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Nuts & Bolts
Pre-design planning. With so many experts available, Joshua Young of Maestro Development unravels the mystery of who you need on your dream team, in particular, the expertise required to build a high-performance home.
Nailing it Down
Budget. It’s not a scary word if you know how to nail it down the details with your builder in advance. Matt Senf of Sasen Homes offers planning strategies to help you manage your home building budget.
Building Blocks
Like shoring up blocks for a solid foundation, HAVAN Chair, and President of Shakespeare Homes & Renovations Mark Cooper, walks us through finding the right builder for your home building project.
HAVAN Spotlight: Ami McKay
How did you get into the residential construction industry?? Ami: Started working as an interior designer 20 years ago, moved over to doing construction management in-house to make things easier for clients – I felt clients needed that full service from start to finish! What keeps you in the industry? Ami: We love taking clients…
SAW THE LIGHT
Shedding light on HAVAN, CEO Ron Rapp shares his personal insight on how you can find the resources to build your home right, the first time! You’ll also meet our co-hosts Mike and Jenn!
Resources to Prepare Businesses for a Second Wave
As more businesses re-open in the fall and cooler temperatures keep people indoors, infectious disease experts warn that Canada will likely see a second wave of COVID-19. This could put additional stress on businesses which were hard hit during the first wave of the pandemic. That’s why it’s critical to prepare now, should new restrictions…
MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE PODCAST: LISTEN, LIKE AND SHARE TO WIN A BBQ
Never miss an episode! Simply by following and sharing the podcast you will be entered to win a Napoleon Prestige P500 stainless-steel natural gas barbecue, valued at $1049, compliments of FortisBC.
Measure Once, Cut Twice Podcast: Win a BBQ Contest Rules and Regulations
Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) Measure Once, Cut Twice Podcast: Win a BBQ Contest. TO ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN: TThe HAVAN Measure Once, Cut Twice Podcast: Win a BBQ Contest (“the Contest”) begins September 22, 2020. To enter for your chance to win: Follow HAVAN’s “Measure Twice Cut Once” podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts,…
HAVAN Spotlight: Jaswinder Singh Parmar
We interviewed HAVAN member Jaswinder Singh Parmar of AMC Insurance Services Ltd., and asked him a series of questions about himself! He shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers look to HAVAN for connections in the residential construction industry. HAVAN’s Spotlight features HAVAN staff and members to showcase who we are and to…
Home Renovation Budgets: Reality vs Television
Photo credit: TQ Construction Ltd. Guest Blogger: HAVAN Member Alisa Aragon, Bridgestone Financing Pros Home renovation shows are one of our favorite TV programs to watch. They are entertaining and showcase the latest design trends, but they also tend to lead viewers to believe home renovations are easy and quick. It is important for homeowners…
Great partnerships start with a simple introduction.
As a proud member of the Homebuilders Association Vancouver, helping you do more business is our business. Find comfort in knowing that American Express® has your back during uncertain times; as we navigate these times together and your cash flow needs evolve, we can provide a payment solution that suits your unique business needs. Whether…
HAVAN Spotlight: Diana Dilworth
We interviewed the newest member of the HAVAN Team Diana Dilworth, Director of Government Relations and asked her a series of questions about herself! She shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers look to HAVAN for connections in the residential construction industry. HAVAN’s Spotlight features HAVAN staff and members to showcase who we…
HAVAN Spotlight: Shannon Cupskey
We interviewed HAVAN Member Shannon Cupskey, Marketing Manager of Armstrong Flooring, and asked her a series of questions about herself! She shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers look to HAVAN for connections in the residential construction industry. HAVAN’s Spotlight features HAVAN staff and members to showcase who we are and to help…
HAVAN Spotlight: Kris Alexander
We interviewed HAVAN member Kris Alexander of Long Life Windows & Doors, and asked him a series of questions about himself! He shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers look to HAVAN for connections in the residential construction industry. HAVAN’s Spotlight features HAVAN staff and members to showcase who we are and to…
Proper Worksite Policies Help Avoid Hazards
Every construction project comes with its own set of risks – from fire and water damage to equipment theft, slips and falls, cyber attacks and even infection control. These risks not only vary in size and complexity but can also evolve over the course of a project. That’s why having proper worksite policies and procedures…
Silver lining during hard times – Twin Lions Contracting Ltd.
