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MCAC: non-harmonized safety driving costs

A new survey by the MCAC reveal contractors operating across provincial boundaries are facing significant costs due to safety certifications.
water fleetwood

Surrey’s Fleetwood Reservoir completes

Metro Vancouver has finished work on the Fleetwood Reservoir, a key piece of drinking water infrastructure in Surrey.
FortisBC

FortisBC plans for major gas resource projects

FortisBC has submitted its 2026 long-term gas resource plan to the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC).
WCA

New WCA president and CEO named

The Winnipeg Construction Association (WCA) has appointed Darryl Harrison as president and chief executive officer.
BCCA

BCCA survey calls for more government action

BCCA says construction is showing strength and resilience but requires government action to ensure delivery of infrastructure commitments.
Slokker Vibe

14-storey Vibe breaks ground in Calgary

Construction is underway on Vibe, a mixed-use residential building in Slokker Homes’ new East Village development in Calgary.
interchange

Construction begins on B.C.’s Highway 11 interchange

Major work has begun on the construction of the Highway 11 interchange project in the Fraser Valley. Completion is expected in 2031.
Science World

Science World unveils B.C.’s first vertical solar array

Science World is undertaking a retrofit that includes three solar arrays – the first-of-its kind vertical installation system in B.C.
FCM

FCM welcomes Build Communities Strong Fund launch

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is welcoming the federal government's launch of the Build Communities Strong Fund.
Stantec

Stantec appoints new infrastructure leader

Stantec has appointed Arliss Szysky as executive vice president of its Infrastructure business in North America.
rental

Vancouver rental towers a first for healthcare workers

PC Urban Properties Corp. and Harrison Street Asset Management are partnering on a two tower rental development in Vancouver.
resiliency

Canada’s costliest disaster of 2025 underscores home resiliency

Insured damage from last year’s March ice storm in Ontario and Quebec is now estimated at $466 million.
Taza Park

First condos to launch in Calgary’s Taza Park

A mid-rise residential development in Calgary's Taza Park will be the first purpose-built condo project in the emerging 470-acre community.
EllisDon

EllisDon celebrates 75th anniversary

Over the past seven decades, EllisDon has grown into a diversified company that delivers critical infrastructure across Canada.
centre

Alberta Trades Discovery Centre opens this fall

The Government of Alberta is launching the Alberta Trades Discovery Centre in Calgary, offering students hands-on exposure.
construction

B.C. celebrates construction month and excellence

The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) is celebrating the ninth annual Construction and Skilled Trades Month.
workplace safety

Workplace safety leaders cite budget priorities

The majority of safety leaders plan to maintain or increase their budgets over the next two years as workplace incidents persist worldwide.