by VRBA | Oct 12, 2021 | Blog, Building Code, Housing data, news
Economies of scale is an economic principle where costs are spread out over a larger number of goods produced. An example in the housing industry is spreading construction costs over a larger number of units, such as a large multi-family project. That’s why developers... read more
by VRBA | Jul 20, 2021 | Blog, Building Code, Housing data, news
New building code regulations often fly under the radar in discussions about high housing prices. An example is the BC Step Code, an energy efficiency regulation circumventing the Canada/BC agreement to harmonize with the National Building Code. Step Code implies... read more
by VRBA | Jun 8, 2021 | Blog, Building Code, Housing data, news
Colwood council is considering adopting a new energy efficiency regulation this year called BC Step Code 3, bypassing steps 1 & 2. The primary purpose of a building code is health and safety, and for that reason alone, council should reject leaping into BC Step... read more
by VRBA | May 11, 2021 | Blog, Building Code, Housing data, news
It’s been more than 20 years since demographer David Foot released his bestseller Boom, Bust & Echo and the message still rings true. “When you get a big group of people moving through the same stage of their life at the same time, that’s what generates the... read more
by VRBA | Mar 9, 2021 | Blog, Building Code, Hiring a Contractor, news, Renovating
Thinking of building a new home or renovating? How will you determine a builder’s track record, availability and prices? Try our online Expression of Interest making it easy to get quotes from VRBA’s professional contractors. Visit https://www.vrba.ca/hire-a-builder/... read more
by VRBA | Mar 3, 2021 | Blog, Building Code, Housing data
New building code regulations often fly under the radar in discussions about high housing prices. An example is the Step Code, an energy efficiency regulation fast-tracked by the BC govt without a review by the National Building Code committee – despite the Canada/BC... read more
