Building Links Blog
Read our blog to stay informed on the news for the construction and real estate industry for the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Comox, Port Alberni, Powell River, Tofino and Vancouver Island. Stay connected to get connected!
Trend Continues – Listings Up, Sales Down In Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing Last month, there were 1195 active listings in the VIREB areas for single-family detached properties, compared to 301 in November 2021. There were 286 condos listed, up from 96 listings one year ago, and 266...
Vancouver Island Real Estate Market Update in Around Town
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 707 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in July, down eleven per cent from one year ago. Active listings were up two per cent from July 2025. The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s July Statistics Package...
Small Business, Big Impact Nanaimo Builder’s Breakfast in Around Town
Join BC Green Business in Nanaimo on Thursday, August 13, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. for a free breakfast and one CPD credit while learning how practical industry innovations can improve construction productivity and profitability. BC Green Business will host a Builder’s...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Cumberland: Project awarded for Phase 2 of Lagoon Upgrades Town of Comox: Upgrades to the Comox Fire Station Campbell River: Cedar Ridge six storey residential complex completed Recent improvements to Cumberland’s wastewater lagoon...
Comox Valley Regional District Hiring Manager of Development Planning
The Comox Valley Regional District is hiring a permanent, full-time Manager of Development Planning to lead land-use services, oversee professional planning staff, and manage complex development applications. The Comox Valley Regional District is hiring Candidates...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Comox Valley: 200-Hectares Puntledge Lands Development Courtenay: 137 unit mixed-use development Campbell River: Tender for serviced and site prep for 48 lots An Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendment has been receiving by...
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation June Housing Starts
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has released its June Housing Starts report, showing mixed housing activity in Nanaimo and Victoria. The CMHC has released its housing starts and construction data for June 2026. Nanaimo's housing starts increased from 54...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: Forest Road Maintenance Contact Black Creek: DP's approved for RV Park and Tap House Gold River: Design Team for a Wellbeing Centre The Ministry of Forest has released a tender for forest service road maintenance. The...
Prompt Payment Act in Around Town
The Construction Prompt Payment Act received Royal Assent on November 27, 2025, but has not yet come into force. The BC Ministry of Infrastructure is reviewing feedback from a stakeholder discussion paper that closed on July 7, 2026, and has not announced an...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni: seeking Planning Consultant for Somass Lands redevelopment Ucluelet: Covenant amendments advance the Lot 16 Marine Drive development Campbell River: Thunderbird Subdivision and Elders Complex infrastructure tender City of...
Vancouver Island and Powell River Real Estate Market Update
The Vancouver Island housing market remained stable but subdued in June 2026. The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 782 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in June, down eight per cent from one year ago. Active listings were up two per cent...