Guest: Cayley Van Hemmen, Interiors and Special Projects Division Manager, Turner Construction
Location: Turner project site, Vancouver, BC
In episode 3 of Real-Steps, Alexa Bustamante sits down with Cayley Van Hemmen on a Turner project site for a clear eyed update on what is driving construction pricing and schedules in Vancouver. Cayley explains that the market is entering one of its busiest periods, with delayed projects restarting at once and labour constraints pushing costs up, while material pricing may soften but is unlikely to return to pre pandemic levels. For mid sized tenant improvements, she notes typical office build costs landing roughly in the 125 to 175 per square foot range, with premium finishes pushing higher. The episode also tackles supply chain driven lead times and the real tradeoffs clients face, either accept substitutions that may dilute design intent or move into partially completed spaces while finishing items arrive later. Closing on return to office planning, Cayley highlights how companies and landlords are spending more on elevated design, stronger AV, and better amenities to make the workplace a destination again.