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Graham grows to third largest builder in Canada

Graham announced it is taking over AECOM's EOM division, which will grow the company into third largest builder in Canada.
Ports

Feds give $4.1M to B.C. port to ease supply chain

The federal government is providing up to $4.1 million to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to ease supply chain issues.
Beedie Luminaries

Beedie Luminaries offering 105 scholarships

Beedie Luminaries, the scholarship foundation founded by Vancouver developer Ryan Beedie, is offering 105 scholarships in 2022.
Surrey hospital

RFQ issued for new Surrey hospital

People in Surrey are a step closer to the New Surrey Hospital and Cancer Centre with the issuing of the request for qualifications (RFQ).
road builders

B.C road builders respond to flooding damage

BC Road Builder & Heavy Construction members are working tirelessly to safely re-open transportation corridors impacted by recent flooding.   
STAR

Skills Canada Nationals 2022 set for Vancouver

Canada’s most talented post-secondary students and apprentices will compete at the 2022 Skills Canada National Competition in Vancouver.
Burnaby development

First Nations development planned for Burnaby

A new proposed master plan for the redevelopment of the Willingdon Lands in Burnaby will see the creation of a First Nations urban village.
MCAC

MCAC supports B.C. flood recovery with donation

MCAC has announced a donation of $10,000 to the Mechanical Contractors Association of British Columbia (MCABC) flood fundraising efforts.
CP railway line

CP Railway reopens key line after B.C. storm

Canadian Pacific (CP) has reopened its railway between Kamloops, B.C. and Vancouver following a severe rainstorm.
Alliance

Alliance launches strata industrial in False Creek

Alliance Partners is launching a new industrial development in False Creek Flats called Frameworks. Completion is expected in 2024.
St. Paul research centre

Shortlist announced for St. Paul’s research centre

Three proponents have been shortlisted to design and build a new clinical support and research centre at St. Paul’s Hospital.
supply chain

Canada and B.C. create supply chain recovery group

Canada and B.C. have created a joint Supply Chain Recovery Working Group to restore the flow of goods through the province.
TODs

Burnaby planning a $200M new community centre

The City of Burnaby is planning to replace the aging Cameron Community Centre and Library with a modern and functional facility.
flooding

B.C. declares state of emergency due to severe flooding

The B.C. government has declared a provincial state of emergency due to the widespread damage caused by severe flooding and landslides in several communities.
Podmore

Podmore receives CCPPP 2021 P3 Champion Award

David Podmore is the recipient of the 2021 Champion Award presented by The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships (CCPPP).
bulk indemnity agreements

Lisa Mitchell named CCPPP CEO and president

CCPPP announced that Lisa Mitchell has been named as president and chief executive officer. She will assume her role on December 6, 2021.
wastewater

Victoria wastewater plant receives LEED Gold

The McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant’s Operations and Maintenance (O&M) building in Victoria has achieved LEED Gold certification.