Island West Coast Developments Ltd

Island West Coast Developments Ltd IWCD is a full-service General Contractor, Construction Management and Design-Build construction firm

Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, IWCD has been serving as a Nanaimo general contractor for over 33 years. Driven by our family culture and entrepreneurial spirit, we are a client-focused construction firm that strives to deliver functional and sustainable projects that have a positive impact on our community and the environment. Our full-service design, development and

construction packages offer the very best in Construction Management, Design-Build and General Contractor services in Nanaimo, BC and beyond. With a diverse portfolio consisting of everything from restaurants, automotive construction and multi-residential developments to heavy industrial construction and tenant improvements, there is no job too big or small for IWCD. IWCD is a member of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC), Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA), and is COR certified through the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) and Contractor Check certified.

Before construction began on Braidwood Supportive Housing & Shelter, Elders, Matriarchs, and representatives from the K'...
08/26/2026

Before construction began on Braidwood Supportive Housing & Shelter, Elders, Matriarchs, and representatives from the K'ómoks, Pentlatch, Sathloot, and Sasitla First Nations held a Ground Blessing ceremony at the site on Braidwood Road in Courtenay, BC.

Jessie Everson of K'ómoks First Nation, was quoted in the Comox Valley Record: "The people that we have here with us from our community are the ones who are going to be helping connect this work, spreading eagle down, to spread a peace, a blessing amongst this project."

Swipe to see what's in store for this Pacific Swell Development Inc. and BC Housing project.

Read the full story at https://comoxvalleyrecord.com/2026/07/28/new-supportive-housing-and-shelter-project-the-site-of-ground-blessing-ceremony/

Forty years ago, IWCD started building on Vancouver Island with the mindset that trust is built through ex*****on not wo...
08/19/2026

Forty years ago, IWCD started building on Vancouver Island with the mindset that trust is built through ex*****on not words.

Forty years later, that trust is still built the same way: one project at a time, and in many cases, the neighbourhoods people end up spending their lives in.

Royal Bay is one of those neighbourhoods- and PATH Developments' Bella Park project sits right in the middle of it.

Ocean views out one side, forested trails on the other, running and biking routes woven through the area, sandy beaches a short walk away, and schools close enough that morning drop-off doesn't eat into the day. It's about as "Vancouver-Island" as a community gets.

Forty years in, this is still the part of the job we love most: creating places like this for people to come together, and knowing we had a hand in it.

08/12/2026

IWCD knows that every good project begins with good communication.

It starts with the client sharing the vision they want to bring to life. Then comes the collaboration between the architect and the project managers, translating that vision into plans. That message starts to multiply- dozens of trades on dozens of schedules, each one needing precise direction on where to be and when.

Like conducting a symphony, every trade is reading from the same sheet, coming in on cue, trusting that the section before them played their part on time. Drywall waits for electrical. Roofing waits for framing. Everyone working in harmony.

Path Developments Bella Park project is almost ready for a standing ovation.
After months of everyone playing their part on schedule, the project has moved into its finishing stage, and completion is closer than ever.

Thank you to Horizon Drywall, Compass Electric, Faucet Plumbing and Heating, Topline Roofing, and Echelon Exteriors for staying in tune the whole way through.

Construction is underway on 22 new Complex Care homes in Nanaimo. IWCD has begun work on this three-storey development a...
08/05/2026

Construction is underway on 22 new Complex Care homes in Nanaimo.

IWCD has begun work on this three-storey development at 1850 Boxwood Rd., with 22 studio units that each include a kitchenette and private bathroom.
The homes are for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness who have complex needs and require additional support to maintain their housing.

Residents will have 24/7 staff support from a non-profit operator, with health services provided by Island Health.
The project is expected to be completed in 2028.

Thank you to BC Housing and Island Health for coming 💙 💚

What started as a small family operation in Nanaimo in 1986 has grown into a 140-person team across two offices, with hu...
07/30/2026

What started as a small family operation in Nanaimo in 1986 has grown into a 140-person team across two offices, with hundreds of projects and decades of partnerships behind us.
This is a thank-you to everyone who's been part of it: the crew that shows up every day, the trade partners who've been with us through hundreds of projects, and the clients who've kept coming back.

