High Density Housing / Commercial - Addition / Alteration - #720 - 7th Floor - Interior alterations to demise the existing two-storey suite #720 (Group D - Office) into two suites adding suite #800 in this high-rise commercial building.
Notes: \t\t\t 1. Reviewed per the 2025 VBBL 2. Schedule A and Architectural Schedule B by Miren Amaya Del Castillo, Architect, AIBC., 604.562.4617, Electrical Schedule B by Chris Fontaine, P.Eng., 604.298.4858, Mechanical Schedule B by Stephen Kooiman, P.Eng., 604.298.4858 3. Building is Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work. 4. Related to Alternative Solution AL-2026-00024 for glazing within 2-Hr fire separation.
Analyst briefWin likelihood: high
Chris Fontaine (P.Eng.) signed electrical Schedule B for $400k high-rise office suite demise on 7th Floor. M Moser Associates is contractor; work involves splitting one suite into two with full MEP separation. This is prime subcontract work for panel relocation and circuit distribution.
Reach out to confirm electrical load requirements for new suite separation and panel feed coordination.
Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new tenant on the 7th floor (#700) of this existing commercial building on site.
Scope of work: Selective demo includes reception, rooms, offices to create an open space. Construct new exterior windor offices, create elevator lobby, glazing sidelights on all offices/meeting rooms, flooring, paint, electrical and sprinkler work to suit.
TENANT: Invictus Accounting Group LLP
Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work.
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: med
Full-floor office reno for Invictus Accounting at 1199 W Hastings, $325k. Totalplan Inc. submitted May 12th. Scope includes selective demo, new offices, and mechanical/electrical to suit. Established contractor on high-end commercial interiors—solid lead with clear HVAC requirements.
Totalplan's projects need reliable mechanical partners; we've worked similar Hastings corridor builds.
Contractor: TotalPlan Inc · Applicant: Totalplan Admin DBA: Totalplan Inc.
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High Density Housing / Commercial - Addition / Alteration - Interior alterations to provide fire alarm and electrical improvements to this building on all floors, in this existing mixed-use commercial high-rise building on this site.
Scope of work: replacement of existing panel with new addressable fire alarm control and annunciator panel, Provide and install (15) new smoke detectors for future elevator recall, Provide and install (18) new speaker strobes, Remove (11) fire alarm node panels, Reconnect existing addressable devices, Verification of the fire alarm system in conformance with CAN/ULC S537
Notes: 1. New smoke detectors install are for future elevator recall on a separate application. 2. Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #14343 (2025).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: low
Action Electric Ltd (applicant/likely contractor) pulled $276k permit for fire alarm and electrical upgrades across all floors in mixed-use high-rise. Scope: new addressable panel, smoke detectors, speaker strobes. This is a control system refresh—callableif you partner on large-building retrofit work.
Confirm whether Action Electric needs subcontractor support for speaker strobe installation or panel wiring.
Field Review - Addition / Alteration - #200- 8425 Granville Street
Interior alterations to provide first tenant improvements to this existing Office-Shell (Group D) unit, for a new approx. 748 sqft Office (Group D) tenant in unit #200 on the 2nd floor of this existing commercial building.
Scope of work: partitions, doors, glazing, millwork, furniture, fixtures, equipment, mechanical, plumbing and sprinkler
Okay for Field Review as per Allyson B. - April 16th, 2026
Schedule A & Schedule B Architectural - Jeff Shen, AIBC - 604-210-9898, jeff.s@jsarchitect.ca Schedule B - Mechanical & Plumbing - Alex Z.Q. Li, P.Eng - 778-323-1368 Schedule B - Electrical - Guowei Wang - 604-336-9363, info@wgweng.com
Analyst briefWin likelihood: high
Kai Jiang pulled a $80k permit for first-time tenant fit-out in an office shell (748 sqft, unit #200). Electrical is included. Field Review approved mid-April; work is design-locked and ready to proceed. No contractor named, making this open territory.
You handle small-to-medium office buildouts—call to quote the electrical for this shell-to-suite conversion.
Field Review - Addition / Alteration - Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements for a new tenant Low Occupant Fitness Centre (Group D) in this existing commercial building on this site.
Scope of work: Demising and construction of partition walls, new flooring, millwork, electrical and plumbing work to suit. Related to CF-2025-007408
Schedule B Arch provided by Peter Yee, Engineer, 604-255-3868, pyeng@telus.net
Ok for Field Review as per DBI P. Lidder
Analyst briefWin likelihood: high
Wing Chu pulled a $50k permit for fitness centre tenant improvements in existing commercial space. Electrical and plumbing in scope. Field Review approved; design is done. No contractor named. Electrical work is likely still unassigned.
Offer to quote electrical for the fitness centre fit-out—you handle the lighting and equipment circuits.
