Construction Business - Industry News
REMI

Industry News

Capacity building sought for code ambitions

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.
Green Line LRT

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.
contractors

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

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 tunnel boring

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.
federal budget

CCA concerned about shortage of workers

A shortage of skilled construction workers is raising concerns, according to the Calgary Construction Association (CCA).
Vancouver Centre

Vancouver Centre II celebrates completion

Vancouver Centre II (VCII), a 33-storey AAA office tower at 733 Seymour in downtown  Vancouver has reached completion.
mossom

B.C. hatchery achieves a gold accessibility first

The Mossom Creek Hatchery and Education Centre has achieved an Accessibility Certified Gold rating.
steel welding Okanagan

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.
construction

ICBA: labour shortages and higher wages

B.C. construction companies expect a year of labour shortages and historically high wage increases, according to ICBA.
multi-unit housing designs

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 one plaza

Edmonton ranks first for city approval timelines

Edmonton ranks number one in the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) 2022 Municipal Benchmarking Study.
RJC principals

RJC Engineers appoints principals and associates

RJC Engineers (RJC), a leading consulting engineering firm, welcomes three principals and 14 associates.
dawson creek hospital

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.
renovictions bylaw

Vancouver opens new affordable housing project

Dogwood Gardens, a new affordable housing project in Vancouver, is officially open.
Surrey childcare centre

New Oakridge rental tower planned

Gracorp Properties and Minto Group have partnered to develop an 18-storey rental community in Vancouver's Oakridge neighbourhood.
CEA

University of Calgary opens Mathison Hall

The University of Calgary announced the official opening of Mathison Hall at the Haskayne School of Business.