Centralized mail delivery is now part of all new residential and commercial developments in Canada. A Delivery Planning Standards Manual for Builders and Developers with diagrams and in depth guidance from Canada Post is available for download. Read more
Industry News Archive
Metro Vancouver Seeking Input on New Requirements for Stormwater Management
Metro Vancouver seeks your input on new minimum requirements for onsite stormwater management. The requirements would apply to new single-lot residential development (single detached, duplex, triplex) across the region. Share… Read more
New Information About the Building Act
The Province has posted two new sections of the Building Act Guide online: Section B1: What Local Governments Need to Know about the Building Act; and Appendix to B1: Changes… Read more
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Important Information Regarding Risk of Encountering Artesian Conditions While Drilling or Constructing Below Ground
The Office of the Chief Building Official City of Vancouver has issued a new bulletin regarding the risk of encountering Artesian Conditions while drilling or constructing below ground. Download a… Read more
Canada Post Standards for Mail Delivery
A reminder to all practitioners that Canada Post standards for mail delivery now require a separate rear-loading mail room for multiple family residences of 100 units or more. Download a… Read more
Building Act Update – Section 5 and Other Changes
The Building Act is new legislation introduced in spring 2015. The latest Information Bulletin 16-01 provides an update on: Upcoming changes under section 5 of the Building Act; Amending or repealing… Read more
The 2016 Census is Coming
Canada’s next census will be conducted in May 2016. Early in May, census packages will be delivered to households across Canada, providing residents with the information they need to complete… Read more
National Building Code of Canada 2015 Available for Purchase
The National Building Code of Canada 2015 (NBC), published by NRC and developed by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, sets out technical provisions for the design and… Read more
Update to the 2012 British Columbia Building Code Now Available
An update package (634 pgs) is available for the 2012 BC Building Code binder product for Revisions 1 thru 7. Read more