Issued 2026-05-11 · issued 2 days ago · Permit BP-2026-01153 · Addition / Alteration
Enquiry Centre - Addition / Alteration - Building 1 - 2660 E 48th (wings 1,2 & 3)
Voluntary fire alarm upgrades to this existing Senior Supportive Housing Dwelling building on this site.
Install heat detectors and audible alarms connected to a combined newly installed monitored fire alarm system.
Schedule B Electrical: Kevin Zirul - Opal Engineering - 250-882-9422
Related Electrical permit:EP-2026-03711 Work to be performed in conjunction with BP-2026-01154 (building 2)
Analyst briefWin likelihood: high
Senior housing fire alarm upgrade at $410k. Kevin Zirul (Opal Engineering) is listed Schedule B electrical contact—this is a monitored system install with heat detectors and audible alarms across multiple wings. Direct opportunity if you handle institutional alarm system wiring.
Ask to quote heat detector wiring and alarm panel integration for senior housing compliance work.
Applicant: Daniel Aird DBA: Draw Construction Ltd.
Interior alterations to provide improvements to this full floor office space on the 4th floor (#401) of this existing commercial building on this site.
Scope of work: complete tenant fit out to shell space.
* See BP-2026-00573 for interior demo.
* In accordance with VBBL 2025
Architectural Schedule B submitted by Paul Chiu, Architect AIBC. Ph#604-250-2163
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: low
Fourth-floor office shell fit-out at 2608 Granville, $250k, issued May 11th. Architect Paul Chiu is applicant; no contractor named yet. Full mechanical design and installation needed for tenant space. Early-stage project with open contractor selection.
Architect-led project with no mechanical contractor assigned yet—outreach to Paul Chiu directly.
Applicant: Paul Chiu DBA: Urban Design Group Architects Ltd.
Issued 2026-05-11 · issued 2 days ago · Permit DB-2026-01232 · Addition / Alteration
Direct to Inspections - Addition / Alteration - Exterior alterations only to provide for the installation of four (4) antennas on this existing tower on this site. OK for DTI as per N. Jalalkamali, March 16, 2026.
Letters of assurance submitted: Sch A: Alan Ho P.Eng., 778.288.4228 Sch B (Architectural & Structural) Alan Ho P.Eng., 778.288.4228 Sch B (Structural) Nima Rahgozar P.Eng.,604.946.0253 Sch B (Electrical): Rafik S.F.S. Yonathan P.Eng., 778.288.4228
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the Applicant/Owner to call for a final inspection once the Schedule C-A and C-B (Letters of Assurance) are received as per the District Building Inspector.
Analyst briefWin likelihood: low
Tawny Verigin pulled a permit for antenna installation on an existing tower—exterior work only, issued May 2026. A licensed P.Eng. (Rafik Yonathan) is assigned for electrical scope, suggesting the design phase is locked. This is infrastructure work; call to introduce yourself as backup or learn if electrical subcontractor is already locked.
Confirm whether the electrical subcontractor for antenna wiring installation is finalized.
Issued 2026-05-11 · issued 2 days ago · Permit DB-2026-01103 · Addition / Alteration
Field Review - Addition / Alteration - 1597 E Kent Ave N
Interior alterations to validate the addition of floor space on the 2nd floor (approx. 36SF) through the addition of a storage room and a Change of Use from Wholesale class A with ancillary storage to Production Studio (Group F2) on the 1st and 2nd level of this existing industrial building on this site.
Scope of work: partitions, doors, plumbing, electrical, millwork, furniture, fixtures and equipment
Okay for Field Review as per Isidora Celic April 2, 2026
Structural schedule B signed and sealed by Jie Peng, P.Eng, 778.998.0616 Schedule B (Mech/Plumb) provided by Alula Yadete, P.Eng. | Abyssinia Consulting Inct. | 778-939-1907
Analyst briefWin likelihood: high
Alula Yadete's consulting firm pulled an $80k permit to convert industrial space to a production studio with a second-floor storage addition. Electrical work is in scope. Field Review approved; design is locked. No contractor named, so electrical subcontractor is likely still open.
Mention experience with electrical in industrial-to-studio conversions, especially for production equipment power.
Issued 2026-05-11 · issued 2 days ago · Permit BP-2024-05152 · New Building
High Density Housing / Commercial - New Building - Building Permit for BP-2024-02016
To construct a 3-storey multiple dwelling building over one level of underground parking with storages, bike storages, and service rooms, having vehicular access from the rear lane.
This is a CP Process Permit and the applicant is Koosha Kheradmandria, P. Eng., CP.
Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13.
*REVIEWED UNDER VBBL 2019
Refer to Site Permit BP-2024-02016 for all drawings and documents for this site.
