British Columbia's pre-bid multiresidential pipeline is giving glazing contractors an early look at some of the province's largest upcoming fenestration and curtain wall opportunities. According to ConstructConnect's September 2026 Top 10 Pre-Bid Multi-Residential Projects in B.C., the list ranks projects by value as of August 31, 2026, and includes several mixed-use developments that will require substantial window, door, storefront and building envelope packages.
The top entries in the ranking combine residential, hotel, office, retail and recreational components. For glaziers, that mix means different fenestration systems may be specified within a single project, from punched residential windows and sliding doors to large curtain wall and storefront assemblies.
Garibaldi at Squamish Ski Resort: $3,500,000,000
According to ConstructConnect, the Garibaldi at Squamish Ski Resort project calls for a 1,700-room hospitality development and a 5,736-unit multi-residential development, along with 124 ski runs over 668 hectares of terrain, three gondolas, 18 chairlifts, three lodges on the mountain, hiking and biking trails, and commercial space. The project carries a value of $3,500,000,000 and includes building uses spanning multi-residential, amusement and recreation, retail, and hotel/motel.
For glazing contractors, the scope suggests a significant volume of residential windows, sliding glass doors, balcony glazing and large commercial storefronts across multiple building types. The mixed-use nature means fenestration packages will likely be specified separately for hotel, residential and retail components, each with different performance and aesthetic requirements under the B.C. Building Code.
$2,500,000,000 Agassiz mixed-use development
ConstructConnect's list also includes a mixed-use development in Agassiz, British Columbia, valued at $2,500,000,000. Design plans call for a 100,000-square-foot, five-story above grade, 200-bed hospitality development; a restaurant; a 600-unit multi-residential development; a recreation facility; and retail development. The source notes construction / development of approximately 600 condos, hotels, restaurants and retail space as part of a master plan, with scope of work to be finalized.
Because the project is still in design and the scope has yet to be finalized, window and curtain wall suppliers should monitor tender documents as details emerge. The combination of a five-story hospitality block and 600 residential units points to a mix of punched windows, storefront systems and likely some curtain wall on the hotel and retail frontages.
$1,973,000,000 New Westminster high-rise project
The third project detailed in the ConstructConnect ranking is a mixed-use development in New Westminster, British Columbia, valued at $1,973,000,000. Design plans call for a 4,200,000-square-foot, 35-story above grade, 4,700-unit multi-residential development; 150,000-square-foot retail development; 35,000-square-foot clubhouse/community center; 750,000-square-foot office development; playground/park/athletic field; and parking garage.
At 35 storeys, the high-rise component is expected to require substantial curtain wall and window wall systems, as well as unitized glazing on upper floors. The project's 4,700 residential units represent a large fenestration opportunity in the current B.C. pre-bid pipeline, and glazing contractors who track the project early will be positioned for package tenders.
What the pre-bid pipeline means for glazing contractors
Pre-bid project data gives glazing contractors, fabricators and building envelope consultants a window into demand before tender documents are released. The projects described by ConstructConnect are at varying stages—working plans, design plans, and site work/paving—and all remain open to specification decisions that affect glazing systems, thermal performance and installation sequencing.
On B.C. projects of this scale, fenestration must generally align with the B.C. Building Code and relevant Canadian standards such as CSA A440 and the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS). While the source does not provide specific performance values, the mix of residential, hotel, office and retail uses suggests different glazing requirements will apply across each project's components.
For ENERGY STAR Canada compliance, higher-performance low-e coatings, argon-filled insulated glass units and warm-edge spacers are common in the B.C. multifamily market, though the September 2026 ConstructConnect data does not detail these specifications. Contractors should confirm each project's performance criteria when tender packages become available.
For fabricators and installers, early visibility into projects of this scale supports capacity planning, material procurement and workforce allocation. Large curtain wall packages often require lead times for engineered systems, and suppliers who track pre-bid projects can begin technical discussions with specifiers before the tender is formalized.
For contract glaziers, the pre-bid stage is the time to review project scopes, identify general contractors and establish relationships with developers and architects. Because the projects are still in design, there is an opportunity to influence glazing specifications toward systems that balance cost, thermal performance and constructability.
Monitoring the pipeline
The ConstructConnect ranking, published as part of its September 2026 project coverage, offers a forward look at B.C. multiresidential work. The three projects detailed above—Squamish, Agassiz and New Westminster—are expected to generate demand for windows, curtain wall, storefront and related glazing systems across thousands of residential units and substantial commercial and hospitality space.
Because these projects are not yet at tender, exact glazing specifications have not been released. Suppliers should treat the ConstructConnect data as a market signal rather than a confirmed package list. When tender documents are issued, project-specific glazing requirements—such as U-factor, solar heat gain coefficient and air leakage—will be defined. In British Columbia, those requirements typically align with the BC Building Code and may reference CSA A440 and NAFS performance classes.
Early engagement with architects and developers can position glazing suppliers for specification opportunities before tender packages are issued. Tracking these projects through the ConstructConnect database allows contractors to monitor scope changes and schedule updates as they are published.
Contract glaziers and suppliers can use the ConstructConnect project database to track these and other pre-bid opportunities as they move toward tender.