ACO Canada

06/01/2026

Oakridge Park Vancouver, Canada’s largest redevelopment by QuadReal Property Group and Westbank Corp, officially opened on May 28th.

Spanning 650,000 square feet and designed by Henriquez Partners Architects, the project boasts an array of civic amenities including a 9-acre public park, community centre, library and daycare. EllisDon Corporation began construction in late 2019. - via REMI Network

Vancouver's Oakridge Park, Canada’s largest redevelopment by QuadReal Property Group and Westbank, is officially opening on May 28th.

05/29/2026

Originally opened in 2022, the Wheaton Walk Through Time at University of British Columbia is an outdoor interpretive and wayfinding project that translates Earth’s 4.5 billion years of geological and biological history into a clear and accessible public experience.

Designed by PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc., it demonstrates how landscaping can function as a communication medium, translating scientific research into engaging, legible and publicly accessible learning experiences.

The project received an Award of Excellence from the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, recognizing the exhibit’s success in turning scientific research and museum interpretation into an accessible public learning experience. – via REMI Network

The Wheaton Walk Through Time at UBC is an outdoor interpretive and wayfinding project that won a CSLA Award of Excellence.

05/25/2026

Vancouver’s The Hive office building, the tallest mass timber seismic-resistant building in North America, has reached structural completion.

The project was designed by Dialog, with BentallGreenOak as project manager and general contracting by Ventana Construction Vancouver.

The 10-storey building, with its distinctive honeycomb-shaped exoskeleton, is destined to become an instant landmark with sustainability features like triple-glazed windows, which help block noise from the roadway, and a system that has achieved salmon safe certification. – via ConstructConnect

https://canada.constructconnect.com/joc/news/projects/2026/05/vancouvers-the-hive-built-with-perimeter-mass-timber-seismic-bracing-becomes-an-instant-landmark

05/22/2026

Fast-paced sports demand fast, efficient drainage.

That’s why ACO Sport systems are engineered to maintain safe surface conditions by moving quickly and effectively.

From high school tracks to Olympic stadiums, our linear drainage systems deliver IAAF and ASBA-compliance, supporting athlete safety and performance.

They protect running surfaces from the damaging effects of water and extend their lifespan.

Prepare your venue for its busiest season with a little help from ACO. Learn more at https://www.acocan.ca/.

05/20/2026

Over 14 months, Light House conducted a pilot project through its Construction Plastics Initiative, working with 8 active construction sites in Metro Vancouver, and contractors like EllisDon Corporation, Aecon and Scott Construction, to test the feasibility of circular value chains for construction plastics in practice.

The results show the sites recycled more than 38,000 kilograms of plastic, the majority of it packaging. – via ConstructConnect

https://canada.constructconnect.com/joc/news/resource/2026/05/b-c-pilot-project-diverts-38000-kilograms-of-construction-plastics

05/15/2026

Wishing our ACO colleagues, friends and partners across Canada a safe Victoria Day long weekend, filled with BBQs, fireworks and unforgettable memories.

05/13/2026

Simultaneous snow runoff and springtime showers put infrastructure to the test, and you can rely on ACO Stormbrixx to pass with flying colours.

With award-winning modular designs and high load-bearing capacity, StormBrixx captures and controls stormwater, reducing both risks and strain on municipal infrastructure.

Connect with ACO to install smarter stormwater systems for your next project at https://acostormbrixx.ca/.

05/11/2026

The federal government has launched Canada’s first publicly available Flood Risk Finder.

is the most common and costly natural hazard in Canada, causing an average annual loss of more than $2 billion. The new platform will guide homeowners, renters and businesses on how to improve their preparedness and resilience. – via REMI Network

The federal government has launched Canada’s first publicly available Flood Risk Finder for provinces and territories.

05/06/2026

Contemporary.

Sleek.

Cohesive.

From locker rooms to master bathrooms, ACO ShowerDrain was crafted to seamlessly integrate into both tile and stone for an elevated, subtle finish on any .

For refined designs and dependable drainage, go with ACO – explore the possibilities at www.quArtzbyACO.ca.

05/04/2026

As snow melts and the ground thaws, amphibians are emerging from hibernation.

Spring marks the beginning of their seasonal migration, and in urban environments and developed areas, that can mean crossing busy roads to reach breeding grounds.

ACO’s surface drainage specialists worked in tandem with specialists to engineer ACO Wildlife, infrastructure that protects amphibians during this essential time of year by providing safe passage beneath roadways.

Make wildlife safety part of your strategy – explore our proven solutions or connect with an expert at www.acocan.ca.