Refer to BP-2024-05151 for Building 1 Refer to BP-2024-05152 for Building 2 Refer to BP-2024-05153 for Building 3
STAGED CONSTRUCTION Stage 3: Full Construction- (2026-05-11- S.Le) Refer to DPMA DP-2025-00786 Change of Structural Engineer of Record from Damoon Motamedi, Ph.D., P.Eng., from Raft Consulting Ltd., to Yeming Li, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., from Deer Lake Engineering & Associates Ltd. effective November 5th, 2025.
Analyst briefWin likelihood: med
Large new 3-storey multiple-dwelling project with underground parking pulled by Arvand Engineering (applicant, not contractor named). CP process permit signals institutional complexity. Value shows as $0 but scope is substantial; no contractor assigned yet.
Major residential new-build coming online—reach out to identify the GC and bid the electrical package.
Issued 2026-05-11 · issued 2 days ago · Permit BP-2024-05153 · New Building
High Density Housing / Commercial - New Building - Building Permit for BP-2024-02016
To construct a 3-storey multiple dwelling building over one level of underground parking with storages, bike storages, and service rooms, having vehicular access from the rear lane.
This is a CP Process Permit and the applicant is Koosha Kheradmandria, P. Eng., CP.
Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13.
*REVIEWED UNDER VBBL 2019
Refer to Site Permit BP-2024-02016 for all drawings and documents for this site.
Refer to BP-2024-05151 for Building 1 Refer to BP-2024-05152 for Building 2 Refer to BP-2024-05153 for Building 3
STAGED CONSTRUCTION Stage 3: Full Construction- (2026-05-11- S.Le) Refer to DPMA DP-2025-00786 Change of Structural Engineer of Record from Damoon Motamedi, Ph.D., P.Eng., from Raft Consulting Ltd., to Yeming Li, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., from Deer Lake Engineering & Associates Ltd. effective November 5th, 2025.
Analyst briefWin likelihood: med
Duplicate of permit 14894 at adjacent address (792 vs. 788 W 39th). Same 3-storey multiple dwelling, same applicant Arvand Engineering, same project reference BP-2024-02016. Likely data error; treat as one project.
Same project as 14894—coordinate outreach to avoid duplicate contact.
Interior alterations to provide a first tenant improvement to this full floor office shell space on the 6th floor (#600) of this existing commercial building on this site.
Scope of work: complete tenant fit out to shell space. Electrical, mechanical/plumbing and sprinklers to suit.
* In accordance with VBBL 2025
Letters of Assurance submitted: \t\t\t Schedule A and Architectural Schedule B by Andrew Igel, Architect, AIBC., 778.839.4260\t\t Electrical Schedule B by Cameron Ballard, P.Eng., 604.347.9722\t\t Plumbing/Mechanical Schedule B by Joseph Braun, P.Eng., 604.609.0500\t
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: med
Reotech Construction is fitting out a full 6th-floor office shell ($2M) with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Issued May 8, this is early-stage tenant improvement work. Larger GC involved, but HVAC scope is clear and current.
Ask Reotech about their mechanical subcontractor for this full-floor office shell fit-out.
Contractor: Reotech Construction Ltd · Applicant: Janay Koldingnes DBA: Edit Studios Inc.
interior alterations to provide improvements for a new office tenant on the 17th floor (#1750) of this existing commercial building on this site.
Scope of work: Complete tenant fit out to shell space . Electrical, mechanical/plumbing, & sprinklers to suit.
See BP-2025-04052 for interior demo.
* In accordance with VBBL 2025
Letters of Assurance - - Schedule A and Architectural Schedule B by Harrison Chan, Architect, AIBC. Ph#416-961-4111. - Electrical Schedule B by John-Paul Violante, P.Eng. ph#905-507-0800. - Mechanical Schedule B by Robert Luft, P.Eng. ph#905-507-0800.
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: med
WZMH Architects pulled this 17th-floor office tenant fit-out ($1.9M) with full MEP scope on May 8. No contractor named yet—early stage. This is an architect-led design-build opportunity before GC selection hardens.
Contact WZMH Architects directly to discuss HVAC design and coordination for this 17th-floor office shell.
Issued 2026-05-07 · issued 6 days ago · Permit BP-2026-00634 · Addition / Alteration
Field Review - Addition / Alteration - Interior alterations to combine suite #2970 and #2975 AND to provide tenant improvement to this existing office tenant on the 27, 28, 29th floors of this existing commercial building on this site.
Scope of work: Demo/construct partition walls, ceiling, finishes, millwork, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sprinkler work to suit. Stairs between levels 27 & 28 interconnected per BU431317 and not in scope of work.
Ok for Field Review as per R. Rattray
Schedule A and B Arch provided by Kevin Hanvey, Architect, 604-632-3350, khanvey@omicronaec.com Schedule B Mech and Plumb provided by Lucretia Marinela Dima, Engineer, 604-632-3350, mdima@omicronaec.com Schedule B Elect provided by Kevin Pearson, Engineer, 778-783-5502, kevin.pearson@introba.com
Analyst briefWin likelihood: med
Omicron Interiors is combining two office suites (27–29th floor) in a 700 W Georgia high-rise with full MEP scope. $8.3M value, field-review stage, issued May 7. Electrical work is core to tenant improvement fit-out on established contractor.
