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First multi-floor industrial strata building launches in Richmond

First multi-floor industrial strata building launches in Richmond

Tight vacancy rate and soaring land prices has developer adding height to meet demand
B.C. construction should brace for shutdown: industry leaders

B.C. construction should brace for shutdown: industry leaders

Stoppage called “inevitable” despite provincial assurances that building can go on for now
B.C. cannabis retailers hopeful they will be deemed essential and stay open

B.C. cannabis retailers hopeful they will be deemed essential and stay open

B.C. government has legalized online and phone cannabis orders amid COVID-19
Construction delays could trigger liability for contractors

Construction delays could trigger liability for contractors

Few construction contracts include specific provisions for site shutdowns caused by a pandemic
Canada's $74BN renovation industry suddenly in limbo

Canada's $74BN renovation industry suddenly in limbo

Fears of COVID-19 require deft work on hands-on projects but planning and consultation continues
B.C. introduces $5BN COVID-19 economic response plan

B.C. introduces $5BN COVID-19 economic response plan

$2.2 billion will support businesses and B.C.'s economic recovery
B.C. hotel industry sideswiped by virus outbreak

B.C. hotel industry sideswiped by virus outbreak

Hotel sector was posting highest revenue growth and had 1,000 new rooms underway when the new coronavirus hit
Construction workers sound alarm on unsanitary job conditions

Construction workers sound alarm on unsanitary job conditions

Workers say social distancing, hand washing measures not implemented on some sites
Most B.C. business leaders expect to cut at least 50% of staff: survey

Most B.C. business leaders expect to cut at least 50% of staff: survey

Nine in 10 B.C. businesses are currently impacted by the virus; one quarter of respondents expect their company to cut 100 per cent of employees
No open houses for real estate listings; sick buyers must stay home

No open houses for real estate listings; sick buyers must stay home

Buying, selling and even building a home can continue during the COVID-19 pandemic – using reasonable practices, say industry groups