Economy
Construction Business
Prince Rupert Port opens $750M export hub
The Prince Rupert Port Authority announced the opening of CANXPORT, a $750 million export logistics facility at the Port of Prince Rupert.
Construction Business
BuildForce forecasts rise in ICI investment
Institutional, commercial, and industrial (ICI) investment is projected to rise into 2029 on the strength of major project activity.
Construction Business
VRCA launches Build Lower Mainland campaign
VRCA is officially launching its Build Lower Mainland campaign on July 21, a movement to increase the visibility of construction.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC holds average base rate for 2027
WorkSafeBC announced that the preliminary average base rate for 2027 will remain at $1.55 per $100 of assessable payroll.
Design Quarterly
New advocate for the business of architecture
A new national organization dedicated to advancing the business interests of architectural practice in Canada has launched.
Construction Business
Complex challenges, confusion and uncertainty
The top three challenges in B.C. construction are securing new projects, declining margins, project approval and permitting times.
Construction Business
Construction ready to work with federal leaders
With the federal election day nearing, the Canadian Construction Association is calling on successful candidates to continue their support.
Construction Business
North American Mayors call for end of tariffs
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and a delegation of Mexican mayors want end of damaging tariffs.
Construction Business
New B.C. legislation to allow quick tariff response
Legislation has been introduced to strengthen B.C.’s ability to respond quickly to threats of tariffs imposed on Canada by the United States.
REMI Network
Analysis reveals tariff sectors that will hurt U.S.
U.S. tariffs will reduce growth in Canada but retaliatory tariffs can inflict significant pain on the U.S. economy in targeted sectors.
Construction Business
B.C. budget slammed by construction leaders
B.C. construction leaders are slamming the B.C. Budget, calling it out of touch, out of date and insufficient.
Construction Business
CCA: Trump’s tariffs short-sighted and damaging
President Donald Trump has made the short-sighted decision to implement tariffs, plunging Canada and the U.S. into an unnecessary, irresponsible trade war.
Construction Business
Looming tariff threat creating chaos and uncertainty
As the U.S. trade tariff dispute looms, construction businesses face uncertainty and potentially significant financial risks.
Construction Business
CISC calls for government tariff protection
The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) is calling on the government to protect the steel industry from the 25 per cent U.S. tariffs.
Construction Business
Vancouver moves to bolster local economic resilience
The City of Vancouver has passed an amended motion to protect local businesses and strengthen economic resilience.
Construction Business
GVBOT launches economic growth plan
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has launched "the three per cent challenge" to grow the B.C. economy in response to tariffs.
Construction Business
Trump’s tariffs could have $69B impact on B.C.
In President Donald Trump’s tariffs scenario of 25 per cent on all Canadian imports, B.C. could see a cumulative loss of $69 billion.
