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Editor’s Note June 22, 2016: Seven new tenders in this week’s Building Links
We feature a lot of information in this week's issue, including 7 new tenders, 22 new building permits and 22 updates on proposed development. Some of the larger tenders featured in this week's issue include: Sewer Main Rehabilitation Project from the City of...
Around Town: Public meetings and online survey for City of Courtenay Tree Protection Bylaw
City of Courtenay has initiated the public consultation stage of changes proposed to the City’s Tree Protection and Management Bylaw. There is an on-line public survey that is very easy to use and should take no more than 10 minutes. The survey and background...
Editor’s Note June 15, 2016: SD#71 issues tender for G.P. Vanier seismic upgrade
In This Issue: SD#71 issues tender for G.P. Vanier seismic upgrade, Jimmie Creek run-of-river expansion to be complete in August, and South Sewer Project referendum to be held Saturday June 18. SD#71 issues tender for G.P. Vanier seismic upgrade School District #71...
Around Town: Hot housing market on Vancouver Island puts home sellers in driver’s seat
According to the most recent statistics from the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB), buyers are competing for available listings on Vancouver Island. In May 2016, 771 single-family homes sold on the MLS® System compared to 527 last May, an increase of 46 per...
Editor’s Note June 8, 2016: Tender expected in September for North Courtenay Connector
In This Issue: Tender expected in September for North Courtenay Connector, Site servicing underway for Tyee Plaza apartment building, and Powell River expects development application in Fall for seniors housing. Tender expected in September for North Courtenay...
Comox Valley’s Hot Real Estate Market Setting New Records
The real estate market in the Comox Valley is breaking new ground, as old sales records are falling, due to a seller’s market. In May 2016, the benchmark price of a single-family home in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area was $364,500, up 9.36 per...
Around Town: Design downtown! Workshops to refresh the heart of Campbell River
Celebrating Campbell River’s west coast heritage, having ample outdoor seating, a pedestrian-friendly core and live entertainment and events downtown, were among the top priorities identified by Campbell Riverites in the recent Refresh Downtown Campbell River survey....
Around Town: Vancouver Island Construction Association Releases Building Permit Report for the First Quarter of 2016
Overall, total building permits issued on Vancouver Island rose 16 per cent in the first quarter of 2016 to $410.8 million from $352.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and 21 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2015. Low interest rates, a growing...
Editor’s Note May 25, 2016: Kinetic awarded tender for low rise apartments buildings at 19 Wing Comox
Inside This Issue: Kinetic awarded tender for low rise apartments buildings at 19 Wing Comox Comox Valley Airport Commission issues tender for building construction CVRD holding open house on Comox Lake water treatment options Kinetic awarded tender for low rise...
Around Town: Building Links Celebrates 23 Years in Business!
Building Links celebrates its 23rd anniversary this month. Our first issue came out on May 17, 1993. Building Links has grown into the "go-to" source for online information for the North Island construction industry, including a weekly newsletter, blog updates,...