by Kenzie Andrews | Dec 17, 2014 | Blog, Building Code, Building Links, Building Permits
New changes to the BC Building Code come into effect on December 19, 2014. This includes minor code revisions and the addition of Part 9.36: Energy Requirements. All property owners, contractors and developers now applying for building permits will be doing so under...
by Kenzie Andrews | Dec 17, 2014 | Blog, Building Links, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Editor's Note
Thank you and Happy Holidays It is traditional for us at this time of year to thank the staff in all of the municipal offices for their assistance in providing us with timely and pertinent information throughout the year. We also extend our appreciation to the...
by Kenzie Andrews | Dec 16, 2014 | Blinds, Blog, Budget Blinds, Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Nanaimo
Good air quality is an important part of a healthy home environment. Eco friendly window treatments from Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island can help you reduce chemical emissions in your home and improve air quality. Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island uses GREENGUARD...
by Kenzie Andrews | Dec 15, 2014 | Blog, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Custom Homes, New Homes Vancouver Island, The Ridge
The Ridge on Vancouver Island offers a stunning location to build your custom home. This new residential development in south Courtenay offers building lots for sale with ocean and mountain views. And best of all, you can enjoy the temperate climate that Vancouver...
by Kenzie Andrews | Dec 12, 2014 | Around Town, Blog, Building Links, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Construction News
The following summary comes from Greg Bayton, CEO of the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA): Total building permits issued across Vancouver Island, a key sign of construction activity, rose 16.7 per cent in the third quarter from the second quarter....