Ask about electrical phasing for suite interconnect and temporary power during demo/build phases.
Issued 2026-05-07 · issued 6 days ago · Permit BP-2025-02725 · Addition / Alteration
Low Density Housing - Addition / Alteration - Exterior and interiors alterations throughout this existing Heritage B Single Detached House with Secondary Suite on this inside with lane site. Scope of work includes raising the house to provide a full height basement, new roof at the rear, new insulation and cladding and a new rear deck.
Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13 D standards.
Related to DP-2024-00517
Schedule B, Structural - Carlos Chiu, P.Eng, 604-737-9830.
'- REUP submitted by Peter Cho, City Green Solutions, 604-505-7837. Scope of work to include energy upgrade in accordance with Article 11.2.1.4 of the 2019 Vancouver Building By-law and as per the Energy Efficiency Upgrade Details noted in the Energuide Report. *Selected upgrades: fully insulate basement, exterior insulation min 1" thick, electrical panel upgrade. - Interconnected smoke alarms to be installed on each storey including basements, in each sleeping room and in a location between the sleeping room and the remainder of the storey and if the sleeping room is served by a hallway, the smoke alarm to be located in the hallway. Installed by permanent connections to an electrical circuit in conformance with 9.10.19. Provided with battery backup and manual silencing devices which will silence the alarm in conformance with 9.10.19.6. - Carbon Monoxide detectors to be provided in accordance with 9.32.4.2. - No strata titling will be permitted. - Dedicated 3' wide firefighter access path with overhead clearance of 2m to be maintained at all times. - An annual Vancouver Business Licence must be obtained prior to the rental of this approved one family dwelling and/or secondary suite on this site.
Analyst briefWin likelihood: high
Heritage house foundation raising and full exterior/interior reno ($600k), issued May 7. Homeowner-pulled permit (Topal and Sons Renovations as applicant, no contractor named yet). Early-stage, good entry point.
Mention experience with heritage basement-raising projects and coordinating electrical in foundation work.
Applicant: Heather Clark DBA: Topal and Sons Renovations
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Interior alterations to provide improvment for a new office tenant on the 8th floor (#850) of this existing commercial building on this site.
Scope of work: demo to shell, remove and replace entrance door. New partitions, doors/frames, millwork, finishes. Electrical, plumbing/mechanical, sprinklers to suit.
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: med
Single-floor office fit-out on the 8th floor at 999 W Hastings, $350k value. Applicant Jason Ludwig (Fusion Projects) pulled permit May 7th. HVAC scope is shell-to-finish mechanical, plumbing, and electrical for new tenant space—straightforward scope for an experienced mechanical crew.
We've completed similar office shells on Hastings; ready to quote your mechanical scope?
Contractor: Fusion Project Management Ltd · Applicant: Jason Ludwig DBA: Fusion Projects
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Issued 2026-05-07 · issued 6 days ago · Permit BP-2026-00882 · Addition / Alteration
Field Review - Addition / Alteration - 2738 E Hastings St
Interior alterations and a change of use from Health Care Office (D) to Financial Institution (D) in this existing commercial building on this site.
Scope of work: Demising and construction of partition walls, new flooring, finishes, ceiling, electrical work to suit.
Ok for Field Review as per J. Kuhleitner
Letter of Assurance: Schedule B (Arch): Jaesung Jung, AIBC, 604.842.6280, jay@jjarch.ca
Note: The services of a structural engineer may be required, based upon site inspection by the District Building Inspector
Analyst briefWin likelihood: high
Contractor D-ONE pulled this $25k alteration for a health-care-to-financial-services conversion. Interior scope includes electrical work alongside partitions and finishes. Field review approved; project is active and sized for electrical scope.
Your electrical crew can handle the tenant fit-out wiring for this retail conversion—D-ONE is the general contractor.
Contractor: D-ONE COMPANY INC. · Applicant: Dashiell Mendez
Issued 2026-05-06 · issued 7 days ago · Permit BP-2026-01198 · Addition / Alteration
Field Review - Addition / Alteration - Interior alterations to renovate the electrical room on the parking level of this existing hotel building on this site. Scope of work includes installation of new electrical equipment.
Ok for field review per S. Voskakis, April 16, 2026
Schedule A and B Arch provided by Eizaburo Kibayashi, Architect, 778-861-9201, eiza@cloudscape.info Schedule B Struct provided by Brian Seo, Engineer, 778-322-6541, bseo@arcen.ca Schedule B Mech provided by Raymond Cho, Engineer, 778-956-8555, Raymond.Cho@ChorusConsulting.Co Schedule B Elect provided by Jeff Chen, ENgineer, 778-994-8518, jeff.chen@orijinal.ca
Analyst briefWin likelihood: high
Hotel parking-level electrical room renovation ($1.3M) with new equipment install, cleared for field review April 16. RESA Canada contractor, architect and engineers named. Focused electrical scope in occupied building.
