188 E 5th Avenue, Vancouver: 24-Storey Mixed-Use Building
24-Storey Mixed-Use Building at 188 E 5th Avenue, Vancouver was permitted on March 16, 2026 with a stated construction value of $100M to $250M. New Building - This permit is for the site work and construction of a basement storage garage for the following development: To construct two (2) 24-storey mixed use residential towers having Retail, Restaurant, and Cultural uses on Levels 1 & 2, and 447… Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 188 E 5th Avenue, Vancouver |
| Project | 24-Storey Mixed-Use Building |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | New building |
| Permit issued | March 16, 2026 |
| Stated construction value | $100M to $250M |
| Estimated stage | Foundation |
| Company named on the permit | Axiom Builders Inc |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “New Building - This permit is for the site work and construction of a basement storage garage for the following development: To construct two (2) 24-storey mixed use residential towers having Retail, Restaurant, and Cultural uses on Levels 1 & 2, and 447…”
Which trades are being bought now
The project is at the foundation stage. At that stage these trades are inside their award window, the stretch of the build when the builder or general contractor decides who gets the work:
| Trade | Award window |
|---|---|
| Construction Site Security | Before the start to 15% |
| Concrete and Foundation | Before the start to 5% |
| Structural Steel | 0% to 15% |
| Elevators | 0% to 20% |
| Framing | 0% to 20% |
| Painting | 5% to 35% |
| Masonry | 10% to 30% |
| Waterproofing | 10% to 35% |
| Roofing | 15% to 35% |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing | 15% to 35% |
What Builtie adds
In Builtie: the decision makers on this project and their verified contacts, the trades already credited on it, the builder's other active permits, and LinkedIn and email outreach that runs while you work.
Other major projects in Vancouver
- 95 Nelson Street: 3-Storey Student Residence
- 2090 W Broadway: 31-Storey Mixed-Use Building
- 2308 W 3rd Avenue: 10-Storey Mixed-Use Building
- 1010 Expo Boulevard: 29-Storey Apartment Building
- 750 W 32nd Avenue: 13-Storey Long-Term Care Home
All of them: major construction projects in Vancouver. The data is the City of Vancouver. Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey and the rest of Metro Vancouver issue their own permits and are not in the feed today.
Plans
Builtie's Starter plan is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds the LinkedIn and email outreach you run yourself. Opening a project spends one credit, and the decision makers, emails, phones and AI call script inside it are included. Your monthly credits reset at each renewal, and extra credit packs are valid for 30 days. The free trial runs 7 days with 10 projects. Custom, where Builtie's team runs the outreach for you, starts from CAD $1,500 a month on top of a Growth seat.
Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 188 E 5th Avenue?
24-Storey Mixed-Use Building. New Building - This permit is for the site work and construction of a basement storage garage for the following development: To construct two (2) 24-storey mixed use residential towers having Retail, Restaurant, and Cultural uses on Levels 1 & 2, and 447…
When was the permit issued for 188 E 5th Avenue?
March 16, 2026, by the City of Vancouver.
Who is building 188 E 5th Avenue?
Axiom Builders Inc is named on the permit. The decision makers and their contacts are in Builtie.
Which trades does 188 E 5th Avenue need now?
At its current stage: site security, concrete, structural steel, elevator, framing, painting, masonry, waterproofing.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.