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In 2019 Goldcon Construction built an Award-Winning home, ‘Glenwood Modern Farmhouse,’ a two-level, 4600 square foot home in North Vancouver. The house was situated on a considerable 60′ wide x 188′ long, flat lot. We wanted to design and build a modern farmhouse-style home that would suit the family-friendly neighbourhood and bring a bright and

How do you build a home, and where do you even start? These are probably the first two questions you will ask when thinking of building a house. I will explain our building process and how we successfully build several quality homes over 5000 square feet in North Vancouver. Contents1 Purchase The Land 2 Architectural

Building a home in Vancouver, British Columbia often comes with a lot of questions like how much is it going to cost you, where can you find land, how to keep costs low and stay on budget and why not just buy an existing home? First, why not buy an existing home and skip the

In 2017, The BC Energy Step Code was established to provide a clear pathway for builders to enhance their projects’ energy performance gradually. This code aims to exponentially reduce energy consumption, especially natural gas, of residential and commercial buildings in the next few years. Each step of the British Columbia Energy Step Code (BCESC) could

Sponsored by Goldcon Construction The stunning redesign was recently recognized with a Georgie Award for Best Condo Renovation Over $250,000 By Robin Brunet, Postmedia Content Works Too often, customization in residential development boils down to a limited choice of pre-approved options. What buyers really want is for their dreams to be brought to life, and

We are closely following the COVID-19 situation and are following all guidelines released by the B.C government to ensure the health and safety of our staff and clients. Therefore, we are limiting the number of trades allowed on site at one time, social distancing between everyone, regularly washing hands and working remotely as much as

It’s no secret that the Vancouver real estate prices are soaring.  In fact, local industry research shows that this growth is only getting started, with home prices expected to increase at a steady pace over the next two years. By 2021, experts predict that the average home price could skyrocket to more than $1 million. In response to

Sponsored by Goldcon Construction The stunning kitchen in the ‘Endlessly Elegant’ project in North Vancouver was fitted with custom cabinetry, marble tile and engineered oak hardwood flooring. Goldcon was recognized with honours at the 2019 CHBA National Awards For Excellence and the 2019 Ovation Awards. By Robin Brunet, Postmedia Content Works For people who fantasize

With the way real estate prices look in the Lower Mainland, it’s no surprise laneway houses have entered the mainstream. In fact, new Vancouver homes are being constructed that include laneway housing from the very beginning because the demand for this kind of housing is growing. Laneway houses in Vancouver are encouraged by government policies,

A home is the largest single investment most people will ever make. That means keeping up on maintenance, addressing problems when they occur and not engaging in renovation work until every aspect of the project has been carefully considered. A poorly planned and executed renovation can not only have a negative impact on the value

So you’ve decided you want to renovate—now what? There are a lot of things to think about before you start painting your ceiling red or knocking down a kitchen wall. We chatted with Karim Goldan of Goldcon Construction to get the details on what homeowners should question, consider and decide on before they renovate—read on

Building a new home can seem complicated and overwhelming until you create a well-written plan. At Goldcon Construction, we have simplified the home building experience by planning prior to the construction of any new home. Just like any major project, careful planning before execution results in a smoother run project.Building a custom home or carrying