As the coronavirus continues to body-check our global economy, closer to home our local small businesses, industry colleagues, and charities and non-profit organizations have all been thrown off their feet. Like everyone else, it has been an ongoing puzzle to navigate the impacts of COVID-19 so that we can keep doing what we do. It…
Doing what we can to help during difficult times – Weatherguard Exteriors
During these difficult times Weatherguard Gutters has been fortunate enough to continue to work safely. We felt it was important to give back to our community in anyway we could. Over the past month we have provided free gutter cleaning to seniors throughout the lower mainland. Here’s a look behind the scenes at our wonderful…
Improve Sales with Psychometric Testing
In the Post Covid-19 environment, do you know what core behavioral competencies are required for your team members to succeed in your “New Normal” working environment? You can have excellent management skills and be able to mentor or coach excellent sales strategies and techniques, but it is meaningless if you don’t have the people you…
GALA Home Edition: Best Dressed Competition
We can’t wait to reveal the winners of the 2020 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence and we know you are excited too! A highly anticipated evening, the Gala showcases the industry’s best in new home construction, renovation and design in Metro Vancouver! This year, the Gala is going to look a little different, a so…
Awards Gala: Home Edition Dance Party
Bust out Your Best Dance Moves for the chance to WIN A PRIZE! HAVAN’s Online GALA Home Edition Friday, June 19th We can’t wait to reveal the winners of the 2020 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence and we know you are excited too! A highly anticipated evening, the Gala showcases the industry’s best in new…
Predict the Winners Game Rules and Regulations
Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) “Predict the Winners” Game. TO ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN: The HAVAN Predict the Winners” Game (“the Game”) begins June 1, 2020. To enter for your chance to win: Follow @HAVANofficial on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, share with your friends, using #HAVANawards, and enter one or all four games. All…
Win $1,500 Jamie Banfield Design Consultation!
Home Design Consultation. $1,500 Value! Offered exclusively through the 2020 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence Predict the Winners Game Review rules and regulations @ www.havan.ca/awards This offer entitles the winner to a virtual design package for your residential renovation or new build project equalling ten rendered design hours ($1,500.00 value) provided by Jamie Banfield…
Win $1,500 Vancouver Development Design Consultation!
Home Design Consultation. $1,500 Value! Offered exclusively through the 2020 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence Predict the Winners Game Review rules and regulations @ www.havan.ca/awards Offering a full spectrum of services in residential & commercial, architectural and interior design, new built, renovation, construction management, and real estate investments & acquisitions, this prize entitles the…
Win $1,500 Llano Developments Design Consultation!
Home Design Consultation. $1,500 Value! Offered exclusively through the 2020 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence Predict the Winners Game Review rules and regulations @ www.havan.ca/awards Offering a full spectrum of services in design, build, and realty services, this offer entitles the winner to eight hours ($1,500.00 value) of consultation services, within the Metro Vancouver…
Win $1,500 Abstract Home & Renovations Consultation!
Home Design Consultation. $1,500 Value! Offered exclusively through the 2020 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence Predict the Winners Game Review rules and regulations @ www.havan.ca/awards Offer can be used as a credit towards any new build project OR Credit towards designing your Kitchen or Master Bedroom Renovation. The prize value entitles the winner to…
Win a $1,500 Home Design Consultation!
