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COVID’s changes to the construction industry in Around Town

Posted on May 21, 2020

COVID’s changes to the construction industry in Around Town

Your Weekly Construction Briefing

In the span of two months, the coronavirus crisis has demanded sweeping changes from the construction industry around the world, and experts say many of them will remain in place even after the outbreak recedes.

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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

Posted on May 20, 2020

Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

In this Week’s Issue of Building Links

  • Campbell River: 85 acre master planned oceanfront community proposed for north of the City.
  • Courtenay: The Soccer Club proposing to build Field House near Sports Centre.
  • Powell River: Tenders issued for Lighting Retrofit at Recreation Complex. 
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Construction and Safety Briefing in Around Town

Posted on May 14, 2020

Your Weekly Construction Briefing

This week’s Around Town includes top news headlines related to construction and real estate.  

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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

Posted on May 13, 2020

Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

In this Week’s Issue of Building Links

  • Campbell River: New 410 residential unit project proposed, including 330 manufactured homes.
  • Cumberland: Heritage Alteration Permit approved for a 16 unit four-storey building.
  • Quadra Island: Two indoor micro cannabis production buildings on Industrial Way. 
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Sales down, prices stable in Around Town

Posted on May 7, 2020

Sales down, prices stable in Around Town

Your Weekly Construction Briefing

While the COVID pandemic has resulted in lower sales volumes, the possibility of sharp downward pressure on price, at least until now, has not materialized.

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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

Posted on May 6, 2020

Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

In this Week’s Issue of Building Links

  • Courtenay: Habitat for Humanity submits application for 12 new townhomes.
  • Bamfield: Request for Pre-qualification for $4.95 million Wastewater Treatment Plant.
  • Campbell River: Job website for three proposed BC Hydro projects launched.
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Construction and Financial Briefing in Around Town

Posted on April 30, 2020

Construction and Financial Briefing in Around Town

Your Weekly Construction Briefing

For this week’s Around Town, Building Links has rounded up some of the latest financial supports available to businesses and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

Posted on April 29, 2020

Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

In this Week’s Issue of Building Links

  • Courtenay: First building permits issued for 96 unit multi-family residential development. 
  • BC Ferries: New ferry berth proposed for Quadra Island.
  • Quarterly Building Permit Statistics: Comox Valley to Campbell River
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Donate Personal Protective Equipment in Around Town

Posted on April 23, 2020

Donate Personal Protective Equipment in Around Town

Your Weekly Construction Briefing

The Rotary Clubs of the North Island are banding together to source and collect medical N95 masks, surgical masks, goggles, gloves and other equipment that our medical practitioners desperately need, as COVID-19 cases potentially spike in the coming weeks and global supply chains are disrupted.

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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

Posted on April 22, 2020

Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News

In this Week’s Issue of Building Links

  • Courtenay: The development permit WestUrban’s 94 unit, 2 building rental project has been approved.
  • Saratoga Beach: A development permit for a 29 unit oceanfront commercial tourist development is under review.
  • Hornby Island: An application has been submitted for a new oceanview restaurant and 15 multi-residential units.
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