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Editor’s Note: Your Weekly North Island Construction News
In This Issue:
- BC Hydro releases timeline for $100 million Strathcona Dam Upgrade
- Defence Construction Canada for 19 Wing Comox calling for Underground Civil Construction and Mechanical Contractors
- The Village of Cumberland moving forward with approximately $4 million Fire Hall Replacement Project
Around Town: New Affordable Housing Funding
BC Housing has announced funding opportunities through a Community Housing Fund. The new program is expected to create over 14,000 new residential units across BC over the next 10 years. (more…)
Editor’s Note May 30, 2018: Your Weekly North Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue:
- The Comox Valley Regional District has released a tender for the new $11.7 million Civic Centre in Courtenay.
- Construction for the new Campbell River BC Transit maintenance and operations project is moving forward.
- The Lake Trail Middle School in Courtenay has received $27.2 million in funding for a seismic upgrade.
Around Town: Upper Island Safety Conference 2018
The Strathcona Regional District is presenting the 9th annual Upper Island Safety Conference and Trade Show at the Campbell River Sportsplex. With 15 educational sessions, 2 keynote speakers and post-conference training courses, the event will feature a variety of topics for everyone from the most experienced safety professional to new safety committee members. (more…)
Editor’s Note May 23, 2018: Your Weekly North Island Construction News
In This Issue:
- Campbell River’s newest five-storey, 68-unit multi-family project on South Dogwood Street has been issued an $8.3 million building permit.
- Pre-sales are underway for the condominiums at Newport Village, 3070 Kilpatrick Avenue in Courtenay.
- Powell River is considering changing bylaws for smaller lot sizes in targeted areas of the community to encourage affordable housing projects.
Around Town: Building Links celebrates 25 years!
On May 17, 1993, we published the first issue of Building Links. Since that time, we have published a newsletter every week for 50 weeks of the year. To date, we have published 1,250 issues. Thank you to all of our valued subscribers for being such a big part of our success. (more…)
Editor’s Note May 16, 2018: Your North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue:
- Construction has begun for new SAR Training Facility at 19 Wing Comox
- Jubilee Heights project in Campbell River proceeding with Phase 1
- Building permit issued for $1.85 million Marine Fabrication Centre in Port Alberni (more…)
Around Town: Real estate prices continue to rise on Vancouver Island
Sales of single-family homes in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area rose by 20 per cent month over month in April but remained static from one year ago. (more…)
Editor’s Note May 9, 2018: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue:
- Tender expected for new Comox Valley Regional District office May 18
- Defence Construction Canada issues RFQ for Quick Response Source List
- Newport Village on Kilpatrick Avenue in Courtenay calling for sub-trade bids
Around Town: BC Lions announce “Salute the Trades” game night September 7
The BC Lions made sure that the Construction and Skilled Trades Month in BC ended with a touchdown by announcing on April 30 that they will host a second annual “Salute the Trades” game night on September 7 when the Lions take on the Ottawa Red Blacks.
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