Home Builder Resources
If you are building a new home or renovating, review the following links:
BC Housing LIcensing
Builders of new homes must have a licence from BC Housing, Licensing and Consumer Services. They also approve courses for Continuing Professional Development. Visit www.bchousing.org/licensing-consumer-services
Cost of Building a Home
You can get a rough idea of the cost of building a new home from the BDC Construction Cost Calculator. Visit www.bdconsultants.com/tools/tool/cicalculator
Builders Guides
A selection of guides for builders including the Residential Construction Performance Guide may be found here www.bchousing.org/licensing-consumer-services/publications
BC Building Code
The BC Building Code is available online for free at www.bcpublications.ca/BCPublications/