Industry News
Calgary names downtown conversion projects
The City of Calgary has named the first three successful applicants to the Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program.
Rize Properties launches Hovercraft Builders
Rize Properties has launched Hovercraft Builders, a standalone, full-service construction division to bring it expertise to market.
Quebec updates rules for handling asbestos
Removal of drywall with asbestos compounds in the joint-filler has been reclassified from a low-risk to moderate-risk activity.
Graham awarded design build hospital contract
Graham Design Builders LP has signed a design build agreement for the new Stuart Lake Hospital, in Fort St. James, B.C.
RESCON observes National Day of Mourning
On this National Day of Mourning, workplaces across Canada are encouraged to remember those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy.
Broadway tunnel boring equipment arrives
The first shipment of parts for the tunnel-boring machines that will dig the Broadway subway project tunnels in Vancouver has arrived.
Ontario adds jobsite safety oversight options
Numerous references to “professional engineers” have been replaced solely with the word “engineers” within nine of Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Alliance targets women for cooling sector jobs
The International Network for Women in Cooling brings together the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction and 11 industry associations, worldwide.
Construction starts on Water Street by the Park
Construction of Kelowna’s largest and tallest development has officially begun. ater Street by the Park will redefine the skyline.
BCCA survey shows increased construction activity
The B.C. construction industry is busy and need more skilled workers, according to the annual BCCA Industry Survey.
Capilano University adds first on-campus housing
Capilano University is building its first on-campus housing, creating 362 beds and a 250-seat dining hall at the main campus,
VIU expanding Indigenous gathering place
Work has begun to expand Shq'apthut (A Gathering Place) at the Vancouver Island University (VIU) Nanaimo campus.
Two Calgary arenas reopen after $12M upgrade
After completing a $12.5 million upgrade, Calgary’s Rose Kohn and Jimmie Condon arenas have reopened.
Construction of Alberta wildlife crossing begins
Alberta’s government is building a wildlife overpass crossing the Trans-Canada Highway to reduce the risk of collisions.
B.C. launches Mass Timber Action Plan
B.C. has launched the Mass Timber Action Plan and announced $1.2 million in funding for four new mass-timber housing and infrastructure.
Air-source heat pumps added to tax break list
Air-source heat pumps have been added to the list of clean energy equipment that qualifies for Canada’s accelerated capital cost allowance program.
Budget allocates for net-zero capacity building
The buildings sector is tapped to be the flow-through recipient of more than $706 million in federal funding for research, policy development, pilot projects, preparedness studies and design work.
