What Developers Should Know About Multi-Family Construction in Courtenay & Comox

Westmark construction worker walking through the interior of a multi-family building under construction on Vancouver Island.

Planning a multi-family development in Courtenay, Comox, or the wider Comox Valley? Choosing the right general contractor early can help create greater clarity around the project from the start. Courtenay and Comox need more housing, but new developments must also work financially for developers and future residents. Rising construction costs,… Read more

How to Rezone Land – Property & Real Estate Development

development plans by real estate developer westmark

Have you found the perfect property, but the zoning isn’t quite right for your project? Maybe you’ve found a property that interests you, but you’re not sure what the zoning currently is. Let’s go over how you can find out what the current zoning is for that land, some steps… Read more

The Surprising No. 1 Quality to Look for When Hiring a Construction Management Team

Construction Team

Construction management is a crucial component when determining the success of any construction project. Construction managers are responsible for managing costs, evaluating risks, planning, monitoring, and ensuring projects get done on time. So what’s the number one quality to look for in a construction management team to ensure a project leads to… Read more

Introducing Tidalwood, Ladysmith’s Newest Multi-Family Building

Westmark is pleased to announce our newest multi-family project, Tidalwood, continues to keep pace for April 2022 occupancy! Located in the charming town of Ladysmith, BC, Tidalwood is a four-story apartment building nestled within the natural grove of the Holland Creek neighbourhood. Managed by Pacific Cove Properties, Tidalwood offers the… Read more

4 Benefits of Construction Management Services

Construction management is a professional service that involves the planning, management, and control of a commercial or residential project from start to finish. Serving as a representative to an owner, a construction manager’s job is to deliver a viable project that aligns with the owner’s vision, needs and budget. During… Read more

What are the Responsibilities of a General Contractor?

Westmark general contractor at a construction site

When it comes to large construction builds and renovation projects, there are many moving parts involved. It takes several parties, each offering their own expertise and skills, to ensure all the right pieces come together for a construction project to be completed on time and budget. Leading the charge is… Read more

Nanaimo Construction Projects Completed by Westmark

From multi-family developments, commercial spaces, mixed-use developments, and everything in between, Westmark has been providing innovative construction solutions across Vancouver Island for over 35 years. Over the years, we’ve built long-term relationships with some of the most skilled and talented people in the industry and have worked together to build… Read more

Five Essential Phases of Construction Management

Do you have an idea for a project but aren’t sure how to execute it? Construction management is a professional project delivery service that can help you manage your project’s scope, quality, schedule and budget from start to finish. A construction manager is uniquely qualified and experienced in the construction… Read more

Westmark’s Partners in Commercial Construction

It takes a team effort to deliver award-winning commercial construction projects. For more than 30 years, Westmark has collaborated with some of the most innovative and creative architectural minds Vancouver Island has to offer to deliver high-performance, beautifully designed and sustainable commercial construction projects. Below, you will find a few… Read more

4 Things to Consider When Hiring a General Contractor for Your Commercial Project

If you’re thinking of hiring a Nanaimo general contractor, knowing what to expect from them before the project gets started can make the difference between a high-quality build done on-time and on-budget, and one that’s going to cost you time, money and a lot of stress.