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Permit turnaround times firming up in Manitoba

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

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

Lafarge achieves low-carbon cement plant

Lafarge Canada has achieved a major sustainability achievement at its Richmond cement plant.
capital projects

Vancouver funds major capital projects

Vancouver City Council has approved $25 million in funding for several major capital projects.
bulk indemnity agreements

McElhanney appoints VP technology

McElhanney Ltd. has appointed Joanne Lee as the vice president of technology.
woodrise

BCIT expands mass timber training

The B.C. government is providing BCIT with $3.3 million to expand mass timber education and training opportunities.
parkade

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.
long-term care

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 board directors

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.
stantec clean energy

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. mass timber

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.
Nova Scotia solicits solar power providers

Funding for nine solar energy projects

Natural Resources Canada announced more than $160 million in federal investments for nine Alberta-based solar power projects.
island

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

Cariboo Memorial Hospital work begins

Construction work on the Cariboo Memorial Hospital has begun. The first phase is expected to finish in 2026.
langley fraser highway

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.
dialog salmon-safe

Vancouver mass timber office receives funding

2150 Keith Drive, an innovative hybrid mass timber commercial office building, has received federal funding.
trade Canada

Canada needs trade infrastructure plan

A new survey for the Canadian Construction Association reveals there is a need to prioritize trade infrastructure.