Building Links Blog
Read our blog to stay informed on the news for the construction and real estate industry for the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Comox, Port Alberni, Powell River, Tofino and Vancouver Island. Stay connected to get connected!
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Courtenay: Six three level duplexes and one single family home proposed for a new development.
- Campbell River: Development Permit approved for a five-storey 24 unit luxury condominium project.
- Port Alberni: Development Permit approved for a new mini storage business.
Comox Valley Water Treatment Project in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing
Construction of the Comox Valley Water Treatment Project is close to the finish line. With a $126 million budget, this is by far the largest infrastructure project to be undertaken at the CVRD.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Cumberland: A four-storey mixed-use 15 unit residential building proposed.
- Denman and Hornby Island: Direct fibre internet connections expected within the next few years.
- Campbell River: Tender released for Construction Management Services for Strathcona Gardens.
Year-to-Date Building Statistics in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing
Compared to 2020, the 2021 January to June construction values for the Comox Valley to Campbell River have decreased slightly by 0.32% from $166.83 million to $166.30 million.
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Cumberland: Water main installation underway to new industrial subdivision.
- Courtenay: A new two-storey commercial building proposed near downtown.
- Port Alberni: A new restaurant has been approved for the Alberni Mall.
Apartment Investing is Breaking Records in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing
According to the Real Estate News Exchange, the total volume for apartment building sales in BC for the first half of 2021 is up significantly. There were 97 transactions comprising of 4,412 units valued at $1.92 billion from through to June 2021. That compares with $1.12 billion and 84 deals for all of 2020.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Ucluelet: Public meeting upcoming for a 112 unit mixed multi and single family proposed housing development
- Courtenay: Staff are reviewing an application for a bare land strata subdivision with approximately 20 lots.
- Comox: Development of 48 townhomes and 14 commercial units continue with the fourth building permit issued
BC Real Estate Prices up 22 per cent from 2020 in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing
The largest June year-over-year prices were recorded by real estate boards in Vancouver Island, the Fraser Valley and the Interior.
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Powell River: Several surplus city owned sites expected to be sold for development between 2023 and 2026.
- Courtenay: 55 to 60 lots for The RISE subdivision, including a new access from Ryan Road.
- Port Alberni: The city is sellling two properties for future development.
BC Hydro Dam Upgrades – Courtenay and Campbell River in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing
BC Hydro is planning Flow Control Improvements to several locations within the Comox-Puntledge Facility and expects to issue a request for proposal in the Fall of 2022 with construction between 2023 and 2024.
(more…)
Get 8 FREE Issues!
We are your #1 source of real estate and construction industry news on Vancouver Island.
