Industry News
Alberta infrastructure work boosts economy
In 2022, the Alberta government made significant progress on provincial infrastructure needs, investing in planning, design and construction work.
Shortlist announced for Surrey SkyTrain RFP
British Columbia has invited two pre-qualified bidding teams to participate in the RFP for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain.
P3 advisor selected for Sinclair Centre project
Colliers Project Leaders has been selected by the federal government to be the P3 advisor on the Sinclair Centre Redevelopment Project.
B.C. active projects receive federal funding
The federal government announced more than $1.3 million to support 27 active transportation planning projects in British Columbia.
Apprenticeship numbers rebound in 2021
The number of new registrations in apprenticeship programs and certifications in the trades rebounded in 2021, according to StatCan.
B.C.’s Highway 91/17 project nears completion
The Highway 91/17 Upgrade Project in Delta, B.C. is nearing completion with lanes now open on the Highway 91 at Nordel Way interchange.
Tender issued for Cochrane interchange
The Alberta government has issued a tender for the construction of an overpass at the intersection of Highways 22 and 1A in Cochrane.
Donation supports women in trades at Camosun
Camosun College in B.C. has received a $1.285 million gift to help open the doors to more women pursuing a career in trades programs.
Coquihalla marks milestone lane reopening
The Coquihalla (Highway 5) has reopened to four lanes following completion of temporary repairs at three bridge sites, a major milestone.
Surrey awards next contract on Cloverdale arena
Surrey council has approved the next construction contract for the Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex.
Fast + Epp wins structural engineering awards
Vancouver Fast + Epp has won not one but two awards from the National Council of Structural Engineers Association.
Acciona Canada using drones for reforestation
In celebration of 20 years building sustainable infrastructure, Acciona Canada is planting 20,000 trees in British Columbia using drones.
BCIT receives $2.5M from forestry sector
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) announced a $2.5 million contribution from forestry sector leaders.
ICBA offers reward for worksite attack
ICBA has posted a $100,000 private reward for information on the attack at the Coastal GasLink LNG worksite near Houston B.C.
Yukon University reveals new science building design
The facility will contain four classrooms and a lecture hall, research labs, a ceremony room and a large social space for events and gatherings.
Calgary Cancer Centre reaches completion
Construction of the Calgary Cancer Centre is complete, with Alberta Infrastructure handing over the keys to Alberta Health Services (AHS).
Aecon-EBC awarded John Hart Dam civil works
Aecon-EBC General Partnership has been awarded the first phase of civil works for the John Hart Dam Seismic Upgrade project.
