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Editor’s Note April 26, 2017: SD #71 issues tenders for boiler replacement
In This Issue: Tender for boiler replacement at Ecole Robb Road in Comox Tender for boiler replacement at Courtenay Elementary Port Alberni to finalize liquid waste management plan soon Tender for boiler replacement at Ecole Robb Road in Comox Two tenders have been...
Around Town: Campbell River Energy Star for New Homes Workshop
Builders can learn everything they need to know to get certified as an ENERGY STAR® for New Homes builder, as well as introduce the Province of BC’s new Energy Step Code, and provide licensed residential builders with 6.5 Group A CPD points. This workshop is being...
Editor’s Note April 19, 2017: Residential construction up by 57% this quarter compared to 2016
In This Issue: Residential construction is up in all municipalities in the Campbell River and Comox Valley regions, by 57% this quarter compared to 2016. The Construction Program and Real Property Projects at Defense Construction Canada in Lazo, BC will consist of...
Around Town: Government to Direct the Creation of a Policy for Return of WorksafeBC Funds
On March 29 the provincial government announced proposed amendments to the Workers Compensation Act. This amendment will establish a new policy requiring WorkSafeBC to return funds to employers when they have a surplus of contributions from employers in the Accident...
Around Town: Low Inventory Continues to Limit Vancouver Island Buyers
Inventory of single-family homes declined by 36 per cent from March 2016, with 1,023 active listings available last month compared to 1,598 one year ago. Low inventory continues to frustrate consumers in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area. An...
Editor’s Note April 5, 2017: Huu-ay-aht approves co-management of liquefied natural gas facility
In This Week's Issue Huu-ay-aht first BC Nation approves co-management development of liquefied natural gas facility New multi family project proposed for Cumberland, with approximately 80 units Tender has been issued from Port Hardy for upgrades within the water...
Around Town: New sprinkler requirements for four-storey wood-frame buildings
An update to the BC Building Code will require fire sprinklers to be installed on the balconies of all new four-storey wood-frame residential buildings. Under the current BC Building Code, sprinklers generally are not required on balconies or in attics in residential...
Editor’s Note March 29, 2017: New town house project proposed for Courtenay
In This Issue: New 24 town house unit project proposed by Benco Ventures for Courtenay Contract awarded for $2.1 million for Queen's Ditch Draining project to Knappet Industries in Comox Construction of Campbell River Hospice completed New 24 town house unit project...
Around Town: Save the date for the Capital Project Delivery Forum on April 20, 2017
Featuring presentations by key industry leaders and experts, expect an exciting forum discussing issues that affect everyone in the construction industry. The theme of the Forum this year is "Building For The Future" and Nikolas Badminton, Futurist, will be the...
Editor’s Note March 22, 2017: Courtenay seeks proposals for new Public Works Trades Shop
In This Issue: Courtenay seeks proposals for new Public Works Trades Shop Comox Strathcona Waste Management awarded $5.5 million for organics composting facility Campbell River awarded $6.4 million for Highway 19A improvement project Courtenay seeks proposals for new...