by Kenzie Andrews | May 8, 2025 | BC Construction Association, Blog, Bursary
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has launched the Past Chair Legacy Fund for four students to support career development in the construction industry. The BC Construction Association has launched a new bursary fund to support education in the...
by Kenzie Andrews | May 7, 2025 | Bare Land Strata, Blog, Comox, Cumberland, Fire Hall, Rental Building, Tofino
In this week’s Building Links: Tofino: proposed 24 single-family lots with suites and a 55-unit rental building Cumberland: approved seven-lot single-family strata Comox: seeking local architectural firms for new fire hall Woodsmere holdings is proceeding with...
by Kenzie Andrews | May 1, 2025 | Blog, Job Postings, Powell River
Powell River is seeking a Director of Infrastructure Services with an annual salary up to $151,000. Tor Birtig retired in February after 36 years with the City. The City of Powell River is hiring a new director of Infrastructure. Long-time city...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 30, 2025 | Affordable Apartment Building, Affordable Rental Housing, Apartment Buildings, Blog, Campbell River, Demolition, Tofino, Ucluelet
In this week’s Building Links: Ucluelet: proposed 50-unit affordable rental apartment building Tofino: seeking general contractor for 25-unit apartment building Campbell River: seeking a prime contractor for the demolition of buildings on Shoppers Row The...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 17, 2025 | Blog, Build Force Canada, Construction, Construction Employment, Uncategorized
Residential construction in B.C. has declined since its 2021 peak, but BuildForce Canada forecasts modest growth to offset a slowdown in non-residential activity. Their 2025–2034 outlook highlights rising renovation activity and fluctuating non-residential...