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BUSBY PERKINS+WILL
Workers carefully put a modular roof panel into place at the Aberdeen SkyTrain station in Richmond.
Workers install modular roof panels at Canada Line’s Aberdeen SkyTrain Station
The Aberdeen SkyTrain station will become part of the Canada Line rapid transit expansion project in Metro Vancouver.
2010 Olympics
City of Richmond covers costs for fungi found in Olympic Oval roof
Richmond taxpayers may have to absorb the cost overrun incurred from repairs that are required after moisture spoiled the nearly completed roof at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
Sports Infrastructure
Edmonton rejects public-private partnership for recreation complex
Edmonton City Council decided to move ahead with the construction of a new multipurpose recreation centre under a construction management services contract instead of a private-public partnership.
Economic Growth
Canadian economy shows signs of recession
The Canadian economy showed signs of entering a recession in February, while the construction sector experienced low rates of growth.
Governments promise more than $3 million in infrastructure upgrades for Kootenay communities
The communities of Warfield, Grand Forks, Greenwood and Rossland will soon see improved roads, water and wastewater systems.
BARNETT DEMBEK ARCHITECTS
Plans for Nordel Annex, a commercial facility and banquet hall in North Surrey, have been designed by Barnett Dembek Architects.
Barnett Dembek Architects’ Nordel Annex project fit for a feast
Construction on the Nordel Annex facility is expected to start this summer.
Authentic architecture addresses social and economic differences
In a world that has accepted the concept of globalization, it is now necessary to consider whether the notion of authentic architecture continues to be valid.
Vancouver Architecture
British Columbia government doesn’t dig clam-shell roof plan for Robson Square
The B.C. government has opened up the public-consultation process over what to do with Robson Square, which means plans to build a wooden “clam-shell” roof are baked.
Transportation Infrastructure
Suncor Energy plans to fund and build Fort McMurray interchange
Suncor Energy and the Alberta government have signed an agreement for the construction and maintenance of an interchange that will improve traffic flow and safety near Fort McMurray.
Port Hardy gets $1.27 million in funding for infrastructure
Port Hardy is in line for $1.27 million in government funding for two infrastructure projects.
Economic Snapshot - May 9, 2008
"Green" solutions can have hidden costs
It seems that Canada is not alone in introducing taxes with the stated purpose of reducing carbon-dioxide emissions. In the United Kingdom (UK), the Chancellor (Finance Minister) Allen Darling has just introduced a “green levy” that will double the tax on motor vehicles yet reduce total vehicle emissions by less than 1%.
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| INDUSTRY EVENTS |
May 9
BCRBHCA Annual Ivan Hanchard Charity Golf Tournament organized by B.C. Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association at the Northview Golf & Country Club, Surrey, BC Tel:604-436-0220
May 9
CDBI Design-Build FundamentalsTutorial organized by Canadian Design-Build Institute at the Hilton Hotel, St. John, NB Tel:902-494-6079
May 13
ACI Ontario Chapter AGM/Golf Tournament organized by American Concrete Institute Ontario Chapter at the Glen Eagle Golf Course, Bolton, ON Tel:416-245-4720
May 15
18th Annual Spring Reception & Steel Design Awards organized by Canadian Institute of Steel Construction Ontario Regional Committee at the Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON Tel:416-491-4552
May 15
2008 BC Awards for Excellence in Concrete Construction (the CONNIEs) organized by BC Ready-Mixed Concrete Association at the Marriott Pinnacle Hotel, Vancouver, BC Tel:604-626-4141
May 18 - 21
World Congress of Industrial Biotechnology 2008, China organized by BITlifesciences, Inc at the Hangzhou, China, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Tel:0086-411-84799609
May 21
CEA 30th AGM and Luncheon organized by Consulting Engineers of Alberta at the Sutton Place Hotel, Edmonton, AB Tel:780-421-1852
May 21
"I'll Google That", Editing and Diluting Trade-Mark Rights organized by Canadian Society for Marketing Professional Services at the Metropolitan Hotel, Vancouver, BC Tel:604 818 6614 Email:csmps@shaw.ca
May 25 - 28
37th Annual WEAO Technical Symposium & OPCEA Exhibition organized by Water Environment Association of Ontario at the Blue Mountain Resorts, Collingwood, ON Tel:416-410-6933 Email:weao@weao.org
May 28 - 31
CSC Conference 2008 - Designing for Disaster organized by Construction Specifications Canada at the Marriott Halifax Harbourfront Hotel, Halifax, NS Tel:1-888-494-9350
June 4 - 8
CISC Annual Convention organized by Canadian Institute of Steel Construction at the St. Andrews By The Sea, Saint Andrews, NB Tel:416-491-4552
June 4 - 5
A.O.R.S. Municipal Trade Show organized by Association of Ontario Road Supervisors at the Walkerton Community Centre, Walkerton, ON Tel:519-461-1271
June 4 - 6
IABSE Conference organized by International Association for Bridge & Structural Engineering Helsinki, Finland Tel:+41-44-633-3150
June 4
Multimodal 2008 Conference:The Gateway to Opportunity organized by Feltmate Delibato Heagle LLP at the Liuna Station, Hamilton, ON Tel:905-513-7300 Email:cneufeld@fdhlawyers.com
