Concerns about construction work

Is it an emergency concern? Who to call
  • Possible danger to someone or a property (example: high winds blowing away construction materials)
 9-1-1 
  • Dangerous electrical conditions
 BC Hydro
1-888-769-3766
  • Dangerous plumbing, fire sprinkler, or sewer conditions 
 Private plumbing contractor 
Is it a non-emergency concern? Who to call
  • No permits for construction that is in progress or completed
  • Messy construction sites 
  • Unsafe construction or building conditions
  • Hazardous materials coming from a demolished building
 Is it urgent?
Phone 3-1-1

If not, report it online.
  • Construction messes in streets and lanes
  • Blocked streets and sidewalks

 We will provide advanced notice of any disruption to your water service, except in the case of an emergency.

 Phone 3-1-1 

Contact us if you experience cloudy water or have concerns related to your drinking water quality

Tell us about your construction concern

You may report the following concerns anonymously:

  • Unsafe construction or building conditions
  • No permits for construction that is in progress or completed

Report construction concern

Construction noise

We are working hard to balance Vancouver's positive growth and related construction activity with everyone's need for a comfortable and liveable environment.

Find out the construction hours

Everyone deserves a safe workplace

If you have concerns about unsafe conditions on a construction site that affect worker health and safety, tell WorkSafe BC.

Contact WorkSafe BC