Industry News
Hatch wins ACEC-Canada Schreyer Award
Hatch received the Schreyer Award for the Mosaic K3 – South Shaft Headframe Project at the Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards Gala.
Durwest Construction names new president
Durwest Construction Management, a long-standing member of the Vancouver Island construction industry, has announced Zoe Mitchell as its new president.
Prince Rupert Port starts $750M expansion project
The Prince Rupert Port Authority has started construction on the Ridley Island Export Logistics Project.
Vancouver begins Oak Street sewer upgrades
Crews have begun work on the first phase of the Oak Street Sewer Separation Upgrades.
Final phase of Calgary Ring Road underway
The Government of Alberta announced the final push to complete the Calgary Ring Road project is underway.
B.C. making flush toilets on job sites mandatory
B.C. Premier David Eby announced the provincial government will legally require flush toilets on construction sites of 25 workers or more.
VRCA celebrates 2023 Gold Award winners
Top construction contractors were honoured at the Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s annual Awards of Excellence gala on October 17.
Three teams shortlisted for George Massey Tunnel
Three bid teams have been invited to participate in the next phase of procurement for the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel.
Woodrise 2025 coming to Vancouver
The world's leading players in mid- and high-rise timber construction will gather in Vancouver from Sept. 22-26, 2025, for the fifth Woodrise International Congress.
Broadway Subway project reaches new station
The Broadway Subway Project has reached another milestone with the first of two tunnel-boring machines breaking through at the future Oak-VGH Station.
EGBC announce 2023 award winners
The Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) Award winners have been announced and will be celebrated at the Awards Gala on October 27.
New fund targets construction productivity
The Government of B.C. has launched the Workplace Innovation Fund, a program aimed at improving construction productivity.
B.C. to develop new digital permit tool
The B.C. government is working with local governments to develop a new digital building permit tool to speed up the construction.
Vancouver mayor declares new steps to build homes faster
Increasing the maximum allowable floor plate size for Vancouver's residential towers is one item in a newly released motion from Mayor Ken Sim.
Beedie donates $5M to Delta Hospital campaign
Ryan and Cindy Beedie have donated $5 million to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation (DHCH Foundation).
Jock Finlayson joins ICBA as chief economist
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has appointed Jock Finlayson as the association’s first chief economist.
BC road builders commit to carbon reduction
The BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association (BCRB) has announced a groundbreaking carbon offtake agreement.






















