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economy

B.C.’s economy expected to remain steady in 2023

B.C.'s economy is expected to remain steady after slower economic growth through 2023 due to global inflation and higher interest rates.
consortium

Federal funding for Jewish centre in Vancouver

The federal government has announced $25 million for the new Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver.
Graham Leduc

Graham awarded Leduc 65th Ave Interchange

Construction is set to begin on the 65th Avenue Interchange in Leduc that will accelerate the rapid growth around the Edmonton International Airport.
NFL ICBA

NFL legends headline ICBA Gala dinner

Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana will be the guest speakers at the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) Gala Dinner.
capital

Major Abbotsford business park starts construction

Construction of a large industrial park project on Mt. Lehman Road in Abbotsford has begun. Completion is expected in 2024.
Concert

Kate Ulmer named VICA board chair

Kate Ulmer, Herold Engineering principal, is the new board chair of the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) for 2022-2023.
Pattison

Jim Pattison donates $30M to RCH Foundation

Canadian philanthropist and business leader Jim Pattison has donated $30-million donation to the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation.
SFU

Alberta issues RFPs for Highway 3 twinning

The Government of Alberta has issued a request for proposals for the first of eight sections of work on Highway 3.
PCL

Stantec Selected for Cariboo Road Projects

Stantec has been selected for the project management of the Cariboo Road Recovery Projects in British Columbia.
Kicking Horse Canyon

Hwy 1 new bridges open in Kicking Horse Canyon

Highway 1 through the Kicking Horse Canyon has reopened ahead of schedule thanks to the work by Kicking Horse Canyon Constructors.
team broadway subway

Broadway Subway project completion delayed

Completion of the Broadway Subway project in Vancouver has been delayed from late 2025 into early 2026. The project remains within budget.
codes

New board for harmonized construction codes

The new Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is now responsible for the development of Canada's National Model Codes.
PCL Filipchuk

PCL CEO receives business leader award

PCL Construction CEO Dave Filipchuk will receive the 2023 Canadian Business Leader Award from the Alberta School of Business.
wood waste biomass

BCIT opens new Wood Waste to Energy Centre

BCIT has opened a new $1.5 million Wood Waste to Energy Centre which uses a biomass boiler to recycle wood waste into clean energy.
deerfoot

Major Deerfoot Trail upgrades to begin in 2023

Major upgrades to Deerfoot Trail are expected to begin in 2023 and be completed in 2027. The project is targeting key bottlenecks.
P3

CCPPP announces 2022 P3 National Awards

Seven P3 projects from across the country were chosen as winners of the 2022 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence.
Horgan

B.C. ranks first for provincial energy efficiency

B.C. ranks first as the most energy efficient province in Canada for the fourth consecutive time, according to Efficiency Canada report.