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VIREB September Market Update In Around Town
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According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s (VIREB) September statistics, a total of 643 single-family detached properties (excluding acreage and waterfront) sold in September, compared to 324 the previous year.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox: Tenders released for proposed 156 bed residential care home.
- Courtenay: First reading given to 39 lot strata subdivision off Arden Road.
- Campbell River: Report looks at locations suitable for new developments.
Free RDH Seminar Multifamily Passive Housing in Around Town
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New provincial and state codes will mandate higher energy performance and lower greenhouse gas emissions. As step codes, green standards, and other requirements take effect across North America, a growing number of developers and builders are concerned about how these requirements will impact construction costs.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox: $26.5 million in building permits for 208 apartment and condominium units
- Union Bay: Conversion of the UBID water supply/infrastructure to CVRD could occur in 2021.
- Powell River: Construction is starting for 20 new townhome and apartment style units.
Job Site Safety in Around Town
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Recent examples in the news describing instances of discrimination and harassment on construction sites highlight the importance of the Builders Code (www.builderscode.ca), a BCCA managed program that defines an acceptable worksite to ensure a safe and productive environment for all workers.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox: 48 townhome units and 14 small commercial units
- Courtenay: 137 units with townhomes and two apartment buildings
- Port Alberni: Five storey, 102 unit apartment building
Lead To Succeed VICA Training In Around Town
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The Vancouver Island Construction Association is offering a multi-day course to help team leaders discover a more effective way of leading. The course is scheduled for 2 hours a day on Tuesdays and Thursdays between September 22 and October 1.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox: 52 unit affordable housing project for seniors in Comox moving forward.
- Courtenay: Building permit issued for new 63 unit apartment building along Cliffe Avenue.
- Bamfield: 76-kilometres of Bamfield Road to get $30 million upgrade.
VIREB August Market Update in Around Town
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According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s (VIREB) August Statistics, a total of 547 single-family detached properties (excluding acreage and waterfront) sold in August, a year-over-year increase of 35 per cent.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox: Valley Self Storage expanding with two more buildings.
- Courtenay: Tenders for the 5th Street Bridge Rehabilitation project expected in October.
- Ucluelet: New development proposes up to 90 new RV and camping sites.
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