Industry News
RCMP facility in Pitt Meadows completes
The City of Pitt Meadows announced the substantial completion of the new autonomous RCMP detachment with operational date for spring.
Port Hardy Hospital upgrades to start this summer
The Port Hardy Hospital will be expanding and modernizing its emergency department with construction anticipated to start in summer 2026.
CCA announces new board of directors
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) welcomes Trevor Doucette as the new chair of the board of directors for 2026-2027.
Cowichan hospital wins health design award
The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project is the Gold Level winner of the 2026 Touchstone Award from the Center for Health Design.
B.C. campaign for protecting labour agreements
The B.C. Building Trades has launched a campaign to protect Community Benefit and Project Labour Agreements.
CAGBC: cost of retrofits and GHG reduction
Deep energy retrofits could reduce commercial building's greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent by 2030, according to CAGBC.
VRCA earns national award
VRCA has been named the Partner Association of the Year by the Canadian Construction Association, recognizing leadership.
UFV opens new student housing and dining hall
More housing options and and an expanded dining hall are now open at the University of the Fraser Valley Abbotsford (UFV).
Burnaby Hospital unveils new purpose-built facilities
Burnaby Hospital welcomed a six-storey health-care pavilion and new support facilities building as part of its first major redevelopment project in more than 40 years.
LEAP Conference builds momentum for women
A sold-out crowd of 375 construction professionals gathered on March 6 for LEAP: Women in Construction, hosted by VRCA and CCW.
CCA National Awards winners announced
The Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) National Awards ceremony was held on March 13, 2026, during the 2026 CCA Annual Conference.
Canada commits $4.4M to build hub for Calgary’s Japanese community
The Calgary Japanese Community Association is building a new hub that incorporates traditional Japanese techniques and sustainable design principles.
Burnaby major capital projects hit halfway milestone
The City of Burnaby is marking a major milestone with four major capital projects reaching or surpassing the halfway point in construction. “We’re delivering on
Werklund Centre expansion taking shape in Calgary
Above ground construction is underway on the 170,000 sq. ft. Werklund Centre Transformation (WCT) Expansion.
Mount Lehman Interchange widening to five lanes
The Mount Lehman Road Interchange is being widen from three to five lanes, to more easily connect Abbotsford to the Fraser Highway.
Construction starts on Mission Hospital expansion
Construction is underway on an $18-million expansion of the the Mission Memorial Hospital Emergency Department.
Women leadership event launches in Vancouver
A new leadership experience designed for women operating in high-stakes, industrial environments will launch this spring in Vancouver.























