The Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association (DSBIA) will host the Vision to Reality: The building of Downtown Surrey panel discussion tomorrow, featuring community business leaders at the forefront of the city’s long-term economic development plans.
People looking to get a mortgage in B.C. will soon have enhanced consumer protection under new legislation for mortgage service providers.
PCI Developments is hosting a free community celebration at Surrey’s first comprehensive transit-oriented community, King George Hub, which will be home to more than 4,000 residents and over 2,700 jobs.
The BM Group of Companies is pleased to announce its acquisition of Sanderson Concrete Inc., an exciting addition to its already robust portfolio of construction, project management, material supply, and land development companies.
Overall sales in the Fraser Valley fell for the third straight month as prices for all property types continued to soften, bringing greater balance to the region’s real estate market.
With out-of-control bidding wars and no-condition offers putting people at risk, the BC New Democrat government’s plan for homebuyer protection, sometimes referred to as a cooling-off period, will give people peace of mind in the overheated housing market.
Buyers of Fraser Valley real estate had significantly more inventory to choose from last month due to a record-breaking volume of new listings received for the month of February.
“Vernon, British Columbia, can be thinking big and building boldly when it comes to its venues and experiences,” says Ian Renton, The Rise General Manager. With an exceptional season of golf behind them, The Rise is breaking ground on their restaurant and event venue, with a tentative grand opening of 2023.
MLA for Abbotsford South Bruce Banman is calling for action to address skyrocketing housing prices in the Fraser Valley, which are 40 per cent higher compared to last year.
On the heels of the busiest year in history for Fraser Valley real estate, January activity saw the beginnings of a market rebalancing. Overall property sales – still the third highest ever for January – cooled compared to December while the volume of new listings improved significantly.
As the cost of housing in British Columbia continues to soar to new heights, the BC Liberals are renewing their calls for the NDP to focus on increasing housing supply —something the Housing Minister has only recently conceded is critical to improving affordability.
ICBA President Chris Gardner presents the Gord Stewart Safety Award to IRL Construction’s (from left) William Donnellan, Aaron Lacey, Laura Donnellan, and Jennifer Rafer.
Hundreds of tradespeople and employers have shared their insights about how the Province can implement skilled trades certification to support higher-paying, more stable employment.
B.C.’s construction industry is expecting more work and significant pay increases for workers in 2022, while dealing with the most significant labour shortage in decades, according to the results of a survey of Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) member companies.
