Industry News
B.C. introduces new skilled trades legislation
New legislation to establish a made-in-B.C. system to support and train apprentices have been introduced in the legislature.
Vancouver home to first Chinese Canadian Museum
The historic Wing Sang Building, the oldest building in Vancouver Chinatown, will be the site of the country's first Chinese Canadian Museum.
Burnaby gondola to SFU receives council approval
A proposed gondola for Burnaby Mountain moved one step closer to reality as Burnaby City Council voted to advance the project.
Concord Pacific condo features tropical beachfront
Concord Pacific revealed that its new Brentwood development in Burnaby, Concord Oasis, will feature its own massive tropical beachfront.
Contracts awarded for Massey Tunnel replacement
Nine contracts worth $56 million have been awarded for B.C.'s Highway 99 Tunnel Program to replace the Massey Tunnel.
Canada makes podium for LEED certified space
Canada ranks third globally for the amount of LEED certified space added to its national building inventory in 2021.
Burnaby approves major new facilities program
The City of Burnaby has approved the most ambitious capital program in its history with a $504 million investment to complete new facilities.
Funding announced for B.C. tourism projects
More than 50 new tourism projects throughout B.C. are receiving a total of $21.3 million for shovel-ready infrastructure projects.
Peace Arch Hospital expansion complete
Expansion work at Peace Arch Hospital is now complete, which will improve access to emergency and surgical services.
B.C. celebrates technical engineering expertise
The technical expertise and innovation behind some of British Columbia’s most important transportation projects were honoured.
Modular bridge used to repair damage on Highway 1
Many companies had to go above and beyond to undertake repairs after the devastating damage from the storm that hit B.C.
Transport 2050 outlines plan for Metro Vancouver
Transport 2050 is now final after approval from the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation and the TransLink board of directors.
Early work expedites Surrey SkyTrain project
Early work done by the City of Surrey will expedite the timeline of the $4-billion Surrey Langley SkyTrain when construction begins.
Annacis water supply tunnel contract awarded
Traylor-Aecon General Partnership has been awarded a $288 million contract by Metro Vancouver for the Annacis Water Supply Tunnel.
Construction begins on Lions Gate Hospital tower
Construction work has begun on the new patient care tower at Lions Gate Hospital. The tower is expected to be ready for patients in 2024.
Developers partner on $1.2 billion Royal Beach project
Seacliff Properties is partnering with Reliance Properties to develop the $1.2 billion Royal Beach project in Greater Victoria.
Industry group formed to push prompt payment
An industry working group has been established by the B.C. provincial government to accelerate progress on prompt payment legislation.