The doors are swinging wide open to HAVAN’s 2020 Awards for Housing Excellence Gala: Home Edition. To celebrate, HAVAN is offering the chance to win one of four design consultations, each valued at $1,500. Do you like viewing new homes, renovations, and design? You’re going to love playing this game! PREDICT THE WINNERS GAME…
BCCSA – Ergonomics: Working From Your Home Office
Having a proper ergonomic set up whether at the office or your home office is important to help reduce the risk of strains and sprains and other musculoskeletal injuries (MSI’s). MSI’s is one of the most common work-related injuries in BC. When your workstation is set up right, you may: • Be less likely…
Phase 2 Reopening – BCCSA’s Recommended Phased approach
As British Columbia enters Phase 2 of the provincial restart during the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are now considering how to manage office-based staff who have been working at home during Phase 1. Including a recommended gradual and staged approach to returning these workers to the office. BCCSA has prepared this document including fillable forms covering:…
HAVAN Spotlight: Kyle Darvasi
We interviewed HAVAN member Kyle Darvasi of MIRA Floors & Interiors, and asked him a series of questions about himself! He shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers look to HAVAN for connections in the residential construction industry. HAVAN’s Spotlight features HAVAN staff and members to showcase who we are and to help…
BCIT Carpentry students receive HAVAN Centra Cares Scholarships
Funds raised from HAVAN’s Fall Classic Golf Tournament, presented by Preston Mobility, with scholarships sponsored in part by Centra Cares. A big Thank you to all HAVAN Hero donors! BCIT Carpentry students Nicholas Fast, Kyle Li, Hairun Huang, and Conor MacPherson are recipients of the 2020 Home Builders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) Scholarship. With physical distancing in place…
New COVID-resistant coating promotes safer hand washing
HAVAN member, Valley Acrylic Bath, in partnership with the University of Victoria, is excited to announce it is working on an innovation to fight Covid 19, by creating a new line of antiviral bathroom fixtures, a new made in Canada solution for the industry and the world. A grant awarded to the university this month…
Best Practices for Operating Safely during COVID-19
May 6, 2020, the Government of BC released BC’s Restart Plan, with timelines on the re-opening of the economy and the repealing of certain COVID-19 restrictions. What the New Normal Means for Employers and Public Institutions The Provincial Health Officer (PHO) identified the risk of transmission at busy workplaces and other institutions as a direct…
AVOIDING ONLINE SCAMS
Cyber threats are on the rise with COVID-19. HAVAN member Federated Insurance has prepared a list of resources to protect you and your business from phishing scams including outlining how VPNs can help businesses keep remote employees secure, and tips on selecting a safe video conferencing platform and securing webcams. Item Description What is phishing…
HAVAN Spotlight: Simone Sunderland
We interviewed HAVAN Member Simone Sunderland, President at Green Sheet Construction Data Ltd, and asked her a series of questions about herself! She shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers look to HAVAN for connections in the residential construction industry. HAVAN’s Spotlight features HAVAN staff and members to showcase who we are and…
Shop@Home initiative offers consumers free samples & advice.
TORLYS Introduces “Shop Globally, Buy Locally” Program “Shop@Home” initiative offers consumers free samples & advice from the comforts of home. TORLYS, a global flooring company specializing in beautiful, responsible flooring solutions has launched the “Shop Globally, Buy Locally” program, aimed at offering consumers flooring options from around the world that can be easily purchased locally and…
Preparing Workplaces with Pending Economic Re-Opening
Surrey Board of Trade Releases Call to Action and Planning Guide to Prepare Workplaces with Pending Economic Re-Opening The Surrey Board of Trade has released a call to action to their 6,000 member contacts and to Surrey’s business community with an Action Guide full of ideas and concepts to consider and implement, as we start…
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING
Lessons from a long term user Audio Insider is pleased to present a free webinar, offered over a series of dates, on how to effectively use Zoom and other video conferencing programs. This webinar will take attendees through all of the steps required to set up and conduct impactful meetings in the age of lockdown.…
HAVAN Awards for housing excellence – Finalist showcase 2020
Photo: Martin Knowles Photo/Media Builder: Novak Contracting & Construction Ltd. Project: Outside In Location: Surrey Project Finalist: Custom Home:$2 million to under $3 million; Best Space: New Construction, Best Special Feature, New or Renovated (2); Best New Kitchen: $50,000-99,999; and Best Master Suite:New or Renovated Open to the stars above, this fully enclosed, two-storey interior courtyard, with automated…
