Industry News
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.
Federal funding for Jewish centre in Vancouver
The federal government has announced $25 million for the new Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stantec Selected for Cariboo Road Projects
Stantec has been selected for the project management of the Cariboo Road Recovery Projects in British Columbia.
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.
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.
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 CEO receives business leader award
PCL Construction CEO Dave Filipchuk will receive the 2023 Canadian Business Leader Award from the Alberta School of Business.
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.
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.
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.
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.























