Industry News
Surrey city manager Lalonde retires
After 26 years of dedicated service, Vincent Lalonde has decided to retire from the City of Surrey.
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.
New library breaks ground in Airdrie
The City of Airdrie has broken ground on the highly-anticipated Library and Multi-use Facility project.
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.
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.
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.
VRCA reveals 2023 Silver Award winners
The 2023 VRCA Awards of Excellence Silver Award winners have been announced.
UBC Brock Commons student residence opens
UBC's new Brock Commons North student residence building has officially opened, providing 316 additional beds for students.
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.
VRCA welcomes Jeannine Martin as president
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has announced the appointment of Jeannine Martin as its new president.
Landmark Indigenous housing breaks ground
Construction is underway on a major Indigenous-led and focused development in Vancouver.
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.
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.
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.
Construction underway for SFU art museum
Construction has begun on the Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus.
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.























