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B.C. to ease rules for strata EV expenditures

Vancouver expands EV charging in non-residential

Vancouver City Council has approved requirements to expand access to electric vehicle (EV) charging in non-residential buildings.
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Regulation of B.C. engineering firms now in force

The regulation of B.C. professional engineering and professional geoscience firms is now in force. Registration deadline is September 30, 2021.
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EllisDon awarded Burnaby Hospital redevelopment

EllisDon Infrastructure has been awarded the contract to undertake Phase 1 of B.C.’s Burnaby Hospital redevelopment.  
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More B.C. fast lane vaccination available for workers

The Vancouver Island Health Authority is now offering expedited vaccination opportunities for construction workers.
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Canada passes net-zero emissions accountability bill

The Canadian government has officially passed The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (Bill C-12). It marks the first time a Canadian government has legislated emissions
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Smith + Andersen has named two new principals

Smith + Andersen has named two new principals to its partnership: Brent Frayne, P.Eng., and Chris Liu, P.Eng.
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Calgary invests $154M for six capital projects

Calgary Council has approved $154 million to support the development of six capital projects that will increase recreation opportunities.
Royal BC Museum RFQ

RFQ issued for new Royal BC Museum

The B.C. Government has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) to design and build the Royal BC Museum’s collections and research building.
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Nexii fast tracks hotel exterior building envelope

Nexii Building Solutions has partnered with PEG Companies to deliver the exterior building envelope for the Courtyard by Marriott hotel.
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WorkSafeBC issues reminder about heat stress risk

WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and outdoor workers about the risk of developing heat stress, which can lead to heat exhaustion.
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Highway 99 improvements to ease congestion

Highway 99 improvements are set to ease traffic congestion and support transit, ahead of the George Massey Tunnel replacement.
Cool careers resonate on World Refrigeration Day 2021

Cool careers resonate on World Refrigeration Day

The annual awareness campaign, which unfolds on June 26 every year, promotes and celebrates the role refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pumps play in global health and productivity.
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Edmonton reveals two year plan for downtown

The City of Edmonton has announced a new two-year Downtown Vibrancy Strategy to support businesses, visitors, employees and residents.
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EllisDon developing new Indigenous apprenticeships

On National Indigenous People’s Day, EllisDon announced its ALLiED  outreach team is focused on expanding opportunities for Indigenous people.
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$8.8 million funding to upgrade 10 fire halls in B.C.

The Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia are investing more than $8.8 million to upgrade 10 fire halls across B.C.
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B.C. sets up fast lane for construction vaccinations

B.C.’s first COVID-19 vaccine “fast lane” for construction workers are setting up in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health Regions.
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Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. names new CEO

Heidi Yang is the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. She succeeds Ann English, who is retiring.