Industry News
Integral Group merger creates new brand Introba
Integral Group and Ross & Baruzzini announced they are combining entities under a new brand name, Introba.
Alberta prompt payment comes into effect
Alberta has a new prompt payment framework, saying it ushers in payment timelines and a dispute resolution proces.
New funding for B.C. employers to hire apprentices
BCCA has received more than $21M in federal funding to help B.C. companies to hire and register first-year apprentices.
UBC’s Passive House residential building opens
One of Canada’s largest residential buildings targeting Passive House certification has opened at the UBC campus.
First campus housing coming for Douglas College
A new campus housing project at Douglas College in New Westminster will provide students a place to live where they learn.
Edmonton building largest rooftop solar array
The Edmonton Expo Centre will soon be home to the largest rooftop solar array in the country, providing significant operational savings.
Burnaby adopts new construction waste bylaw
Burnaby is moving towards its climate action commitments with the adoption of its new Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion Bylaw.
Wood WORKS! BC executive director retires
Lynn Embury-Williams, executive director, Wood WORKS! BC has retired. She has helped change the face of construction in B.C.
Emissions reduction agenda up for discussion
Newly released discussion paper sets out proposed action areas for cutting about 38 megatonnes of greenhouse gas output from Canada’s building inventory within the next eight years.
Solid job growth for mechanical contractors in Ottawa
According to BuildForce Canada, 11,330 new workers will be needed to replace retiring workers in the next decade.
Victoria new buildings to be zero carbon by 2025
Victoria will require all new construction to be zero carbon by 2025, part of its accelerated climate action plan.
BCIT receives funding for mass timber program
BCIT has received $250,000 in funding to build on the new construction of mass timber structures associate certificate.
Bylaw for high-rise radio communication proposed in Kamloops
A new report presented to City Council last week states an increase in high-rise structures is hampering radio communication among emergency responders.
New guidance for municipal water standards released
Cities are often at the heart of flood and rainstorm events when it comes to responding to the aftermath.
RJC Engineers reveals new leadership structure
RJC Engineers (RJC) has announced the latest change in its leadership as the firm prepares to mark its 75th anniversary.
B.C. invites input on Taylor Bridge future
The B.C. government is asking local residents, business and industry, and the public to share input on the next stage for Taylor Bridge.
Vancouver Passive House tower receives funding
Vancouver is receiving $7.1 million from the federal government towards a new Coal Harbour mixed-use passive affordable housing development.
