Reno Major

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.

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.

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.

Commercial tenant improvement converting healthcare office to fitness centre in high-density building. Architect-led, $250k value, recent issue. Niche commercial play with occupancy code compliance. Limited residential reno overlap.

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.

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.

Prodigy Retail Construction is executing first tenant improvement for a Kith ice-cream booth at Oakridge Mall ($2.8M retail fit-out). Fresh permit, single contractor in control. Flooring and reno work align with your scope, but this is a specialized retail shop-fit with existing vendor relationships.

Blackfish Homes is executing $1.5M interior/exterior reno on a single-family home: flooring, windows, doors, kitchen, bathrooms across three levels. Homeowner-pulled (Carly Zurbuchen), small contractor, recent permit, scope aligns perfectly with major reno trade.

New laneway house construction ($500k) with Seven Homes as contractor; issued mid-May, sprinklered building, architect-led. Early-stage new build with established residential builder. Good opportunity for flooring and renovation-phase work once framing and mechanical rough-ins complete.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chandos Construction pulled a $95M mixed-use social housing project with staged excavation underway. This is institutional scale—detoxification centre with 97 units across 10 storeys. Major renovation scope fits your trade, but decision-makers are architects and the municipality, not the contractor.

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.

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.

Homeowner-applicant (Jeremy Keyzer) pulled permit for 2-storey laneway house ($646k) with heat pump specified. Smallworks Studio is contractor. Issued May 8, residential new-build scope is direct HVAC work.

Retail tenant fit-out ($500k) in Pacific Center Mall; field review approved late April. Architect-led project with mechanical and electrical consultants named. Institutional commercial property with multiple professional stakeholders suggests slower decision-making and limited scope for major renovation trades.

$400k interior and exterior alterations splitting a commercial printing building into warehouse and retail units. Architect-led permit (MGBA Inc.) with no contractor named yet. Early-stage interior tenant improvements—good entry point if you handle commercial fit-outs.

Homeowner-pulled $350k permit for storm-damaged roof and exterior wall restoration on single detached house. Barclay Restorations named contractor, structural engineer assigned. If not fully contracted, strong recovery-work angle.

Homeowner-pulled single-detached renovation with kitchen/bath updates and basement work. Field-review approved, $245k value, recent issue, no contractor assigned. Classic residential reno with clear scope definition.

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.

Kerr Construction is mid-way through a $1.6M heritage house renovation: rear addition, garage restoration, new underground level, and conservatory. Recent issue, small contractor, scope directly matches major reno. Homeowner-facing project with clear subdivision of work.

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.

New two-storey laneway house ($500k) with Kentwood Homes as contractor; issued early May, sprinklered to NFPA 13D. Early-stage new build with established residential builder. Solid opportunity for flooring and interior finishing work once structural and mechanical phases advance.

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.

Fire/water damage restoration across four units (#311, 411, 412, 413) in downtown multiple dwelling. Architect-led, no contractor assigned yet, direct-to-inspections approved. $300k value, acute damage timeline. High callback likelihood for interior and window/door replacement work.

Community centre kitchen renovation ($100k) with architect applicant. New RTU and kitchen exhaust fan specifically called out. Interior kitchen equipment updates align with HVAC scope. Issued May 7, recently pulled—kitchen equipment coordination is key.

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.

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.

Single-family home addition with side bumpout and rear porch; $600k, issued mid-May with Capilano Builders as contractor. Designer-led project at early stage with structural engineer engaged. Strong fit for major renovation scope with clear scope boundaries and established builder relationship.

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.

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.

Marine Roofing Repair & Maintenance Service pulled this $417k roof repair and replacement permit on a multi-unit residential building. Issued May 5, structural and mechanical schedules approved. Contractor already engaged—call to discuss scope, timeline, and potential subcontract opportunities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

$350k health-care office tenant improvements in mixed-use building. Architect and engineers (mech, plumb, elec) assigned; applicant is Medcorp Construction Inc. Field-review stage. Limited entry unless subcontract roles remain open.

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.

Architect-led interior alteration at SFU tenant space in heritage Harbour Centre. $651k project at field review stage with mechanical and plumbing subscopes assigned. Large institutional anchor tenant suggests solid budget and timeline adherence, though you'll compete against established mechanical/plumbing firms already listed.

Architect-led conversion of 8-unit building to 10 units with interior/exterior alterations on 4-storey multiple dwelling. Primus Home Inspections listed as contractor but scope suggests need for specialized trades. $309k value, recent issue. Strong residential multifamily play.

BC Building Science (applicant Philip Tan) is leading a $1.6M envelope renovation on a multi-dwelling: roof, windows, doors, waterproofing, landscaping. No contractor named yet—project is in field-review stage. Reno scope is strong, but design professional is driving decisions.

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.

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.

$390k hospital interior alterations for waiting-area tenant improvements. Multi-disciplinary team (structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing engineers named). Institutional project at field-review stage. Low likelihood for independent reno contractor.

Homeowner-pulled (Dynamic Space Inc. applicant) single-detached renovation with secondary suite. Exterior window/door replacement plus interior work, field-review approved. $271k value, recent issue, no contractor assigned. Clean scope match for your trade.

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.

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.

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.