Industry News
Construction begins on Victoria Control Tower
The construction of the new Victoria Tower begins in spring 2024 and it is expected to be completed by 2027.
CRCA partners with Talent Beyond Boundaries
CRCA has formed a strategic partnership with Talent Beyond Boundaries to expand labour pool access.
U of T Scarborough achieves Passive House first
A student residence at the University of Toronto Scarborough has become the largest building in Canada to receive Passive House Classic certification.
MacEwan School of Business breaks ground
Construction has begun on the new School of Business at MacEwan University in Edmonton.
Expansion set for Alberta’s Red Deer Polytechnic
Alberta is investing $12.9 million to expand the Centre for Innovation in Manufacturing Technology Access Centre at Red Deer Polytechnic.
Calgary investing $800M for construction work
City of Calgary is investing more than $800 million in parks, streets, public transit and facilities during the 2024 construction season.
Beedie launches BUILD scholarship trades fund
Beedie Luminaries is launching a new $5.5 million trades-focused scholarship program (BUILD) for students pursuing skilled trades.
Transit Integrators BC selected for SkyTrain work
The Government of British Columbia has selected Transit Integrators BC as the preferred proponent team to design and build the systems and trackwork.
CEA presents 2024 Showcase Awards
The Consulting Engineers of Alberta (CEA) held its annual Showcase Awards Gala in Edmonton, presenting 13 awards of excellence.
BC Hydro selects Stantec for major power contract
BC Hydro has selected Stantec to provide transmission and distribution engineering as well as project delivery services.
Infrastructure BC releases major projects brochure
Infrastructure BC has released its Spring 2024 BC Major Infrastructure Projects Brochure.
Construction starts on Little Mountain project
The long awaited Little Mountain redevelopment project broke ground in Vancouver with 48 units of social housing.
BC Embodied Carbon Awards winners revealed
The BC Embodied Carbon Awards recognized six individuals, projects, and organizations for their leadership on reducing embodied carbon pollution.
New BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo approved
The new BC Cancer Centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) has been approved and procurement is underway.
Canadian real estate icon David Podmore retiring
David Podmore, a Canadian real estate icon, will be retiring as chair of Concert Properties effective June 30, 2024.
Airport wildlife hazards prompt pond prohibition
Proposed updates to the Vancouver International Airport zoning regulations include a pond prohibition and building height restrictions in two areas where a future new runway could be located.
BCCA annual survey highlights industry pressures
Labour supply, costs, and faltering public sector standards and systems are putting pressures on B.C.’s builders.























