Industry News
BC launches BC Builds to amp up housing construction
The Province of BC has launched BC Builds, a new initiative to lower construction costs, speed up timelines, and deliver more affordable homes to middle-income people.
Team selected for CSRC at new St. Paul’s Hospital
Providence Health Care has selected Diamond Schmitt Architects and Kirsten Reite Architecture for the Clinical Support and Research Centre (CSRC).
New joint awards celebrate Vancouver Island
Three organizations come together to launch the Vancouver Island Building Industry (VIBI) Awards to celebrate excellence.
Kamloops cancer centre plan approved
The Government of British Columbia has approved the business plan for the BC Cancer Centre at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
Research shows accessibility retrofit costs are low
The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) and HCMA, have published new research on retrofit costs to improve accessibility.
CRE construction activity tops 5-year U.S average
Combined spending on office, industrial and retail construction projects dropped below 2022 levels in the U.S. last year, but still surpassed the five-year average for the period since 2019.
Beedie celebrates 70 years
Beedie is celebrating 70 years this February. The company is one of the largest developers and was founded in 1954 by Keith Beedie.
VRCA launches trades in schools program
VRCA partnership with Burnaby stakeholders has launched "Bring Trades to Schools."
Construction to begin on Abbotsford transit exchange
Construction of a new transit exchange on Montrose Avenue in downtown Abbotsford is set to begin.
New Burnaby North Secondary School opens
The new $116.6-million Burnaby North Secondary School has officially opened with space for 1,800 students.
YYC awards west runway contract to PCL
Calgary International Airport (YYC) has awarded a contract to PCL Construction for the airport’s West Runway Rehabilitation project.
Richmond district energy wins national award
The City of Richmond has won a national award for its expansion of the Lulu Island Energy Company.
Provinces push ahead on mass timber construction
British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec have jointly developed proposed code changes that would allow for taller mass timber buildings and more types of occupancy.
Gilbert named new CCA president
Rodrigue Gilbert has been named the new president of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA).
Indigenous input draws energy promoter’s praise
In an address to U.S. counterparts, a leading promoter of Canada's energy industry underscores that Indigenous input makes for better infrastructure projects.
B.C. issues RFP for single egress stair designs
The B.C. government has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for single egress stair designs in B.C. buildings.
Edmonton LRT Phase 1 opens ahead of schedule
Edmonton's Metro Line Northwest LRT extension is complete on budget and more than a year ahead of schedule.