September 2026 Ahousaht Longhouse Construction Update

As we move into September, work on the Ahousaht Longhouse is progressing in several areas, both inside the building and around the site.

The kitchen slab-on-grade concrete pour is now complete, along with the transformer housekeeping pad on the mezzanine.

Inside the Longhouse, crews are working on partition wall framing and backing throughout the building. Mechanical and electrical work is also moving forward, including plumbing, sprinkler and gas piping. Plumbing for the exterior kitchen servery has been completed, while electrical rough-ins continue throughout the facility.

Exterior work is progressing as well. Cedar cladding materials have arrived on site, and the cladding mock-up has been completed. Crews are now installing the base flashing and strapping in preparation for the cedar cladding. Window installation is underway, with storefront frames now installed on both the north and south sides of the building.

Outside, civil work continues with final grading of the site and access road underway.

Construction update details provided by Naikoon Contracting Ltd. | Photos courtesay of Naikoon Site Superintendent, Mike Martin