Industry News
Calgary issues RFQ for Green Line LRT phase 1
Calgary has issued a RFQ for the Green Line (LRT) project. It is the largest infrastructure project to be constructed in the city’s history.
Construction starts on 1166 West Pender
Demolition of 1166 West Pender (former CRA building) in downtown Vancouver has begun. The new office tower will be 32 storeys.
B.C. expands whistleblower law for public sector organizations
More workers in British Columbia's public sector are now protected under expanded whistleblower protections at various agencies, boards and commissions.
Fast + Epp launches Concept Lab to push innovation
Fast + Epp has launched Concept Lab, a 5,500 sq. ft. collaborative research and workshop space in the company's Vancouver home office.
EllisDon wins environmental CCA National Award
EllisDon was recognized by the Canadian Construction Association with an Environmental Achievement Award at its annual conference.
New 2020 national building, fire codes released
The 2020 National Model Codes have been released including building, fire and energy. The 2020 codes include nearly 400 changes.
B.C. teams to undertake innovative retrofit projects
B.C. design teams have been selected to develop retrofit designs for six low- to mid-rise social housing buildings in different cities.
Royal Inland Hospital tower reaches completion
Construction is complete for the Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Tower at Royal Inland Hospital, which will improve health care access in Kamloops.
B.C. moves forward on Hwy 5 permanent repairs
B.C. is moving forward on permanent repairs to the Coquihalla (Highway 5), marking another milestone in the province’s flood recovery.
Sapperton District Energy System receives funding
Sapperton District Energy System plans are heating up with a new collaboration between the City of New Westminster and Metro Vancouver.
UXBorough breaks ground in Calgary
UXBorough will be an extensive multi-building redevelopment that revitalizes the site previously known as Stadium Shopping Centre.
CDPQ flexes for green infrastructure allocations
The Quebec budget announces pending new investment rules to allow Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) to increase allocations to infrastructure.
Calgary planning new Ingelwood fire station
The City of Calgary is partnering with a local developer RNDSQR to build a mixed-use fire station in the community of Inglewood.
Fraser River erosion protection project complete
The stabilization of the river bank along the Fraser River in Chilliwack is now complete. The two phase project began three years ago.
EllisDon hosts subcontractor security workshops
Important subcontractor security workshops were held across Canada by EllisDon along with five construction associations.
B.C. implements skilled trades certification
New skilled trades certification in B.C. will be implemented in phases between 2022 and 2024 with the passing of the Skilled Trades BC Act.
Ontario disburses electrician training funds
The $13 million funding allocation is an effort to steer more apprentice and journeyperson electricians to construction, maintenance and network cabling jobs.























