Industry News
BOMA BC launches Greater Victoria 2030 District
The Building Owners and Managers Association BC (BOMA BC) has officially launched the Greater Victoria 2030 District, the second in Canada.
Harry Jerome Community Centre moves forward
The Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre (HJCRC) in North Vancouver is moving ahead. Construction begins in 2022 with completion in 2025.
VRCA calls for 2021 project nominations
Project nominations for the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) 2021 Awards of Excellence are open.
Buildex and IDS Vancouver join for 2021 dates
Buildex Vancouver and IDS Vancouver will join forces September 29th & 30th, 2021 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.
RFP issued for ER expansion at Port Alberni hospital
The B.C. government has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the emergency department redevelopment at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni.
Prince Rupert port gets $25 million upgrade
The British Columbia government has announced an investment of $25 million that will improve and expand operations at the Port of Prince Rupert.
One of B.C.’s largest capital school projects opens
The $106.5 million New Westminster Secondary school, one of the largest school capital projects in B.C.’s history, has opened its doors.
CCA: stay vigilant amid rising COVID-19 cases
The construction industry must remain vigilant and follow worksite health and safety protocols as well as general public health measures.
EllisDon selected for Royal Columbian Hospital
Fraser Health and EllisDon have signed agreements for the Royal Columbian Hospital redevelopment project, phase two and three.
Colliers Canada: rising office vacancy rates in Q4
Colliers Canada’s 2020 Q4 National Market Snapshot shows that the Canadian office market continues to experience rising vacancy rates.
SFU will launch LC3 Innovation Centre in Vancouver
SFU has been selected to establish a Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) Innovation Centre in Vancouver with a $22-million federal investment.
New Abbotsford Law Courts set to open
The new state-of-the-art Abbotsford Law Courts in British Columbia expands from five to 14 courtrooms, increasing access to justice.
PCL wins $48M contract for Calgary bridge
PCL Construction has won the contract to replace the eastbound bridge over the Bow River on southeast Stoney Trail in Calgary.
Ottawa sports lab is first certified zero carbon arena
Modern Niagara has converted AMPED Sports Lab and Ice Complex into the first Zero Carbon Building – Performance Standard certified arena.
Canada’s first-ever tsunami tower to be built in B.C.
Canada’s first-ever tsunami evacuation tower is being constructed in B.C. It will be built at Gudangaay Tlaat'sa Naay Secondary school.
Stuart Olson selected for new Nanaimo jail
Stuart Olson Construction has been selected as the preferred proponent for the design-build contract for the Nanaimo Correctional Centre.
Partnerships BC renamed Infrastructure BC
Partnerships BC has announced it will now operate as Infrastructure BC to better reflects the services provided by the crown agency.























