Building Links

19/06/2025

Read up on the federal government's new GST rebate program for first-time home buyers in this week's Around Town.

Today's Around Town reports on the federal government's new first-time home buyer GST rebate. The rebate applies to new construction including owner built.

18/06/2025

The latest issue of Building Links is now available. Updates on projects in Bamfield, Courtenay and Quadra island including construction news and tenders. Learn more at Building Links!

Today Building Links reports on the Bamfield Community Hall, a purpose built homeless shelter in Courtenay, and the Quadra Island Recycling Depot.

16/06/2025

Weekly Wisdom … “Self-care is not a waste of time; self-care makes your use of time more sustainable.” - Jackie Viramontez.

12/06/2025

Read up on Vancouver Island real estate news in this week's Around Town. VIREB has released its May statistics package. Learn more at Building Links.

In this week's Around Town, VIREB has released its May statistics package summarizing real estate sales on Vancouver Island outside greater Victoria.

11/06/2025

The June 11 Building Links is now available with updates on projects and tenders in Comox, Powell River, Campbell River and more! Learn more at Building Links.

In today's Building Links we report on a proposed 700+ unit project in Comox, a 30 unit building in Powell River, and a parking lot tender for Campbell River.

09/06/2025

Weekly Wisdom … “The goal is to build a life you don’t need a vacation from.” - Rob Hill Sr.

05/06/2025

Looking for tips for navigating tariffs and public sector procurement? Bids & Tenders recently offered a seminar to help you navigate these new economic challenges. Learn more at Building Links.

In this week's Around Town we discuss Bids & Tenders new webinar that helps construction business navigate tariff charges and public sector procurement.

04/06/2025

This week Building Links reports on new residential funding, and tenders for path construction and a childcare centre. Learn more at Building Links.

In today's Building Links, we report on BC Housing funding, the McPhee Meadows project in Courtenay, and a multi-use building with childcare in Campbell River.

02/06/2025

Weekly Wisdom … “Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first, it means me too.” - L.R. Knost

29/05/2025

Read up on educational opportunities for construction industry workers available through the Vancouver Island Construction Association. Learn more at Building Links.

Looking to earn CDP points and approved credit? Vancouver Island Construction Association has a full catalogue of professional development course.

28/05/2025

The May 28 issue of Building Links is now available. This week we report on residential and commercial construction projects in Courtenay and Campbell River. Learn more at Building Links.

In this week's Building Links we report on a commercial expansion and 12-unit townhome development in Courtenay, and a long-term care project in Campbell River.

19/05/2025

Weekly Wisdom … “The key is in not spending time, but in investing it.” - Stephen R. Covey