- Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Construction Plastic Initiative launches in B.C.
The pilot program, The Construction Plastics Initiative, is running now until February 2026 and is actively seeking projects to bring on board. - Wednesday, December 18, 2024
APEGA names new CEO and registrar
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) announced that Paul Wynnyk has been selected as its CEO. - Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Feds launch Indigenous loan guarantee program
The newly launched federal Indigenous loan guarantee program is meant to counter historical obstacles that prevent reserve lands from being used as collateral to obtain private capital.
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024
U.S. home builders decry new tariff threat
A 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports would further erode housing affordability in the United States, warn advocates for that country’s residential development industry. - Monday, October 21, 2024
Vacant residential land stirs surtax rumblings
The Canadian government is exploring options for a surtax on vacant residential land through a newly launched public consultation, which is open for submissions until December 31, 2024. - Monday, October 7, 2024
Elections loom in three Canadian provinces
Housing, tax and energy costs are prominent on the agenda as British Columbia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan all prepare for provincial elections in October.
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- Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Paving the road to the future
With major infrastructure projects scheduled, there’s never been a better time to consider a career in road building. - Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Contract A removal a significant violation in B.C.
The B.C. Construction Association is raising a red flag about the removal of Contract A from the procurement process. - Monday, July 8, 2024
Building skilled trades career awareness
A shortage of skilled trades workers means the construction industry needs take a multi-faceted approach.
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- Monday, October 21, 2024
Vacant residential land stirs surtax rumblings
The Canadian government is exploring options for a surtax on vacant residential land through a newly launched public consultation, which is open for submissions until December 31, 2024. - Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Hybrid timber construction to meet housing demand
By mixing light wood frame solutions with mass timber, project owners are successfully delivering high-performance buildings in shorter timelines. - Friday, October 4, 2024
Construction starts on world’s first 3D printed hotel
Construction is underway for the first 3D printed hotel and residences in Marfa, TX, designed by Bjarke Ingels Group.