WHAT’S NEXT? THE MANDATE LETTERS …
After the election and last week’s release of Ministerial Mandates, what’s next for the provincial government? With the Throne Speech scheduled for February 18th and Budget Day on March 4th,…
HERE WE GO AGAIN …
This morning, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of American, and the world is closely watching the implications of his leadership. Trump’s re-election…
Consistency is Key…
As HAVAN and its members continue to provide feedback to 21 municipalities and the Metro Vancouver Regional District regarding developer fees and charges, HAVAN is in the process of submitting…
Episode 74: Minister of Housing And Municipal Affairs Update Part 2
Tune in as HAVAN’s Acting CEO Wendy McNeil continues her conversation with Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Ravi Kahlon, who shares his outlook for 2025.
Ep 73: Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Update – Part 1
Tune in as Wendy McNeil, Acting CEO catches up with newly re-elected Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Ravi Kahlon. Minister Kahlon provides a market update on the NDPs housing…
Episode 72: Award-winning Design Reno Duo Jessica Bremner + Kennedy Construction
Successful teams thrive on collaboration built on open communication, trust, and shared goals to navigate renovation challenges. Award-winning designer Jessica Bremner and builder Andrew Kennedy showcase the synergy of design…
Episode 71: Luxury Homes with Renovator of the Year TAVAN Developments
Luxury Homes and budgets don’t go hand in hand – or do they? Troy Van Vliet of TAVAN Developments shares his strategies for staying on budget when building luxury homes…
Episode 70: Award-Winning Design Build Duo
Hiring and working with a dynamic duo can lead to many great outcomes, including a multitude of accolades. In the case of Aleem Kassam of Kalu Interiors and Dave Bowes…
Episode 69: Permit Pending: Municipal Update with Nick Petrie
Nick Petrie of Phase One Design is passionate about building codes. And that’s a good thing! With 27 different jurisdictions across the Lower Mainland with an estimated 350 different zones,…
Episode 68: Reno & Build Fundamentals with special guest Bryan Baeumler
Bryan Baeumler of HGTV fame and Graeme Huguet of My House Design/Build Team are back talking to Mike and Jennifer-Lee about keeping homebuilding and renovations real; focusing on what is…
Episode 67: Single-Family Builder of the Year
Celebrating his 2024 HAVAN Awards Single Family Builder of the Year award, Ryan O’Shea of Miracon Development shares the company’s philosophy for the single-family home and building community.
Episode 66: Interior Designer of the Year
Celebrating her 2024 HAVAN Awards win as Interior Designer of the Year, Sarah Gallop, of Sarah Gallop Design Inc shares her approach to designing award-winning homes. Tune in. This episode…
NEW YEAR, NEW LIBERAL LEADER …
Happy New Year! I hope you had a chance to disconnect over the holiday season and are ready for a healthy and prosperous 2025. The big news to kick off…
Episode 65: 6 Homes 1 Lot
Bryn Davidson of LaneFab Design/Build has been building in the small-housing, multi-family space for over a decade. Tune in and learn what Bryn has to say about Bill44 and the…
