Construction industry

Learn what you need to know about building in B.C., whether you’re constructing, renovating or altering a building. Learn about the construction codes, standards, permits and the digital tools available to support your project.

Renovating or rehabilitating an existing or heritage building offers a unique opportunity to not only protect the environment but also keep the character and identity of our communities intact.

British Columbia’s historic places—buildings, structures, landscapes, historic districts, and other places—are important to our understanding and appreciation of our communities. Along with a strong identity, heritage conservation also provides economic diversity and environmental sustainability.

Every apprentice needs an employer sponsor.  To support the growth of the BC apprenticeship system and develop more certified tradespersons in BC, the B.C. government is requiring contractors on new, major infrastructure projects to demonstrate they are engaged in apprenticeship training.

The transportation industry is heavily focused on infrastructure creation and maintenance. Infrastructure can include highways, bridges, culverting, electrical, retaining walls and line painting.

B.C. is a leader in mass timber construction, technology, engineering and design.