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Procurement

New scoring system rates government contractors

Canadian Facility Management & Design

New scoring system rates government contractors

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) began the phased 12-month rollout of its new vendor performance management program earlier this month.
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Construction Business

Construction leaders call on feds to address issues

Construction leaders from across the country will be on Parliament Hill advocating for urgent intervention from the federal government.
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Construction Business

BCCA issues risk alert: Contract A removal

BC Construction Association (BCCA) has issued an industry alert following the confirmation of cases of removal of “Contract A”.
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Construction Business

Indigenous groups form procurement organization

Five national Indigenous economic organizations have created the First Nations Procurement Organization, first of its kind.
Richmond

Construction Business

Three teams shortlisted for George Massey Tunnel

Three bid teams have been invited to participate in the next phase of procurement for the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel.
DEI effort targets CRE procurement channels

Canadian Facility Management & Design

DEI pilot targets CRE procurement channels

Seven prominent industry associations have formed the Commercial Real Estate Diverse Supplier (CREDS) Consortium to build connections with more minority- and women-owned businesses.
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Construction Business

B.C. issues first contract for Surrey Langley SkyTrain

The B.C. government has issued the first of three contracts for the $3.9 billion, 16 km Surrey Langley SkyTrain.
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REMI Network

Construction company fined in GTA bid-rigging scheme

The first fines were handed out in the condo refurbishment bid-rigging scheme that took place in the Greater Toronto Area.
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CondoBusiness

Three red flags of risky procurement practices

Federal scrutiny of condo procurement should be sufficient reason for diligent condo boards to examine their procurement practices.
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Construction Business

CCA calls for sustainable infrastructure investment

CCA new research paper highlights the benefits of sustainable and resilient infrastructure that can withstand the effects of climate change.

CondoBusiness

Inquiry puts spotlight on procurement practices

News of a Competition Bureau inquiry has put a spotlight on procurement practices in the condominium industry.