by Kenzie Andrews | Oct 27, 2022 | Around Town, Blog, Lumber
Your Weekly Construction Briefing Conifex Timber has announced that it is temporarily curtailing its Mackenzie sawmill operations for two weeks starting October 11. This announcement impacts production capacity by approximately seven million board feet in the fourth...
by Kenzie Andrews | Oct 26, 2022 | Airport Runway Extension, Blog, Courtenay, Port McNeill, Powell River, Tenders
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links Courtenay: Tender released for detailed design for a new $3.35 million Nature Park. Powell River: $8 million grant received to expand the airport runway. Port McNeill: Tenders issued for a parking lot extension with retaining...
by Kenzie Andrews | Oct 20, 2022 | Blog, Canadian Real Estate Association
Your Weekly Construction Briefing The Canadian Real Estate Association says the country’s housing market continued to slow in September – a stark contrast from the flurried pace of sales the fall usually delivers. Rising interest rates are contributing to falling...
by Kenzie Andrews | Oct 19, 2022 | Aquarium Facility, Blog, Campbell River, Continued Professional Development, Courtenay, Subdivision, Village Commons
Courtenay: 17 lot subdivision proposed for single family or duplexes.Campbell River: The aquarium is proposing to move south of the Maritime Heritage Center. Cortes Island: Planning is underway for a 2.6 acre community gathering and commercial...
by Kenzie Andrews | Oct 13, 2022 | Apprenticeships, Around Town, BC Construction Association, Blog, Mentorship
Your Weekly Construction Briefing The BC Construction Association announced a province-wide mentorship program to encourage skilled trades as a career path. The program is funded to run for three years and expected to support 300 mentees...
by Kenzie Andrews | Oct 12, 2022 | Blog, Courtenay, Paper Mill, Powell River, Rental Building, Rezoning application, Tla’amin Nation, Tofino, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Water treatment plant
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links Tofino: Construction on the new $78 million Wastewater Treatment Plant will begin this Fall. Courtenay: Approvals moving forward for a 24 unit rental building.Powell River: The Tla’amin Nation is looking at...