Industry News
Permit turnaround times firming up in Manitoba
Manitoba's performance standards regulation sets maximum timelines for building authorities to process permit applications and conduct inspections, coming into force next March.
Earthfill dam completed at Site C
BC Hydro has reached a major milestone on the Site C project with the completion of the earthfill dam.
Lafarge achieves low-carbon cement plant
Lafarge Canada has achieved a major sustainability achievement at its Richmond cement plant.
Vancouver funds major capital projects
Vancouver City Council has approved $25 million in funding for several major capital projects.
McElhanney appoints VP technology
McElhanney Ltd. has appointed Joanne Lee as the vice president of technology.
BCIT expands mass timber training
The B.C. government is providing BCIT with $3.3 million to expand mass timber education and training opportunities.
Innovative tanked parkade for UBC campus
UBC Okanagan is constructing a state-of-the-art underground parking garage for UBCO Downtown, a 43-storey new campus tower.
New long-term care centre for Campbell River
Construction of a new long-term care centre in the City of Campbell River, B.C. will offer more than 150 beds.
ACEC-BC elects new board of directors
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – British Columbia (ACEC-BC) has elected a new board of directors at their AGM.
VCC moves forward with clean energy centre
Vancouver Community College (VCC) is moving forward with its new Centre for Clean Energy and Automotive Innovation.
B.C. funds more mass timber projects
The Government of British Columbia is providing more than $4 million for 12 new mass-timber demonstration and research projects.
Funding for nine solar energy projects
Natural Resources Canada announced more than $160 million in federal investments for nine Alberta-based solar power projects.
B.C. invests $5M for improved skilled trades access
A $5-million provincial investment by the B.C. government is aimed at improving skilled trades access.
Cariboo Memorial Hospital work begins
Construction work on the Cariboo Memorial Hospital has begun. The first phase is expected to finish in 2026.
Dan Baxter is new PCA regional director
The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) has announced Dan Baxter as its new regional director, British Columbia.
Vancouver mass timber office receives funding
2150 Keith Drive, an innovative hybrid mass timber commercial office building, has received federal funding.
Canada needs trade infrastructure plan
A new survey for the Canadian Construction Association reveals there is a need to prioritize trade infrastructure.























