Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Saskatchewan’s Bekevar Wind Energy Facility now online
SaskPower announced that construction of the new Bekevar Wind Energy Facility north of Moose Mountain Provincial Park is complete. Owned and operated by Bekevar Wind…
Western Canada
Study shows low-carbon concrete is 30% stronger than existing roadways
Calgary-based Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Inc., along with, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) has successfully completed a three-year…
BC Hydro completes filling the Site C Clean Energy project reservoir
BC Hydro announced that reservoir filling for the Site C project has been safely completed after 11 weeks, with the water level at the dam…
Construction completed on new Red Deer Justice Centre
The Government of Alberta announced that Red Deer residents are one step closer to enhanced justice services in a state-of-the-art facility. The newly built Red…
Manitoba commits $25M to Modernize HSC Children’s Emergency Department
The Manitoba government is contributing $25 million toward capital projects at the Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Children’s Hospital as part of the Children’s Hospital Foundation…
New dam completed to protect Town of Canmore from floods
The Government of Alberta announced the completion of a new dam that will help protect Canmore against the flood hazards faced by the mountain community.…
City of Brandon partners with CIB on water infrastructure projects
The City of Brandon announced a partnership with Fusion Credit Union, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), and the Province of Manitoba, focusing on essential water…
Alberta tables amendments to Prompt Payment and Public Works Acts
The Government of Alberta has tabled amendments to strengthen prompt payment for construction projects. The Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, proposes changes to the Prompt Payment…
Construction set to begin on Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel Project
Metro Vancouver will begin construction in mid-November on the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel, a major project that will replace an aging piece of infrastructure and…
CIB, Nlaka’pamux Nation reach financial close on quA-ymn Solar project
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council (NNTC) and BluEarth Renewables (BluEarth) have achieved financial close on a $35 million loan towards quA-ymn…
Declining future investment in B.C.’s major projects adds to industry’s challenges
According to most recent Fall 2024 Construction Industry Stat Pack from the BC Construction Association(BCCA), statistics demonstrate that while the value of existing projects continues…
Edmonton International Airport reopens Departures Roadway
The Departures Roadway and Ramp at Edmonton International Airport (YEG) reopened after a successful 13-month construction project. Over the course of the project, YEG and…
VRCA celebrates Gold Winners at the 2024 Awards of Excellence Gala
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) revealed the winners of the prestigious Gold Awards at the 2024 VRCA Awards of Excellence Gala. In its 35th…
Winnipeg celebrates 30 years of Charleswood Bridge, winding down of P3 partnership
Innovations in infrastructure planning and successful partnerships were celebrated as the City of Winnipeg marked 30 years since construction began on the Charleswood Bridge. The…
New connections completed for Deerfoot Trail Improvements project
The Government of Alberta announced the completion of new connections at Beddington Trail NW and 11 Street NE, as work continues to enhance Deerfoot Trail.…
YVR to launch North Runway modernization program in 2025
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is moving ahead with a modernization program to refurbish its North Runway with an investment of $133 million. Originally opened in…
AECOM selected as design partner for Edmonton’s Capital Line South LRT project
AECOM announced that it will serve as the design partner subcontracted to Capital Line Design-Build Ltd., a member of the Ledcor Group, to deliver Phase…
Aecon consortiums awarded three civil construction contracts in B.C.
Aecon Group Inc. announced that Aecon-led consortiums have been awarded three civil construction contracts for projects in British Columbia. BC Highway Reinstatement Program – Highway…
Manitoba increases investment in Ste. Agathe infrastructure project
The Government of Manitoba announced it is investing $48.6 million in a major bridge crossing, named after Louis Riel, the first premier of Manitoba, to…
Alberta to officially open cancer facility in Calgary to patients
The Government of Alberta announced that the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, a state-of-the-art cancer treatment and research facility, will begin welcoming patients later…
New Building Material Exchange program launches on Vancouver Island
Light House, an organization focused on advancing circular practices in the built environment, has announced the launch of the Building Material Exchange program (BMEx). BMEx…
Feds and Alberta invest in upgrades for public buildings throughout province
Ten communities across Alberta will have upgraded and more accessible buildings after a combined investment of almost $18 million from the federal and provincial governments. To ensure…
CMLC marks completion of 17 Ave. SE Extension and Victoria Park Station rebuild
Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) announced the completion of the 17 Avenue S.E. Extension & Victoria Park/Stampede Station Rebuild. CMLC led and funded the transformative…
City of Calgary and province announce agreement to move Green Line project forward
The City of Calgary and the Alberta government announced they have reached an agreement to move a section of the Green Line LRT project forward.…