Thursday, April 2, 2026
Picking the Proper Procurement
Understanding why the choice can dramatically impact a transportation project’s development By Andrew Wittig and Gord Firth How important is choosing the right procurement model…
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Province announces infrastructure priorities for Newfoundland and Labrador
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced priorities for key infrastructure projects its says will strengthen essential services, and ensure affordability and sustainability for the province. …
Guide offers recommendations for public owners to deliver infrastructure projects
The Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) has released its first Guide to Design and Construction Procurement Best Practices, a resource developed by leaders from…
Despite economic uncertainty, Ontario and B.C. look to deliver more high-impact projects
At an event hosted by the Empire Club of Canada, Infrastructure Ontario released its latest Market Update, listing 28 major projects in pre- and active…
Infrastructure BC celebrates the fifth year of BC’s Major Projects Brochure
Infrastructure BC has issued the Spring 2025 BC Major Infrastructure Projects Brochure, marking the fifth anniversary of the brochure’s publication. The brochure showcases public projects…
Infrastructure Ontario release latest Market Update listing 28 major projects
Infrastructure Ontario released its latest Market Update, listing 28 major projects in pre- and active procurement, totalling more than $30 billion in estimated design and…
Calgary awards digital asset management contract to Arcadis
Arcadis has been awarded a multiyear contract with the City of Calgary to advance the management of the city’s infrastructure portfolio. By deploying Enterprise Decision Analytics (EDA)—an…
Procurement for Roberts Bank Terminal 2 to begin this summer
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority will issue a request for qualifications in July 2025 for a construction partner to deliver the landmass and wharf component…
Alberta announces $8.6B program to accelerate construction of new schools
The Government of Alberta announced it is committing $8.6 billion through the new School Construction Accelerator Program to create more than 200,000 new and modernized…
Building with wood instead of concrete and steel
By Vincent Davenport and Mark Gaglione In the ever-evolving landscape of construction, a silent revolution is underway, and it goes by the name of mass…
GTAA preparing for new era of investment in Canada’s largest airport
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) announced discussions with design and construction companies on Pearson LIFT – Long term Investment in Facilities and Terminals (LIFT),…
Indigenous groups spearhead First Nations procurement organization
Five national Indigenous economic organizations have banded together with full support of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) to create a first of its kind,…
NL government introduces new procurement strategies to support local suppliers
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador introduced two new procurement strategies: the Newfoundland and Labrador First Procurement Strategy and the Sustainable Procurement Strategy. The strategies are aimed…
Infrastructure BC releases Spring 2023 BC Major Projects update
Infrastructure BC announced the release of the Spring 2023 BC Major Infrastructure Projects Brochure. The brochure offers industry, contractors, subcontractors, and market participants a forward…
Saskatchewan selects three teams for second stage of procurement for LTC centre
The Government of Saskatchewan announced that three teams are moving forward to the second stage of procurement for the new La Ronge Long-Term Care Centre.…
New Brunswick streamlines procurement of construction services under new Act
The Government of New Brunswick announced that regulations for the government’s purchase of goods, services and construction services are now consolidated under a modernized Procurement…
Second stage of procurement begins for Prince Albert Victoria Hospital
The Government of Saskatchewan announced a modified Request for Proposals (RFP) has begun for the expansion and redevelopment of the Prince Albert Victoria Hospital. In…
Infrastructure BC publishes the spring 2022 Major Projects Brochure
Infrastructure BC announced the release of the latest edition of the BC Major Infrastructure Projects Brochure. “Our government committed to taking quick action to modernize…
B.C. Construction Association recognizes public project owners for best practices
Procuring construction services is a highly specialized practice that requires unique experience, knowledge, and skill. BC has seen a 79 per cent increase in the…
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…
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)…
Infrastructure Ontario market update highlights key P3 projects
The province of Ontario released Infrastructure Ontario’s (IO) Fall 2021 P3 Market Update, highlighting 38 major infrastructure projects that use the public-private partnership (P3) model.…
New guide outlines potential of sustainable procurement
A new guide from the Canadian Collaboration for Sustainable Procurement (CCSP) outlines key sustainable procurement terms, myth-busters, and a best practice framework needed to get the conversation…
Prepare for revamped government procurement rules
The COVID-19 pandemic will have long-term implications for how governments think about procurement, according to a recent article published by business lawyers Torys LLP. The…