Industry News
VICA celebrates regional industry excellence
The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) celebrated its regional excellence at the 2026 Vancouver Island Building Industry Awards.
Construction starts on Calgary’s Olympic Plaza
Calgary’s Olympic Plaza Transformation project (OPT) marked a major milestone, with a groundbreaking ceremony.
Stantec selected for Horseshoe Bay terminal upgrade
B.C. Ferries has selected Stantec to provide engineering services for the redevelopment of the Horseshoe Bay terminal in West Vancouver.
B.C. celebrates low-carbon construction leadership
Six trailblazers were recognized for their pioneering work in reducing embodied carbon at the B.C. Embodied Carbon Awards.
Surrey awards contracts to widen King George Blvd
The City of Surrey has awarded $1.26 million in contracts for road widening along King George Boulevard to support Bus Rapid Transit.
Funding for Cambie Street Bridge seismic upgrade
More than $200 million have been announced for the seismic upgrade of the Cambie Street Bridge, one of the Vancouver’s most critical bridges.
Royal Columbian Hospital acute care tower opening
The new Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower at Royal Columbian Hospital is set to open on May 31, 2026.
Construction underway on Surrey City Centre 5
City Centre 5, located in Surrey’s Health and Technology District, has officially broken ground.
WorkSafeBC: construction injury rate down 25 per cent
WorkSafeBC data shows the overall time-loss injury rate in B.C.'s construction sector has fallen by 25 per cent over the past decade.
ACEC-BC recognizes best in consulting engineering
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies British Columbia (ACEC-BC) recognized the best in consulting engineering at its annual awards gala.
New Vancouver Salmon Stone childcare centre opens
Salmon Stone Childcare, a purpose-built, 49-space facility for children aged 0 to 5 years, has opened in south Vancouver.
B.C. announces 5,000 new trades training seats
As part of a $241 million investment, B.C. announced the first 5,000 new trades training seats will roll out in 2026.
Burke Mountain Community Centre breaks ground
Construction has begun on the 80,000 square foot Burke Mountain Community Centre in Coquitlam with completion slated for 2029.
Vancouver’s Oakridge Park mall set to open
Vancouver's Oakridge Park, Canada’s largest redevelopment by QuadReal Property Group and Westbank, is officially opening on May 28th.
BC Hydro to expand Mount Lehman substation
BC Hydro announced it is beginning construction on a major expansion of its Mount Lehman Substation in Abbotsford.
B.C. regs aid localized emergency planning
The new requirements come into force in January 2027 under the Emergency and Disaster Management Act.
Survey shows B.C. employers overlook driving risks
New survey shows many B.C. employers overlook one of the most common and dangerous workplace hazards: driving on the job.