Confirm you handle live-building electrical work and can coordinate after-hours installation windows.
Issued 2026-05-06 · issued 7 days ago · Permit BP-2026-01406 · Addition / Alteration
Field Review - Addition / Alteration - #960 - 9th floor (expanding into a portion of #950)
Interior alterations to this existing office space on the 9th floor (#960) to exand into a portion of unit #950 in this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work: remove and construct new demising wall.
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: high
Zrtec CM Enterprises holds a $25k permit for a 9th-floor office expansion requiring new demising wall and HVAC modifications. Permit notes HVAC design still needed at building permit stage. Just issued May 6th—they may not have locked in mechanical scope yet.
Call with HVAC design support for the demising—building department flagged envelope and HVAC requirements.
Contractor: Zrtec CM Enterprises · Applicant: Andy Zrno DBA: Zrtec CM Eneterprises Ltd
Issued 2026-05-05 · issued 8 days ago · Permit BP-2025-02843 · New Building
High Density Housing / Commercial - New Building - *******ENTIRE BUILDING TO BE SPRINKERED TO NFPA 13R REQUIREMENT & PART 5 BUILDING********* To construct a three-storey townhouse development containing six dwelling units and an accessory building with electrical and mechanical room at the rear, with 3 surface parking spaces at the rear having vehicular access from the lane.
******THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVIEWED & ISSUED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF VBBL 2019 AND AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 27, 2025 ********
Building Review Branch Note: 1.\tSunken patio grade may be excluded from height calculation as per M. Vitkorvic. Should the sunken patio size change, building height is to be recalculated. 2.\tRelated to AL-2025-00200 - Single Shared Means of Egress 3.\tThis lot is to be stratified. 4.\tEntire building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13R requirement. 5.\tAll new windows, doors, and skylights shall conform to AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS. 6.\tAll dwelling units have separate exterior entrances.
Analyst briefWin likelihood: med
New six-unit townhouse development ($1.5M) with full sprinkler and MEP scope, issued May 5. Contractor is numbered company; applicant is architect. Early-stage new construction with electrical as primary trade component.
Offer to coordinate electrical rough-in schedule with framing and mechanical trades on timeline.
Contractor: 1287049 B.C. LTD. · Applicant: Matthew Cheng DBA: Matthew Cheng Architect Inc.
Issued 2026-05-05 · issued 8 days ago · Permit DB-2026-00272 · Addition / Alteration
High Density Housing / Commercial - Addition / Alteration - Exterior and interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing Restaurant Class-1 (Group A-2) for a new tenant on the ground floor of this existing Vancouver Heritage Register commercial building on this site.
Exterior alterations include adding two louvers for kitchen exhaust system, one intake louver in the storefront for intake, one exhaust louver facing the rear.
Notes: - Reviewed under the 2025 VBBL. - Class 1 cooking operations (Grease-Laden Vapours). - Commercial kitchen exhaust system to NFPA 96 (Type 1 hood). - Schedule A, B (Architectural, Electrical, Mech/Plumb, Fire Suppression) provided. - Total proposed occupant load is 34. Two washrooms, including one universal washroom are existing. - Signage requires a separate permit.
Analyst briefWin likelihood: med
Cloudscape Architecture pulled permit for ground-floor restaurant tenant improvements in heritage building. Willow Spring Construction handling $500k alteration including kitchen exhaust/intake louvers. Electrical work is subscope of larger reno—good fit for coordinating MEP upgrades in phased commercial tenant fit-out.
Call to confirm electrical scope for new kitchen exhaust system installation and tenant power upgrades.
Contractor: Willow Spring Construction BC Ltd. · Applicant: Eiza Kibayashi DBA: Cloudscape Architecture Inc.
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Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements to this existing general office on the 2nd floor (#200) of this existing commercial building on site.
Scope of work: Lobby upgrades including removing and replacing existing finishes and ceiling. Demolish 2 existing meeting rooms and electrial work.
Letters of Assurance submitted: \t\t Schedule A and Architectural Schedule B by Hugh Cochlin, Architect, AIBC., 604.879.0118\t\t Electrical Schedule B by Chris Fontaine, P.Eng., 604.298.4858\t\t
Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required.
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: med
Architect-led office tenant improvement on Georgia Street ($114k). Second-floor interior alterations with mechanical scope listed. No general contractor named yet—early permit stage (May 5) offers opportunity to position HVAC before design freeze.
Offer to scope mechanical systems for 2nd-floor office lobby and meeting-room reconfiguration before GC selection.
Applicant: Alissa Foss DBA: Proscenium Architecture & Interiors Inc.
