By Anna Guy The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is the oldest and largest construction association in British Columbia with a rich history that spans almost 90 years. It is the 5th largest in Canada serving almost 700 general and trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and service providers such as architects, engineers and insurance providers, [...]
Electrical Mechanical Design for Maison de Radio-Canada By Anna Guy The original Maison Radio-Canada is a monument to Quebec culture and identity. The French-language arm of the CBC houses the master control point for Radio Canada’s radio and television networks, and is also the main studio for many of Montreal’s English and French-language [...]
Focus on Infrastructure By Anna Guy When writing about the new Champlain Bridge Project, it’s hard to decide where to begin? That it’s North America’s largest infrastructure project? Or the fact that it’s one of the busiest vehicle crossings in Canada—used by up to 60 million vehicles per year? How about the technical criteria [...]
Proud History, Bright Future By Anna Guy It’s not every day that a company with a legacy of over 100 years is as forward thinking and modern as NFOE. With over a century of experience, Montreal-based architectural firm NFOE brings innovation to design and its processes. Known for exceptional collaboration and partnerships with other [...]
Standing For Safety By Anna Guy With a 78-year history of advocating for safety in the industry and for its members, the Ontario General Contractors Association takes on its next big challenge: legalized marijuana. Health and Safety of it members, fair procurement and dispute resolution, construction excellence in Ontario’s Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional [...]
By Anna Guy Through the 1960s to today, High Voltage Specialist, PowerTel, has forged the way in EPC Electrical Contracting—to date, PowerTel has constructed 1000’s of kilometers of powerlines in Canada and the United States for utilities, First Nations communities, mines, industrial facilities, and private installations. PowerTel was originally the dream of Clary Gatien, [...]
By Anna Guy The Canadian Council of Public and Private Partnerships promotes smart, innovative, and modern approaches to infrastructure development and service delivery through public-private partnerships (P3s) with all levels of government. Formed in 1993, the Canadian Council for Public and Private Partnerships (CCPPP) promotes smart, innovative, and modern approaches to infrastructure development and [...]
Inclusivity and Connectivity To The River Valley By Anna Guy The River Valley is a natural wonder often described as the jewel of the city—and one the City of Edmonton is about to make much more accessible for its citizens. Modern cities are defined by their urban green space; New York’s Central Park [...]
Getting The Job Done By Anna Guy The Manitoba Building Trades is training a workforce to support public and private infrastructure projects in Manitoba. A thriving construction industry is the cornerstone to a thriving economy. An understanding of economic role that unions and trained works can has made the Manitoba Building Trades (MTB) [...]
Bringing Out The Best In Your Business By Anna Guy Today’s customers expect an extraordinary experience when they visit a restaurant or retail establishment. To achieve this, owners know they need a construction team with the experience and expertise to turn the most complex concept into reality—BUILD IT By Design. BUILD IT does [...]