Industry News
BC Hydro issues RFP for clean electricity
BC Hydro has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to acquire approximately 3,000 gigawatt hours per year (GWh/y) of electricity.
Design unveiled for Calgary’s Arts Commons Venue
Designs for the Arts Commons Transformation expansion in Calgary has been released by a team of internationally recognized architects and designers.
Edmonton selects team for Capital Line LRT
The City of Edmonton has selected Capital Line Design-Builders to design and build Phase 1 of the Capital Line South Extension.
Canada pledges $6B housing infrastructure fund
The Government of Canada is launching a new $6 billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to help accelerate critical housing infrastructure.
B.C. construction month celebrates industry leaders
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) is recognizing four employers with Builders Code Champion Awards this year who are leading the way.
Surrey approves $138M for 72 Avenue project
The extension of 72 Avenue between 152 Street to Highway 15 in Surrey is the city's largest transportation investment to date.
VRCA’s new committee to foster equity
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has launched its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee.
CCA National Awards winners announced
The CCA National Awards were handed out in March, recognizing contributions from individuals, companies and associations.
Work begins on QEII Halifax Infirmary expansion
The largest healthcare construction project in Nova Scotia’s history is now underway.
White joins Vancouver as new GM of planning
The City of Vancouver has appointed Josh White as its new general manager of planning, urban design and sustainability (PDS).
Competition Bureau orders Quebec divestiture
Quebec-based concrete supplier, Béton Provincial, will have to divest a ready-mix concrete plant that is part of its pending acquisition of a rival’s Quebec operations.
Fast + Epp expands with new office in Toronto
Fast + Epp Structural Engineers has expanded its North American operations with the opening of a new office in Toronto.
Surrey Memorial acute tower moves forward
B.C. is moving ahead for a new acute care tower at Surrey Memorial Hospital. The tower will add acute and specialized care capacity to the hospital campus.
Langley approves Smith Athletic Park Phase 1
The new Smith Athletic Park – Youth Soccer Campus, located in Willoughby, received Township of Langley Council approval to proceed with Phase 1.
Clark Builders awarded Kelowna school contract
Clark Builders has been successfully awarded the design build contract for the new George Pringle Secondary School in West Kelowna.
Vancouver hub to help energy building reporting
Energize Vancouver is a new resource hub that will support Vancouver’s large existing building owners to track and improve energy performance and reduce building emissions.
Skeena Terrace rezoning application approved
This approval paves the way for the development of nearly 2,000 affordable homes.
