by VRBA | May 14, 2024 | Blog, Building Code, news
The public, media, elected officials are often unaware of the challenges experienced by builders in the world of home construction. The process of home design, changing building codes, rezonings, permit approvals, project management and sales is understood only by... read more
by VRBA | May 7, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
The federal and provincial governments have announced a few local sites for potential housing development in our region. For example, the BC government, through BC Builds, identified eight sites in the province, including one in Sooke and another in North Cowichan,... read more
by VRBA | Apr 30, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
Skilled trades shortages are growing as baby boomers retire and demand for new housing increases. Labour market studies predict 83,000 job openings in the skilled trades by 2032. Yet, there was little in the recent BC budget for more training, and this is reflected in... read more
by VRBA | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
Last week, we attended the housing panel and trade show at the convention for the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC). AVICC represents municipalities, regional districts and other local governments of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast,... read more
by VRBA | Apr 16, 2024 | Blog, Building Code, news
According to CMHC, there has been a 94.5% decline in Victoria housing starts with only 13 units from January to March this year vs 240 in 2023. This will likely reverse in the next couple of months because the municipality is the home of large multis and one project... read more
by VRBA | Apr 9, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
On April 12, VRBA is participating in the housing panel and trade show at the convention for the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC). AVICC represents municipalities, regional districts and other local governments of Vancouver Island,... read more
