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New BC Codes in Around Town
The new BC Codes take effect on March 8 2024, except for adaptable dwellings and earthquake changes which take effect in 2025. These codes will apply to building permits applied for on or after that date. Permits in place before March 8 will generally not be affected...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Building Links: Ucluelet: New Medical Building Comox Valley: Open houses for the Sewer Extension South Project Powell River: Potential development of 250 acres Island Health has secured a 10-year lease for a proposed new medical centre in...
Campbell River Development Servicing Bylaw Update in Around Town
The City and Urban Systems are updating Campbell River's Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw with a heightened reliance on the Master Municipal Construction Documents. The MMCD provide standard design guidelines, construction specifications and standards for...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
Port Alberni: Feasibility study to proceed with the Beaver Creek Volunteer Fire Hall renovations. Tofino: Repurpose industrial buildings for 12 rental units. Mount Washington: New subdivision with 60 homes. The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District...
Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season
Your Weekly Construction Briefing It is traditional at this time of year for us to thank the staff in municipal offices for their assistance in providing us with timely and pertinent information throughout the year. Wishing you and yours the best of the season and a...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links Port Alberni: Development partner chosen for the Somass Lands Powell River: 40 unit Apartment Building Comox 19 Wing: Proposed three bay Aircraft Maintenance Hanger An aerial photo of the former Somass Sawmill lands in Port...
WorkSafeBC asbestos certification in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing WorkSafeBC is instituting compulsory training and licensing for asbestos abatement activities. Effective January 1, 2024, abatement contractors are required to obtain licenses and all individuals must undergo mandatory training and...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links Comox Valley Regional District: over $4 million in funding allocated for eight project Comox: Proposed Marina upgrades in excess of $1 million Powell River: 23 city owned properties for potential housing developments In March...
Real Estate Market Update In Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing Last month, 236 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, down two per cent from last November and down three per cent from October 2023. Sales of condos came in at 56 units, increasing by...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links Ucluelet: 350 units proposed on 34 acres Comox Valley Regional District: Secondary Residential Unit Building Plans Incentive program Comox: 56 single family lots A proposal for up to 350 housing units on Hyphocus Island in...