Infrastructure
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Buy-Ontario procurement policies taking shape
Procurers and suppliers of construction products and services have been asked to weigh in on a new buy-Ontario mandate for that province’s government, municipalities and broader public sector.
Construction Business
$242M contract awarded for Hwy 11 interchange
The B.C. government has awarded a design-build contract for work on the Highway 11 interchange project in B.C.’s Fraser Valley.
Construction Business
Vancouver undertakes trenchless sewer upgrade
The City of Vancouver is piloting trenchless construction to replace aging sewer infrastructure that runs underneath Memorial West Park.
Construction Business
Pattullo Bridge receives First Nations name
Pattullo Bridge has received its name from Kwantlen First Nation and Musqueam Indian Band: stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge.
Construction Business
Construction teams shortlisted for Roberts Bank
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has shortlisted three qualified construction teams for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project.
Canadian Property Management
Budget enticements devised to attract capital
Commercial real estate is a channel for some of the capital the Canadian government is strategizing to attract via new enticements unveiled in the 2025 federal budget.
Canadian Property Management
Large building retrofits designated for funding
The Canadian government's newly announced Build Communities Strong Fund includes a $6-billion stream for "regionally significant" projects that involve private sector investment.
Construction Business
Feds commit $115B for infrastructure projects
The federal government's 2025 budget puts construction at the heart of Canada's economic strategy with $115B infrastructure investment.
REMI Network
Ontario unveils bill to fast-track homes and infrastructure
The Ontario government has tabled the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, to fast-track housing, roads and infrastructure.
Construction Business
Construction starts on North Calgary water mains
The City of Calgary is set to begin construction on the North Calgary Water Servicing project, a new 22-kilometre-long water feeder main.
Construction Business
Second Narrows water supply tunnel complete
The Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel has substantially finished construction. The tunnel is expected to be fully in service by 2028.
Construction Business
Indigenous-led assessments gaining traction
A new guidance document is in sync with a national push for major infrastructure projects and expectations that First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples will be engaged in decisions affecting their lands.
Construction Business
Langley’s Fraser Highway One-Way project complete
The $19 million Fraser Highway One-Way project, completed on time and on budget, is Langley’s largest investment of its kind.
Construction Business
Canada reveals first major projects for fast-tracking
Following the the launch of the Major Projects Office, Canada has announced the first five projects under consideration for fast-tracking.
Construction Business
Holcim acquires Langley Concrete Group
Holcim is expanding into the B.C. precast concrete market with the acquisition of Langley Concrete Group.
Construction Business
New Major Projects Office to fast track infrastructure
The federal government has launched the new Major Projects Office based in Calgary, with offices planned in other major Canadian cities.
Construction Business
Nanaimo hospital opens new unit for patients
The new High Acuity Unit (HAU) is opening at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, adding four new high acuity beds to the hospital.
