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B.C. Fast-Tracks Factory-Built Mass Timber Housing Across Lower Mainland
The provincial government approves standardized pre-fabricated modular housing blueprints to cut construction timelines by 50%.
Choseno Civic News Desk August 12, 2026 1 min read BC, CA
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SURREY, B.C. — Premier David Eby announced that B.C. has approved a catalog of pre-reviewed mass timber building designs to accelerate middle-income housing construction across Surrey, Burnaby, and Vancouver.
Cutting Red Tape
Municipalities adopting the standardized plans can issue building permits within weeks rather than months.
"We are modernizing construction so young families can find attainable homes built with high-quality B.C. timber," Eby said during a site visit in Surrey.
Economic Benefits
The initiative supports domestic forestry manufacturing while directly addressing urban rental shortages.
Topics
David EbyHousingSurreyBritish ColumbiaMass Timber
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