Industry News
Stantec selected for Prince Albert Victoria Hospital
Stantec has been selected as the design team for redevelopment of the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, Sask.
UBC breaks ground on renewable energy hub
A new renewable energy hub will transform an entire city block at the University of British Columbia (UBC) into a smart energy district.
Langley emergency department opens
The expanded emergency department at B.C.’s Langley Memorial Hospital has officially opened.
Vancouver appoints new director of planning
Theresa O’Donnell has been appointed the City of Vancouver’s new director of planning and general manager of planning, urban design.
VICA Awards showcase outstanding achievements
The VICA Awards were held virtually on April 30th. The awards received more than 40 submissions for 13 categories from members.
BCCA announces 2021 leadership awards
B.C.’s construction industry honoured four individuals with leadership awards as part of the annual Construction and Skilled Trades Month
Calgarys’ Rockyview Hospital gets $59M investment
Calgary’s Rockyview Hospital is expanding its ICU and coronary care unit with a $59-million investment from Alberta Budget 2021.
ACEC-BC Awards honour best of B.C. engineering
ACEC-BC has been honouring the best of consulting engineering firms and individuals through its ACEC-BC Awards program since 1989.
Pandemic relief defrays Ontario insolvencies
Low interest rates, flexibility to defer payments and various government-funded programs synergized into what are characterized as “exceptional” circumstances in a recessionary period.
Calgary BMO Centre expansion breaks ground
Crews have broken ground on the $500 million BMO Centre expansion in in Calgary’s developing Culture + Entertainment District.
Walmart building first distribution centre in Atlantic Canada
The $56-million project will be designed with sustainability in mind, such as reducing long haul distances with products much closer to stores.
Construction underway on YMCA childcare centre
Construction has started on a new downtown childcare centre in Prince George, which will provide much-needed childcare spaces.
Calgary approves $200M for downtown plan
The City of Calgary has approved an investment of $200 million for the Greater Downtown Plan.
Dale Posein named head of Ledcor’s pipeline groups
Dale Posein, has been appointed the head of Ledcor’s pipeline and industrial construction groups, plus its Fort McMurray operations unit.
New B.C. industry survey identifies top concerns
BC Construction Association (BCCA) has released a new industry survey for Construction Month 2021 that identifies top concerns
Soprema Canada commits to a 71% GHG reduction
Soprema Canada is committing to reduce its GHG emissions by 71 per cent while decreasing their intensity 50 per cent by the year 2030.























