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Big Surprises with Residential to Commercial Building Conversions

Commercial Inspection / By Eugene Kanciar

Residential to Commercial Building Conversions Converting a residential building into a commercial establishment can be a complex process with various potential issues and challenges. These issues can involve legal, structural, zoning, and community concerns. Here are some of the common problems that may arise. Must Verify List New Commercial Build Vs Renovating Residential To navigate …

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New Developments Nearing Completion

Commercial Inspection / By Eugene Kanciar

New Developments Nearing Completion Best Time to Finish We have several projects on the go right now with late Winter or Spring 2020 completion dates. From my experience, the change in a calender year has a huge mental impact on all participants. We are creatures of cycles and what better time to finish (or start) …

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New 2018 BC Building Code

Commercial Inspection / By Eugene Kanciar

Code Application The new British Columbia building code comes into effect Dec 10, 2018. As of that date all architects, engineers, designers and contractors will be bound by its provisions. The current building code was issued in 2012. Home Inspection Application A home inspection is not done for code compliance because every property older than …

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Commercial Inspection | 10 Year Structural Warranty

Commercial Inspection, Warranty Inspection / By Eugene Kanciar

Commercial Inspection, 10 Year Structural Warranty In June 2018 we completed the 10 year structural warranty inspection for a 30 plus unit complex in Gibsons, on the Sunshine Coast. Our client was a most proactive property management firm. The inspection was conduced by two professional engineers. The purpose of the inspection was to determine if …

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Gibsons Commercial Inspection | ESA

Commercial Inspection / By Eugene Kanciar

A commercial inspection usually requires a number of specialists to be involved. In this post we discuss the importance of the environmental consultant’s participation. The other day a client called for a commercial inspection in lower Gibsons. It was for a space in a multi-tenant building which had a history of various enterprises. We always …

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