Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Construction starts on new Lions Gate Hospital tower in Vancouver
People on the North Shore and in coastal communities are closer to accessing public health-care services in a modern environment as work begins on a new…
Western Canada
Abandoned mine remediation project in Saskatchewan completed
The Government of Saskatchewan announced it recently completed remediation activities at the abandoned Newcor mine site near Creighton. This work is the first of six…
Burnaby forges ahead with construction program of major new facilities
The City of Burnaby continues to pursue the most ambitious capital program in its history, with the approval of a financial plan that will fundamentally…
Aecon consortium awarded contract for the Annacis Water Supply Tunnel project
Aecon Group announced that Traylor-Aecon General Partnership, a consortium comprised of Aecon (40%) and Traylor Bros Inc. (60%) has been awarded a $288 million contract…
IRL Construction wins ICBA’s top safety award
IRL Construction’s new intelligent illumination safety system has cast a new light on worker safety in B.C., earning IRL Construction the Independent Contractors and Businesses…
Canada and FCM invest in stronger asset management in Alberta, B.C. communities
From roads and buildings, to wastewater systems – strong asset management is key to building stronger communities. Municipalities of all sizes need tools and resources…
PCL celebrates 100 years of building in Edmonton and Northern Canada
PCL Construction announced the centennial anniversary of its Edmonton Buildings and Civil district – 100 years of building in Edmonton, Northern Alberta, the Northwest Territories…
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…
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…