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Vancouver Island Real Estate Board September Market Update
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 637 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in September. 320 single-family homes sold, up 22 per cent from September 2023. Sales of condos came in at 69 units, decreasing by 19 per cent. In the row/townhouse category, 93 units sold, up 31 per cent from 2023.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Editor’s Note:
- Courtenay: upcoming procurement for the 6th Street Pedestrian and Cycling Bridge
- Campbell River: reduced DCC’s for affordable rental housing
- Powell River: approved DP for 60-unit townhouse development
New Building Code Videos on Changes to National Model Codes in Around Town
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) has released a set of twelve informational videos on the significant changes that were introduced into the 2020 National Model Codes. The videos are available on the CBHCC’s website.
(more…)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 potentially $22 million
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.
(more…)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.
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.
(more…)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
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.
(more…)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
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