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Around Town: VICA reports a 42 per cent increase in building permits
Construction activity on Vancouver Island continued at a robust rate during the April to June 2018 period (second quarter) with the total value of building permits issued reaching $806.9 million — a 42 per cent gain over the first quarter of 2018. Total spending on...
Editor’s Note September 5, 2018: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue: Site prep begun for mixed commercial-residential on Anderton in Comox Funding for Glenmore Dike upgrades in Oyster River Twelve new and previously published tenders Site prep begun for mixed commercial-residential on Anderton in Comox Site...
Around Town: Industry Stakeholders Taking Action
The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) and the BC Construction Association (BCCA) are among a number of industry stakeholder groups that continue to oppose the “Community Benefits Agreement” (CBA) announced by the NDP government in July. While CBA's can...
Editor’s Note August 29, 2018: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue Three large projects in Powell River receive approval. Open house for Riverwood Development September 6th. Seven new tenders from Port Alberni to Sayward. Three large projects in Powell River receive approval Three separate large projects in...
Around Town: 2018 ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit
The Vancouver Island Econimic Alliance is hosting its annual economic summit Wednesday & Thursday, October 24 & 25 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo.Since 2007, the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance has been providing a tradeshow and a...
Editor’s Note August 22, 2018: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue: Office for 850 acre Union Bay Estates to open in September in Union Bay. New restaurant and lounge proposed for the Town of Comox. Five new tenders from Port Alberni to Campbell River. Office for 850 acre Union Bay Estates to open in September in...
Around Town: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Releases Housing Starts for second quarter 2018
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released the July 2018 housing starts data last week. Here are some of the highlights: Comox Valley and Campbell River Highlights - Elevated housing construction has the Comox Valley pacing well ahead of 2017 for overall...
Editor’s Note August 15, 2018: Your Weekly North Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue: The Campbell River Golf and Country Club now open to the public. New $60 million wastewater treatment plant planned for District of Tofino. Knappett Industries (2006) Ltd. awarded contract for Biosolids Composting Facility Expansion. The Campbell...
Around Town: Congratulations to Crown Isle on their 25th anniversary!
Twenty five years ago in July of 1993, the 18 hole championship golf course at Crown Isle Resort and Golf Course opened. The 48,000 sq. ft. clubhouse followed in 1998, and Crown Isle quickly became a centre-piece in the Comox Valley. Over 1,100 homes have been built...
Editor’s Note August 8, 2018: Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Week’s Issue: Five new tenders from CVRD, City of Campbell River and City of Port Alberni New tender expected in September for BC Transit building in Campbell River Site construction for Church Taphouse in Comox has begun Five new tenders from CVRD, City of...