Industry News
Alberta funds new apprenticeship pilot program
The Alberta Government is investing $3.2 million to train more Albertans in the construction industry through the Trade Pathways Program.
SOFIAC to pursue decarbonization beyond Quebec
The newly national venture brings $185 million in seed capital for deep energy retrofits of commercial, industrial and multifamily buildings.
Kelowna Airport to showcase mass timber
The nearly 8,000-square-metre Kelowna International Airport expansion will showcase mass timber construction.
Richmond’s Steveston interchange breaks ground
Ground has officially been broken on the new five-lane Steveston interchange in Richmond as part of the George Massey Tunnel project.
Telus Sky tower officially opens in Calgary
Telus Sky, the 60-storey skyscraper in Calgary, has officially opened. The tower features 750,000 square feet of office and retail space.
VanPile begins deconstruction of Vancouver barge
Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd (VanPile) has begun the process of removing the massive 5,000 tonne barge, stranded at Sunset Beach in Vancouver.
Calgary’s 9 Avenue S.E. bridge completes
The new 9 Avenue S.E. bridge which leads into the communities of East Village and Inglewood in Calgary is now officially complete.
EllisDon announces new Western leadership
EllisDon announces the appointment of Shane Beazley and Ian Kerr to senior vice president roles in Western operations.
RFP issued for Surrey hospital and cancer centre
The B.C. government has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the new Surrey hospital and BC Cancer Centre.
Grosvenor acquires Oakridge Transit Centre
Grosvenor has acquired the Oakridge Transit Centre (OTC), one of the largest undeveloped sites in Vancouver.
HCRA amends New Home Construction Licensing Act
Ontario’s Home Construction Regulatory Authority has made changes to the condominium information sheet and license application forms for building and selling new homes.
Industry veteran Wilson M Beck has passed away
Industry veteran Wilson M. Beck, founder of Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services, has passed away.
New Victoria bylaw to cut construction wood waste
Victoria has introduced a new bylaw designed to salvage valuable wood and other construction materials from homes being demolished.
New Delta interchanges set to open
The Highway 91/17 Upgrade Project in Delta, B.C. is nearing a milestone with two new interchanges opening this summer.
Vancouver approves 30-year Broadway Plan
Vancouver city council has approved the Broadway Plan, providing a 30-year framework that will integrate new housing and amenities.
CAGBC updates zero carbon design standard
The Canada Green Building Council is aiming to simplify the criteria for complying with its zero carbon design standard, while also pushing forward with more rigorous performance goals.
Kryton celebrates opening of Calgary facility
Kryton International has opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Calgary. The plant is operated by Cementec Industries Inc.,























