by VRBA | May 9, 2023 | Blog, Building Code, news
There have been a number of earthquakes recently with a magnitude of over 4 occurring on BC’s coast. There are hundreds of tremors and smaller earthquakes annually in our region that usually go unnoticed. This seismic activity is a constant reminder that we live in a... read more
by VRBA | Apr 18, 2023 | Blog, Building Code, Housing data, news
BC’s Ministry of Housing recently announced plans to digitize the building permit process and code, which is currently only available in print or PDF format. The Ministry says a digitized code will make it faster and easier for builders and building inspectors to... read more
by VRBA | Mar 10, 2023 | Blog, Building Code, news
The BC Building and Safety Standards Branch has created the following BC Step Code changes for Part 9 homes (single detached, townhomes, etc.) taking effect May 1, 2023: Introduces the Zero Carbon Step Code, an opt-in building carbon pollution standard for... read more
by VRBA | Oct 24, 2022 | Blog, Building Code
VRBA is holding a seminar called “Communicating the Value of Energy Efficient Homes” which includes upcoming changes by the BC government requiring Step Code 3 by year-end. This full day seminar, including lunch, will be Tuesday, November 29 at 8:30 am at... read more
by VRBA | Sep 2, 2022 | Blog, Building Code, Housing data, news
British Columbia has the lowest fertility rate and the highest housing prices in Canada. Apparently, they may be linked. Statistics Canada has been monitoring declining fertility rates for 13 years. In the early 1990s, BC’s fertility rate was higher than Newfoundland,... read more
by VRBA | Aug 23, 2022 | Blog, Building Code, Housing data
In 2020, the Capital Regional District (CRD) announced an agreement where FortisBC would purchase Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) generated from Hartland Landfill for its natural gas distribution system. A joint CRD/FortisBC news release says, “The project is expected to... read more
