Building Links Blog
Read our blog to stay informed on the news for the construction and real estate industry for the Comox Valley, Campbell River, Comox, Port Alberni, Powell River, Tofino and Vancouver Island. Stay connected to get connected!
New Rules for Short-Term Rentals In Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing
In an effort to divert short term into long term rentals, the Province is implementing a ‘principal residence’ requirement. This regulation will limit short term rentals to a property where the owner lives for the majority of the year, and applies to communities with more than 10,000 residents.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Alberni-Clayoquot: Second phase of engagement for a new Aquatics Centre.
- Campbell River: Proposed 28 unit townhome project.
- Courtenay: Rezoning for 16 units for adults with diverse abilities.
VIREB Real Estate Market Update In Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing
Last month, 244 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, the same number as last October and down eight per cent from September 2023 (266). Sales of condos came in at 60 units, increasing by 43 per cent from 2023. In the row/townhouse category, 58 units sold, up by 14 per cent from 2023.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox Valley: Sewer System Conveyance Project tender results
- Campbell River: 89 new townhomes
- Quadra Island: Rezoning approved for a new Heriot Bay ferry berth
Comox Valley and Campbell River 3rd Quarter Building Permit Statistics In Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing
This week’s issue includes year-to-date Building Permit statistics for 2023. Comparing the year-to-date 2022 and 2023 building permits for the Comox Valley and Campbell River, total construction values increased from $286,847,887 to $341,249,180. The number of permits issued, however, shows a 2% decrease from 676 in 2022 to 664 in 2023. As a comparison, the same period in 2021 had 886 permits with a total value of $337,265,202.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Ucluelet: New two storey medical building for Island Health
- Cumberland: Paving between the Landfill entrance and the new Industrial Lands
- Comox: Proposed 205 unit six-storey mixed use building
BC Construction Industry Stat Highlights in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing
The BC Construction Association has released their Fall 2023 Industry Stat Pack. While the demand for construction remains high, the estimated value of proposed major projects has dipped to $174B in comparison to $220B last year, signalling possible future decreases.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Black Creek-Oyster Bay: Moratorium on new water connections has been lifted.
- Comox Valley Regional District: Proposed septic regulatory program.
- Campbell River: Phase 1 renovations at the Strathcona Gardens recreation complex moving forward.
2023 BC Building Codes in Around Town
Your Weekly Construction Briefing
The BC government has announced that the Ministry continues to review changes to the 2018 Building Codes. The changes will include updates from the 2020 National Model Codes with adjustments made to address specific needs for BC.
(more…)Your Weekly North Vancouver Island Construction News
In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Courtenay: Construction is well underway on 3 apartment buildings with 247 rental units.
- Comox: Application under review for a 52 unit mixed-use building.
- Campbell River: Rezoning moving forward for four properties to permit 12 storey buildings.
Get 8 FREE Issues!
We are your #1 source of real estate and construction industry news on Vancouver Island.
