Jobsites in motion. Early intel from Yellow Sheet’s latest report—permits, tenders, and active planning across Vancouver Island
NANAIMO – 1880 Dufferin Cres (commercial new) Office Building
Architect: BJK Architecture Inc – Shawnigan Lake Ph: 250-891-1602 brian@bjkarch.com
Developer: Newcastle Engineering Ltd – Nanaimo Ph: 250-756-9553 mark.warbrick@newcastleengineering.com
General Contractor: Satgur Development Inc – Nanaimo Ph: 250-618-6814 gur@satgur.ca
Landscape Professional: Victoria Drakeford Landscape Arch – Nanaimo Ph: 250-754-4335 victoria@island.net
Structural Engineer: Herold Engineering Ltd – Nanaimo Ph: 250-751-8558 jkoster@heroldengineering.com
Mechanical Engineer: Avalon Mechanical Consultants – Nanaimo Ph: 250-350-2357 trobertson@avalonmechanical.com
Electrical Engineer: RB Engineering Ltd – Nanaimo Ph: 250-756-4444 david@rbengineering.ca
Civil Engineer: Newcastle Engineering Ltd – Nanaimo Ph: 250-756-9553 mark.warbrick@newcastleengineering.com
Project: A three-storey, 6,400 sf office building is planned with 19 parking stalls, including grade-level parking beneath the structure. The design features metal cladding, architectural concrete, steel and timber detailing, expansive glazing with angled wood bracing, and outdoor amenity space.
Stage: A building permit application valued at $1.8 million was submitted in November 2024, with construction start targeted for late 2025. Enquiries for all trades are directed to Satgur Development.
PARKSVILLE – 188 McCarter St (institutional add/alter) Oceanside Treatment Centre – Wellness & Recovery Centre
Owner: Vancouver Island Health Authority – Victoria Ph: 250-370-8912
Architect: Checkwitch Poiron Architects Inc – Nanaimo Ph: 250-714-1963 david@cparch.ca
Construction Manager: Western Medical Contracting – Mill Bay Ph: 250-929-8192 nate@westmed.ca
Developer: Kelland Properties – Nanaimo Ph: 250-585-1482 info@kellandproperties.com
Mechanical Engineer: Avalon Mechanical Consultants – Nanaimo Ph: 250-350-2357 trobertson@avalonmechanical.com
Electrical Engineer: e2 Electrical Engineering – Victoria Ph: 778-433-9391 patrick.lourdu@e2eng.ca
Civil Engineer: Optimized Engineering – Nanaimo Ph: 250-758-7474 optimized@shaw.ca
Project: The former Elizabeth Manor Seniors Residence is being transformed into a 13,000 sf treatment and recovery facility with 19 beds, designed to support wellness and addiction services.
Stage: Construction began in September 2025, with full build-out scheduled for April 2026. A $3.2 million building permit was issued in January 2025, following the award of the construction management contract in October 2024 and the rezoning approval in February 2024.
POWELL RIVER – 5191 Manson Ave (multi-family new) Townhouses – Creekside Living
Owner: Rebane’s Creekside Building – Powell River Ph: 604-208-2079 alanrebane@shaw.ca
Architect: Joyce Reid Troost JRTArch – Nanaimo Ph: 250-714-8749 joyce@jrtarchitecture.com
Developer: 1083270 BC (Alan Rebane) – Powell River Ph: 604-208-2079 alanrebane@shaw.ca
General Contractor: Creekside Builders – Powell River Ph: 604-485-7737
Civil Engineer: McElhanney – Surrey Ph: 604-424-4884 babelson@mcelhanney.com
Project: Creekside Living features five townhouse buildings on a 4.25-acre site, each configured as a fiveplex of three-bedroom homes, supported by shared amenities and landscaped surroundings.
Stage: Construction is underway, with Building 1 complete and Building 2 over 50% finished pending window installation. Building 3 is scheduled to begin in early 2026. Building permits of $1.4 million were issued in November 2024 and February 2025. The project advanced through rezoning and subdivision approvals in 2024.
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