Sometimes polarizing, the Vancouver Special is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable house styles in Metro Vancouver. Developed locally and rarely seen elsewhere, these homes were built primarily between the 1960s and 1980s.
Are you planning to build an infill home in the Lower Mainland? Is there an existing structure that predates the 1980’s on your lot? Legacy buildings and infrastructure which doesn’t meet current environmental standards can create many challenges for your project.
Laneway or coach homes may be a relatively new addition to the Vancouver and Lower Mainland housing market but have become stitched into our communities. While they can be diminutive in size, that doesn’t mean they don’t have a lot to offer.
Tenant improvements are essential for transforming your leased space into a functional, comfortable and brand-aligned environment. Whether you’re opening a dental clinic, retail shop, or office in Metro Vancouver, a well-executed design and build out can improve workflow, client experience, and overall satisfaction.
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In striving to reduce our carbon footprint, the government is regulating that future homes will need to be Net-Zero. To achieve this goal, the province has introduced the BC Step Code as part of the province’s Building Act to serve as the roadmap to Net-Zero. The code is structured in "steps," ranging from Step 1 to Step 5, with each step mandating higher energy performance levels.
The years of saving up have now paid off, you are finally ready, or maybe you just can't look at that old tile any longer. It's time to start your home renovation. No matter how you got here, renovating is exciting. And while you may be tempted to dive right in and take a sledgehammer to that bathroom, here are the top 4 questions to answer before starting your home renovation.
For as long as there have been houses to build or renovate this question has always come up. Why hire a designer when you can get pre-made house plans? Like any trained professional, a designer brings to a project a set of skills that have been acquired over years of education and practice.
So you are looking to hire a designer and contractor for your new home project, but aren't sure where to start? Are you grappling with the challenges of whether to choose a design-build or design-bid-build construction process? Here we will break down the two systems and give some pros and cons for each to help you decide which project system is right for you.
With rampant inflation in cost of living and astronomical home prices many people are looking at adding a suite for adult children or in-laws. Here are our top tips for building a suite for adult children or in-laws.
It’s November 2025 and the past six months have been relatively flat when it comes to construction costs in our experience. Trades are hungry, lumber is steady, and quotes from earlier this year are holding. It’s a good time to build. If you’re considering building a new home, laneway, or small multi-unit/multiplex in Metro Vancouver, there are several current market advantages that are worth taking seriously:
As part of the Vancouver Plan, the city has identified 25 future Villages across the city of Vancouver. These villages are small neighbourhood centres made up of local shops, services, and housing. They are located using a 400-metre (5-minute) walking/rolling radius around existing small commercial nodes.
Knurled finishes are characterized by their texture which is a crosshatch or intricate line pattern. These are increasingly being used in home renovations and house building for both functional and aesthetic purposes.
