438 W Pender Street, Vancouver: 13-Storey Mixed-Use Building

13-Storey Mixed-Use Building at 438 W Pender Street, Vancouver was permitted on March 20, 2026 with a stated construction value of $10M to $25M. New Building - To construct a 13-storey (12-storey Z&D), mixed-use residential building containing Retail on L1 and 80 dwelling units (Secure Market Rental) on levels 3-12, and amenity and Artist Studio - Class A at level 13, on this existing site. Work to… Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 438 W Pender Street, Vancouver |
| Project | 13-Storey Mixed-Use Building |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | New building |
| Permit issued | March 20, 2026 |
| Stated construction value | $10M to $25M |
| Estimated stage | Foundation |
| Company named on the permit | Resolved in Builtie |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “New Building - To construct a 13-storey (12-storey Z&D), mixed-use residential building containing Retail on L1 and 80 dwelling units (Secure Market Rental) on levels 3-12, and amenity and Artist Studio - Class A at level 13, on this existing site. Work to…”
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
- 2231 E 41st Avenue: 5-Storey Rental Building
- 2608 Tolmie Street: 6-Storey Mixed-Use Building
- 731 Granville Street: Office and Tenant Fit-Out
- 2481 Grandview Highway North: 4-Storey Townhomes
- 220 E 19th Avenue: 6-Storey Mixed-Use Building Renovation
All of them: construction projects in Vancouver by address. 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 438 W Pender Street?
13-Storey Mixed-Use Building. New Building - To construct a 13-storey (12-storey Z&D), mixed-use residential building containing Retail on L1 and 80 dwelling units (Secure Market Rental) on levels 3-12, and amenity and Artist Studio - Class A at level 13, on this existing site. Work to…
When was the permit issued for 438 W Pender Street?
March 20, 2026, by the City of Vancouver.
Who is building 438 W Pender Street?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 438 W Pender Street 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 (CAD) 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.
