Industry News
Acciona celebrates 20 years in Canada
Over the past 20 years, Acciona has delivered critical infrastructure projects throughout Canada, from highways and bridges to hospitals.
Bird Construction consortium awarded P3 schools
Alberta Infrastructure has selected Bird Construction consortium as the preferred proponent for the design, build, finance, and maintain (DBFM) contract for five Alberta high schools.
Calgary launches office conversion incentive
The City of Calgary is launching the Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program to support downtown office conversions.
Eight-lane tunnel to replace George Massey Tunnel
A new $4.15 billion eight-lane immersed-tube tunnel will replace the George Massey Tunnel on Highway 99 in B.C. to be completed in 2030.
Trades nurture skilled construction workforce
The newly opened Manitoba Building Trades Institute in Winnipeg will provide work-readiness training with an emphasis on technology, sustainability and diversity and inclusion.
B.C.’s Highway 91/17 project reaches halfway mark
The Highway 91/17 Upgrade Project has reached the half way mark and is on track for completion in spring 2023. Construction began in 2020.
Funding for Burnaby pedestrian overpass
The governments of Canada, British Columbia and the City of Burnaby announced funding for a pedestrian and cyclist overpass over Highway 1.
Concord plans world’s largest condo bike facility
A 50,000-square-foot bike facility is being planned for the Concord Metrotown, a three tower development in Burnaby.
$88M federal loan for Vancouver affordable housing
The Government of Canada has announced $88-million to help construct 173 new housing units at Lelem Village on the University Endowment Lands.
Lynn Creek Bridge rehabilitation complete
Rehabilitation work on the Lynn Creek Bridge in North Vancouver is complete. Renewal work included a new concrete deck and fresh green paint.
New home regulator charges Ontario developer
Ontario’s Home Construction Regulatory Authority charged Ideal BC Developments after receiving complaints that the home builder had illegally entered into sales agreements.
Planning for Stollery Children’s Hospital begins
Alberta is planning a new stand-alone Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton with more beds and increased access to quality care for kids.
HRAI report: heat pumps save money and lower GHGs
Heat pumps can provide significant cost savings in the effort to decarbonize Canada’s building sector, according to a report by HRAI.
VRCA celebrates 2020/21 Silver Award winners
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is celebrating its finest member companies with its annual Awards of Excellence.
PoCo community centre on time, on budget
The new $132 million community centre in downtown Port Coquitlam is on track to be completed on time and within budget.
Edmonton Capital Line LRT extension gets funding
The Government of Canada is investing almost $400 million for the Edmonton Capital Line South Extension – Phase 1 LRT Project.
Construction starts on major social housing project
One of Vancouver's largest-ever social housing projects will soon break ground thanks to partnership between governments and non-profit.