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Issued 2026-05-05 · issued 8 days ago · Permit BP-2026-00658 · Addition / Alteration
Field Review - Addition / Alteration - #324 – 3rd Level Building 3
Interior alterations to demise unit #324 into two separate office units and to provide tenant improvements at this existing office use on the 3rd floor at this existing commercial building on this site.
Tenant improvements proposed only for Unit #324.
Scope of work: Demising unit #324 into two separate units. Demolition and construction of partition walls, doors and millwork, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and sprinkler work to suit.
Ok for Field Review J. Kuhleitner
Schedule B - ARCH - Danny Wong - 604-773-2068
Analyst briefWin likelihood: high
Danny Wong's architect firm pulled this $100k commercial permit to split one office unit into two with full tenant improvements (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sprinkler). Field Review stage means design is approved. Strong callable lead: no contractor named, electrical scope is clear, recent issue.
Offer to handle electrical tenant improvements—you can coordinate with the plumbing and mechanical trades on the three-way split.
Applicant: Danny Wong DBA: Architelier Architecture & Real Estate Consulting Inc.
Interior alterations to provide improvements for this existing office tenant on the 5th floor (#550) of this existing commercial building on this site. Scope of work; demo partition walls & t-bar ceiling to create open work space. Electrical, mechanical to suit.
* In accordance with VBBL 2025
* District Building Inspector to determine if a Special Sprinkler Inspection is required.
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: low
Pender Street office open-plan conversion ($50k, May 5). Partition and ceiling demo with mechanical to suit. Homeowner-pulled, no GC named. Small value and structural-focused phase; HVAC scope secondary and undefined.
Wait for tenant improvement scope clarification before outreach; current permit is demolition-phase only.
Interior alterations to remove the remainder of the non-load bearing partiton walls on the south half of this vacant full floor office space on the 5th floor (#500) of this existing commercial building.
Scope of work: remove all partitions, doors,ceiling, finishes, except for kitchen millwork, sink , plumbing and storage area to remain as is.
* In accordance with VBBL 2025 * District Building Inspector to determine if a Special Sprinkler Inspection is required. * Separate permit(s) required for future tenant improvements to this space.
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: med
Epic Spaces Inc. pulled a $50k permit for a full-floor office gut renovation on the 5th floor of a downtown Vancouver commercial building. Major interior strip-out including HVAC removal is underway. Fresh permit issued May 5th makes this an early-stage opportunity to bid replacement systems.
Offer HVAC design and installation for vacant office fit-out—you can coordinate with their existing mechanical plans.
Contractor: Epic Spaces Inc · Applicant: Dena Burr DBA: Epic Spaces Inc.
Interior alterations to provide improvements for a new office tenant on the 6th floor (#620) of this existing commercial building on this site.
Scope of work: removal of some partition walls.
* All work in accordance with VBBL 2025 * District Building Inspector to determine if a Special Sprinkler Inspection is required.
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: high
Altek Construction Ltd. issued a $15k permit May 5th for 6th-floor office tenant improvement with partition removal. Early-stage field review status and modest budget suggest they're still in design phase and may not have locked HVAC scope.
Mention your experience with quick-turnaround HVAC adjustments for tenant buildouts in mid-rise offices.
Issued 2026-05-05 · issued 8 days ago · Permit BP-2026-00794 · Addition / Alteration
Field Review - Addition / Alteration - #2010 - 20th floor (demising into #2010 & #2030)
Interior alterations to this existing office space on the 20th floor to demise #2010 into two units (to be #2010 and #2030) in this existing commercial building on this site.
Scope of work: remove a door and infill to demise unit into two. No tenant improvement work proposed.
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: low
RSP Construction Group Ltd. pulled an $11k permit for a minimal demising alteration—removing one door and infilling to split a single unit into two. No tenant improvement work planned; HVAC involvement is unlikely.
Verify whether the unit split requires any HVAC system reconfiguration or damper work.
Contractor: RSP Construction Group Ltd · Applicant: Robby Pabla DBA: RSP Construction Group Ltd.
Issued 2026-05-05 · issued 8 days ago · Permit BP-2026-01095 · Addition / Alteration
Field Review - Addition / Alteration - Interior alterations to provide tenant improvements and a change of use from existing retail store to retail limited food in this existing mixed use building on this site.
Scope of work: Millwork cabinetry, shelving, electrical and plumbing work to suite
Ok for Field Review as per J. Kuhleitner
Analyst briefWin likelihood: high
Homeowner Augusto Saavedra pulled this $10k retail-to-food-service conversion. Scope includes electrical and plumbing work alongside millwork. Field review stage indicates active project with straightforward electrical scope.
This food-service fit-out needs electrical work—your team can quote the rewiring for new layout.
