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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Cumberland: proposed 180 units in two mixed use buildings Strathcona Regional District: tender released for supply and installation over 1000 water meters qathet Regional District: Lund Waterworks conversion cost doubles to...
BC Mass Timber Demonstration Program In Around Town
The deadline to submit Expression of Interest for the fourth intake of the Mass Timber Demonstration Program (MTDP) closes on October 21st. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply to the fourth intake of the Mass Timber Demonstration Program (MTDP). Applications...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Courtenay: New Artificial Turf Field proposed for Vanier School. Cumberland: Construction Management tender for school addition with 16 classrooms. Powell River: BC Housing supportive housing complex may start construction in 2025. In...
The Province of British Columbia Releases Standardized Residential Designs in Around Town
The Province has created seven different concepts for small-scale multi-unit housing and three different concepts for accessory dwelling units, all of which are customizable and available free online. These design renderings show two possible duplex designs included...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Quadra and Cortes: BC Ferries two ferry berths rebuilds Cumberland: Mini Storage and Industrial/office building Courtenay: 15 new parks planned over the next 4 years This map shows the location of the Heriot Bay (Quadra Island) and...
New WorkSafe Regulations for Construction Site Porta Potties in Around Town
Starting October 1st, construction sites with 25 workers or more will be required to have flushing toilets and hand-washing facilities. WorkSafe will implement new flush toilet rules for construction sites with 25 or more workers starting October 1. The new rules...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Campbell River: BC Housing funding 53 new rental homes Powell River: Rezoning approved for 55 townhomes Sayward: 31 residential lots and a recreational vehicle campground The Province of BC launched the Indigenous Housing Fund in 2018 to...
Builders Life TalentCentral in Around Town
The BC Construction Association has created a website for construction employers and job seekers. Builders Life TalentCentral launched in June to ease the hiring process by offering BC construction employers the ability to post job...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Courtenay: BC Housing project, 132 beds and 70+ units Comox: 3 buildings, 3 to 5 storeys high, approx. 228 units Powell River: proposed tenders for the Recreation Complex BC Housing is proceeding with a purpose-built shelter and...
Canadian Construction Association’s Quarterly Insights in Around Town
The Canadian Construction Association published their latest quarterly report in August. According to the report, despite a challenging economic climate marked by rising borrowing costs and market uncertainties, small and medium-size construction enterprises have...