by Kenzie Andrews | Oct 10, 2024 | Blog, Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes, National Model Codes
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) has released a set of twelve informational videos on the significant changes that were introduced into the 2020 National Model Codes. The videos are available on the CBHCC’s website. Learn about the...
by Kenzie Andrews | Oct 9, 2024 | Apartment Buildings, Blog, Cumberland, qathet Regional District, Strathcona Regional District, Tenders
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Cumberland: proposed 180 units in two mixed use buildings Strathcona Regional District: tender released for supply and installation over 1000 water meters qathet Regional District: Lund Waterworks conversion cost doubles to...
by Kenzie Andrews | Oct 3, 2024 | Blog, British Columbia, Mass Timber, Uncategorized
The deadline to submit Expression of Interest for the fourth intake of the Mass Timber Demonstration Program (MTDP) closes on October 21st. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply to the fourth intake of the Mass Timber Demonstration Program (MTDP). Applications...
by Kenzie Andrews | Oct 2, 2024 | Artificial Turf, Blog, Courtenay, Cumberland, Powell River, School District 71, Supportive Housing, Tenders
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Courtenay: New Artificial Turf Field proposed for Vanier School. Cumberland: Construction Management tender for school addition with 16 classrooms. Powell River: BC Housing supportive housing complex may start construction in 2025. In...
by Kenzie Andrews | Sep 26, 2024 | BC Step Code, Blog, British Columbia, Standardized Residential Designs
The Province has created seven different concepts for small-scale multi-unit housing and three different concepts for accessory dwelling units, all of which are customizable and available free online. These design renderings show two possible duplex designs included...
by Kenzie Andrews | Sep 25, 2024 | BC Ferries, Blog, Cortes Island, Courtenay, Cumberland, Industrial Development, Industrial Lands, Playground Design Standards, Quadra Island
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Quadra and Cortes: BC Ferries two ferry berths rebuilds Cumberland: Mini Storage and Industrial/office building Courtenay: 15 new parks planned over the next 4 years This map shows the location of the Heriot Bay (Quadra Island) and...