Around Town: Public Open House in Campbell River for Sustainable Official Community Plan
With the Sustainable Official Community Plan (SOCP) review now complete, the city of Campbell River is proceeding with an update of the Zoning Bylaw to make sure it is consistent with the SCOP. The first public open house event will take place Tuesday, May 2 at the...
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...
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: 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...
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...Get 8 FREE Issues!
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