Building Links Blog

Editor's Note We have the first quarter statistics for 2013 in this issue, and the good news is that construction values are up 50% in Campbell River, for a total of $14.8 million. All of the other communities, including Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland and...

  Presley & Partners Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors in the Comox Valley, help guide Vancouver Island businesses through the business tides caused by world-wide changes or local booms and busts. With world events affecting businesses on Vancouver...

The Canadian Home Builders' Association-Victoria announces the Call for Entry for the 2013 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island. "The CARE Awards is the premier event on Vancouver Island, celebrating outstanding...

The Vancouver Island Health Authority has issued the Request for Proposals for the North Island Hospital Project, another important step forward in the competitive selection process to choose a team to design, build, finance, and maintain two new hospitals in...

Editor's Note BC Hydro has canceled the electrical and civil tender for the electricity substation just north of Buckley Bay and intends to re-issue a new competitive bid in the near future. The site preparation work planned last fall has been delayed due to wet site...

  Is your Vancouver Island business pursuing innovation or improvement? Do you know how to earn tax rebates for the money you spend on research? Canada's Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is designed to encourage technological...

Editor's Note BC Hydro has issued a Request for Tenders for the Civil, Electrical and P&C Construction Contract for the new Kokish Terminal substation, which is located approximately 15 kilometres east of Port McNeill, adjacent to the existing privately owned...

The Village of Cumberland is currently undertaking an Official Community Plan Review and Revision and the Village is looking for community input. The Phase 1 Engagement Summary has been posted on the Village website and an online survey, seeking your input on policy...

Editor's Note A building permit was issued this week in the amount of $1,254,000 for the construction of a two level 3,500 square foot building which will include a convenience store, a food service facility, and offices. It will also include a four-lane PetroCan gas...

  Moore Architecture is currently working on the Mission Professional Centre in Courtenay, which will be focused on medical professional services. "What we're really looking at doing here is providing a high-quality wellness centre, really focused on medical...