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Construction Labour Supply Still Top Issue in Around Town
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The BC Construction Association has released its annual Industry Survey offering insights from construction employers and tradespeople. According to this year’s survey, the top issues facing the industry are skilled labour shortages, prompt payments, and safety, with 61% of small contractors seriously contemplating leaving the industry.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox Valley: BC Hydro’s $47 million Flow control improvements along the Puntledge River
- Courtenay and Campbell River: Seymour Pacific seeking subtrades for 5 apartment buildings.
- Powell River: Development of the Airport Industrial Lands.
Building Permits Quarterly Statistics in Around Town
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The Comox Valley to Campbell River building permit total values for the first quarter of 2023 have decreased by 49% compared to the first quarter in 2022. This decrease is primarily due to a $36M permit issued in 2021 for a care home project in Comox. Without that permit, the decrease is 29%, and driven by a 33% decrease in total residential permit values.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Royston: CVRD has received $7.4 million for the Water Service (South) Extension Project.
- North Island: Funding announced for several potential construction projects.
- Comox Valley: Paper Shredding Fundraiser May 6.
BC Increasing Lot Density in Around Town
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The B.C. government expects to introduce provincial legislation this fall to allow up to four units on a single-family lot with additional density permitted in areas well served by transit. If approved, the legislation will reduce requirements for rezoning to build a duplex, triplex or a fourplex.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox Valley: $30 million received towards extending wastewater services south
- Port McNeill: $2.7 million Beach Drive landslide mitigation project is moving forward
- Powell River: Proposed 40 to 50 multi-residential apartment building
Quinsam Heights Design Charrette In Around Town
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The City of Campbell River is holding two sessions to explore the land use challenges, opportunities, and design ideas for the Quinsam Heights Neighbourhood.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Port Alberni: proposed new $2 million Cherry Creek fire hall.
- Comox Valley Regional District: potential new pool, ice rink, and artificial sports turf.
- Courtenay: new child care facility at Arden Elementary School.
March Real Estate Market Update In Around Town
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Last month, 381 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, a 26 per cent decrease from one year ago and a 73 per cent increase from February. Sales of condo apartments came in at 66 units, declining by 46 per cent from March 2022. In the row/townhouse category, 77 units sold, down 26 per cent.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Port Alberni: redevelopment of the Somass Lands waterfront property
- Courtenay: 41 unit residential building under construction
- Powell River: increasing secondary suites, address minimum dwelling sizes
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