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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
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...
Immigration Express Entry for Tradepersons in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing Canada’s Express Entry system has now been streamlined for international non-resident individuals with expertise in construction trades. For the first time, the Government of Canada has created express entry for immigrants with trades...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
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...
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Market Update in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing 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,...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
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...
Second Quarter Building Permits Statistics in This Week’s Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing This week’s issue includes the Building Permit statistics for the first half of 2023. Every quarter, Building Links publishes is Quarterly Statistics Report looking at trends in building permits on the Central North Vancouver Island....
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....
Campbell River Improved Building Permit Process in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing 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. The City of Campbell River...
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
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...
Real Estate Market Update in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing Last month, 424 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, a five per cent decrease from one year ago and a 13 per cent increase from May. Sales of condo apartments came in at 111 units,...