by Kenzie Andrews | Dec 13, 2018 | Around Town, BC Energy Step Code, BC Housing, Building Code, Campbell River, Webinar
The new BC Building Codes including Fire and Plumbing came into effective December 10. All building permits received in the City of Campbell River before December 10 will be assessed under the previous requirements; anything onward will be under the revised code....
by Kenzie Andrews | Dec 6, 2018 | 19 Wing Comox, Blog, Campbell River, Construction News, Editor's Note, Port Hardy, Tenders
In This Week’s Issue CFB Comox Hangar 7 project will consist of multi-trade work packages. North Island Seniors Housing Foundation hoping to move forward with Housing Complex in Port Hardy. North Island College Campbell River has released tender for interior work on...
by Kenzie Andrews | Dec 5, 2018 | Around Town, Blog, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Port Alberni, Powell River, WorkSafe BC
By Al Johnson A survey conducted earlier this year by a Canadian bank found that nearly 40 per cent of B.C. homeowners were planning on renovating their homes. And while that’s great news for the construction industry, it’s important to be aware of the health dangers...
by Kenzie Andrews | Nov 29, 2018 | Around Town, Building Inspectors, Campbell River
During pre-budget business case presentations on November 20, Campbell River City Council approved an additional building inspector position. “Campbell River is still seeing high levels of construction with hundreds of new dwellings built in the past year.” says...
by Kenzie Andrews | Nov 28, 2018 | Blog, Campbell River, Construction News, Courtenay, Development Permit Applications, Editor's Note, Powell River, Rezoning application, Tenders
In This Week’s Issue: Courtenay approves development permit application for a 79 unit rental apartment building. Campbell River receives rezoning application for a 51 unit apartment building. BC Housing Releases tender for a new multi-storey residential development in...
by Kenzie Andrews | Nov 22, 2018 | Around Town, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, Workplace Safety, WorkSafe BC
WorkSafeBC is launching an awareness campaign and guide to educate employers and workers about impairment in the workplace. Impairment in the workplace isn’t a new issue in BC, but it’s become top of mind as cannabis becomes legal for recreational use. Under current...