by Kenzie Andrews | Jun 14, 2018 | Around Town, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island Construction Association, Vancouver Island Construction News
Women in Construction (WiC) is a grassroots Vancouver Island network working to promote and support female participation in construction, one of the key sectors of our provincial economy. In May of 2013, a group of dedicated women came together with the intention of...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 5, 2018 | Around Town, Blog, Construction News, Vancouver Island Construction News, Workplace Safety
WorkSafeBC has released new three-year plans for four industry sectors, including the construction sector and the manufacturing sector. The 2018-2020 strategies are designed to prevent unsafe acts or conditions that cause workplace injuries and fatalities. Strategies...
by Kenzie Andrews | Jan 9, 2017 | Around Town, Blog, Building Links, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Uncategorized, Vancouver Island Construction News
Wedler Engineering LLP is celebrating the tenth anniversary of their Courtenay branch, officially opening for business on January 12, 2007. Operating out of the basement of Bazett Land Surveying, the original staff included two engineers. Growing steadily over the...
by Kenzie Andrews | Dec 16, 2016 | Blog, Construction News, EnerGuide Ratings, Energy Incentives and Rebates, New Homes Vancouver Island, Uncategorized, Vancouver Island Construction News
The Canadian Home Builders Association – Vancouver Island is hosting a full day building industry outlook forum and educational seminar series on Jan 12, 2017 at the Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo. Education Seminars & Outlook Forum, Full Day Registration...
by Kenzie Andrews | Sep 29, 2016 | Blog, Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Editor's Note, Tenders, Vancouver Island Construction News
In This Issue: 19 Wing Comox issued a tender for parking lot upgrades Corix Water Products wins tender in Campbell River MOU approved for supportive housing project in Courtenay 19 Wing Comox issued a tender for parking lot upgrades Defence Construction Canada has...
by Kenzie Andrews | May 26, 2016 | Around Town, Blog, Building Permits, Vancouver Island Construction Association, Vancouver Island Construction News
Overall, total building permits issued on Vancouver Island rose 16 per cent in the first quarter of 2016 to $410.8 million from $352.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and 21 per cent compared to the first quarter of 2015. Low interest rates, a growing...