Construction

The construction sector employs nearly 2,000 employees, representing almost 10 percent of greater Penticton’s labour force. This is a significant increase from the 2001 census which counted 6.5 percent of the labour force in construction. Employment opportunities are forecast to remain strong in all the building-related trades.

The value of building permits has fallen off from 2006 which was driven by major investments in multi-unit residential developments. Residential construction fell sharply in 2007, however the value of building permits remained high due to major institutional and commercial construction projects including the multi-million dollar South Okanagan Events Centre. In 2008, there was an increase in residential construction and a return to a steadier pace of construction start-ups.

Value of Penticton Building Permits (2000 – 2008)

Source: The City of Penticton

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