Demolition works are currently underway for the German-Canadian care project in Vancouver, marking an important milestone in site preparation. Construction of the new building is scheduled to commence in August 2026.
The District of West Vancouver Council gave their endorsement to Baptist Housing’s Inglewood seniors care campus with unanimous approval and 3rd Reading of bylaws on June 29th. Final adoption by Council is anticipated once all pertinent documents for final approval are completed. This paves the way for refining the design and securing the permits required for the new 364 bed long-term care building to be constructed in the first phase of the development. Congratulations to Baptist Housing on achieving this milestone!
We are pleased to share an important update regarding Field and Marten Associates (FMA) and what it means for you.
Effective April 1, 2026, FMA has become part of Blue Projects, a global engineering, project management, and construction management company operating from 26 offices and present in 55 countries worldwide. This is a positive step forward that strengthens our ability to support clients with greater depth, resilience, and long‑term stability.
Blue Projects is proud to welcome the FMA team and to continue FMA’s 30‑plus‑year legacy of excellence serving the senior care, housing, and non‑profit building sectors in Western Canada and beyond. The combination of FMA’s trusted local expertise with Blue Projects’ international capability and experience creates a stronger platform to serve our clients and partners.
We would like to reassure you that there will be little change to the day‑to‑day services you receive. Your existing projects, contacts, and commercial arrangements remain unchanged. Marten Van Huizen and Art Reitmayer will continue in their roles for the foreseeable future, ensuring continuity of leadership and client relationships. In addition, Mike Haney, Blue Projects’ North America Lead based in Vancouver, and Neal Barber, Co‑founder and Managing Partner of Blue Projects, will be working closely with Art, Marten, and the FMA team as we define next steps and engage with our clients and partners.
Becoming part of Blue Projects provides access to broader technical capability, increased scale, and global support—while preserving the client‑focused culture and service standards that have long defined Field and Marten.
We look forward to sharing more information in the coming months. This is only the beginning, and we are excited to build on the strong relationships and services already in place to further benefit our clients and partners.
If you have any questions, your usual FMA contact will be happy to discuss this update.
Kind Regards,
Marten Van Huizen Art Reitmayer Neal Barber Michael Haney
Construction of the Senior Independent Living Building (The Garibaldi) at the Elim Village in Surrey, BC is scheduled on April 01, 2026.
We are pleased to announce that the Zappone Manor Affordable Housing for Seniors has achieved provisional occupancy, and now it is the new home for Southdale residents. We would like to thank Columbus Charities Association for the opportunity to work on this unique project as well as the consultants led by Keystone Architecture and Yellowridge Construction who managed the construction of the new building.
We are thrilled to announce that Hopehill’s affordable housing project, a 64-unit building, has officially reached full occupancy as of January 2025 and is set to welcome its new residents soon. We are incredibly grateful to Hopehill Living Community for the opportunity to collaborate on this important development. Our heartfelt thanks also extend to the dedicated consultants, led by Integra Architects and Kasper Development Corporation, whose expertise and efforts have been instrumental in bringing this vital affordable housing development to fruition.
Field and Marten Associates are thrilled to announce that the construction of the new 89-unit affordable senior housing building (Zappone Manor), which will replace the existing two adjacent buildings, is underway and completion is anticipated to be in December 2025.
Congratulations to KMBR Architects on receiving the Fraser Valley Commercial Building Award of Excellence!
This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team involved in making this project such a tremendous success. FMA is honored to have been a part of this incredible journey.
We are pleased to announce that the Comox long-term care home has achieved occupancy, and now it is the new home for 156 residents. We would like to thank Providence Living Society for the opportunity to work on this unique project as well as the consultants led by de Hoog & Kierulf Architects and Lark Group who managed the construction of the new care home.
Construction of the fourth Senior Independent Living Building (The Cedar) at the Elim Village in Garrison Crossing in Chilliwack, BC is scheduled on June 03, 2024.