Industry News

proponent

Construction to begin on Abbotsford transit exchange

Construction of a new transit exchange on Montrose Avenue in downtown Abbotsford is set to begin.
burnaby

New Burnaby North Secondary School opens

The new $116.6-million Burnaby North Secondary School has officially opened with space for 1,800 students.
YYC

YYC awards west runway contract to PCL

Calgary International Airport (YYC) has awarded a contract to PCL Construction for the airport’s West Runway Rehabilitation project.
richmond energy award

Richmond district energy wins national award

The City of Richmond has won a national award for its expansion of the Lulu Island Energy Company.
Province push ahead on mass timber construction

Provinces push ahead on mass timber construction

British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec have jointly developed proposed code changes that would allow for taller mass timber buildings and more types of occupancy.
Gilbert

Gilbert named new CCA president

Rodrigue Gilbert has been named the new president of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA).
Indigenous input draws energy promoter's praise

Indigenous input draws energy promoter’s praise

In an address to U.S. counterparts, a leading promoter of Canada's energy industry underscores that Indigenous input makes for better infrastructure projects.
egress

B.C. issues RFP for single egress stair designs

The B.C. government has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for single egress stair designs in B.C. buildings.
LRT

Edmonton LRT Phase 1 opens ahead of schedule

Edmonton's Metro Line Northwest LRT extension is complete on budget and more than a year ahead of schedule.
StreetSide Developments

StreetSide Developments to build its first concrete tower in Surrey

The 34-storey high-rise will bring more than 340 homes to the heart of the business district along 104 Avenue.
Surrey Memorial

B.C. standard AE contracts released

B.C. organizations announce the release of standard contracts for architectural and engineering design assignments.
hydro

BC Hydro embarks on 10-year capital plan

BC Hydro will embark on an unprecedented level of construction over the next 10 years, building out British Columbia’s electricity system.
Inlet District

Wesgroup moves forward on Inlet District

The 14.8-acre site in Port Moody is located in the area formerly known as Coronation Park.
Chilliwack

Chilliwack leisure centre achieves RHFAC gold

The Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre has achieved a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified Gold.
CCA

CCA partnership tackles workplace harassment

Canadian Construction Association has partnered with two organizations to launch a training program on workplace harassment.
metro

GVWD celebrates 100 years in Metro Vancouver

Metro Vancouver is marking the 100th anniversary of the Greater Vancouver Water District.
YVR

Schneider Electric and YVR to reduce emissions

Schneider Electric and YVR have signed a five-year partnership agreement to modernize the airport’s energy management system.