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Editor’s Note April 29, 2015: Building Permit Issued for Renovation of Comox Valley Curling Club
In This Issue Building permit issued for renovation of Comox Valley Curling Club, New commercial/residential building on Island Highway in Campbell River, and Port Alberni issues tender for painting of train station. Building Permit Issued for Renovation of Comox...
Build-ready lots with great features for sale at The Ridge in Courtenay
When it comes to building a custom home, your choice of building lots can make the difference between a home you like and a home you love. The Ridge in Courtenay on Vancouver Island is one of the Comox Valley's newest residential neighbourhoods, with a variety of...
Has Google Mobilegeddon Impacted Your Search Results?
Building Links readers may be interested in knowing that Google recently changed its search algorithm to give preference to mobile-friendly sites when internet users search on a mobile device. This change could greatly effect the search engine results for your...
Construction & Trades Training Program Information Sessions
The Comox Valley Blade Runners is hosting an information session about its upcoming construction and trades training program this Monday, April 27 from 10am to 2pm. Applicants must attend one session to be eligible for the program. The program runs from May 11 to...
Around Town: John Hart Dam Generating Station Replacement Project Update
Construction is beginning on the cofferdam, the next critical stage in the John Hart Generating Station replacement project. The cofferdam is necessary to create a new water intake tunnel for the underground generating station, and will create a dry work environment...
City of Courtenay Issues Tender for Lewis Centre Folding Partition
The City of Courtenay has issued a tender inviting proposals from qualified contractors for the supply and installation of a folding room partition for the Lewis Centre Multi-Purpose Hall located at 489 Old Island Highway, Courtenay. There will be a mandatory site...
Editor’s Note April 22, 2015: First Quarter Construction Statistics for 2015
In This Issue: First quarter construction statistics show construction values up due to hospital construction, Vista Housing Society holding open house for proposed development on Comox Avenue, and Development permit issued for Brown's Bay Resort redevelopment First...
Kinetic Construction Announces New Board of Directors and Employee Shareholders
Victoria-based Kinetic Construction, with offices in Courtenay, and Vancouver, has announced the addition of six employee shareholders to the company. In addition, shareholders elected a new board of directors in January. Kinetic Construction is an employee-owned...
First Annual Capital Projects Forum May 13 in Nanaimo
The Construction Council of Vancouver Island continues to build a professional construction community on Vancouver Island. CCVI will host the first annual Capital Project Forum on Wednesday, May 13 from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in...
Around Town: New Ownership for Comox and Campbell River WesternOne Stores
Effective April 19, 2015 the rental and retail operations of WesternOne Rentals & Sales in the Comox Valley and Campbell River will be transferred to Comox Rentals & Recreation Ltd. The new business will be commonly referred to as CRR. The new owners will...