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Guides on tenant improvement permits, BC Building Code requirements and how a design project actually runs.
Work stop notice: what it means and how to get it lifted
A stop work order in Metro Vancouver, in plain language: why it was issued, what to do in the first 48 hours, what it costs, and how to get work moving again.
Secondary suite, garden house or coach house — which one can you build?
The three ways to add a second home on a Metro Vancouver lot, what separates them, and how to find out which your property allows.
Project management vs construction management: what is the difference, and which do you need?
The two roles are often confused and are not the same. What each one covers, when they overlap, and how to tell which your project needs.
What to check before you sign a commercial lease
The walkthrough list — occupant load, exiting, washrooms, ceiling height, services and allowance — that decides whether a unit can become the business you have in mind.
How long does a tenant improvement permit take? Five Metro Vancouver municipalities compared
Realistic permit timelines for commercial tenant improvements across Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, North Vancouver and Coquitlam — and what actually causes delay.
What does a commercial tenant improvement permit cost in Metro Vancouver?
The real cost of a TI permit in Metro Vancouver — city fees, drawings, consultants — and the four things that move the number most.
What is a building permit, and when do you actually need one?
A plain-language explanation of building permits in Metro Vancouver — what they are, when one is required, and what happens if you skip it.
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