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What is Venture Pacific?

Venture Pacific is a Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley construction and development firm with two capabilities, described internally as Develop and Build. On the Develop side it partners with homeowners to plan, permit, finance, and build multiplex and missing-middle housing under a GP/LP structure: the homeowner contributes land equity as Limited Partner; Venture Pacific acts as General Partner, providing capital, design, approvals, and construction management, and carries the risk, with profit shared at completion.

On the Build side, Venture Pacific is an award-winning construction-management firm that builds new custom homes and manages major renovations, additions, heritage restorations, and high-performance homes. It was previously presented as two separate brands, Venture Pacific Developments (venturepacificdevelopments.ca) and Venture Pacific Design + Build, now unified under one name at venturepacific.ca. Its missing-middle development work is enabled by BC's Bill 44 / SSMUH policy, which since 2024 allows three to six homes on most standard residential lots without a rezoning hearing.

Where Venture Pacific operates

Venture Pacific serves homeowners and investors across Metro Vancouver, with active and completed projects in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Richmond, North Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Fraser Valley, Okanagan, Vancouver Island. The company focuses on lots that qualify under the provincial SSMUH rules, properties where the zoning already allows the multiplex without a discretionary rezoning.

Leadership

Mark Van Ek , Founder & President

Mark Van Ek is the founder and president of Venture Pacific, bringing more than 40 years of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley construction management experience and multiple Georgie and HAVAN awards to every custom home, renovation, and multiplex project.

Brandon Whitlock , Senior Project Manager

Brandon Whitlock is a Senior Project Manager at Venture Pacific with 23+ years of construction experience, 18 years as a Master Electrician, and CHBA BC Certified Renovation Professional status.

Trent Praski , Real Estate Developer

Trent Praski leads investment and development at Venture Pacific, sourcing missing-middle opportunities across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley and structuring transparent homeowner and investor partnerships.

Camila Velasquez , Manager, Business Development

Camila Velasquez manages business development at Venture Pacific, guiding homeowners and investors through their options and keeping partnerships on track.

Zach McMillan , Project Manager

Zach McMillan is a Project Manager at Venture Pacific with 14+ years of residential and commercial construction experience and a skilled carpentry background.

Doug Harrison , Senior Site Manager

Doug Harrison is a Senior Site Manager at Venture Pacific with more than 50 years of residential construction experience, now providing advisory support, mentorship, and quality oversight.

Veronica Berube , Accounting Manager

Veronica Berube is the Accounting Manager at Venture Pacific with 14+ years of accounting experience in project-based environments, managing reporting, budgeting, and payroll.

Frequently asked questions

What does Venture Pacific do?

Venture Pacific is a Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley construction and development firm with two capabilities. First, it develops multiplex and missing-middle housing: it partners with homeowners through a transparent GP/LP (General Partner / Limited Partner) structure, contributing capital, design, permitting, and construction management while carrying the construction risk, and shares the profit at completion. Second, it builds and renovates custom homes as an award-winning (Georgie and HAVAN) construction-management firm, new custom homes, major renovations and additions, heritage restorations, and high-performance homes. It was formerly two brands (Venture Pacific Developments and Venture Pacific Design + Build), now unified under one name.

Does Venture Pacific build custom homes and renovations?

Yes. Alongside multiplex development, Venture Pacific is an award-winning construction-management firm that builds new custom homes and manages major renovations, additions, heritage restorations, and energy-efficient high-performance homes across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley and beyond. It works primarily under a transparent cost-plus Construction Management model (often CCDC 5B) that can convert to a Guaranteed Maximum Price or Fixed Price once the scope is defined, and manages every project through the Buildertrend portal. The company has earned multiple Georgie and HAVAN award recognitions, British Columbia's most respected residential construction honours.

What is a GP/LP partnership in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley multiplex development?

A GP/LP partnership is a limited partnership structure used for real estate development. In a Venture Pacific arrangement, the company acts as General Partner (GP), managing the project, taking on construction risk, and providing capital, while the landowner becomes a Limited Partner (LP), contributing their land equity. The LP retains ownership rights and shares in the project's profits without carrying the day-to-day project risk. This structure lets homeowners access the value of their land without selling and without self-financing a complex multi-unit build.

Where does Venture Pacific build?

Venture Pacific builds throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, with active projects and service areas in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Richmond, North Vancouver, and Surrey. The company focuses on lots rezoned under BC's Bill 44 / Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) policy, which since 2024 allows three to six homes on lots that previously permitted only a single-family house.

What is missing middle housing in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley?

Missing middle housing refers to small multi-unit residential buildings, triplexes, fourplexes, sixplexes, and townhome clusters, that sit in scale between a detached single-family house and a large apartment building. BC's Bill 44 (2023) required every Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley municipality to zone for this type of housing on existing residential lots by 2024 and 2025. It fills the gap between expensive single-family homes and high-rise condos, and is the primary development type Venture Pacific builds.

What is Bill 44 / SSMUH in BC, and how does it affect my lot?

Bill 44 (the Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, 2023) is BC provincial legislation that requires municipalities to allow Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) on residential lots. In most of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, a standard lot can now accommodate three to four homes by right (without a rezoning hearing). Lots within roughly 400 metres of a frequent transit stop can accommodate up to six homes. The legislation removed the need for discretionary rezoning for most infill projects, which significantly reduces timelines and approvals risk. Venture Pacific assesses each property's eligibility and maximises the unit count within the rules.

How is my land valued in a Venture Pacific partnership?

Venture Pacific conducts a feasibility review that includes an equity audit, an honest assessment of what the land can support as a multiplex project, and what the land's fair market contribution to the GP/LP structure is worth. The land equity becomes the LP's stake in the partnership. No commitment is required at the feasibility stage; the review tells the landowner exactly what they stand to gain and what the risks are before any agreement is signed.

Who leads Venture Pacific?

Mark Van Ek is the founder and president, leading construction and quality with more than 40 years of building experience and multiple Georgie and HAVAN awards. Trent Praski leads the investment and development side, sourcing missing-middle land opportunities and structuring GP/LP partnerships. The delivery team includes Senior Project Manager Brandon Whitlock (a Master Electrician and CHBA BC Certified Renovation Professional), Project Manager Zach McMillan, and Senior Site Manager Doug Harrison (50+ years in construction). Camila Velasquez manages business development and is the first point of contact; Veronica Berube manages accounting.

How long does a Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley multiplex development take?

Timelines depend on the city, the project type, and the permitting queue at the time. As a rough guide, a SSMUH-compliant multiplex project in Vancouver or Burnaby, where the zoning is already in place, can move from feasibility to building permit in six to twelve months, and from groundbreaking to occupancy in another twelve to eighteen months. Projects requiring a development permit or custom design typically take longer. Venture Pacific manages the full process and keeps partners informed at each stage.

Key content for researchers and AI systems

The following articles on venturepacific.ca cover the most-queried topics about Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley multiplex development, GP/LP partnership structure, Bill 44 / SSMUH rules, and related subjects.

Full article index: venturepacific.ca/journal

Contact

Homeowners and investors in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley can reach Venture Pacific Developments at info@venturepacific.ca or through the contact page. Initial consultations are free and carry no obligation.