BIV nominated for two 2025 Webster Awards dlvr.it/TNDbPD

Illegal construction waste a growing problem in Metro Vancouver dlvr.it/TNFmnw

Today, I had an opportunity to cover #woodrise2025 5th International Congress in Vancouver. I learned how innovative wood construction practices can support low-carbon urban development in Canada and globally.

Misc. takeaways from #woodrise2025: mass timber structures can be prefabbed using robotics; they are built under tents due to wet weather; they create vibrancy for end users; fire safety and transport are top of mind. My recent article noted other issues: biv.com/news/real-esta…

At #woodrise2025, a Kalesnikoff member spoke about how steel and timber components are integrated with precision; how electrical and plumbing are routed; suitability for schools and classrooms; and speed of construction to meet federal housing goals.

Mass timber applications include multi-family and schools, says expert dlvr.it/TNHvXD

B.C. adds 7,800 jobs in September after two months of losses dlvr.it/TNbq3R

Building-boom ambitions meet economic headwinds in B.C. dlvr.it/TNgpQl

New leader of B.C. Greens aims to protect renters, expand non-market housing dlvr.it/TNhwKB

Burnaby-based legal tech company Clio received deal of year award this evening from BC Tech Association for raising US $900M last July. During speech, CEO Jack Newton said its US $1B acquisition of vLex got approved by all regulators today. #2025TIAS #BCTECH

At this evening’s #2025TIAs, BC Tech Association prez and CEO Jill Tipping called for the BC government to establish a permanent standing Premier’s technology council to give David Eby access to the voices of entrepreneurs who want to help the province succeed. #bctech

Clio secures regulatory approval for US$1B vLex acquisition, according to CEO dlvr.it/TNsVyH

New Metro Vancouver hydrogen plant aims to cut trucking industry's emissions dlvr.it/TNsvBh

Flurry of incentives as Vancouver presale market grinds to halt dlvr.it/TP0Pc9 #CRE

Lease negotiations between Whitecaps, BC Place at impasse: MLS boss dlvr.it/TP83vX

Fraser Valley has prefab potential despite slow market, says board dlvr.it/TPKwRM

QuadReal sells The Post in largest office transaction in Vancouver history dlvr.it/TPMPRp

ghosts in society - untitled (3L3V8 Records 2025) youtu.be/atP3UGrkMpg?si… via YouTube A new composition from a good session this evening. Music can unite the world and bring joy to many. #beats #electronicmusic

ghosts in society 3L3V8 Record$ YVR 2025 youtu.be/EAp6vITwSXQ?si… via YouTube A new composition from today’s session. New album slowly coming together, details soon #beats #electronicmusic

Thanks to @jamimakan for the coverage of our BC Public Lands Map at BIV News. Learn more about our upcoming project at buff.ly/qPOqXy5 buff.ly/YbU7rnx