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Surrey city Lalonde

Surrey city manager Lalonde retires

After 26 years of dedicated service, Vincent Lalonde has decided to retire from the City of Surrey.
construction SAIT

Feds invest in SAIT construction centre

The federal government is providing more more than $2.5 million to SAIT to establish the Alternative Construction Technologies Centre.
SFU

New library breaks ground in Airdrie

The City of Airdrie has broken ground on the highly-anticipated Library and Multi-use Facility project.
Atlas

Highway projects coming to Cariboo

Two infrastructure projects to improve highway safety and reliability have been announced for the Cariboo region near Quesnel, B.C.

New BCIT construction dean appointed

BCIT has appointed Dr. Guido Wimmers as the new dean of the BCIT School of Construction and the Environment.
Surrey

Construction demand in Calgary remains strong

Construction demand remains strong in Calgary with construction value increasing to $2.98 billion in the first two quarters of 2023.
Capilano Squamish

New Squamish campus for Capilano University

Capilano University is planning a new campus in Squamish with a a $48-million investment from the B.C. government.
the stack VRCA

VRCA reveals 2023 Silver Award winners

The 2023 VRCA Awards of Excellence Silver Award winners have been announced.
UBC north Brock

UBC Brock Commons student residence opens

UBC's new Brock Commons North student residence building has officially opened, providing 316 additional beds for students.
museum

UBC expanding Sauder School of Business

The Sauder School of Business at UBC is planning its largest campus building expansion in more than 10 years.
BCREA

VRCA welcomes Jeannine Martin as president

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has announced the appointment of Jeannine Martin as its new president.
proponent

Landmark Indigenous housing breaks ground

Construction is underway on a major Indigenous-led and focused development in Vancouver.
widening

B.C. issues RFQ For Highway 1 widening

The B.C. government has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the design and construction of Highway 1 widening at Revelstoke.
procurement

Early work begins on Prince Albert hospital

Prince Albert Grand Council has partnered with the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority on the project.
Winnipeg

Manitoba commits $1.5B for Winnipeg hospital

The largest health capital investment in the province's history will rebuild the core of Health Sciences Centre and expand the Bannatyne campus.
art museum

Construction underway for SFU art museum

Construction has begun on the Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus.
bursary

Burnaby businesses receive federal funding

The federal government has announced more than $20.8 million in funding for businesses and organizations in Burnaby, B.C.