Harmony and balance in custom homes
It is a wise decision to source award-winning builders and renovators to help you build your dream home. It is also a good idea to ensure there is harmony between…
COUNTING THE DAYS – UNDERSTANDING THE “21 DAY NOTICE” PROCESS UNDER THE BUILDERS LIEN ACT
A builders’ lien can be an effective tool for those in the construction industry, such as contractors, subcontractors, workers, and material suppliers to secure payment. A lien hinders owners from…
HAVAN Spotlight: Mike Freedman
We interviewed HAVAN member Mike Freedman of Audio Insider: Your Chief Technology Insider, and asked him a series of questions about himself! He shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members…
HAVAN Spotlight: Greg Baarts
We interviewed HAVAN member Greg Baarts of Grenor Homes, and asked him a series of questions about himself! He shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers look to…
When Time Isn’t On Your Side
A contractor may be asked to provide a homeowner with an estimated schedule for completion before a project starts. While there are always contingencies and unforeseen circumstances, projects can get…
HAVAN’s 24th annual Coats for Kids
HAVAN’s 24th annual Coats for Kids campaign, in support of the Lower Mainland and Surrey Christmas Bureaus, two groups whose many initiatives help to provide a brighter winter for low-income…
HAVAN Spotlight: Silvie Pantsios
We interviewed HAVAN Member Silvie Pantsios, Designs by KS, and asked her a series of questions about herself! She shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers look to…
14 ways to prepare your home for winter
Now that we are into December, it’s time to start thinking about preparing your home for winter and the freezing weather that comes with the change of season. If you…
HAVAN Spotlight: Mark Sakai
We interviewed HAVAN staff member Mark Sakai, Director of Government Relations, and asked him a series of questions about himself! He shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers…
TWIN LIONS DUSTERS – MOVEMBER CAMPAIGN
At Twin Lions Contracting we love to give back. We can think of no better way than to help to change the face of men’s health. Together we can all…
HAVAN Spotlight: Todd Best
We interviewed HAVAN Member Todd Best, President at Best Builders Ltd, and asked him a series of questions about himself! He shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers…
A Small Mistake means Big Costs for a Negligent Subcontractor
General contractors take on significant legal exposure when agreeing to build a new home, or even to renovate an existing home. For instance, general contractors may be liable for the…
HAVAN Spotlight: Laurel James
We interviewed HAVAN Member Laurel James, Novell Design Build and asked her a series of questions about herself! She shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers look to…
2019 Wins
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Townhomes becoming ‘forever’ homes
Builders are responding to market demand with a variety of housing choices. With affordability an issue, townhomes are no longer viewed as a step to a forever home, but as…
HAVAN Spotlight: Blake Ponuick
We interviewed HAVAN Member Blake Ponuick, COO & CMO at Preston Mobility, and asked him a series of questions about himself! He shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and…
Ask the ‘Homebuilders Association Vancouver’ Experts
Shopping for appliances Before thinking about style, colours, finishes or appliances, Lucila Diaz, Founder and Creative Director, Harmony Sense Interiors Ltd. says “The first step in creating a great kitchen is to…
HAVAN Spotlight: Giovanna Perot-Averill
We interviewed HAVAN Member Giovanna Perot-Averill, Founder & Principal at Giovanna Averill Interiors, and asked her a series of questions about herself! She shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members…
2019 Centra Cares Home Renovation
Presenting our winners for the 2019 Centra Cares Home Renovation Contest! For a third consecutive year, we will be awarding a deserving family a house full of windows. The past…
HAVAN Spotlight: Renée Auer
We sat down with Renée Auer, HAVAN Senior Director, Membership & Sales, and asked her a series of questions about herself! She shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and…
