Industry News
SICA creates Kelowna crane incident education fund
The Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA) has created the Kelowna Crane Incident Legacy Education Fund with Construction Foundation of BC.
SAIT partnership builds new zero carbon cottage
A new Zero Carbon Cottage is now under construction in CottageClub at Ghost Lake, Alberta under a SAIT partnership.
Quantum Algorithms Institute receives $2.2M
The Quantum Algorithms Institute at SFU's Surrey campus, will receive $2.2M in federal funding to accelerate innovation in quantum technologies.
Edmonton completes plan for Yellowhead Trail Freeway
The City of Edmonton has completed the concept plan for the complex Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program.
Alberta high-speed rail in development phase
EllisDon and AECOM have formed Prairie Link, a partnership for development of high-speed rail connecting Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary Alberta.
Edmonton wins national planning excellence awards
City of Edmonton has won an Award for Planning Excellence for the Open Option Parking project and an Award of Merit for The City Plan.
Major upgrade planned for Burrard SkyTrain Station
The Burrard SkyTrain Station in downtown Vancouver is set to get a major upgrade in early 2022. The station will be closed during construction.
Michael Brooks joins WGBC board of directors
Michael Brooks, chief executive officer of REALPAC, has been named to the board of directors of the World Green Building Council and will also serve as treasurer for 2021-22.
Surrey begins early works for SkyTrain extension
City of Surrey is starting early works for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain (SLS) project which includes widening of the Fraser Highway.
B.C. new clean energy centre receives funding
The new B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy will receive $105 million in funding by the province, the federal government, and Shell Canada.
B.C. moves ahead with Richmond Hospital expansion
The B.C. provincial government is moving ahead with an approved business plan for an expanded Richmond Hospital.
Vancouver could get up to $20M to clean rainwater
The federal government is inviting the City of Vancouver to apply for up to $20 million in funding for its Rainwater Strategy.
Federal funding announced for B.C. transit projects
The federal government announced up to $1.3 billion in federal funding toward the Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension project.
Nexii Building Solutions acquires Omicron Canada
Nexii Building Solutions has announced the acquisition of Omicron Canada as a wholly owned subsidiary, with leadership remaining the same.
EllisDon appoints new vice president for Calgary
Sean Dekoning has been appointed vice president and area manager for EllisDon in Calgary. He will lead the company's buildings group.
New owner for long idle Ford assembly plant site
Broccolini's acquisition takes one of the largest available tracts of industrially zoned land in Canada off the market.
Construction starts on new Terrace hospital
Construction has started on a new $622.6 million hospital in Terrace. PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. is undertaking the design-build project.