HAVAN Spotlight: Kavian Iranzad
We interviewed HAVAN member Kavian Iranzad of Virtual Image & Animation, and asked him a series of questions about himself! He shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers look to HAVAN for connections in the residential construction industry. HAVAN’s Spotlight features HAVAN staff and members to showcase who we are and to help…
Global Passive House Happy Hour
Dear Passive House enthusiast; This is social distancing at its finest! This weekly event enables our Passive House community to come together to continue to share all the great work that we are doing to spread something good in the world. The Global Passive House Happy Hour will happen again this Wednesday May 6 at 4pm Vancouver, with participants joining…
Home Office Design Guide
These unprecedented times are filled with anxiety and stress, yet they present us with a unique opportunity that is worth noticing. We are now seeing more and more people following the public health recommendations of physical isolation and working from home – which is great as we want to make sure that we keep…
COVID-19: Making sense of federal resources
During COVID-19, the Federal Government is offering business resources to help keep employees working with the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, and businesses operational with access to credit, deferred tax payments, and the Canada Emergency Response Benefit etc. Some resources preclude others, and not every resource will fit your business model. Understanding the offers, who it…
Business Continuity Planning & COVID-19
Federated Insurance is sharing resources to help members during COVID-19, including business continuity planning guides, checklists plus signage to ensure you and your business are protected. In order to develop an appropriate business continuity plan, you’ll need to know the risks your business is facing. You may not be able to prepare for each…
Bounce Back Surrey with Minuteman Press
Bounce Back Surrey, an initiative created by Minuteman Press, offers two free services to help support neighbouring businesses as we find a way to work together through these unprecedented times. First, Minuteman Press will be distributing a COVID-19 awareness and prevention poster at no charge to any business in their service area. Second, they are…
A Few Good Lads Clean Sites for Peace of Mind
A Few Good Lads have undertaken COVID-19 cleaning services to ensure job sites can stay operational and running as smoothly as possible. Offering their current client base this service since the outbreak hit the Lower Mainland, they would now like to extend the same service to other HAVAN members, as the system has been…
EMOTIONAL WELL BEING AND COVID-19
As we head into the Easter long weekend, many people will be facing what is typically a weekend spent with loved ones and family, alone. Faced with unprecedented times, many of us may be facing our fears and worry alone, adding to the anxiety of COVID-19. To help keep people safe, HAVAN’s Women’s Council…
BCCSA: Resources & Frequently Asked Q&A During Covid-19
The BC Construction Safety Alliance BCCSA has been developing, posting, and sharing many resources around Construction and COVID-19, such as safety notices, sign downloadables, FAQs, and mental health resources. Check them out below. The BC Construction Safety Alliance is a not-for-profit association that provides services to over 40,000 construction companies employing over 200,000 workers. Resources…
Beginner’s Guide to Managing a Remote Team
Reposted from: by Katie MacAlister | Mar 26, 2020 | Employer Info, General News, Impact Recruitment Updates, Job Seeker Info The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and businesses across the country are responding to changing government policies by sending their employees home to work remotely – many for the first time. As a manager, your team is going to be looking to you…
Credit Card Fraud Prevention
At a time when social distancing is profoundly impacting many of our businesses, the last thing any of us want is for losses to be compounded by the action of thieves. Unfortunately, it’s during these emotional and disrupted days that many criminals are at their most active. We are all more vulnerable to social engineering…
ABSTRACT HOMES WORKING THROUGH COVID-19
How Abstract Homes & Renovations is preparing its construction company during Covid-19. As with any safety measures, Abstract Homes & Renovations is reminding its workers how to minimize risk on the job site. FOLLOW THE PROVINCIAL GUIDELINES First and foremost, they are limiting and restricting people working in close proximity to each other, as per…
BC Design + Construction Forum
Jamie Banfield Design has created a Facebook forum for British Columbia Design + Construction industry members. Designed to assist, educate, and create innovative, successful ways for the design industry to stay strong and vibrant, Jamie is encouraging you to register. It’s a great way to stay connected as we practice social distancing in an…
FortisBC Support During COVID-19
