Planning a Home Addition in Metro Vancouver: Cost, Permits, and Timeline
An addition can be the most efficient way to get the space your family needs without leaving the neighbourhood. Here is how the cost, the permit path, and the schedule usually work in Metro Vancouver.
Mark Van Ek · August 25, 2026 · 7 min
Restoring a Heritage or Character Home in Vancouver: Process, Permits, and Cost Drivers
A heritage restoration runs on a different permit track and a different risk profile than an ordinary renovation. Here is what a Vancouver, New Westminster, or Burnaby heritage home actually involves, from the first status check to the final inspection.
Mark Van Ek · August 23, 2026 · 8 min
BC's free multiplex designs: what they cover and where a builder still adds value
BC Housing released 10 free standardized multiplex design concepts that save $30,000 to $50,000 in architectural fees. But a free design is not a finished project, here's where the design ends and where a builder's role begins.
Trent Praski · August 22, 2026 · 11 min
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