B.C. students to carve massive cedar canoe

CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. — A massive western red cedar log will soon find a new home...

Projects February 18, 2019

10 Mid-February Economic Nuggets

This Nuggets report is being written on Valentine’s Day, so let me begin...

Economic February 15, 2019

Your top JOC headlines: Feb. 11 to 15

This week’s top JOC headlines talk transit, Community Benefits Agreements and “u...

Government , Infrastructure , OH&S , Projects February 15, 2019

Three teams pre-qualify to compete for new Pattullo Bridge project

VICTORIA — The Province of British Columbia is one step closer to selecting the...

Infrastructure February 15, 2019

Rail expansion through Port of Vancouver aimed at hiking imports from Asia

VANCOUVER — The federal government, CN Rail and the body that oversees trade thr...

Infrastructure February 15, 2019

B.C. voices support for provincial mining industry

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan recently announced the provincia...

Resource February 15, 2019

Vancouver Canada Post landmark is being transformed

VANCOUVER — The Canada Post building, located at 349 West Georgia St. in downtow...

Projects February 15, 2019

Expert details potential pitfalls if BIM isn’t used properly

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is often touted as construction’s next front...

Technology February 15, 2019

20 major upcoming Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton construction projects – Canada – February 2019

The accompanying table shows 20 of the largest upcoming Toronto, Ottawa, Montré...

Economic February 14, 2019

20 major upcoming California and Florida construction projects – U.S. – February 2019

The accompanying tables show 20 of the largest upcoming California and Florida...

Economic February 14, 2019

Series (6 of 7): Rankings of States by Industrial Sub-Sector Jobs – Durables Manufacturing

Construction spending in various type-of structure categories is driven by econ...

Economic February 14, 2019

Nanaimo Street sewer separation begins

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver has begun to upgrade critical sewer infrastruc...

Infrastructure February 14, 2019

Industry Voices Op-Ed: Community Benefits Agreements are an NDP lie

  Industry Voices Op-Ed columns reflect the opinion of the author and not...

Government February 14, 2019

B.C. pledges funding for Cascadia high-speed rail study

VANCOUVER — The Province of B.C. is doubling down on research into a Pacific Nor...

Infrastructure February 14, 2019

Top 25 U.S. Cities for Medical Facility Construction Starts

There are 51 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in the United States with po...

Economic February 13, 2019

B.C. government promises to make life more affordable in throne speech

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is promising to tackle cellphone cost...

Government February 13, 2019

UPDATE: Trudeau says he’s surprised, puzzled by Wilson Raybould’s resignation

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was “surprised and disappointed”...

Government February 13, 2019

2019 B.C. Wood Design award nominees announced

VANCOUVER — Wood WORKS! BC has announced the nominees for the 2019 Wood Design A...

Projects February 13, 2019

B.C. government announces new ‘dementia village’ in Comox Valley

COMOX VALLEY, B.C. — The British Columbia government is teaming up with Island H...

Projects February 13, 2019

Thompson’s $34.2-million wastewater plant takes shape

THOMPSON, MAN. — It has been a year since crews started work on Thompson’s new $...

Infrastructure February 13, 2019

Regina’s Capital Pointe construction controversy hits latest twist

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Building and Accessibility Standards Appeal Board has...

Projects February 13, 2019

Alberta company harnesses nanotech to create solar-powered windows

An Edmonton startup is turning windows into solar panels using one of the most a...

Technology February 13, 2019

B.C. construction community tackles mental health from many angles

British Columbia’s construction industry is looking to help heal its workers bey...

OH&S February 13, 2019

Unbuilders Deconstruction takes a new approach to demolition

Thirty-four-year-old building contractor Adam Corneil cringes at the sight of ro...

Projects February 13, 2019

Industry Voices Op-Ed: Why B.C.’s CBA just doesn’t measure up

  Industry Voices Op-Ed columns reflect the opinion of the author and not...

Associations , Labour February 12, 2019

Industry Voices Op-Ed: The truth about Community Benefit Agreements

  Industry Voices Op-Ed columns reflect the opinion of the author and not...

Associations , Labour February 12, 2019

Trudeau comment raises questions about referenced GBA+ program

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ruffled feathers late last year when he made some...

Government , Labour February 12, 2019

Canada’s City Labour Markets led by Guelph, Abbotsford and Kitchener-Waterloo

The latest labour market statistics served up by Statistics Canada indicate a n...

Economic February 11, 2019

Sponsored Content: Procore construction management platform can unlock efficiencies and boost ROI

Cloud-based, data-driven technology offers the construction industry significant...

Technology February 11, 2019

Rigorous standards keep B.C. roofs tight and buildings dry

How robust building standards and the latest technological know-how have combine...

Projects February 11, 2019

Dutch sustainable treats at Buildex Vancouver session

How North American builders can use and benefit from innovative European product...

Projects February 11, 2019

Engineer deals the straight dope on marijuana production facilities

Marijuana (cannabis) for medical and recreational purposes is legal in Canada no...

Projects February 11, 2019

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