As businesses and government take additional steps to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, FortisBC has taken several steps to protect the health and safety of our customers and employees while maintaining service levels and responding quickly to any emergency or outage situations. SAFETY FIRST First and foremost, we are working…
Kuhn LLP: How COVID-19 Impacts Construction Contracts
Introduction The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is significantly impacting the construction industry in British Columbia. But is it enough to legally justify changing or terminating your contractual obligations? Business is becoming more difficult. Some provinces have shut down all non-essential businesses. British Columbia may soon follow. Even if the construction industry is exempt from being shut…
Trillium Project Shares Covid-19 Operating Procedures
Trillium Projects is a Vancouver based construction and project management company. Over the past 20-years, they have developed over one billion dollars of real estate ranging from townhomes and condominiums, to senior assisted dwellings and custom homes. In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, Trillium Projects has instigated the following site operating procedures during an anticipated…
COVID-19 Construction Site Signage
Maintain the health and safety of your onsite workers. Post these Site Safety Signs to remind everyone of the new protocols required to help stop the spread of Covid-19. Heightened awareness and concern are increasing daily, and require clear site safety messaging. Best health and safety work site practices must be upheld to…
ALAIR HOMES Invites Industry into their Weekly All Partner Calls
Feeling overwhelmed and alone? We get together every Wednesday. Join us. Every day in communities all across North America, we help people live happier, healthier and more productive lives. Whether it’s building or renovating someone’s dream home, or bringing a community together, our goal is really quite simple. Help Others. With all the challenges COVID-19…
Insightful Healthy Homes: Site Policy During Covid-19
As a small builder, Insightful Healthy Homes is organizing site activities as follows, to achieve social distancing: Divide crew into teams of ~three, and each of these teams would work only on one project. Reassign tasks such that physical collaboration between teams is eliminated. Delivery to job sites is picked up at the curb.…
Capital Home Energy – Release Covid-19 Work Site Policy
ATTENTION Important information about the site visit: As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, Capital Home Energy is sharing some best practices and our policies for site visits. These policies are put in place to help reduce Coronavirus transmission risks. During these truly unique times, extraordinary measures need to be taken for the health and…
HAVAN Spotlight: Lucila Diaz
We interviewed HAVAN Member Lucila Diaz, Founder & Creative Director at Harmony Sense Interiors, and asked her a series of questions about herself! She shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers look to HAVAN for connections in the residential construction industry. HAVAN’s Spotlight features HAVAN staff and members to showcase who we are…
HAVAN Spotlight: Vanessa Swanson
We interviewed HAVAN Staff Vanessa Swanson, Manager of Online Education & Marketing, and asked her a series of questions about herself! She shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers look to HAVAN for connections in the residential construction industry. HAVAN’s Spotlight features HAVAN staff and members to showcase who we are and to…
Zero in on the structure of a new build
There are many considerations when shopping for a new home. HAVAN member Alabaster Homes suggest zeroing in on the structure of the building, before getting carried away with the appliance package or design possibilities. Six recommended indicators to look for when walking through a show home are: Floors: ensure floors are consistently flat and…
Housing Outlook for 2020: Stable and Balanced
After a year that has seen prices fall by over 10%, a 30% reduction in new home sales, and a surplus of resale listings and new home inventory through the first two quarters, the last two quarters of 2019 saw a remarkable rebound. 2017 and the first half of 2018 saw the effect of one…
HAVAN Spotlight: Sandro Stefanucci
We interviewed HAVAN member Sandro Stefanucci of Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc., and asked him a series of questions about himself! He shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers look to HAVAN for connections in the residential construction industry. HAVAN’s Spotlight features HAVAN staff and members to showcase who we are and to…
HAVAN Spotlight: Pam Chilton
We interviewed HAVAN Member Pam Chilton, Zimba Designs, and asked her a series of questions about herself! She shares a moment in HAVAN’s Spotlight. Members and consumers look to HAVAN for connections in the residential construction industry. HAVAN’s Spotlight features HAVAN staff and members to showcase who we are and to help connect with one…