Issued 2026-05-04 · issued 9 days ago · Permit BP-2026-01351 · Addition / Alteration
Field Review - Addition / Alteration - #300 - 3rd floor (north half)
Interior alterations to provide improvement to the north half of this existing full floor office tenant space on the 3rd floor (#300) of this existing commercial building on this site.
Scope of work; demolition, construction (walls, doors, millwork), interior finishes, mechanical, electrical, plumbing & life safety.
* In accordance with VBBL 2025
Letters of Assurance submitted; Schedule A and Architectural Schedule B by Andrew Igel, Architect, AIBC. ph#778-839-4260 Electrical Schedule B by Cameron Ballard, P.Eng. Ph#604-347-9722. Mechanical/Plumbing Schedule B by Irsan Tjioe, P.Eng. Ph#778-989-1170
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: high
Fusion Projects (small contractor/applicant) pulled this 3rd-floor office partial-floor reno ($750k) with demo, MEP, and finishes. Issued May 4, work is straightforward and contractor-sized. Good fit for HVAC subcontract.
Contact Fusion Project Management about HVAC for this 3rd-floor office renovation and mechanical rough-in.
Contractor: Fusion Project Management Ltd · Applicant: Jason Ludwig DBA: Fusion Projects
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Issued 2026-05-04 · issued 9 days ago · Permit BP-2025-04834 · Addition / Alteration
High Density Housing / Commercial - Addition / Alteration - Interior alterations to renovate this existing theatre on this site. The scope includes increasing the number of washrooms to better suit the capacity, to improve means of egress including add proper handrails and stair nosings on non conforming stairs, improving non-conforming doors and adding an NFPA 13 compliant sprinkler system.
** This application is reviewed under VBBL 2025**
Building Review Branch Notes: 1)\tTotal proposed occupant load = 350 Persons. 2)\tTotal allow maximum occupant load = 350 Persons. 3)\tA permanent sign indicating the above proposed occupant load shall be posted in a conspicuous location near the suite's principal entrance. 4)\tSchedule A: (David Eaton) AIBC (604.817.9079) 5)\tSchedule B: (David Eaton) AIBC (604.817.9079) Architectural 6)\tSchedule B: (Dave Hans) P.Eng (604.999.2069) Electrical 7)\tSchedule B: (S.K. Sharma) P.Eng (604.999.2069) Plumbing 8) Separate permit will be required for any changes to the interior seating.
NO SOIL DISTURBANCE OR ALTERATION OF GRADES IS TO TAKE PLACE UNDER THIS PERMIT Work under this permit does not authorize excavation, including the disturbance of soils. Should work necessitate excavation or the disturbance of soils, stop work immediately contact the City of Vancouver, and consult an Archaeologist or the Archaeological Branch of British Columbia for the necessary approvals.
Analyst briefWin likelihood: med
David Eaton Architect pulled $290k theatre renovation including washroom additions, egress improvements, and NFPA 13 sprinkler system. Electrical work covers fire suppression wiring and egress lighting upgrades. No contractor named—homeowner/architect-driven project at design stage.
Offer to handle fire suppression panel wiring and emergency egress lighting system design.
Applicant: David Eaton DBA: David Eaton Architect inc
Issued 2026-04-30 · issued 13 days ago · Permit DB-2025-04895 · Addition / Alteration
High Density Housing / Commercial - Addition / Alteration - Exterior and interior alterations to renovate this existing mixed-use building on this site.
Scope includes: - Converting Suite #4 to lounge room. - Converting Suite #12 and #28 into amenity space (including lounge, shower rooms and storage). - Converting 2 storage rooms into 2laundry rooms - Adding electrical room and mechanical room on the ground floor - Replacing suite entry doors, flooring, lighting and plumbing fixtures and millwork. - Upgrading fire safety devices for the existing fire alarm system.
The total number of the residential suite will be reduced from 30 to 27.
*** Reviewed under the VBBL 2019 ***
Analyst briefWin likelihood: med
Mixed-use building amenity conversion ($550k)—four suites becoming lounge/showers/laundry, new electrical and mechanical rooms added. Altek Construction, issued April 30. Mid-stage alteration with electrical room buildout.
Call about electrical distribution for new ground-floor rooms and suite rewiring scope.
Contractor: Altek Construction Ltd · Applicant: Mikaila Baird
Issued 2026-04-30 · issued 13 days ago · Permit BP-2026-01019 · Addition / Alteration
Field Review - Addition / Alteration - #510 - 5th floor (demise into #510 & #540)
Interior alterations on the 5th floor to demise the existing office #510 into two units to be #510 and #540 and to provide tenant improvements only to suite #510 in this existing commercial building on this site.
Scope of work: Construct a demising wall to create 2 suites, new partitions for new offices, new suite entry doors, flooring, millwork. Electrical, mechanical/plumbing and sprinkler work to suit.
