How AI and Technology Will Transform the Construction Industry in 2026
In a recent Techcouver leadership piece, Kindred Construction’s Chief Operating Officer, Matthew Reid, explores how AI, automation, and digital tools are set to transform the construction industry in 2026. From AI-driven project planning and predictive scheduling to VR-enabled site walkthroughs,...
Reducing barriers to sustainable construction
In his REMI Network opinion piece, Matthew Reid, Chief Operating Officer at Kindred Construction, argues that British Columbia’s new permitting reforms and prompt payment legislation represent a pivotal shift for the construction industry. Long plagued by red tape, delayed approvals,...
Bridging Design and Construction
Urbanarium’s Decoding Timber Towers is a global design competition that attracted 44 submissions from six countries, challenging teams to reimagine the traditional concrete high-rise as a mass timber–based, low-carbon, and cost-effective prototype. In essence, the competition aimed to demonstrate that...
Kwantlen Non-Market Housing
On Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, Kindred Construction was honoured to take part in the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Kwantlen Non-Market Housing initiative, located on traditional Kwantlen Nation territory on Langley IR2 near Mission, BC. This 6-storey, 75,400 square-foot development will...
Catalyst and Care BC
Collaborative Vision for Community Transformation The North Shore Neighbourhood House (NSNH) redevelopment project is a pivotal community initiative located in the heart of Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver. The existing facility, which has long served the area, no longer meets the...
