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B.C. awards recognize embodied carbon design

Winners announced for the inaugural BC Embodied Carbon Awards, hosted by the Carbon Leadership Forum British Columbia.
Mississauga

Mississauga reports surge in building permit approvals

Incoming data from the City of Mississauga reveals 1,088 building permits were issued for new construction in the first quarter of 2023.
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B.C. to pilot digital permit process in 2024

The Government of British Columbia is investing in digital permitting and the construction industry to make the process quicker.
iona Island

Calgary Stampede Trail breaks ground

CMLC and the Calgary Stampede announced the redevelopment of Stampede Trail (formerly Olympic Way) has broken ground.
tradeupbc

BuildForce Canada’s new program supports hiring

BuildForce Canada has launched Construction Career Pathways, a new program aiming to connect job seekers and employers across Canada’s construction sector.
Port Moody

Major Port Moody development unveiled

The first master-planned residential community in almost two decades is approved and moving ahead in Port Moody.
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B.C. provides funding for more red seal training

B.C. is providing funding for more red seal training through a new Community and Employer Partnerships project.
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BCCA awards celebrate construction month

BCCA celebrates construction month by recognizing excellence across the industry, announcing winners in three areas of priority.
translink

TransLink partners on first housing project

TransLink and PCI Developments (PCI) announced a new partnership to build a proposed mixed-used development.
Guelph

Guelph to build $115-mil South End Community Centre

Construction of the centre will include elements to support Guelph's net-zero energy goals.
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B.C. celebrates construction month

April is Construction and Skilled Trades Month in B.C. with the aim to raise awareness about job opportunities.
drone

Drone program graduates first female cohort

The Construction Foundation of BC’s (CFBC) Sky Keepers program celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of female drone operators.
IFMA

Scott Construction is B Corp certified

Scott Construction has achieved B Corp Certification, a global international designation that shows a business is meeting high standards.
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Burnaby plans new District Energy Utility

Burnaby is exploring the development of a District Energy Utility (DEU) to provide service to the Metrotown and Edmonds neighbourhoods.
skytrain

B.C. shortlists teams for Skytrain stations

Two teams have advanced to the next stage of procurement to design and build stations for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain.
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Calgary expands office conversion program

The City of Calgary is expanding its Downtown Calgary Development Incentive program.
RECO

Manitoba moves closer to prompt payment

Manitoba has introduced amendments to the Builders’ Liens Act to make prompt payment a reality.