The True Cost of Building a House on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
Building a custom home on the Sunshine Coast, BC involves multiple factors that impact the overall cost. In this guide, we break down the key expenses, including land surveying, permits, material costs, and labour. Understanding these costs will help you plan your dream home more efficiently and avoid surprises during the construction process. Whether you're going for a simple cabin, or a large high-performance home, this cost breakdown will help set your cost expectations from start to finish.
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Learn more about Lincoln Construction's Chris Himmelsbach’s Journey Through BCITs Carpentry Apprenticeship Program
Chris Himmelsbach is a Site Supervisor at Lincoln Construction and has been a valued member of the team since 2021. After several years in the construction field Chris was keen to return to school to further his knowledge and focus on career development.
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Proudly Announcing Our RenoMark™ Certification
We are thrilled to announce that Lincoln Construction has been awarded the renowned RenoMark™ certification by the Canadian Home Builders Association. This prestigious certification recognizes our commitment to exceptional service in custom home renovations and construction.
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Our highlights from the International Builders' Show 2024
Last week we were fortunate to spend time away as a team at the NAHB International Builder Show in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. We had an amazing time and there were so many opportunities for growth and learning for each member of the team.
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Improving Productivity: how we use BuilderTrend to improve our workflow
Discover how Lincoln Construction utilizes BuilderTrend, a comprehensive project management software, to enhance communication, transparency, and efficiency in custom home building projects. Explore key features such as daily logs, estimation, scheduling, document management, change order requests, and messaging.
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Introducing the BC Housing Secondary Suite Incentive Program (SSIP)
Learn more about how the BC Housing Secondary Suite Incentive Program (SSIP) aims to assist homeowners in creating affordable housing solutions in their communities. Learn about the financial assistance available, eligibility criteria, and how to get involved.
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The Best Things to do on the Sunshine Coast on a Rainy Day
Discover the best ways to make the most of rainy days on the Sunshine Coast! From ice skating at West Sechelt's NHL-size rink to exploring Gibsons Public Market, getting your palm read at the Oracle, enjoying cider at Brickers, or relaxing in a sauna with Hey Wanna Sauna, there's something for everyone.
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Custom Home Build Featured Project: Treehouse, Part 3
It’s been a little while since we’ve shared an update on The Treehouse project on our blog, and we’re excited to share the progress we’ve made. Built on the Lower Sunshine Coast, on a challenging, steep lot, The Treehouse is an incredibly striking high-performance residential custom build project we’re currently working on.
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Navigating water management on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
If you’re a resident of the Sunshine Coast, BC, or are considering a move to the Sunshine Coast, it is helpful to have at least a basic understanding of water management.
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Custom Home Build Featured Project: Treehouse, Part 2
If you’re a Lincoln Construction blog regular you might recall Treehouse Part 1 from our Featured Project series. We are thrilled to share that we’re back at The Treehouse and things are looking great! With the first floor walls up and the build moving towards the canopy, it's exciting to see the progress, and watch the plans and renders of this custom home come to life.
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Project Highlight: Vacation Rental on the Sunshine Coast
Guest house, vacation rental, in-law suite: so many options! Here’s one of our clients finished projects which is destined to be used as all three.
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Custom Home Build Featured Project: Treehouse, Part 1
Screw piles, root balls, protection and building towards a canopy.
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Coastal Building - Challenges Worth Overcoming
Thinking about building remotely on the Sunshine Coast? Much like other areas of coastal BC, one of the unique challenges of building remotely is material delivery, which often means using boats, barges or helicopters.
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Sunshine Coast, BC: Our Version of Home
While we grew up here, we still chose to live here – The Sunshine Coast of BC is our version of paradise. We strive to help our clients create spaces of their own, whether they are new builds, renewing a forever home through a renovation, or adding an accessory dwelling to expand the capacity of their property.
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Spring Reflections from the Sunshine Coast, BC
Moving through the seasons, watching our projects evolve through to completion, and revisiting old building sites, we took a moment to ponder the media we have been sharing here and on our other feeds.
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If And When To Hire An Interior Designer
The final step of turning a house into a home is interior design. There are many styles, colours, furniture and considerations that can become easily overwhelming.
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Upcoming Changes To Building Step Code
If you are a resident of British Columbia that is keen on building your dream home, this blog is for you! There are some changes on the horizon that we want to ensure you are aware of.
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Small Fix, Big Impact: The Best Home Renovation Projects to Improve Livability
The best home renovation projects to improve livability have been compiled into one easily-bookmarkable blog, penned by the pros at Lincoln Construction.
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How to Find the Right Property For Your Custom Home
At Lincoln Construction, we walk you through how to find the right property for your custom home on the Sunshine Coast–and how our construction professionals can help!
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