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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 read
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