Thursday, March 28, 2024White joins Vancouver as new GM of planning
The City of Vancouver has appointed Josh White as its new general manager of planning, urban design and sustainability (PDS).
Wednesday, March 27, 2024Competition Bureau orders Quebec divestiture
Quebec-based concrete supplier, Béton Provincial, will have to divest a ready-mix concrete plant that is part of its pending acquisition of a rival’s Quebec operations.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024Fast + Epp expands with new office in Toronto
Fast + Epp Structural Engineers has expanded its North American operations with the opening of a new office in Toronto.
Friday, March 8, 2024Ontario ponders graduate studies at colleges
The Ontario government is considering taking applied technical studies to another level by offering master's degree programs through the provincial community college system.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024Indigenous groups form procurement organization
Five national Indigenous economic organizations have created the First Nations Procurement Organization, first of its kind.
Friday, February 23, 2024Clean energy projects serve mix of purposes
Clean energy projects present a burgeoning means for Indigenous peoples to assert stewardship of natural resources, nurture sustainable economic growth and curb reliance on fossil fuels.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2023Protecting contractors from asbestos
Asbestos abatement contractors who operate in B.C. must be licensed by Jan. 1, 2024.
Monday, December 11, 2023Major changes for B.C. Building Code 2024
Accessibility, mass timber, liveability and safety are the focus of major changes coming to the BC Building Code.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023A Highly Complex Port Terminal Expansion
Working on a complex expansion to a fully operating container terminal at the Port of Vancouver required detailed planning, strong collaboration and a small army of people and equipment.
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Thursday, February 15, 2024Team selected for CSRC at new St. Paul’s Hospital
Providence Health Care has selected Diamond Schmitt Architects and Kirsten Reite Architecture for the Clinical Support and Research Centre (CSRC).
Tuesday, January 30, 2024Provinces push ahead on mass timber construction
British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec have jointly developed proposed code changes that would allow for taller mass timber buildings and more types of occupancy.
Monday, January 15, 2024Building electrification projects impart lessons
The business case for electrification works best when retrofits are synced with the end-of-life of existing mechanical equipment and/or asset repositioning plans
