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BC commercial construction guides
Practical answers to the questions tenants, landlords and brokers actually ask us — with real figures, sourced, and dated so you know how current they are.
Tenant improvement costs
Current tenant improvement construction costs per square foot in Metro Vancouver by space type, with the hard-cost and all-in distinction most quotes leave out.
Tenant improvement allowances
What a tenant improvement allowance covers, typical Metro Vancouver ranges by asset class, and why the allowance rarely covers the build.
Reading a work letter
How to read the work letter in a commercial lease — what the landlord delivers, what you build, and the provisions that decide your budget.
Contractor licensing in BC
How contractor qualification actually works for commercial construction in British Columbia, and what to check instead of a licence number.
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