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A Family Tradition of Excellence
As another very busy building season comes to completion, I can’t help but reflect on what a tremendous group of staff we have at Pacific Homes. From Design, Sales, and Home Package Coordinators, to Production Staff, Shippers and Admin, we truly have an amazing group that goes far beyond what… Read More
Building with Wood in BC
At Pacific Homes, we are strong advocates for building with wood! Here’s just some of the reasons why: Wood is the ONLY major renewable building material Wood requires less energy to manufacture than any other building material Wood is sustainable; Canadian forests today comprise over 90% of Canada’s original forest cover Wood… Read More
Sticking to your Knitting
We are often asked to get involved in projects that fall outside what we feel is our expertise. We have been asked to joint venture all over the world, to build low cost disaster relief housing, and to finance any number of schemers and dreamers. Sometimes because of slow market… Read More
A little history on and some benefits about PREFAB HOMES
When it comes to building the structure of homes in North America using wood, the commonly known method of this construction for many years, has been to conventionally build onsite piece by piece or stick frame building. While not generally known, there has been another way for building wood structures… Read More
Can You Build A Safe, Sustainable Skyscraper Out Of Wood?
Via Climate Progress By ANDREW BREINER North America’s tallest modern all-wood building is nearing completion in Prince George, British Columbia, but it might not hold that high rank for long. Other wood buildings are in the works across the world as it gains a reputation for climate friendliness, beauty, and… Read More
Houzz your housing project going? Need inspiration?
Are you looking at renovating your home or maybe just thinking it’s time to finally get rid of that long shaggy carpet? Or maybe you’re in the process of building a new home and can’t decide; vinyl siding or fiber cement? Now is the time to gather up inspiration, learn… Read More
A Tour of the New Ronald McDonald House
Pacific Homes was thrilled to donate the brand new Playhouse for the new $30 million dollar Ronald McDonald House in Vancouver, BC. The Ronald McDonald house was designed by Michael Green Architecture and this delightful new Playhouse is situated in the foyer of the House adorning the names of all… Read More
Out with the Old, In with the New
At Pacific Homes, we’re serious about our commitment to innovation and quality; always thriving towards a higher goal! Recently, in an effort to improve efficiency while taking advantage of new available technology, our wall plant upgraded its makeshift shaper and vertical panel saw to a proper shaper and a sliding… Read More