The new compulsory program launched by the B.C. government will make it more difficult for young workers to get into the trades, says ICBA.

A new volunteer council, gleaning insight and experience from all commercial real estate disciplines, is exhorting the industry to better reflect the society in which it operates.

B.C. is launching a new skilled trades certification system after more than a decade. Every other province requires certified tradespeople.

City of New Westminster has broken ground on the new aquatics and community centre, which is set to be Canada’s first zero carbon-certified.

B.C. is charging ahead in expanding its electric vehicle charging network to meet its 2040 goals with more than 50 per cent built or underway.

A report released by the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) reveals substance use in the construction industry.

Darwin Properties has begun construction on Phase 1 of Lonsdale Square, a 6.6 acre development that will transform the upper area of Lonsdale.

Two new residence halls at the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Burnaby campus have opened. The project is targeting LEED Gold.

The Residential Construction Council of Ontario has stepped up efforts to ensure that builders and workers know how to register for their COVID-19 vaccinations.

WorkSafeBC is making changes to B.C.’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation on safety headgear. It will make job sites more inclusive for people who wear religious head coverings.

A Government of Canada and Cement Association of Canada partnership will advance global leadership in low-carbon concrete production.

Emil Anderson Maintenance is assuming highway maintenance for Service Area 20, the Robson area, located in north-central British Columbia

Surrey is the first city in Canada to commit to building to a Gold level using Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification.

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) announces the appointment of Donna Grant as its new president as of June 1.

The Institution of Structural Engineers announces its 2021 Gold Medal has been awarded to Paul Fast, founder of Fast + Epp.

Global law firm Clyde & Co has announced it will open an office in Vancouver after agreeing to merge with local firm SHK Law Corporation.

Building sciences practitioners in the United States are looking to the United Kingdom for guidance as they develop a national building information management (BIM) program aligned with international standards.