Lengthy application process irks Nanaimo contractor hoping to build houses
NANAIMO — A local contractor says while he appreciates stiffer regulations for B.C. construction workers, the lengthy application process is making it more of a burden.
Mark Johnston said the enhanced rules and regulations, which were introduced back in March, 2015, help weed out bad workers and ensure higher quality homes, but not when it takes more than a year to be certified.
Johnston said he first applied 14 months ago, when he decided to work on home construction as well as home renovation.
“We have a real boom going on and I’m missing out on that as we speak because they (BC Housing) couldn’t get the paperwork done in time.”