On this special episode of The Construction Record Podcast, ConstructConnect director of news media Vince Versace and daily news editor Lindsey Cole examine the significant trends and event that shaped the construction industry in 2025.

The ongoing U.S. tariff challenge topped the list of topics, along with seismic shifts in Canadian politics and the construction industry's response to changing political conditions both federally and internationally.

Lindsey also compiled a list of the year's biggest projects, including Site C, the ongoing challenges of developing the Ring of Fire, and the long-gestating Eglinton Crosstown LRT project in Toronto.

Episodes of The Construction Record are available at the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites, on Libsyn and at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Thanks for listening.

On this special episode of The Construction Record Podcast, ConstructConnect director of news media Vince Versace and correspondent Warren Frey report from the 36th annual VRCA Awards of Excellence held in downtown Vancouver.

Vince and Warren discuss both the projects showcased, the current state of project building in B.C. and the legacy of the awards, created almost four decades ago by the Journal of Commerce.

We also have an interview with Vancouver Regional Construction Association president Jeannine Martin, who both celebrated the projects and people recognized at this year's awards but also reflected on current trends such as recovery from supply chain issues and the effect of tariffs on the industry.

Episodes of The Construction Record are available at the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites, on Libsyn and at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Thanks for listening.