Tag Archives: British Columbia

The kitimat modernization project

In 2009, Montréal-based international corporation Rio Tinto Alcan began the process of modernizing its aluminium smelter located in Kitimat, B.C. To provide space for the new smelter, several existing facilities were dismantled and the area was cleared. Additionally, two lodging camps for workers were built.

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Trees in the Tower: Designing the Surrey Memorial Hospital Critical Care Tower

The Surrey Memorial Hospital Critical Care Tower represents the most significant application to date of structural and non-structural wood products in a B.C. healthcare facility. The use of wood in publicly funded buildings is encouraged by the province’s Wood First Act, but it is also supported by scientific research linking exposure to daylight and views of nature with improved patient recovery times and occupant well-being.

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Wood Solutions Fair coming to Vancouver

Wood WORKS! BC and the Canadian Wood Council are hosting a one-day event in Vancouver, dedicated to design and construction with wood products and systems. On Thursday, October 30, the annual Wood Solution Fair will be coming to the Vancouver Convention Centre (West) with a new line up of inspirational and informational speakers and events.

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B.C. project seeking WELL certification

The multi-use development project, Collett Manor, located in Kelowna, B.C., is registered with the intent of becoming Canada’s first WELL Certified project.

This project is paving the way for an overall development that sees health and wellness become a primary driver of design and construction choices. Collet Manor is located nearby the Kelowna General Hospital (KGH), and the project seeks to integrate hospitality into healthcare.

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