Industry News
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 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.
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.
Calgary Stampede Trail breaks ground
CMLC and the Calgary Stampede announced the redevelopment of Stampede Trail (formerly Olympic Way) has broken ground.
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.
Major Port Moody development unveiled
The first master-planned residential community in almost two decades is approved and moving ahead in Port Moody.
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.
BCCA awards celebrate construction month
BCCA celebrates construction month by recognizing excellence across the industry, announcing winners in three areas of priority.
TransLink partners on first housing project
TransLink and PCI Developments (PCI) announced a new partnership to build a proposed mixed-used development.
Guelph to build $115-mil South End Community Centre
Construction of the centre will include elements to support Guelph's net-zero energy goals.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Calgary expands office conversion program
The City of Calgary is expanding its Downtown Calgary Development Incentive program.
Manitoba moves closer to prompt payment
Manitoba has introduced amendments to the Builders’ Liens Act to make prompt payment a reality.























