This past Tuesday, Vancouver City Council approved a new Development Approval Procedure (DAP) By-law, streamlining the rezoning process by eliminating public hearings for many projects. While the change was prompted by…
In a welcome move to improve housing affordability and stimulate the market, the federal government announced last week a new GST rebate for first-time home buyers, effective May 27, 2025. The…
As we approach the provincial election, housing remains a critical issue for voters across BC. The ongoing housing crisis, characterized by limited supply, increased building costs, market uncertainty, and regulatory…
Discover the remarkable journey of resurrecting Phoenix House, a home devastated by fire, as the homeowners look to rebuild to the prestigious Zero Carbon certification standard. Join Mike and Jennifer-Lee as they delve into the extraordinary efforts of the homeowner and team of industry experts including Best Builders.
As an industry, we have been busy trying to assess the impact of the many pieces of housing legislation introduced by the province over the course of the last eighteen…
“In Stream” applications are applications that have been duly submitted into the approval process with the goal of satisfying stipulated requirements of the municipality to secure a development permit or…
Shedding light on high-performance building trends, Eric Lee of VictorEric Design+Build shares insight on the latest in AI technology including electrochromic windows, and the importance of a design-solving client-goal approach when building a high-performance home.
The CleanBC Better Homes New Construction Program provides rebates of up to $15,000 for the construction of new, high-performance electric homes. It is open to builders constructing new Part 9…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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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.…
The purpose of a labour and material payment bond is to provide a form of security to labour and material suppliers on a construction project by giving them a right…
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…
The rise of NIMBYism isn’t surprising: it reflects the normal growing pains felt by a region increasing in population by an average rate of 30,000* new residents per year. To solve the housing supply challenges of 2017 and beyond, we need to change from NIMBY to YIMBY – “Yes in My Back Yard.” How does that happen?
“Like many of you, I have often considered how I would find additional space for my family and nothing seems to fit”
