Industry News
Clayton Community Centre wins wood design award
The Clayton Community Centre was honoured with a Citation Award at the 38th annual Wood Design & Building Awards.
Calgary records highest building permits in 2021
Calgary recorded a total construction value of $5.7 billion in 2021, up 68 per cent compared to the $3.4 billion reported in 2020.
Major upgrades for Brentwood Town Centre Station
Major upgrades to the Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain Station will begin in March to improve station accessibility and customer flow.
Flatiron team selected for Steveston Interchange
Flatiron Constructors team has been selected by the B.C. government to design and build the Steveston Interchange Project.
Site preparation starts on Harry Jerome Centre
Construction of the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre (HJCRC) will begin in March with site preparation and excavation.
Tallest rental tower in Western Canada unveiled
The tallest all-rental tower in Western Canada has been unveiled by Grosvenor at Brentwood Town Centre.
$251M announced for 15 new Alberta schools
Alberta is investing $251 million over three years in new funding for 15 priority school projects. Projects are located in multiple cities.
Alberta prompt payment in effect August 2022
Alberta’s government has passed the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act and supporting regulations, which come into effect August.
VRCA celebrates two years of industry excellence
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) recognized the best of the industry at its annual Awards of Excellence gala.
New 9th Avenue bridge opens to traffic in Calgary
The 9th Avenue S.E. bridge, connecting Inglewood and downtown Calgary, has officially opened. It replaces a temporary bridge.
New secondary school to be built in West Kelowna
Construction of a new 1,200-seat secondary school in West Kelowna is expected to start in 2025 with completion by September 2027.
Fraser River Forcemain project reaches milestone
The Fraser River Forcemain Project reached a major milestone with crews pulling one kilometre of new sewer pipe from Abbotsford into Mission.
Red Deer Hospital expansion receives $1.8B funding
The Alberta government is investing $1.8 billion to redevelop and expand the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.
Hudson’s Bay Vancouver redevelopment unveiled
The redevelopment plan for the iconic Hudson’s Bay building in downtown Vancouver will include a new 12-storey office tower.
B.C. announces funding for new BCIT trades hub
B.C. is investing $136.6 million to build a new Trades and Technology Complex at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT).
Pre-fabricated CLT condo will be a first in Toronto
A new condo will be a first in Toronto as plans are realized through a joint venture between Windmill Developments and Leader Lane Developments.
Building code harmonization advances
Consultations are underway in the ongoing exercise to harmonize the Ontario Building Code with model national building, energy and plumbing codes.























