by Kenzie Andrews | Jan 13, 2015 | Blog, Construction News, Courtenay
The City of Courtenay is holding a public information session regarding road improvements on Thursday January 15, 2015 in the Native Sons Hall. This is a part of a larger capital project to address aging infrastructure in the city. The session will include preliminary...
by Kenzie Andrews | Dec 4, 2014 | Around Town, Blog, Building Links, Construction News
The provincial government is updating the BC Building Code, effective December 19, 2014. There are four new requirements, and they will apply to new construction in the province: Energy Efficiency – Energy-efficiency standards have been broadened to include the...
by Kenzie Andrews | Dec 3, 2014 | Blog, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Construction News, Editor's Note
In This Issue Comox Strathcona Waste Management Board approves borrowing for landfill; Island Timberlands submits rezoning application for Brean Road; and BC Hydro announces new projects for Campbell River region. Comox Strathcona Waste Management Board approves...
by Kenzie Andrews | Oct 24, 2014 | Around Town, Blog, Building Links, Campbell River, Construction News, Vancouver Island Construction News
Over 70 full time people are working at full time jobs at the John Hart Dam and the full time jobs will be increasing steadily until the peak of construction in 2015, when 350 people are expected to be working on the project. Power BC and its subcontractors are hiring...
by Kenzie Andrews | Oct 8, 2014 | Building Links, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Construction News, Courtenay, Editor's Note, Vancouver Island Construction News
Recently I attended a Vancouver Island Construction Association Meeting in Courtenay and participated in a round table discussion with businesses from the construction industry and with representatives from municipalities, colleges and other types of related agencies....
by Kenzie Andrews | Sep 24, 2014 | Building Links, Construction News, Editor's Note, Tenders, Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Issue: Comfort Inn and Suites to Open in Campbell River in January of 2015; Somass Hotel Project Tender Expected in 2014; Town of Comox Planning for Re-Development of Marina Park. Comfort Inn and Suites to Open in Campbell River in January of 2015 The new...