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CCA prompt

CCA questions prompt payment exemptions

Recent exemptions granted by the Government of Alberta under the Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act (PPCLA) is raising concerns for the Calgary Construction Association (CCA).
project

Burnaby Hospital project marks milestone

The Burnaby Hospital redevelopment has reached an important construction milestone with the structural building and concrete pouring completed.
economic

B.C. cities honoured for economic excellence

The City of Surrey, City of Richmond and Township of Langley have received a 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award.
emissions

Alberta group focuses on cutting building emissions

The City of Calgary, City of Edmonton and Alberta Ecotrust have partnered to create the Emissions-Neutral Buildings Information Exchange (ENBIX).
Canada

Canada rekindling war-time housing plan

Canada is creating a catalogue of pre-approved home designs that builders can use to create more density and help solve the housing crisis.
transportation

B.C. Transportation contractors celebrated

The B.C. government announced the winners of the 2023 Transportation Contractor of the Year Awards of Excellence.
CRE gets peripheral standing on Manitoba council

CRE gets peripheral standing on Manitoba council

Commercial real estate is relegated to peripheral standing on the newly struck 36-member Premier’s Business and Jobs Council, tasked with developing an economic strategy for Manitoba.
CRA

Federal prompt payment legislation in effect

New federal prompt payment legislation came into effect on December 9, 2023, addressing long-standing construction industry concerns.
tesla

Largest Tesla facility coming to Vancouver

Construction of the largest Tesla Centre in North America is set to begin in 2024. It will be built in Vancouver by Beedie.
Ontario

Ontario reforming the way schools are built

The province has introduced measures to expedite the construction of brand new schools in growing communities.
Hazelview

Joe Geluch wins Professional Achievement Award

The Building Transformations Professional Achievement Award was presented to Joe Geluch, president of Naikoon.
NIC

NIC student housing project underway

Construction on the first student housing project at North Island College (NIC) is underway in the Comox Valley.
Oakridge Mayfair

First phase of Mayfair West project revealed

Grosvenor has submitted a development permit application to redevelop the first phase of Mayfair West.
demand

Report: high demand for construction in 2024

Canada's construction industry will face strong demand, modest cost growth, stable prices and continued labour shortages in 2024.
Simon Fraser

Simon Fraser Bridge reopening in Prince George

The Simon Fraser Bridge in Prince George will fully reopen this weekend, with the completion of upgrades that will extend the life of this key highway connection.
skytrain

Eight Surrey Langley SkyTrain stations named

The names of eight stations on the future Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension have been announced.
skytrain

Eight Surrey Langley SkyTrain stations named

The names of eight stations on the new Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension have been announced. Construction begins in 2024.