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Around Town: BC Energy Step Code Seminar – What It Means For Future Buildings In The North Island
The Step Code: The BC Energy Step Code is BC’s new voluntary energy code for buildings which local governments can choose to be a requirement in their jurisdictions. It outlines the incremental steps to guide designers and builders towards buildings that will meet...
Editor’s Note: November 8, 2017: Construction continues on the $13.5 million Campbell River Trades Facility Replacement and Campus Consolidation Project
In This Issue: Construction continues on the $13.5 million Campbell River Trades Facility Replacement and Campus Consolidation Project Phase II tender for Powell River Airport expected to be issued in late November Construction is underway for a planned spill response...
Around Town: Opioid crisis: VICA holds Harm Reduction Workshops for the construction industry
Construction industry workers may be demographically vulnerable to opioid poisoning. Recent data from the BC Coroner’s Office indicates that 80% of drug related deaths are occurring in men, and 75% of drug related deaths are occurring in people aged 30-59. Vancouver...
Editor’s Note: November 1, 2017: Public consultation for Campbell River Zoning Bylaw review today
In This Issue: The City of Campbell River is holding a public consultation for the Zoning Bylaw review today Nov. 1, from 5-8 pm at the Maritime Heritage Centre Site meeting tomorrow, November 2 for Hangars Lighting Upgrade at 19 Wing Comox Proposal moving forward for...
Around Town: Proposed Changes to the Development Cost Charges (DCCs) for Water and Sewer
In April 2017, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) completed a technical study to review DCCs for both water and sewer. Koers and Associates completed the study and reviewed population estimates within the serviced communities and upcoming capital projects for...
Editor’s Note October 25, 2071: New bridge and connector from the inland Island Highway to Courtenay is now open
In This Issue: New bridge and connector from the inland Island Highway to Courtenay is now open Comox No. 2 pump station plans being reviewed due to high costs and associated risks Tender issued for a two storey Pre-engineered steel office and warehouse building in...
Around Town: City of Campbell River hosting Builders Forum on October 25
The City of Campbell River will be hosting a lunch meeting on October 25. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) will be providing a speaker who will present an outline of tools and financial assistance available to create affordable housing in communities....
Editor’s Note: October 18, 2017: New townhouse project in Courtenay ready to begin construction
In This Issue: New townhouse project in Courtenay ready to begin construction New phases planned for Coal Valley Estates in 2018 New 7 unit rental accomodation project moving ahead in Campbell River New townhouse project in Courtenay ready to begin construction...
Riverside Senior Living Opens New Show Suite in Downtown Courtenay
The show suite at Riverside Senior Living in Courtenay has recently opened for tours. Book a visit today and learn about the amenities and services of the Comox Valley’s newest seniors’ independent living community. Situated adjacent to the downtown Courtenay...
Around Town: NUDURA ICF course hosted by Slegg Building Materials Ltd.
The Cumberland location of Slegg Building Materials Ltd. will be hosting a NUDURA course on October 25. This course will give builders and contractors information on how to build with NUDURA insulated concrete forms (ICF). This type of construction offers an...