Victoria Residential Builders Association

06/03/2026

Our column in today's Times Colonist B9: VRBA Proposes Housing Solutions at Budget Consultation- "new municipal councils should be required to attend an education seminar on housing development incl rezoning, costs of construction" Elections Oct 17.

This week, VRBA provided several recommendations to assist housing affordability at the budget consultation of BC’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. Past recommendations included rezoning for small multis resulting in Bill 44 enabling more townhomes for young families....

06/02/2026

2026 CARE Awards entry deadline is fast approaching - Monday, June 8! This is the premier industry event celebrating Canada’s leaders in sustainable West Coast home design and construction. For more info, visit

The Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA) announces the Call for Entry for the 2026 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island. The CARE Awards is the premier industry event celebrating Canada’s leaders in sustainable West Coast home design...

05/25/2026

Forecast for Thurs May 28 is sunny & a high of 21! You should be out golfing! Join us on May 28 @ Olympic View with VRBA's leaders in west coast home design & construction. You do not have to be a member to register as a golfer or to be a sponsor. https://vrba.ca/blog/vrba-annual-fun-golf-tournament-thursday-may-28/

05/22/2026

You should be out golfing on this sunny day in Victoria! Join us on Thursday May 28 @ Olympic View with VRBA's leaders in west coast home design & construction. You do not have to be a member to register as a golfer or to be a sponsor. https://vrba.ca/blog/vrba-annual-fun-golf-tournament-thursday-may-28/

05/20/2026

Our column in today's TC: Hire a Contractor Using VRBA's Expression of Interest https://www.vrba.ca/blog/hire-a-contractor-using-vrba-expression-of-interest-8/https://www.vrba.ca/wp-content/uploads/Hire-a-Contractor-Using-VRBA-Expression-of-Interest-2026.pdf

05/19/2026

On Wed, May 20, VRBA’s Builders Council on Zoom presents Ryan Edgar Butler, Carfra Lawton LLP on the Builders Lien Act & new, impending Prompt Payment regs in BC. Approved for Licensed Builders' CPD. Join VRBA

We offer real value to our members including new home and renovation projects for our builders, free construction contracts, and free educational seminars that qualify for Continuing Professional Development credits.

05/17/2026

2026 CARE Awards Call for Entry in today's Times Colonist. The premier industry awards showcasing Canada's leaders in sustainable West Coast home design and construction! Entry Deadline: June 8

05/17/2026

"In 2024, Calgary and Edmonton initiated nearly 21,000 units, accounting for 67% of Missing Middle starts across the 6 centres...Vancouver & Toronto, in contrast, accounted for the fewest such starts over much of our sample period"

Discover the rise of Missing Middle housing in Canada’s 6 major cities. Learn how this housing type is addressing affordability, diversity and urban density challenges.

05/15/2026

"Jan to April 2026 Greater Victoria posted 1,556 new homes, a 55% increase from 1,003 last year. However, of 864 new homes in April, 640 are apt/condos in Victoria. Many municipalities had single digit starts or zero.

According to CMHC, year- to-date, (Jan to April 2026) Greater Victoria has posted 1,556 new homes, a 55% increase from the 1,003 last year (Jan to April 2025). That said, of the 864 new homes in April, 640 are apt/condos in Victoria. Many municipalities had single digit starts or zero.…

05/14/2026

Claims Fundamentals: In-person seminar touches on the fundamentals of the workers compensation system to help employers develop an appropriate claims management process in their workplace. June 2 - 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT Register:

This seminar touches on the fundamentals of the workers compensation system to help employers develop an appropriate claims management process