President Patrick Brandreth reflects on what's kept us going: "It's about how we can grow with our clients. That's what has given us longevity."

IWCD's new page celebrates this journey and is now live on our website.
Please visit iwcd.ca/our-company/celebrating-40-years/ to read more.

40 years of building trust. 💙

A good time for a great cause!VICA Women in Construction Nanaimo, recently hosted an event to raise money for 'Honour th...
07/28/2026

A good time for a great cause!

VICA Women in Construction Nanaimo, recently hosted an event to raise money for 'Honour the Work'- a BC Construction Association program that puts STEAMS kits into K-5 classrooms.
Each kit is turnkey, hands-on, and includes a set of diverse children's books, all built around the BC curriculum.
The goal is to reach 500 classrooms and 21,000+ students across the province.

Thanks to WiC Nanaimo for putting this event together and to everyone who showed up to support it.
Want to sponsor a class or a school, or just learn more?
Head to bccassn.com/honour-the-work

IWCD is excited to announce that we will be beginning construction on Braidwood Supportive Housing & Shelter, in partner...
07/24/2026

IWCD is excited to announce that we will be beginning construction on Braidwood Supportive Housing & Shelter, in partnership with Pacific Swell Development Inc. and BC Housing.

This two-building community services complex includes a 4-storey supportive housing building (25,142 sqft) with 70 studio units and a 2-storey shelter building (22,914 sqft) with 73 shelter beds and space to add as many as 30 more mats in an amenity space during inclement weather.

The housing building features a commercial kitchen and dining area, meeting rooms, and office spaces. The shelter building includes a flexible multi-purpose area that will be used for meetings and programs

Stay tuned for updates as this one gets underway!

Nothing says thank you like tacos with the whole crew!💙Last week we hosted a trades appreciation BBQ at Anchor (formerly...
07/21/2026

Nothing says thank you like tacos with the whole crew!💙

Last week we hosted a trades appreciation BBQ at Anchor (formerly Esquimalt Terrace for those of you that have been following along!) in Esquimalt, to say a big thank-you to everyone who's been on site.

Anchor is a six-storey, 108,200 sqft wood-frame rental building bringing 135 homes, one, two, and three-bedroom units, plus two live/work commercial spaces to the neighbourhood. After months of framing and finishing, it's now in the home stretch.

Thank you to Denciti Development Corp. for trusting us to bring this project to life, and to every trade and subtrade on site: IWC Excavation, RAS LTD Framing, M.R. Tower Cranes, Colonial Countertops, Faucet Plumbing, Harbour City Kitchens, Icon Sheet Metal, Knights Insulation, Richmond Elevator, Topline Formwork, Westwood Metals, Brewis Electric, Viking Fire Protection, Mid Island Masonry, SUR Painting, Swiftsure Drywall, and Schooley Construction.

Thanks also to TACO Revolution for the delicious food.!

07/16/2026

A 21,000+ sq ft. Showroom, 10-bay service shop, 4 wash and detail bays, underground parkade, customer lounges, and private second-floor offices - Nanaimo Nissan is getting closer every day. 💙

Built using a combination of tilt-up and steel construction, this facility is designed for every part of their daily operations, from service bays and offices to the showroom floor.

IWCD is one of Canada's most experienced automotive design-build contractors.
With 40 years of expertise in automotive construction, we've partnered with a number of automotive dealers on design-build and renovation projects across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

40 years of building trust. 💚

Year after year, showing up to this tournament feels like one of the highlights of our calendar.Since 2018, this tournam...
07/14/2026

Year after year, showing up to this tournament feels like one of the highlights of our calendar.

Since 2018, this tournament has brought the community together at Nanaimo Golf Club to raise over $4 million for youth programs, healthcare, and local initiatives across Vancouver Island.
Created in honour of Tom Harris, the event carries forward the same spirit he was known for: that showing up for your community is just part of being here.

IWCD has been fortunate to be part of this almost every year, and it never gets old. There's something about being on that course with people who genuinely care about this place that sticks with you long after the round ends.

Thank you to Tom Harris Community Foundation for planning such a great event year after year, and to every sponsor, volunteer, and player who came out to support it.
We're grateful to be included, and grateful to be part of a community that shows up like this. 💙 💚

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2214 McCullough Road
Nanaimo, BC
V9S4M8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12507569665

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