WE’RE GOING UP, UP, UP…
Metro Vancouver seems to have taken inspiration from the Netflix hit K-Pop Demon Hunters. Everything is going “up, up, up” but unlike the movie, there is no catchy soundtrack or…
DetailsREMINDER: COMPLETE MEMBER SURVEY ON COWICHAN v CANADA
REMINDER: COMPLETE MEMBER SURVEY ON COWICHAN v CANADA A reminder to all members to complete this short survey. Your valued perspectives will provide critical insight and help inform any future HAVAN guidance…
DetailsHAPPY NEW YEAR!
As we begin the new year, I want to wish you all a happy, healthy, and successful 2026. While 2025 was a monumentally challenging year for our industry, there were…
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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.
Episode 89: Home Performance & Design
Design, performance, and wellness come together in Episode 89 as Graeme Huguet of My House Design Build Team, and Bryan and Sarah Baeumler of HGTV/Stack TV fame share practical insight…
DetailsCITY OF VANCOUVER: TAKING BOLD STEPS TO SUPPORT VIABILITY
On December 2, Josh White, General Manager of Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability at the City of Vancouver, submitted a 50-page report that will be presented to Council on December…
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Episode 88: BC Housing Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing (DASH)
BC Housing’s new DASH program links digital planning, standardized designs, and off-site construction to speed up housing delivery. Dr Esther De Vos (BC Housing) and Master Residential Builder Chris Hill…
DetailsRETHINKING POLICY: HOW THE EV SHIFT PARALLELS HOUSING
In a November 18 BIV story, the headline read: B.C. abandons EV rebates to the Feds as it scraps sales mandate of 100% by 2035. The article notes that British Columbia…
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Episode 87: 1908 to Net Zero Retrofit
A 1908 heritage home rebuilt for the next century – sound interesting? Todd Best (Best Builders) and Barb Silverthorn (Capture Energy) explain embodied carbon, circularity, smart materials, and the path…
DetailsCONNECT RECAP…
On November 13 at the Paradox Vancouver Hotel, in a room filled with members and elected municipal officials, HAVAN’s annual CONNECT Municipal Dinner focused on delivering high-value opportunities for in-person…
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Episode 86: 1908 to Net Zero – Deconstruction
Deconstruction vs demolition. Todd Best of Best Builders and Eric Serpas Ventura of VEMA Deconstruction show how careful dismantling, reclaimed lumber, and smart planning support net-zero goals, reduce waste, and…
DetailsFEDERAL BUDGET 2025: LACKLUSTER FOR MARKET HOUSING
On Tuesday, November 4, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented Budget 2025, the first budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government. Framed as an austerity budget with “generational investments”, it showed…
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Episode 85: Construction Financing
Financing your build? Alisa Aragon-Lloyd (Bridgestone Financing Pros) explains construction mortgages—draws, permits, and cash-flow strategies every builder and homeowner should know. Listen now.
MESSAGE FROM YOUR 2025-2025 CHAIR OF THE BOARD
By: Jonathan Meads, Vice President, StreetSide Developments Welcome to November! Whilst it has been a challenging year for many of us, I am looking forward to serving you all in…
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Episode 84: The Business Behind the Builder
Nikari Homes’ Chad La Pointe on how strong systems, transparent budgets, and clear communication build award-winning homes—plus the story behind The Cat’s Meow. Listen now!
Messaging from Outgoing Chair of the Board, Alisa Aragon-Lloyd + National Meeting Update
As my term as Chair of HAVAN’s Board of Directors comes to a close, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude on this past year, one filled with challenges, collaboration,…
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Episode 82: Rightsizing For Your Home: Mechanicals & Windows
HAVAN CEO Wendy McNeil talks with Mark Rosen of Building Knowledge Canada and Alfred Jury from Euroline Windows about how windows and mechanical systems shape comfort and efficiency in modern…
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Episode 81: Bringing New Housing to Market
HAVAN CEO Wendy McNeil and Wesgroup’s Brad Jones unpack the barriers and solutions to BC’s housing crisis—fees, approvals, and policy shifts shaping how new homes come to market.
Episode 80: Plumbing Trends
From bidets to workstation sinks, Save More Plumbing & Lighting’s Nishin Handa shares plumbing trends that boost comfort, conserve water, and future-proof homes — without falling into the “Pinterest problem”…
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