HAVAN Spotlight: James Wendell
Tell us about yourself & your company? James: On paper I’m the president of FireStar Custom Home Builders, in reality I would consider myself an owner/operator as I’m still…
HAVAN Spotlight: Nishin Handa
Tell us about yourself & your company? Nishin: Hansal Development is a Design-Build firm and my role is to manage the design and build of each project. How did you…
Empower Yourself with Knowledge, When Hiring an Electrician in Vancouver
Electrical contractors and companies hold a lot of power. Hiring the wrong person or company for your project could cause delays, damages, impact your home insurance, and ultimately create an…
HAVAN Spotlight: Debbie Kemp
Tell us about yourself & your company? Debbie: I’ve given myself the title ‘Behind the Scenes’ at Kemp Construction Management Ltd. – we’re a family owned and operated residential…
HAVAN Spotlight: Wes Hoskins
Tell us about yourself & your company? Wes: I’m a red seal carpenter and I have led numerous projects for local custom home companies for almost 20 years. I’m very…
Design Inspired Hand Sanitizing Solutions
Helping you and your clients stay healthy is a top priority for Cantu. Introducing a NEW set of dispensers, available as tabletop or wall-mounted versions. In times where personal hygiene,…
WHAT’S THE DRILL?
Kathy Yuen, owner of Phase One Design drills into the importance of keeping the communication channels open for the success of your home building project. Hint, it takes more than…
HAVAN Spotlight: Theron Horton
Tell us about yourself & your company? Theron: Design, build and care for Outdoor Living Spaces created for families who appreciate a strong sense of integration between all of their…
HAVAN Spotlight: Kathy Yuen
Tell us about yourself & your company? Kathy: I’m the founder of Phase One Design. We’re a Vancouver-based building design + interior design firm. We work with homeowners across…
HAVAN Spotlight: Graeme Huguet
Check out Graeme’s episode on HAVAN’s Podcast: “Measure Twice, Cut Once”. Tell us about yourself & your company? Graeme: My House is an Award-winning Design + Build Company, focusing…
HAVAN Spotlight: Christabelle Zhang
Tell us about yourself & your company? Christabelle: I’m a Commercial Account Manager at RBC. As a commercial account manager, most of my clients are companies in real estate and…
HAVAN Spotlight: Dani Ferenc
Tell us about yourself & your company? Dani: I am the Director of Construction at Alabaster Homes, in charge of all construction projects. Some are built in house, some…
HAVAN Spotlight: Matt Senf
Check out Matt’s episode on HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’ Tell us about you and your company. Matt: Sasen is an award winning, full service residential renovator and custom…
ON THE LEVEL
Graeme Huguet, owner of My House Design/Build Team keeps the conversation real when discussing the construction phase. Realistic timelines, building permits, inspections, anticipating interruptions – a discussion, on the level.
SCREW IT!
Building plans. Construction estimates. Material Selection. Trade quotes. Sarah Gallop, Founder of Sarah Gallop Design Inc breaks down the importance of the pre-construction planning stage, so you don’t get screwed…
FRAMED!
Interior Design choices impact all facets of homebuilding. Ami McKay, Principal Designer at Pure Design, frames her home design journey with wisdom, insight, and finding the golden thread. Love the…
THE HIGH LIFE
What’s a high-performance home, and why does it matter to you? Doug Langford of JDL Homes Vancouver looks behind the walls, enlightening listeners to the lifestyle benefits, costs and energy…
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…
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…
HAVAN Spotlight: Mark Cooper
Check out Mark’s episode on HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’ Tell us about yourself & your company? Mark: Raised on the North Shore in a family of artists,…
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…
HAVAN Spotlight: Ami McKay
Check out Ami’s episode on HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’ How did you get into the residential construction industry? Ami: Started working as an interior designer 20 years ago,…
HAVAN Spotlight: Josh Young
🔊 Check out Josh’s episode on HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’ Tell us about yourself & your company? Josh: Maestro Development build and renovate homes for families that are…
HAVAN Spotlight: Doug Langford
🎧 Check out Doug’s Episode of “Measure Twice, Cut Once” Tell us about yourself & your company? Doug: Aside from the day to day running of JDL Homes, I…
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…
HAVAN Spotlight: Jennifer-Lee Gunson
Tell us about yourself & your company? Jennifer: Euro Canadian Construction is a family-run high-end construction company that has been around since 1997 in Vancouver. We help homeowners build or…
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…
MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE PODCAST: LIKE, TAG & FOLLOW TO WIN A BBQ
Never miss an episode! Enter on Instagram post to be entered to win a Napoleon Prestige P500 stainless-steel natural gas barbecue, valued at $1649, 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: The HAVAN Measure Once, Cut Twice Podcast: Win a BBQ…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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 April 23, 2021. To enter for…
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 @ havan.ca/awards This offer entitles the…
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 @ havan.ca/awards Offering a full spectrum…
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 @ havan.ca/awards Offering a full spectrum…
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 @ havan.ca/awards Offer can be used…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
