An update on Gaoshi Holdings’ (Canada) proposed Powell River Airport development was presented at the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, February 18. The committee approved sending to Council a Development Permit (DP) to facilitate construction of the first phase of a mixed-use aviation park.

VICA, along with members Hazelwood Construction Group, Scotiabank, Canwest Mechanical, and Pinchin, will be attending ABM Indigenous: Vancouver Island again this year. The event is held in partnership with the Songhees Nation and the Esquimalt Nation at the Songhees Innovation Centre in Victoria from March 16 to 18.

The City of Victoria is seeking public feedback to help shape its draft economic action plan, Victoria 3.0 – Pivoting to a Higher-Value Economy – 2020-2041.

An extensive public engagement process begins on Friday, January 10 to decide on a plan for the City of Powell River Recreation Complex Rehabilitation.

In time for the holiday season, members of the Vancouver Island Construction Association raised over $20,000 for families in the communities they work and live in.

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is displeased to learn that the Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal brought forward by contractor, J. Cote & Son Excavating.

The awards recognized companies with advanced policies and practices that seek to ensure all employees can reach their full potential in the skilled trades.

Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is requesting information from interested parties for construction and environmental remediation services necessary to re-establish fish passage in the Fraser River in response to the Big Bar Landslide.

As part of its ongoing efforts to address bullying, hazing, and harassment on B.C. construction worksites, the BCCA is marking National Construction Day with the beta launch of a new Builders Code Crew Training App.

In an effort to encourage and boost innovation within the industry, Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and Canadian Construction Innovations (CCI) are delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with Invennt Business Inc. to offer the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) credit writing services to the industry.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019 marks the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) first annual celebration of the construction industry with National Construction Day 2019.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is moving forward with detailed engineering on solutions to improve safety and capacity for visitors at Cathedral Grove in MacMillan Provincial Park, while protecting the environmental, social and cultural values associated with the park.

Representatives from Victoria, Nanaimo, and Courtenay were elected by the island-wide membership to the VICA Board of Directors on November 7, 2019.

You’re invited to Built Green's technical workshop, as some industry readies itself for the next step of BC Energy Step Code, while others prepare for the introduction of Step Code in their area.

A mortgage investment corporation (MIC) launched by the BCCA aims to make securing a mortgage easier for B.C.’s skilled tradespeople, medical care providers, educators, and emergency responders, while at the same time provide the growing impact investment market with a tax-free vehicle that supports housing affordability.

Passive House buildings across Canada will open their doors to the public during Passive House Days, taking place from November 8-10, 2019, for the 16th year in a row.

Please join us for an expert panel of women in civil engineering and construction, as well as UVic Civil Engineering alumni and senior students.

This is not a tender call or an invitation to bid. The City of Nanaimo (the City) plans to commence procurement for construction of a new fire station located at the intersection of Fitzwilliam Street and Milton Street in Nanaimo.

The BC Building, Plumbing and Fire Codes (BC Codes) are based substantially on the model Codes Canada Publications. Changes to the Codes Canada Publications are typically adopted into the BC Codes. The Public Review is set to close at 4:00 p.m. EST on December 23, 2019.

The Province is pleased to invite local contractors, and business and service providers to a Business-to-Business Networking Session: an opportunity to meet with representatives of each of three proponent teams to promote their companies and services in support of the design and construction of the new NCC.

The City of Powell River has been awarded $80,000 in funding from the Rick Hansen Foundation and the BC Accessibility Grants program to make accessibility improvements at the Recreation Complex, City Hall, Powell River Airport, and Dwight Hall.

Canada’s public infrastructure requires urgent attention in the coming decades in order to reverse the current state of disrepair, according to the 2019 edition of the Canadian Infrastructure Report Card (CIRC).

Two sweeping community master plans were passed by Courtenay City Council on Monday, outlining a vision for the city’s multi-modal transportation, parks, and recreation for years to come.

On September 24, 2019, Colwood Council was presented with the Community Excellence Award for Excellence in Asset Management at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention in recognition of the Colwood Sustainable Infrastructure Replacement Plan.

After overseeing Nanaimo Airport’s evolution into one of the country’s fastest growing airports, Mike Hooper has announced his plan to retire as Chief Executive Officer and President. The Nanaimo Airport Commission is a VICA Member.