by VRBA | Feb 10, 2026 | Blog
The Victoria Residential Builders Association partnered with other industry associations including the Urban Development Institute and West Shore Developers Association to commission a review of the Capital Regional District’s (CRD) $2 billion Water Supply Plan. The... read more
by VRBA | Feb 4, 2026 | Blog, Education & Training, news
A recent Labour Force Survey revealed the unemployment rate for youth aged 15 to 24 is 13.3%, about double the 6.8% for Canada’s overall labour force. Meanwhile, skilled trades shortages continue to grow as baby boomers retire. Labour market studies predict 83,000 job... read more
by VRBA | Feb 3, 2026 | news
Looking to top up your CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points for your BC Builders Licence? The Professional Home Builders Institute has a variety of affordable online courses that are self-paced and self-directed. Visit... read more
by VRBA | Jan 27, 2026 | news
Ongoing seismic activity in our region is a reminder we live in a subduction zone where large earthquakes can happen any time. Scientists discovered an active fault running under Elk Lake into Cordova Bay, where a 6.1 to 7.6 earthquake occurred several thousand years... read more
by VRBA | Jan 21, 2026 | Blog, Housing data, news
VRBA’s Annual Crystal Ball Housing Forecast on January 14 featured presentations by: Fergus Kyne, Chair, Victoria Real Estate Board Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist, British Columbia Real Estate Association Casey Edge, Executive Director, VRBA Total housing starts... read more
