Question 1

How do I find new construction trades businesses in Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Every new business needs a license, and Vancouver publishes issued licenses as public record. LicenseWire watches the feed and emails a weekly list of new construction trades businesses — name, address, and phone where the city publishes it.

Question 2

Are business licenses public in BC?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vancouver lists issued business licenses on its open-data portal. This page shows a free sample delayed one week; the paid list is same-week and complete.

New construction trades businesses in Vancouver, BC — week 2026-w31