If you’re planning a renovation, addition, or new build in Vancouver, you’ll likely encounter the term Floor Space Ratio (FSR) early in the process. While this sounds technical, FSR is simply a way the city regulates how much livable area a home can have to the size of a lot.
As you may have seen recently in the Vancouver Sun, multiplexes have become a lightning rod of controversy, with strong feelings on all sides. Communities are being affected positively with the gift of choice, but also negatively with boxy, unfriendly construction.
Often overlooked is the low voltage or non electrical wiring. This wiring serves all kinds of communication and data needs throughout your home. Ethernet, coaxial, speaker, fibre optic and telephone wires are all commonly found in our homes.
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.
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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.
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:
