by Kenzie Andrews | Jul 18, 2024 | Blog, Concrete, Vancouver Island Construction Association
On August 8, VICA and Herold Engineering are hosting a virtual and in-person seminar on addressing scaling issues for concrete flatwork. The Vancouver Island Construction Association is hosting an education seminar on concrete technology. The Premature Deterioration...
by Kenzie Andrews | Jul 17, 2024 | Bamfield, Blog, Comox, Cumberland, Powell River, Residential Lots, School District 71, Sewer
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Bamfield: referendum for $18 million sewer connection Cumberland and Comox: $47 million expansions at two schools Powell River: proposed 54 residential lots with up-to 4 dwelling units each The Alberni Clayoquot Regional District expects... by Kenzie Andrews | Jul 11, 2024 | Blog, Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board, Real Estate News, Real Estate Sales, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 737 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in June. 359 single-family homes sold, down 15 per cent from June 2023. Sales of condos came in at 82 units, decreasing by 24 per cent. In the row/townhouse category,...
by Kenzie Andrews | Jul 10, 2024 | Apartments, Blog, Campbell River, Comox, Condominiums, Construction Services, Courtenay, North Island College, Port Alberni, Rental Building, Townhomes
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Port Alberni, Comox Valley, and Campbell River: Tenders for North Island College Construction Services under $200,000 Courtenay: proposed 104 unit rental building Comox: over 750 apartments, condos and townhomes units proposed on three...
by Kenzie Andrews | Jun 27, 2024 | BC Construction Association, Blog, Contract A
The BC Construction Association has issued an alert following the confirmation of cases of removal of “Contract A” from the procurement process on many taxpayer-funded projects. Examples include some municipalities, school districts, universities, and crown...
by Kenzie Andrews | Jun 26, 2024 | Blog, Multi Family Development, Residential Development, Senior’s Housing
In this week’s Editor’s Note: Comox: Public hearing for a 270 unit multi-family development. Cortes Island: Funding to construct road access for the proposed Rainbow Ridge Housing project. Port Hardy: NI Seniors Housing Foundation and Rotary Seniors Housing...