Sunday, May 4, 2025
Surrey breaks ground on Nicomekl River Bridge replacement
City of Surrey broke ground on the new Nicomekl River Bridge crossing on King George Boulevard, which will replace the aging two-lane timber trestle bridge…
Western Canada
Burnaby Hospital sets the stage for construction to begin
Work is underway to prepare the Burnaby Hospital campus for construction, as the Cascade building is currently in the process of being taken down to…
Lethbridge upgrades water treatment plant to improve environmental impact
The City of Lethbridge recently completed some new upgrades at its water treatment plant in order to enhance the quality of the water going back…
Saskatchewan commits to completing its portion of all-weather Hwy. 956
The Government of Saskatchewan announced it will complete the remaining nine kilometres on the Saskatchewan side of the border of the La Loche to Fort…
Location for new elementary school in La Loche, SK announced
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Education Minister Dustin Duncan joined with representatives from the Northern Lights School Division and the village of La Loche to…
Manitoba awards contract for construction of new PTH 100 intersection
The Manitoba government announced it has awarded the design-build contract for construction of the new intersection at PTH 100 (Perimeter Highway) and St. Mary’s Road…
Project begins soon to modernize B.C.’s Simon Fraser Bridge
Work will begin this month on an upgrade to the southbound Simon Fraser Bridge, extending the life of this important highway connection for people in…
Procurement begins for new Weyburn General Hospital
The Government of Saskatchewan has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified firms to design and construct the new Weyburn General Hospital and…
Kootenay receives $46M in funding towards sewage treatment project
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) has received $46,115,037 from the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program…
New water source for Sechelt, B.C. gets go-ahead
After three years of studies, applications, ongoing work and discussions with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation, the provincial government and other local governments, the Sunshine Coast Regional…
Construction challenged by supply chain issues: ICBA survey
More than three-quarters of B.C. construction businesses are experiencing supply chain challenges, according to the results of a survey of Independent Contractors and Businesses Association…
Construction underway on B.C.’s Highway 99 transit, cycling improvements
As part of British Columbia’s Highway 99 Tunnel Program, construction is underway on upgrades to the Highway 99 corridor to make transit more reliable and…
Calgary Event Centre project officially terminated
More than a year after an agreement was signed for the construction of the new Calgary Event Centre and arena, the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC)…
Matrix Solutions announces merger with Ecosystem Recovery Inc.
Canadian environmental consulting, water, and engineering design firm Matrix Solutions has announced a merger with Ontario-based Ecosystem Recovery Inc. (ERI). ERI specializes in helping clients…
Alberta updates progress of public infrastructure projects
Alberta taxpayers are spending tens of billions of dollars on public infrastructure projects, including schools, health and capital maintenance and renewal, as part of Alberta’s…
Bird Construction awarded contract to build B.C. film studio
Bird Construction Inc. announced that it has been awarded a contract for construction of Lake City Studios by Lake City Industries Limited Partnership in Burnaby,…
$19.2M in investments for B.C. drinking water and wastewater infrastructure
The governments of British Columbia and Canada announced more than $19.2 million in joint funding for four projects in British Columbia to support drinking water…
DND awards $12.5M infrastructure greening contract at CFB Comox
The Department of National Defence awarded a new energy performance contract (EPC) to upgrade infrastructure at CFB Comox. A total of 105 facilities at the…
Hundreds of Alberta road and bridge projects completed in 2021
Approximately $1.5 billion was invested in 172 projects in the 2021 construction season, according to the Alberta government. “Albertans need and expect safe and efficient…
Procurement begins for Prince Albert Victoria Hospital expansion
The expansion and redevelopment of Prince Albert Victoria Hospital (PAVH) is one step closer. The Government of Saskatchewan has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)…
New Cowichan Secondary School breaks ground
An official groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site of the new Cowichan Secondary School, attended by Jennifer Whiteside, MLA, Minister of Education, joined Candace…
Construction manager selected for Regina’s new Urgent Care Centre
Regina’s new Urgent Care Centre (UCC) is one step closer, with the selection of Graham Construction as the project’s construction manager. This future health facility…
10 MW wind farm commissioned in Saskatchewan
Capstone Infrastructure Corporation announced the successful commissioning of its 10 MW Riverhurst Wind Farm in Saskatchewan. Having achieved commercial operation, the Riverhurst Wind Farm has…
Vancouver receives certification for tallest Passive House building in province
The City of Vancouver announced it has received certification for a new seven-storey Passive House project that is the tallest in the province. Located at…