Reducing barriers to sustainable construction

In his REMI Network opinion piece, Matthew Reid, Chief Operating Officer at Kindred Construction, argues that British Columbia’s new permitting reforms and prompt payment legislation represent a pivotal shift for the construction industry. Long plagued by red tape, delayed approvals, and slow payment cycles, builders now have a clearer, more predictable path to delivering much-needed multi-residential housing. Streamlined permitting aims to cut unnecessary review stages, reduce duplication, and accelerate project timelines, particularly important for sustainable construction methods like mass timber, which often face added complexity. Meanwhile, prompt payment legislation strengthens cash flow, supports subcontractors and suppliers, and enhances overall project stability. Reid emphasizes that these changes lay the groundwork for a more efficient, collaborative, and innovative building environment, one that enables faster, smarter, and more sustainable housing delivery across the province.

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