TENANT: HHBG Law Corp
Letters of Assurance submitted: \t\t Schedule A and Architectural Schedule B by Ting Ho Cheung, Architect, AIBC., 604.779.1318\t\t Electrical Schedule B by Roger Dupuis, P.Eng., 604.569.6500\t\t Plumbing/Mechanical Schedule B by Bassam Yammine, P.Eng.,604.609.0500 x107\t\t
Building Sprinklered – Separate sprinkler permit required for proposed sprinkler work.
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: med
Downtown commercial demise project splitting one office into two units on the 5th floor of 815 W Hastings. $500k permit issued April 30th to Allspaces Design & Management. HVAC scope includes mechanical rough-in and balance for two separate tenant spaces—mid-size alteration with clear mechanical divisions.
We handle multi-tenant HVAC splits in commercial buildings; interested in coordinating the mechanical zoning?
Contractor: Allspaces Design & Management Ltd · Applicant: Bill Driffield
Interior alterations to the existing offices on the 4th floor to demolish demising walls and partition walls to combine units #428, #440 & #450 into one unit (retaining #440) in this existing commercial building on site.
Scope of work: demo of demising walls, partition walls, doors/frames, millwork, finishes to shell. Plumbing to suit.
Separate Permit(s) required for future tenant improvement to this space.
Building Sprinklered – Building inspector to determine on site if a separate sprinkler permit is required.
* All work in accordance with VBBL 2025.
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: low
Office consolidation on Cambie Street ($70k, issued April 30). Demising wall demolition and shell prep for future TI. HVAC listed but noted as 'to suit'—current phase is structural only. Lower priority until tenant improvement permit pulled.
Follow up when tenant improvement permit is filed to bid mechanical systems for final fit-out.
Applicant: Nazima (Afimiwalla) Sanghadia
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Issued 2026-04-30 · issued 13 days ago · Permit DB-2026-00729 · Addition / Alteration
High Density Housing / Commercial - Addition / Alteration - Exterior alterations to the east and north façade of existing one-storey mixed-use commercial building on this site.
Notes: 1. Exterior work only. 2. No interior or electrical work proposed. 3. Building envelope professional: Julien Leger, AIBC at 604.416.2133. 4. Permit reviewed and approved to VBBL #14343 (2025).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: low
Architect Julien Leger pulled this permit for exterior-only facade work on a mixed-use commercial building. Permit explicitly excludes interior and electrical work, so no scope for electrical trades despite the tag.
Not a fit—permit notes no electrical work proposed.
Applicant: Julien Leger DBA: Francl Architecture Inc.
Issued 2026-04-30 · issued 13 days ago · Permit BP-2026-01341 · Addition / Alteration
Field Review - Addition / Alteration - 13th and 14th floor
Interior alterations to provide improvements for this existing full floor office tenant on the 13th and 14th floors of this existing commercial building on this site.
Scope of work: Install one glass door on the 13th floor and two glass doors on the 14th floor to separate the Elevator lobbies from open work station areas.
* All work in accordance with VBBL 2025 * District Building Inspector to determine if a Special Sprinkler Inspection is required.
Letters of Assurance submitted; - Architectural Schedule B by Tony Gill, Architect, AIBC. ph#604-377-2477.
Energy checklist is currently no longer required with your Building Permit (BP) application. Some supporting documents are still required at BP stage, specifically Envelope and HVAC, if applicable. Service Water Heating and Lighting supporting documents, if applicable, must be submitted with your related trades permits (e.g. electrical and plumbing).
Analyst briefWin likelihood: low
Gibraltar Holdings Ltd. pulled a $25k permit for glass door installation across 13th and 14th floors of an existing office tower. Low-scope partition work suggests minimal HVAC involvement unless ceiling/distribution changes are planned downstream.
Check if door installation triggers any HVAC damper or zoning adjustments on their floors.
Contractor: Gibraltar Holdings Ltd · Applicant: tony Gill
Issued 2026-05-11 · issued 2 days ago · Permit BP-2024-05151 · New Building
High Density Housing / Commercial - New Building - Building Permit for BP-2024-02016
To construct a 3-storey multiple dwelling building over one level of underground parking with storages, bike storages, and service rooms, having vehicular access from the rear lane.
This is a CP Process Permit and the applicant is Koosha Kheradmandria, P. Eng., CP.
Building to be sprinklered to NFPA 13.
*REVIEWED UNDER VBBL 2019
Refer to Site Permit BP-2024-02016 for all drawings and documents for this site.
Refer to BP-2024-05151 for Building 1 Refer to BP-2024-05152 for Building 2 Refer to BP-2024-05153 for Building 3
STAGED CONSTRUCTION Stage 3: Full Construction- (2026-05-11- S.Le) Refer to DPMA DP-2025-00786 Change of Structural Engineer of Record from Damoon Motamedi, Ph.D., P.Eng., from Raft Consulting Ltd., to Yeming Li, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., from Deer Lake Engineering & Associates Ltd. effective November 5th, 2025.