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BC Construction Association Tailgate Toolkit Supervisor Training in Around Town
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Vancouver Island Construction Association is hosting a free 15 hours (4 morning) course to help supervisors confidently discuss substance use, mental health, and pain management.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox Valley: $101 million Sewer Conveyance Project – advanced notice for upcoming procurement.
- Campbell River: City to temporarily co-own the water licence for 188 lots at Ripple Rock Estates.
- Quadra Island: A new berth for larger BC Ferries proposed for the Cortes Island route.
Immigration Express Entry for Tradepersons in Around Town
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Canada’s Express Entry system has now been streamlined for international non-resident individuals with expertise in construction trades.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Port Alberni: San Group moving forward with 73-acre residential development.
- Courtenay: Proposed 151-unit six-storey mixed-use commercial/residential.
- Campbell River: Alternative approval process for $73+ million Strathcona Gardens recreation project.
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Market Update in Around Town
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Last month, 414 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, a 41 per cent decrease from one year ago (294) and down two per cent from June 2023 (424). Sales of condo apartments came in at 98 units, increasing by 31 per cent from July 2023. In the row/townhouse category, 86 units sold, up 69 per cent
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Alberni-Clayoquot: Transportation committee to review alternative road options for the Alberni Valley.
- Cumberland: Tender issued for road, storm, sanitary, and watermain upgrades along 4 locations.
- Courtenay: Rezoning application moving forward for over 40 acres at Crown Isle.
Second Quarter Building Permits Statistics in This Week’s Around Town
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This week’s issue includes the Building Permit statistics for the first half of 2023.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News August 2, 2023
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox Valley: District staff moving forward with two Active Transportation projects including a Cumberland to Courtenay Multi-Use connector.
- Courtenay: DP approved for two-storey commercial building near downtown.
- Tahsis: Pre-qualification underway for new Marine Facilities.
Campbell River Improved Building Permit Process in Around Town
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A new bylaw was recently adopted by Council, making it easier and quicker to apply for a building permit. The updates promote consistency and changes that align the bylaw requirements with the Building Act.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Port Alberni: construction has started on a 16 unit housing project for women and children.
- Campbell River: the Province announced a new 153 unit seniors long-term care facility.
- Powell River: BC Ferries has issued a request for proposals for improvements at both terminals.
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