Industry News
New Ontario legislation supports injured workers
The government also intends to bring forth a regulation that would add poisonings by chlorine, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide to the list of presumed occupational diseases.
Funding for new Calgary office conversion project
Two more Calgary projects will receive funding through the office-to-residential conversion program.
Nancy Pauw Bridge wins top structural award
The Nancy Pauw Bridge in Banff by StructureCraft has won the coveted 2023 Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence.
Built Green Canada launches Maverick Awards
Built Green Canada has launched its inaugural Maverick Awards to recognize trailblazers in sustainability.
Quebec bankrolls in-demand construction trades
The Quebec government pledges $260 million over two years to launch new training for specialized trades and increase the intake of apprentices in the heating, electrical and plumbing fields.
B.C. introduces bill for homes near transit hubs
The Government of British Columbia is introducing legislation to speed up delivery of homes near transit, services and amenity hubs.
Work to begin on Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre renewal
The new facility will be the first city-owned community centre built to achieve Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Gold.
New Burnaby housing for women and children
Construction has begun on new housing for women and children in Burnaby, which will include 56 affordable long-term homes.
B.C. celebrates Apprenticeship Recognition month
The B.C. government is celebrating Apprenticeship Recognition month as a record number of people have registered as apprentices.
CCA supports federal immigration plan
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has issued a statement supporting the federal government’s new immigration plan.
CAWIC president earns powerful woman recognition
The Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) president Lisa Laronde has been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women.
WorkSafeBC: slips, trips and falls costly
Slips, trips, and falls are the costliest workplace incidents and some of the biggest causes of general productivity loss, according to WorkSafeBC.
Alberta opens Norwood West building
The Government of Alberta announced the opening of the new Norwood West building at the Gene Zwozdesky Centre.
Kicking Horse Canyon upgrades nearing completion
The conversion to a modern four-lane highway in the Kicking Horse Canyon east of Golden is nearing completion.
Port Coquitlam unveils fieldhouse design
The City of Port Coquitlam has unveiled the final proposed design for its new fieldhouse, a modern public recreation amenity.
B.C. issues RFQ for Belleville Terminal project
B.C. has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the design and construction of the Belleville Terminal Redevelopment Project in Victoria.
Edmonton Valley Line Southeast LRT set to open
The City of Edmonton announced the Valley Line Southeast LRT will open for passenger service on Saturday, November 4.























