Foundations in Focus: May Media Highlights 

Recent media coverage highlights EllisDon’s continued role in delivering critical infrastructure and advancing innovation across Western Canada. From major healthcare milestones and public‑realm revitalization to leadership in construction waste reduction, these stories reflect a consistent focus on building smarter, more sustainable, and community‑centred projects.

Advancing Construction Sustainability Through Plastic Diversion

The Journal of Commerce reported on a pilot project in British Columbia that successfully diverted 38,000 kilograms of construction plastics from landfill, marking a significant step forward in reducing jobsite waste. The initiative demonstrates how collaboration across the construction value chain can support more sustainable material management practices and contribute to broader environmental goals.

EllisDon is part of the effort driving this pilot, supporting practical solutions that reduce environmental impact while helping advance industry‑wide approaches to circular construction and waste diversion.

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Royal Columbian Hospital Acute Care Tower Opens

Construction Business reported on the opening of the new acute care tower at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster—a significant milestone in one of British Columbia’s largest healthcare redevelopment efforts. The new facility expands capacity and modernizes care delivery with improved clinical spaces and advanced infrastructure.

EllisDon is part of the team delivering the multi‑phase redevelopment, contributing to a project that enhances access to critical healthcare services across the region.

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Olympic Plaza Transformation Project Breaks Ground in Calgary

Building.ca covered the groundbreaking of the Olympic Plaza Transformation project, marking the beginning of work to reimagine a key public space in downtown Calgary. The revitalization aims to create a more accessible, year‑round destination that supports community use, events, and connectivity in the city’s core.

EllisDon is involved in delivering the transformation, bringing expertise in complex urban and public‑realm construction. The project reflects a broader investment in vibrant civic spaces that support culture, community, and economic activity.

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Progress Advances on Healthcare Improvements in Cowichan Valley

Island Health highlighted ongoing progress to improve healthcare services in the Cowichan Valley, including development of new facilities designed to better serve a growing population. The project is part of a long‑term effort to expand capacity and enhance access to care in the region.

EllisDon is supporting delivery as part of the broader project team, contributing to modern healthcare infrastructure focused on patient‑centred care and long‑term resilience.

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Across these stories, a consistent theme emerges: delivering infrastructure that goes beyond the build. Whether advancing healthcare capacity, revitalizing public spaces, or piloting new approaches to sustainability, EllisDon continues to help shape stronger, more resilient communities—and a more progressive construction industry.