by Kenzie Andrews | Mar 9, 2017 | Around Town, Blog, Construction News, Construction Statistics, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board
In February 2017, the benchmark price of a single-family home in the VIREB area was $403,100, up 18 per cent from one year ago. Prices increased in every zone, ranging from 14 per cent to 25 per cent. The highest increases were seen in Parksville- Qualicum (24 per...
by Kenzie Andrews | Jan 19, 2017 | Around Town, BC Construction Association, Comox Valley, Construction News, Construction Statistics
The BC Construction Association has released its Stat Pack for the Fall of 2016, offering big numbers about the construction industry in British Columbia. According to the BCCA, construction is the number 1 employer in BC’ goods sector, accounting for 8.2% of the...
by Kenzie Andrews | Nov 24, 2016 | Around Town, Blog, Construction News, Construction Statistics, Vancouver Island Construction Association
2016 Third Quarter Report from Greg Bayton, CEO of VICA Residential and non-residential sectors continued their upward trajectory across Vancouver Island breaking year-over- year total permit values and employment records during the third quarter of 2016. Residential...
by Kenzie Andrews | Oct 20, 2016 | Blog, Campbell River, Comox, Comox Valley, Construction Statistics, Courtenay, Cumberland, Editor's Note
In This Issue: Construction statistics CVRD identifying solutions for waste water in Royston/Union Bay Strathcona Gardens receiving major renovation Construction statistics In this issue, we feature our third quarter construction statistics. The building of single...
by Kenzie Andrews | Jul 27, 2016 | Blog, Campbell River, Comox Valley Regional District, Construction News, Construction Statistics, Editor's Note, Tenders
In This Issue: Vancouver Island SFD construction stats up for second quarter, Campbell River will pre-qualify contractors for new water treatment building, and CVRD seeks project coordinator for new regional office facility in Courtenay. Vancouver Island SFD...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 13, 2016 | Blog, Campbell River, Comox, Comox Valley, Construction News, Construction Statistics, Editor's Note
In This Issue: 2016 First Quarter construction statistics; Campbell River awards tender for Raw Water Lake Intake; and Wacor Holdings awarded tender for Robb Road Upgrade. 2016 First Quarter Construction Statistics We feature the 2016 first quarter construction...