Tag Archives: construction
KC’s New soon to be LEED Certified Home
As you may know, we have been experiencing some growing pains and have finally secured a new space! Soon we can reminisce on the days when we all shared offices, phones, etc. We will be featuring the renovation of our new space in the coming weeks. It is going to be our first LEED project … Read More
Are you an HST supporter?
An article by Fiona Anderson in the Vancouver Sun’s Business section reports the following organizations are throwing their support behind the harmonized sales tax (HST): BC Chamber of Commerce BC Construction Association BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association Business Council of BC Coast Forest Products Association Council of Forest Industries Institute of Chartered Accountants … Read More
Types of Plumbing Pipes
Plumbing is a major part of many renovation projects. Whether you are installing a sink or updating/adding a bathroom or kitchen, plumbing must be considered. It doesn’t not matter if you are doing the work yourself or hiring a contractor, you will need to make decisions on the types of pipes you want to use. … Read More
Taxing News: HST Passed!
While we were all vacationing or working away to pump some life into our economy, it seems the Liberal government also kept themselves quite busy this summer! On July 23, the federal & provincial finance ministers signed a memorandum of understanding on the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). They teeter-tottered on the idea at first but … Read More
Laneway Housing – Permitting Checklist
We are all very excited about the COV’s decision to approve Laneway Housing. Now that you have had the chance to digest the news, it’s time to get serious. Many homeowners already have plans in the works for permitting so better get to it if you plan on doing anything. To help you get started, … Read More
10 Tips for Good Indoor Air Quality
To avoid common air quality problems within your home, just follow these simple steps: Select certified ventilation products to ensure airflow, sound and energy performance expectations are met or exceeded. Operate the bathroom exhaust fan when bathing and showering to imit moisture buildup. Operate your fan for 10-60 minutes after you finish your bath or … Read More
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