internationally educated professionals will have a more streamlined process to get their credentials recognized in B.C.
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.
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.
Stantec selected for Metrotown redevelopment design
Stantec has been selected to design the Metropolis at Metrotown redevelopment project as executive architect.
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.
First Nations heavy civil partnership a success
Southwest Contracting has announced the success of Siyeye Contracting, two years after it was launched.
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
The Canada Green Building Council has conveyed its 2024 awards for advancing and exemplifying sustainability and high performance in the built environment.
Calgary celebrates BMO Centre opening
The $500 million BMO Centre at Stampede Park in Calgary has officially opened as Canada's largest convention centre.
McElhanney names new president and CEO
Consulting engineering firm McElhanney has appointed Jennifer Price, Eng., president and CEO. She succeeds Allan Russell.
Surrey mixed-use tower gets greenlight
A mixed-use tower by Appelt Properties in Surrey has received the greenlight from city council.
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.























