Red Carpet for Interior Design Show Vancouver 2023

Team Pacific was SO stoked to be a part of the Interior Design Show Vancouver 2023 as a collaborator for the Central Bar feature. Over four days, the Interior Design Show Vancouver bar served as the central point of the entire show – connecting the design community at this celebrated industry event. It was an…

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505-Junk Teams up with Pacific Solutions Contracting To Go Green

*This post was written by 505-Junk. Thanks for all of the support, team!* At 505-Junk, sustainability is at the core of everything we do, and that’s why we take pride in our partnership with Pacific Solutions Contracting, a like-minded eco-friendly company in the world of construction. Together, we are on a mission to make a profound…

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Pacific Solutions Contracting Joins AWMAC

We are extremely proud to announce that Pacific Solutions Contracting is now a member of AWMAC, the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada! What does being an AWMAC member mean? The AWMAC accreditation is a stamp of quality for its members. It is only awarded to businesses that meet all of the criteria and standards…

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Kam Wai Dim Sum: A Heritage Business Renovation

Kam Wai Dim Sum has been a long-standing Chinatown establishment for decades. In recent years it was taken over by William and Susan Liu, siblings whose parents have run the business for over 30 years. The siblings knew they had to plan for the future and longevity of the business as they watched Vancouver’s Chinatown…

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How to get a patio permit in Vancouver (Guide & Resources)

As we enter spring and with summer slowly advancing towards us, restaurants and cafes are beginning ‘patio season’ a little early this year in hopes of temporarily relieving the difficulties that the past year has brought upon the industry. Patios are expected to make a big comeback this summer, and will be the real ‘golden…

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25 Amazing Vancouver Businesses Led by Women

We recently looked back at our list of #madebypacific spaces and noticed how many of them were female owned. With International Women’s Day 2021 just around the corner, we thought it would be the perfect time to share that list to celebrate 25 amazing Vancouver businesses led by women. They are the movers and shakers,…

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Framewrk: New Design/Build Model to Help Economy Rebound

Vancouver, BC, August 17, 2020 – Two leading Vancouver-based firms, Ste. Marie and Pacific Solutions Contracting, have teamed up to launch a new design/build model, geared towards revitalizing the local hospitality, boutique retail, and service economy. Framewrk aims to simplify the concept to creation process with an accessible, budget-conscious full-service design and build package. “COVID-19…

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Temporary Patios in Vancouver

The fight against COVID-19 in British Columbia has been real. We all did our part from mid-March through to June – staying indoors, shifting our business models, and keeping our distance. The efforts paid off, and we are very fortunate to see some of those restrictions being lifted in our communities. Our favourite local businesses…

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Interactive Map: Shop Local During COVID-19

It is our honour to be able to build exceptional social spaces and shape the communities in and around Vancouver. Contributing to the connectedness of our city has been a driving force behind what we do since day one. While the impacts of COVID-19 are difficult and real, we are also inspired by the collective…

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How To Build Restaurant Furniture (Video Series)

Come join us for a behind the scenes look at how we build restaurant furniture in the Pacific Solutions Contracting workshop. You’ll join Logan, one of our millworkers, as he shows us how he builds 35 tables solid oak tables for Published Restaurant – now open on Vancouver’s Main Street. We’ve broken down the series…

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