Splash Out with a Bathroom Renovation!
Embarking on a bathroom renovation is an exciting endeavor for homeowners seeking to infuse new life into their living spaces. From luxurious spa-like retreats to modern functional designs, three latest…
Eight top tips to consider before renovating a child’s room!
Renovating a child’s room can be both exciting and challenging. You want to create a space that is functional, fun, and reflects their personality. To help you get started, here…
Award-winning Basement Renovations and Ideas
Basements are often overlooked when it comes to home renovations, but they have the potential to be some of the most versatile and functional spaces in a house. With a…
WHITE – OUT!
2022 Kitchen Design Trends. Gone are the days of the ‘all-white’ kitchen. Natural elements were centre stage at the 2022 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence. This year’s winning kitchens reveal…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Heroes: Easter Seals Fundraiser
HAVAN with the participation of a dedicated and brave group of HAVAN HEROES raised an astounding $22,000 for the benefit of Easter Seals and Children with Disabilities. Our group of…
Flex rooms expand livable space in micro-homes
Micro-homes are a solution for adding housing to existing neighbourhoods to sustain thriving communities. Given the high cost of renting in Vancouver and low interest rates, the micro-home is a…
There’s value in buying into inclusive communities
Vibrant, inclusive communities are built to support families through various stages of life. Different sizes and floorplans will cater to different needs as a family grows through the natural cycles…
Children’s Hospital Foundation Fundraising by Versa Platinum
Versa Platinum Construction Ltd. recently hosted the largest ever BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Fundraising Event. Last fundraising event they donated $18,000 and this year they nearly doubled it at $30,000,…
A SPLASH OF STYLE!
HAVAN members Kalu Interiors know how to splash out when it comes to personalizing a home. Working with On Time Construction Ltd. they remodelled a two-bedroom condo into one master…
STRIKING BALANCE BETWEEN BEAUTY & FUNCTION
Designed for an active family, this 2019 Ovation Award winning kitchen by Bolder Homes Ltd. showcases the outstanding results achieved by working with professionals to properly plan for quality craftsmanship,…
REAP the benefits of award-winning living
Constructing homes to meet today’s building standards set by the province and municipalities across BC requires an integrated approach of highly skilled trades, including builders, designers, architects, energy advisors and…
Townhouses: A viable option for everyone
Townhouse living today far surpasses the starter homes of generations gone by. The ‘Shaughnessy Residences’ by Alabaster Homes, nominated as a finalist for five Ovation Awards including – Best New Kitchen:…
Beautiful kitchens take smart planning
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build an award-winning kitchen? There is no secret recipe. It takes good planning and attention to the construction details, with a keen…
NATS Nursery Ltd.
NATS Nursery recently supplied the Rotary Interpretive Center at the Derek Doubleday Arboretum on the Fraser Highway in Langley with a “LiveRoof” green roof. “LiveRoof” is the hybrid modular green…
Construction Cares by Naikoon Contracting
Naikoon Contracting’s 2nd annual CONSTRUCTION CARES fundraiser was held on Sunday, June 9th at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver in support of The MPS II Research Fund. ABOUT CONSTRUCTION CARES Construction…
Tour opens doors to 19 homes
The doors of 19 spectacular Metro Vancouver residences will be open to the public next weekend when Homebuilders Association Vancouver holds its 26th annual Parade of Homes. HAVAN – formerly…
Choose a floorplan wisely
Townhomes come in different shapes and sizes. Visualize life in your new home and choose the floorplan that’s right for you. Greatrooms on the main are the norm, however the…
Award-winning housing: Choices in gentle densification
A thriving community is one that offers a complete mix of housing to provide for a variety of families and their housing needs. Neighbourhoods that embrace gentle densification versus ‘keeping…
Top Five renovations for optimal return in a down resale market.
So, you’re thinking about selling your home and your realtor suggests a price lower than you anticipated. Now what? Knowing what renovation will help you optimize the true value of…
Caliber Projects Kindergarten Field Trip
Kindergarteners from Irvine Elementary School in Port Coquitlam were led on a tour through a Caliber Projects work site in Willoughby, by Caliber owner Justin Bontkes and project manager Ian…
HASLER HOMES HELPS WITH LYNN VALLEY EDIBLE GARDEN
A way to connect children to there food and the community, Lynn Valley Elementary Edible garden program teaches the children the cycle of food production from seed to soil. They…
