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DAP. A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION …
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…
GST REBATE FOR FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS A FIRST STEP …
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…
ANALYZING BC’s PROVINCIAL ELECTION HOUSING PLATFORMS: THE STAKES FOR OUR INDUSTRY.
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…
Episode 58: Zero Carbon Phoenix House
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…
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES …
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, OR UP THE CREEK? …
“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…
Episode 36: High Performance Trends
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…
What the Media is Saying about the HAVAN Awards
Featured in 8 Multi-Page Magazine Features in 2022, with a total readership of 1.6 Million Boulevard Magazine https://issuu.com/vancouverboulevard/docs/2022_04_blvdvanenglish_lr/42 https://issuu.com/vancouverboulevard/docs/2022_06_blvdvaneng_lr/42 Western Living https://www.westernliving.ca/homes-and-design/events/celebrating-dream-homes/ https://www.westernliving.ca/homes-and-design/general/havan-award-winners-announced/ Vancouver Sun https://havan.ca/news/havan-awards-for-housing-excellence-finalists-announced/ https://vancouversun.com/homes/havan-awards-recognize-excellence-and-resilience-2 New Home +…
HAVAN Connects
Members with Consumers Throughout the Year SHOWS BC Home & Garden Show (March 10-13) Home Design & Reno Show VanDusen Garden (April 2) Vancouver Fall Home Show…
Rebates up to $15,000 available through CleanBC Better Homes New Construction Program
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…
HAVAN Spotlight: Bobby Purba
Tell us about yourself & your company? Bobby: Bobby is a 2nd generation real estate investor, builder and developer. BDC Homes Inc helps clients achieve their financial and real…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
