Industry News
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 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.
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.
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 amphitheatre breaks ground in Vancouver
The new PNE amphitheatre in Vancouver has broken ground. Completion is set for summer 2026.
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 calls for prompt payment ASAP
The Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia (ECABC) is calling for prompt payment legislation as soon as possible.
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 District Hospital reaches milestone
The diagnostic and treatment centre at the new Cowichan District Hospital has reached structural completion.
Calgary Airport west runway project underway
Phase 1 construction for the Calgary Airport West Runway Rehabilitation project has begun.
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
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.
ACEC-BC celebrates engineering innovation
ACEC-BC celebrated innovation and technical excellence at its annual Awards of Engineering Excellence held in Vancouver.
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.
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.
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 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.























