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Vancouver Island awards best of construction

The best of Vancouver Island’s construction was celebrated at the Vancouver Island Building Industry (VIBI) Awards.
Fitwel's v3

Fitwel’s v3 brings new climate adaptation strategies

The newly released version 3 of Fitwel’s evidence-based standard includes new strategies on how to future-proof buildings for climate adaptation.
contracts

RFQ issued for new Richmond Hospital pavilion

The B.C. government has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) to build the new Yurkovich Family Pavilion at Richmond Hospital.
SFU

Calgary breaks ground on multi-service facility

Ground has been broken on a new $16 million multi-purpose development in Calgary’s Cornerstone community.
PNE

PNE amphitheatre breaks ground in Vancouver

The new PNE amphitheatre in Vancouver has broken ground. Completion is set for summer 2026.
NAIT

Alberta invests $43M in new NAIT training centre

Alberta is investing $43 million in a new apprenticeship centre at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
ECABC

ECABC calls for prompt payment ASAP

The Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia (ECABC) is calling for prompt payment legislation as soon as possible.
infrastructure

More delays on two B.C. infrastructure projects

The B.C. government announced significant delays to two major infrastructure projects in the Lower Mainland.
cowichan hospital

Cowichan District Hospital reaches milestone

The diagnostic and treatment centre at the new Cowichan District Hospital has reached structural completion.
runway

Calgary Airport west runway project underway

Phase 1 construction for the Calgary Airport West Runway Rehabilitation project has begun.
hotel

Office-to-hotel conversion project begins in Calgary 

Construction has started on the first hospitality project through the Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program.
Steeple restoration earns Roofing Canada Award

Steeple restoration earns Roofing Canada Award

Toitures R. Martin Ltée has received the 2024 Roofing Canada Award for intricate restoration of the historic twin steeples on L’Eglise St-Charles in Quebec City’s Limoilou borough.
CCA

ACEC-BC celebrates engineering innovation

ACEC-BC celebrated innovation and technical excellence at its annual Awards of Engineering Excellence held in Vancouver.
Alberta

New Langley elementary school to open in 2025

Construction has begun on a new elementary school in the Township of Langley’s Willoughby Heights area.
Guelph

City of New Westminster opens new aquatic centre

The City of New Westminster has officially opened the aquatic centre portion of the new təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre. 
projects

PIBC award winners announced

The best in professional planning was honoured by the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) with its annual Awards for Excellence.
skilled trades

Skilled Trades Ontario launches resource hub

The newly released online information hub is being touted as a go-to source for anyone interested in learning more about skilled trades.