Vancouver reversed the gas ban. Here is what it actually means for your multiplex.
Vancouver City Council voted 7 to 4 on May 27, 2026 to allow natural gas heating in new homes again. For homeowners building multiplexes, the real impact isn't the heating equipment, it's shorter BC Hydro timelines and fewer mid-design reversals.
Trent Praski · August 10, 2026 · 9 min
What drives construction cost on a small multiplex
Two fourplexes on neighbouring Vancouver lots can cost very different amounts to build. The reasons are knowable, site conditions, servicing, design, code level, mechanical systems, and finishes each pull the number. Here is what actually moves construction cost, without a single invented figure.
Mark Van Ek · July 22, 2026 · 7 min
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