Industry News
B.C. construction statistics report is bleak
The construction statistics reported in the Fall 2022 BCCA Industry Stat Pack paint a stark picture for B.C. contractors.
VRCA celebrates best in construction
The best of B.C.'s construction industry were honoured at the Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s annual Awards of Excellence gala.
Feds invest $10M in Science World upgrades
The federal government will invest $10 million in Vancouver’s Science World for building upgrades and new exhibits through Pacific Economic Development Canada.
Review of Canada’s National Model Codes begins
Feedback on proposed changes to the 2020 editions of Canada's National Model Code begins from October 24 to December 23, 2022.
Calgary completes Airport Trail Interchanges
Construction on Airport Trail, an important transportation corridor running across Calgary’s northeast, is now substantially complete.
Construction of Seven Sisters facility underway
Construction of a new state-of-the-art Seven Sisters mental-health facility under construction in Terrace has begun.
Anthony Minniti is new BCCA board chair
The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has announced Anthony Minniti has been elected as board chair for the 2022-2023 term effective immediately.
Goal set for Alberta construction scholarships
A $15 million investment campaign has been announced to fund scholarships for careers in Alberta’s construction industry.
Hurricane Fiona costs $660 million
Hurricane Fiona is estimated to be the costliest extreme weather event ever recorded in Atlantic Canada.
Concert Infrastructure team wins P3 Award
The Alberta P3 Schools Bundle (P3SB2) Project has won the 2022 “Best Education and High Education Project” at this year’s P3 Awards.
Residential builders call for immigration reform
Ontario's residential builders want the federal government to seriously reform the immigration system to usher in skilled trades workers who have been trained abroad.
Vancouver Art Gallery receives more funding
The B.C. provincial government has announced an additional $50 million in funding to build a new Vancouver Art Gallery.
Graham selected for Woodfibre LNG remediation
Graham Construction has been selected to undertake remediation work at the Woodfibre site in Squamish.
EllisDon VDC nominated for innovation awards
EllisDon’s virtual, design and construction (VDC) team has been nominated for three 2022 Innovation Spotlight Awards.
Highway 1 permanent repairs to start in B.C.
Permanent repairs to flood-damaged sections of B.C.'s Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon will soon be underway.
Alberta eyes reno of vacant provincial building
The 44-year-old, six-storey office building in Calgary's beltline district has been empty since Canadian Blood Services ended its tenancy in 2020.
Broadway Subway tunnel excavation begins
The Broadway Subway Project has reached a construction milestone with the start of tunnel excavation to connect six new underground stations.
