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duke point

Duke Point Terminal expansion breaks ground

Construction of the Duke Point Terminal expansion has begun, aimed at significantly enhancing Vancouver Island’s connectivity.
plastics

Two projects join Construction Plastics Initiative

Light House announced two new construction project partners in their Construction Plastics Initiative located in Vancouver and Richmond.
Olympic Plaza

Calgary Olympic Plaza design revealed

CMLC revealed the design for the Olympic Plaza Transformation (OPT) project, marking a significant milestone.
survey

BCCA survey reveals concerns with payment delays

The BC Construction Association (BCCA)'s annual industry survey is raising red flags regarding new data on payment certainty.
biomedical

UBC opens biomedical engineering facility

UBC has officially opened the doors to the Gordon B. Shrum Building, the new home for the School of Biomedical Engineering.
EllisDon

EllisDon reaches financial close on P3 schools

EllisDon Infrastructure has reached financial close on the P3 Schools Bundle #5 project, which includes six schools in Alberta.
Matcon

Matcon and Knappett announce merger

Matcon Group and Knappett Industries announced they have officially merged, effective April 2, 2025.
construction

Construction in B.C. shows signs of slowing

After years of strong construction in B.C., BuildForce's outlook calls for moderate growth in residential activity.
award month

B.C. celebrates Construction & Skilled Trades Month

Now in it's 8th year, B.C.’s Construction and Skilled Trades Month is underway. The Builders Code Awards recognize outstanding firms.
campaign

Construction industry launches national campaign

Canada’s construction industry has launched a national campaign calling for infrastructure investment ahead of the federal election.
Le Germain

Le Germain Hotel Vancouver set to open in 2029

Germain Hotels and Reliance Properties are partnering to bring Le Germain Hotel to the heart of Vancouver.
Merritt

B.C. funds flood damaged dikes in Merritt

The Government of B.C. is providing the City of Merritt with $60 million to relocate and rebuild two critical dikes.
podcast

The Builders’ Bench Podcast launches

A new podcast called The Builders' Bench is hitting the airwaves to ensure Canada’s construction industry has a seat at the political table. 
translink transit

TransLink to receive $1.5B in public transit funding

The Government of Canada announced TransLink will receive more than $1.5 billion in public transit funding for Metro Vancouver.
health centre

Construction starts on treatment centre complex

Construction has begun on a multi-use development in Vancouver, featuring 97 non-market homes and a new healthcare treatment centre.
Sunalta

Sunalta Community Hub opens in Calgary

The Sunalta Community Hub has officially opened, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the Sunalta neighborhood.
council

Canadian Construction Safety Council launches

Canada's leading general contractors have united to form the Canadian Construction Safety Council to elevate safety performance.