Industry News
PCL begins Calgary’s Green Line utility relocation
City of Calgary has named PCL Construction as the construction management contractor for the Green Line utility relocation project.
Murray Tysowski elected as new CRCA president
Murray Tysowski, the president of Aurora Roofing Ltd., is the new president and chairman of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association.
Major construction starts on Broadway Subway
Major construction has started on Vancouver’s Broadway Subway project, a 5.7-kilometre extension of the Millennium Line.
Report cites construction innovation opportunity
A new report by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and KPMG identifies significant opportunity for construction to adopt innovation.
PCL selected for new Lions Gate Hospital tower
PCL Constructors West Coast has been selected as the successful proponent for the new acute-care patient tower at Lions Gate Hospital.
Unique childcare centres open in Vancouver
Two new Vancouver childcare centres, first of their kind in Canada, have completed in Gastown and will provide 74 much-needed spaces.
P3 to expand Alberta’s Deerfoot Trail improvements
Alberta Transportation is qualifying companies to bid on improvements to Deerfoot Trail as a P3 project, committing $210 million.
Brand new aquatic centre coming to Kitchener
Construction of a new aquatic centre at RBJ Schlegel Park will bring greater access to recreational facilities for the community of Kitchener, Ont., by way of a multi-level government investment announced today.
New Victoria bylaw targets building materials waste
The City of Victoria is introducing a new bylaw that will substantially increase the salvage of reusable building materials starting in 2022.
ICBA named trade association of the year
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has been named North American Trade Association of the Year at the Reed Awards.
Energy training delivery agents sought
Public agencies, not-for-profit organizations and private sector energy services providers are all expected to play a role in developing the workforce that will underpin Canada’s promised home retrofit program.
Graham awarded Powell River wastewater plant
Graham Construction has been awarded the Powell River Consolidated Wastewater Treatment Plant project in Powell River, B.C.
Vancouver’s largest seismically safe school underway
Construction has begun on Eric Hamber Secondary school, the largest seismic school replacement project in Vancouver’s history.
Village Commons in Calgary completes construction
Construction of Village Commons at East Village Place in Calgary is complete, under budget and within 11 months during the pandemic.
SAC releases updated standard bond forms
The Surety Association of Canada (SAC) has released the 2021 edition of the SAC standard bond forms, which are available for use immediately.
Vernon opens new north-south travel corridor
The City of Vernon has completed the 29th/30th Street Transportation Corridor for transit, drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
COVID-19 vaccine available to B.C. construction workers
Workers in B.C.'s construction industry are now being prioritized to receive their COVID-19 vaccination regardless of age.






















