Industry News
Lethbridge care centre will open in 2022
Construction is underway on St. Anne’s Haven, a new continuing care centre in Lethbridge. The facility is expected to open in spring 2022.
Infrastructure investment tops Vancouver survey
Critical infrastructure investment was identified in a Metro Vancouver survey as key to helping the economy recover from COVID-19.
Regina Bypass wins Gold Award for Infrastructure
The Regina Bypass is among the five winners of the 2020 National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships.
First Regional Transportation Plan set for Okanagan
After more than two years of public consultation, the Central Okanagan’s first Regional Transportation Plan has been unveiled.
Inquest to examine 2009 scaffolding collapse
An inquest into the circumstances of the four construction workers' deaths is mandatory under Ontario's Coroners Act. A construction site supervisor has already been convicted.
Scorecard stokes energy efficiency rivalry
Efficiency Canada’s second annual provincial scorecard takes a detailed look at commitment, outcomes and potential related to 42 energy efficiency indicators, and charts progress, or backsliding, against last year’s results.
Five industry leaders elected to VICA 2020-21 board
The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) and its membership elected five industry leaders to its 2020-2021 board of directors.
CaGBC reports on green building market impacts
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) released a new report that shows the potential of a green recovery that prioritizes green building.
GRESB swaps GBCI umbrella for B-Corp status
The global benchmark for ESG performance of commercial real estate portfolios and infrastructure investments has reacquired its independence and established a non-profit foundation to oversee standards development.
Seismic rebuild planned for Museum of Anthropology
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC has begun preparations for a rebuild of its iconic Great Hall that will upgrade the resiliency of the space and protect its collection in the event of a major earthquake.
BCBT names interim executive director
The BC Building Trades Council (BCBT) executive board has named Brynn Bourke to the position of interim executive director.
Canadian construction continues to rebound
Canadian construction continues to rebound in Quebec, B.C. and Ontario, while Alberta slows, according to Procore's activity index.
Recycled road paving project unveiled in Richmond
The City of Richmond has unveiled a recycled road as part of its continued commitment to sustainability, greenhouse gas and waste reduction.
Alberta issues RFP for five P3 high schools
The Alberta government has shortlisted three qualified groups to deliver five new high schools through a public-private partnership (P3).
BCCA welcomes Mike Fawcett as new board chair
BCCA has announced the election of Mike Fawcett to the role of board chair for the 2020-2023 term, effective immediately.
ASHRAE unveils energy performance role model
The newly renovated and retrofitted 42-year-old office building is intended to embody the global society’s mandate to advance human well-being through sustainable technology in the built environment.
Edmonton selects team for Valley Line West LRT
The City of Edmonton has selected Marigold Infrastructure Partners to design, build and partially finance the Valley Line West LRT project.







