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$15 million Apprenticeship Program Completed in Around Town
The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has announced completion of the Apprenticeship Services program, funded by the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy. The program closed on March 31st, 2024.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Port Alberni: New 40-unit affordable housing project.
- Courtenay: New 60 unit supportive housing and 40 bed permanent overnight shelter.
- Lund: District is seeking a Design-Builder for extending the Community Recreation Centre.
BC Housing Relatively Calm Heading into Spring in Around Town
The BC Real Estate Association reports that a total of 5,497 residential unit sales were recorded in Multiple Listing Service® systems in February 2024, an increase of 15.3 per cent from February 2023.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
We hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend.
This week’s issue includes recently released Tenders and Building Permits.
The weekly issue will be condensed following the Easter and July, August and September long weekends, returning to full issues the week following.
See you next week!
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Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note:
- Powell River: Airport runway rehabilitation awarded to Upland Contracting Ltd.
- Campbell River: Urban Containment Boundary extension for proposed 350+ units.
- Quadra Island: Changes to the Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge for a Treatment Centre.
Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note
- Ucluelet: Design and Construction Management Services tender for the Lost Shoe Creek Water Treatment Plant
- Union Bay: Detailed Design tender for new Fire Hall.
- Campbell River: Services Design and Costing tender for unserviced Airport lots.
VIREB Real Estate Market Update in Around Town
Last month, 254 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, up 15 per cent from February 2023. Sales of condos came in at 68 units, increasing by 11 per cent from 2023. In the row/townhouse category, 59 units sold, up by 18 per cent from 2023. However, active listings are down in comparison to February 2023.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note
- Port Alberni: Referendum to decide future of the Echo Aquatic Centre.
- Courtenay: Bill Moore Park upgrades for a new local amateur baseball team.
- Campbell River: City and BC Housing to create 40 temporary housing units.
Home Energy Rebates in Around Town
Two Vancouver Island jurisdictions are helping their communities improve their home’s energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this week’s Editor’s Note
- Tahsis: Tender issued for Wastewater System Upgrades.
- Comox: Advanced security notice for a $53 million infrastructure project at the 19 Wing.
- Campbell River: Heatherbrae Builders Co Ltd. is seeking Trade Contractors for the Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex renovation, project is estimated to cost $73 million.
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