The Urban Development Institute (UDI) issued a formal statement urging the Province of British Columbia to pause the ongoing implementation of the Energy and Zero Carbon Step Codes. The UDI asserts that the housing market is critically strained due to rising construction costs and weak economics, making projects unaffordable for buyers and often unviable for non-profits. The organization points out that mandatory changes to the BC Building Code, including new seismic standards and aggressive Step Code requirements, add substantial and unsustainable expenses, sometimes reaching $65,000 in incremental costs per unit. Further complications arise because municipal adoption of the codes is inconsistent and too rapid, creating regulatory uncertainty for builders and causing difficulties securing necessary electrical infrastructure. To stabilize the sector, the UDI recommends maintaining current lower steps and restricting local governments from imposing requirements beyond those mandated by the provincial code until the current financial crisis subsides. . . . . #BCStepCode #BCHousingCrisis #ZeroCarbonStepCode #BCEnergyStepCode #VanRE #BCBuildingCode #MetroVancouverHousing #BCConstruction #AffordableHousingBC #LowerMainlandRealEstate #BCHousingNow #PauseTheStepCode #UDIbc #HousingUnaffordable #BCDevelopers #VancouverHousing #BuildBCBetter #RegulatoryOverreach #BCHousingMarket #SurreyBC #Burnaby #RichmondBC #Coquitlam #LangleyBC #Vancouver

Mayor Alto spotted today taking an interest in her pet project on Dowler. I wonder what she thinks of the use of incorrect hardware to secure the fence posts to the footings? #BCbuildingcode @adamstirling

#ShamelessPlug: Andrew Harmsworth and I are presenting together at this fantastic conference. We'll be speaking on effective use of the 'forgotten half' of the #BCBuildingCode, #PeerReview process, and #AlternativeSolutions. Looking forward to it! lnkd.in/dwpJk6ui

BC Building Code changes target zero carbon and energy-efficiency buff.ly/42ruMFo #bcbuildingcode #britishcolumbia #buildingcode #buildings #carbonemissions #construction #energyefficiency #netzero #zerocarbon

#cdnpolitics #cdnpoli #NetZero #bcbuildingcode @DanAlbas @Stockwell_Day

Students! Save yourself some money on textbooks.... spend it on tools instead 😉🧰🛠❤️🥾 #BCBuildingCode #bccolleges #bceducation #backtoschool #studentlife #plumbing #carpentry

Did you purchase a copy of the #BCBuildingCode on or after September 5, 2018? Keep a lookout for a refund cheque! The Province of BC is now offering the BC Building, Plumbing and Fire Codes online at no charge. More info: vicabc.ca/resources/industry… @BCGovNews #BCPoli #BCEcon

#AOA's Russell Acton and @AderaHome speak to recent changes to #BCBuildingCode allowing #masstimber construction up to 12 storeys | #smartwood #BCwood | Read Peter Mitham's @BIVnews article here > disq.us/t/3dj06sq

Live now from the Structurlam #OKFalls plant — @jjhorgan announces #BCBuildingCode changes, making BC the first province in #Canada to allow wood construction using #masstimber up to twelve storeys: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019… #bcpoli #bcwood #bcforestry #buildingbc

At #BuildingSmart today, we heard that with a colder & more severe climate, a higher ratio of outboard to inboard thermal resistance is needed. #BCBuildingCode More info here: bit.ly/2t6H8nW

#BCBuilders, on January 15, join us in #Vancouver ONLINE to learn about the changes in Part 9 of the BC Building Code that will come into force at the end of 2018. #BuildingSmart #BCBuildingCode #BCConstruction ⬇ REGISTER NOW ⬇ bchousing.org/building-smart…

#BCBuilders, join us in #Penticton to learn about the changes in Part 9 of the BC Building Code that will come into force at the end of 2018. #BuildingSmart #BCBuildingCode #BCConstruction REGISTER NOW ➡ bchne.ws/fEt330lVl3i

Thank you #PrinceGeorge! It was great to meet with local #BCBuilders at our #BuildingSmart seminar last night. If you’re interested in learning about the changes to the #BCBuildingCode, we have plenty more events scheduled. MORE INFO ➡ bchne.ws/b44O30lUdYl #BCConstruction

#BCBuilders, join us TOMORROW in #PrinceGeorge to learn about the changes in Part 9 of the BC Building Code that will come into force at the end of 2018. #BuildingSmart #BCBuildingCode #BCConstruction REGISTER NOW ➡ bchousing.org/building-smart…

#BCBuilders, join us TOMORROW in #FortStJohn and learn about the changes in Part 9 of the BC Building Code that will come into force at the end of 2018. #BuildingSmart #BCBuildingCode #BCConstruction REGISTER NOW ➡ bchne.ws/ddHS30lPsjq

I'm 99.99% sure the #BCBuildingCode states that the minimum clearance for #WheelchairAccessibleHallway is at least #4Feet @Bryan_Baeumler?

This office appreciates true hard work! Celebrating the completion of our #BCBCexam #bcbuildingcode #CHBA... fb.me/7Wvo7CRzC