Alliance complete for UHNBC Acute Care Tower project

We're excited to share a major milestone for the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) Acute Care Tower project: the full alliance team is now in place!

We’ve officially welcomed our preferred mechanical and electrical non-owner participants (NOPs):

• Mechanical NOP: PML Professional Mechanical Ltd.
  A leading B.C.-based mechanical contractor, PML brings extensive experience in health care and institutional projects, with a focus on innovative and sustainable building systems.

• Electrical NOP: Houle Electric
  Houle Electric is one of B.C.’s largest electrical contractors, known for delivering complex electrical solutions for major infrastructure projects, including hospitals and advanced care facilities.

This marks the full formation of the alliance, a collaborative approach that unites the owner, designers, and contractors under one agreement. Unlike traditional contracting, the alliance model emphasizes shared responsibility, transparency, and collective decision-making. All partners work toward common goals, share risks and rewards, and commit to resolving challenges together. This approach fosters innovation, efficiency, and trust, which are key ingredients for a project of this scale.

What’s next?
Northern Health, EllisDon, DIALOG, PML, and Houle Electric, will work alongside Infrastructure BC as we enter the alliance development phase through fall 2026. Key upcoming milestones include:

• Northern Interior Health Unit relocation: spring 2026
• Tower construction start: fall 2026
• Anticipated opening for patients: winter 2031

This transformative project will deliver a new acute care tower to enhance surgical, cardiac, and mental health and substance use services for residents across Northern BC.

Read the full release here.