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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Powell River: Contract for Consolidated Wastewater Treatment Plant awarded
- Campbell River: BC Hydro webinar on May 6 for upcoming dam safety upgrades.
- Comox Valley to Campbell River: First Quarter Building Permits Statistics and average residential permit value increase.
Finalists announced for the 2021 Commercial Building Awards in Around Town
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Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) has 45 finalists vying for top honours at its 14th Annual Commercial Building Awards.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Campbell River: A large lot subdivision of 30 to 40 – 5 acre lots is nearing rezoning approval.
- Comox Valley Regional District: A watermain connection project in Black Creek is expected to proceed this summer.
- Tofino-Uclulet – Hwy 4: A tender for Asphalt Road Resurfacing has been released.
New Campbell River Library In Around Town
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Mayor Andy Adams and Campbell River council have voted to continue with project planning on the existing library site. “This is the right location and the right time for a new library for the people of Campbell River,” says Campbell River Mayor, Andy Adams.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Courtenay: New six storey 50 unit senior’s building proposed.
- Comox: RFQ for Construction Manager for new Comox Marina building expected this week.
- Tofino: Development variance permit for 72+ unit affordable housing development approved.
Spotlight on energy advisors in Around Town
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Under the BC Energy Step Code, builders must engage an energy advisor (EA) or energy modeller, who will create an energy model of the proposed building and suggest ways to improve its performance. He or she will also test the home to ensure it complies with airtightness requirements.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Ucluelet: Plans are underway to recommission site services for the Wyndansea Development.
- Courtenay: Site work for the newest Crown Isle subdivision is underway.
- Comox: Defence Construction Canada has awarded over $5 million for 3 projects.
Inventory Up Slightly But Still No Relief for Buyers in Around Town
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According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s (VIREB) March Statistics and Media Release, while active listings in March were higher than in February, inventory is still at a historical low.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox: Site work on 12 acre development now underway.
- Powell River: New two building, 141 unit apartment project proceeding to council for consideration.
- Port Alberni: Phase 1 of Park Ridge project now under construction.
April is Construction Month in BC
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At any given moment, more than $100 Billion in construction projects are underway in BC. Here on Vancouver Island, construction workers are putting the pedal to the metal to meet unprecedented market demand for new residential homes.
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