We are committed to contributing positively to local communities and reducing the negative environmental and social impacts of our activities.
Reducing waste through sustainable construction
We are committed to reducing waste in all aspects of our business. The companies we work with must meet or exceed the following targets:
- Companies in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island must meet or exceed 75 percent waste diversion from landfill
- Companies in the Interior and Northern regions must meet or exceed 50 percent waste diversion targets
Contractor obligations
Construction, renovation and demolition (C&D) waste reduction and diversion from landfills is required across the Province for all projects that receive the majority of funding from BC Housing including:
- Tracking of all construction and redevelopment projects
- Tracking of all demolition projects, regardless of budget
- Tracking of all renovation projects with budgets greater than $100,000
The Contractor must submit:
- Waste Management Plan Worksheet to be submitted prior to demolition and construction stage.
- Waste Management Tracking Form (Excel) ; Waste Management Tracking Form (PDF) . Payments to contractors can be withheld if the form is incomplete or not submitted at:
- Completion of demolition (if applicable),
- 50% progress claims, and
- Substantial completion.
For further details, refer to the BC Housing Design Guidelines & Construction Standards.
Our sustainability principles
Environmental: design, renewable material, logistics, disposal options, greenhouse gas reductions, waste reduction and toxic use reduction
Economic: achieving the best value for money and impacts to the economy such as lifecycle costs, as well as community benefits and opportunities
Social: training and development opportunities, fair trade labour practices, fair wages, small and medium Indigenous enterprises, social enterprises and responsible manufacturing
Innovation: opportunities to stimulate the market to innovate and produce more effective sustainable options
Supplier Performance Program
We monitor and evaluate the performance of our suppliers once a contract is signed and the work is progressing. If a supplier produces unsatisfactory work, we will address the issue through a non-conformance report. Our Supply Chain Management Department will work with you to resolve any differences.
The BC Housing Supplier Performance Program is designed to:
- Acknowledge suppliers who perform good work
- Raise awareness of underperforming suppliers
- Improve the quality of work provided to meet BC Housing standards