Category: Construction

Captain George

November 23rd, 2024 — The statue of Captain George Vancouver at City Hall is overwhelmed by construction scaffolding.

Saltspring reno

October 5th, 2024 — A garage on Salt Spring island is half way demolished so it can be rebuilt in 2 stages. This is done to get around zoning rules for new construction. Building it in two stages classifies it as a repair even though nothing is left of the original building.

Oakridge

September 28th, 2024 — Ongoing construction of Oakridge Center at Cambie Street and 43rd Avenue photographed from the east near Alberta Street.

Canopy with 2×4’s

September 21st, 2024 — The overdoor canopies of all 25 units in the Crescent West townhouse development at UBC are propped up with 2×4’s shimmed with bits of 2×6. The complex was built in 2009. One unit, currently for sale for 2.5 million dollars, is described as a “… townhome of uncompromising quality, sophistication & style…”.

Senakw

September 14th, 2024 — The Senakw condominium development at the south end of the Burrard Bridge.