Industry News
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).
Burnaby Hospital project marks milestone
The Burnaby Hospital redevelopment has reached an important construction milestone with the structural building and concrete pouring completed.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
Federal prompt payment legislation in effect
New federal prompt payment legislation came into effect on December 9, 2023, addressing long-standing construction industry concerns.
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 reforming the way schools are built
The province has introduced measures to expedite the construction of brand new schools in growing communities.
Joe Geluch wins Professional Achievement Award
The Building Transformations Professional Achievement Award was presented to Joe Geluch, president of Naikoon.
NIC student housing project underway
Construction on the first student housing project at North Island College (NIC) is underway in the Comox Valley.
First phase of Mayfair West project revealed
Grosvenor has submitted a development permit application to redevelop the first phase of Mayfair West.
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 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.
Eight Surrey Langley SkyTrain stations named
The names of eight stations on the future Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension have been announced.
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.






















