Industry News
Surrey City Centre 5 adds student housing
City Centre 5 in Surrey's Health and Technology District will feature new student housing for Western Community College.
Delivery agents sought for green jobs training
Expertise in green buildings and retrofits is targeted, as the Canadian government seeks delivery agents to design programs and train workers for jobs linked to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Vancouver names Corrie Okell new GM of development
Corrie Okell has been named the new general manager of development, buildings and licensing for the City of Vancouver.
Team selected for SkyTrain guideway and roadwork
SkyLink Guideway Partners has been selected as the preferred proponent for elevated guideway and associated roadworks on the Surrey Langley SkyTrain project.
VRCA inaugural women conference a success
More than 200 women gathered at VRCA's inaugural Women in Construction Conference, LEAP, on International Women's Day.
Burnaby wins NAIOP award for permit timing
The City of Burnaby has been awarded the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association’s Most Improved Approval Timing award.
OAWA celebrates office opening in Edmonton
The Office to Advance Women Apprentices (OAWA) Alberta is celebrating the grand opening of its office in Edmonton on International Women's Day.
PCA welcomes Alberta’s 2024 budget
The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) applauds the Government of Alberta’s 2024 budget.
Task force urges collaborative action on housing and climate
A panel of housing experts have recommended 140 policy actions that could add millions of affordable homes in the next few years that are also low-carbon and climate-resilient.
CAWIC research shows women need more support
Research by the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) show a need to create an inclusive and diversified construction industry for women.
Norm Streu joins Harper Grey as associate counsel
Norm Streu has joined Harper Grey as associate counsel in the construction law group in Vancouver.
B.C. funds two new Surrey school projects
Two new Surrey school projects are planned to move forward as part of B.C. Budget 2024.
EV tax framed as fairness for Alberta road users
Among arguments for a new tax, the Alberta government claims electric vehicles "cause more wear and tear on provincial roadways" than their counterparts with combustion engines.
Burnaby approves James Cowan Theatre upgrade
Burnaby City Council has approved a contract to replace the James Cowan Theatre at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
Alberta aims to entice skilled labour from afar
The 2024-25 Alberta budget promises a one-time $5,000 refundable tax credit for workers in designated occupations who relocate to the province this year.
First student residence underway at Douglas College
Construction has started on one of British Columbia's largest capital investments in student housing and the first ever residence at Douglas College.
Calgary Community of Practice launches
Calgary's building sector has created the Emissions-Neutral Buildings Information Exchange (ENBIX) Calgary Community of Practice.























