Industry News
Capacity building sought for code ambitions
Businesses and stakeholder organizations are eligible for the capacity building stream of the Canadian government’s newly announced Codes Acceleration Fund.
SNC-Lavalin to deliver Calgary Green Line LRT
SNC-Lavalin has been appointed the delivery partner for the Green Line LRT, the City of Calgary's largest infrastructure investment.
B.C. transportation contractors honoured
Top contractors responsible for B.C.’s transportation and infrastructure projects were recognized with Contractor of the Year Awards.
ASHRAE 90.1 takes on expanded name and mandate
The newly released 2022 version of the widely referenced energy standard prescribes on-site renewable generation for most new buildings and introduces a selection of required measures, termed energy credits.
Broadway subway tunnel boring hits new milestone
The Broadway Subway hit a new milestone with the first of two tunnel-boring machines breaking through to the Mount Pleasant Station site.
CCA concerned about shortage of workers
A shortage of skilled construction workers is raising concerns, according to the Calgary Construction Association (CCA).
Vancouver Centre II celebrates completion
Vancouver Centre II (VCII), a 33-storey AAA office tower at 733 Seymour in downtown Vancouver has reached completion.
B.C. hatchery achieves a gold accessibility first
The Mossom Creek Hatchery and Education Centre has achieved an Accessibility Certified Gold rating.
Okanagan College offers Women of Steel program
Okanagan College is launching a new program designed specifically to encourage women to consider a career in welding.
ICBA: labour shortages and higher wages
B.C. construction companies expect a year of labour shortages and historically high wage increases, according to ICBA.
B.C. looks to streamline permitting strategy
The Government of B.C. is looking at creating a one-stop-shop approach to provincial permitting to help speed up approvals.
Edmonton ranks first for city approval timelines
Edmonton ranks number one in the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) 2022 Municipal Benchmarking Study.
RJC Engineers appoints principals and associates
RJC Engineers (RJC), a leading consulting engineering firm, welcomes three principals and 14 associates.
New Dawson Creek Hospital RFP to be issued
British Columbia and Northern Health will be issuing a new request for proposals (RFP) for the Dawson Creek and District Hospital.
Vancouver opens new affordable housing project
Dogwood Gardens, a new affordable housing project in Vancouver, is officially open.
New Oakridge rental tower planned
Gracorp Properties and Minto Group have partnered to develop an 18-storey rental community in Vancouver's Oakridge neighbourhood.
University of Calgary opens Mathison Hall
The University of Calgary announced the official opening of Mathison Hall at the Haskayne School of Business.























