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Season 3 Ep 27. Outdoor Living drops today.

HAVAN PODCAST MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE HAVAN’s podcast Measure Twice, Cut Once releases Season 3, episode #27 today exploring the benefits of planning your outdoor space to improve your indoor…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

Concrete Strike Set to Stall Delivery of Lower Mainland Housing.

HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION VANCOUVER MEDIA RELEASE June 20, 2022, for immediate release. Concrete Strike Set to Stall Delivery of Lower Mainland Housing. Vancouver, BC: The Rempel Bros. strike surrounding employee…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

HAVAN Wraps Up Coats for Kids Campaign with $10,000 Cash Donation

HAVAN Media Release December 8, 2021 For immediate release HAVAN Wraps Up Coats for Kids Campaign with $10,000 Cash Donation. VANCOUVER, BC: Friday, December 3, 2021, HAVAN members attended the…

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Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

News Release: GR 2021 Q2 Report: BC Energy Step Code Municipal Overview

May 27, 2021 For immediate release Vancouver: The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) released the second quarterly Government Relations Report (QR2-2021) for 2021 on May 19th, the fourth since the series…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE Ep #16: CONDO RENOS

HAVAN MEDIA RELEASE May 4, 2021 For immediate release   Jamie Banfield Design and Babak Nikraftar from Condoworks Design Renovations understand the power of good design when looking to renovate…

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Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE Ep #15: SEEING DOUBLE

HAVAN MEDIA RELEASE April 27, 2021 For immediate release   Doubling down on a housing type not readily allowed in all Metro Vancouver municipalities has Kiff Mowat of Davenport Homes and his…

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Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

HAVAN’s Awards for Housing Excellence Gala Offers Inspiration to Homeowners

MEDIA RELEASE Monday, April 26, 2021 For Immediate Release HAVAN’s Awards for Housing Excellence Gala Offers Inspiration to Homeowners Vancouver, BC: The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) is inviting everyone across…

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Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE Ep #14: PASSIVE PASSION

HAVAN MEDIA RELEASE April 20, 2021 For immediate release Passionate about everything Passive House, Nick Bray, of Nick Bray Architecture, shares his unlikely journey with Mike and Jennifer-Lee co-hosts of…

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Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE Ep #13: PREFAB-ULOUS

HAVAN MEDIA RELEASE   April 13, 2021 For immediate release   MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE Ep #13: PREFAB-ULOUS   Extending the life of a traditional prefab Pan-Abode home with state-of-the-art…

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MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE Ep #12: GOOD BONES

A Vancouver Special picking up housing and design awards this season is featured on HAVAN’s podcast Measure Twice, Cut Once in episode #12 Good Bones. Focused on helping homeowners understand…

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MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE Ep #11 Count Me In!

March 30, 2021 For immediate release   Michelle learned the hard way. She skipped the crucial step of interviewing builders to confirm their experience and ensure systems were in place,…

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MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE LAUNCHES SEASON 2 WITH JUST ENOUGH TO MAKE ONE THINK.

HAVAN MEDIA RELEASE March 23, 2021 For immediate release   The Homebuilders Association Vancouver’s (HAVAN) podcast Measure Twice, Cut Once launches Season Two today, with an exciting episode exploring small…

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Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

Media Release: 2021 HAVAN Award for Housing Excellence Finalists Announced!

MEDIA RELEASE March 16, 2021 for immediate release 2021 HAVAN AWARDS FOR HOUSING EXCELLENCE FINALISTS ANNOUNCED The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) announced the Finalists of the 2021 HAVAN Awards for…

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MEDIA RELEASE: SILVER LINING FOUND IN COATS FOR KIDS

Vancouver, BC: The Homebuilders Association Vancouver zipped up the holiday season raising just over $25,000, while collecting thousands of coats, both gently used and new for the 25th annual Coats…

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Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

Media Release: Homebuyer Forum Transitions to series of 9 online videos

MEDIA RELEASE HAVAN, Homebuilders Association Vancouver November 16, 2020, for Immediate Release Home buying video series offers expert advice to help leverage buying power. Vancouver, BC: Buying a home can…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

Media Release: Coats for Kids Challenge HAVAN Members to Raise $25K

HAVAN Zips Up Coats for Kids Campaign with Challenge to Raise $25K for 25 Years

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Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

Media Release: Association honours members for leadership excellence.

  Vancouver, BC: The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) presented its annual Association Leadership Awards (formerly the Association Awards of Excellence) online, November 4, 2020. Guest speaker Jean Lamontagne, General Manager,…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

2020 HAVAN Award Winners Announced!

MEDIA RELEASE June 22, 2020 For immediate release. 2020 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence Winners Announced! VANCOUVER, BC: The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) Awards for Housing Excellence winners were announced…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

Grab Your Front Row Seat to the Gala!

MEDIA RELEASE Monday, June 8, 2020 For Immediate Release Doors are swinging wide open to HAVAN’s Awards for Housing Excellence Gala Vancouver, BC: Typically reserved for entrants and sponsors, this…

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Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

We’re Going Online, and You’re Invited!

  The HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence, presented by FortisBC with Patron Sponsor BC Housing, is set to reach new heights on Friday, June 19th from 6pm until late, with the…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

BC’s Restart Plan

May 6, 2020: The Government of BC released BC’s Restart Plan, guidelines on the re-opening of the economy and the loosening of certain COVID-19 restrictions. Highlights of the re-opening plan…

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Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

HAVAN Members Lead Industry to meet PHO Covid-19 Guidelines

HAVAN Media Release: March 27, 2020 For immediate release The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) welcomes the further financial measures announced today, March 27, 2020, by the Federal Government, to help…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

Construction Site Best Practices are the Only Practices

March 24, 2020 For immediate release During these uncertain times with Covid-19, ensuring safety of our employees, families and communities where we live, and work is our utmost concern. Unlike…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

BC Government Update re: Covid-19 and Construction Sites

Dear HAVAN Members, The Provincial Government released the new guidance to construction sites during COVID-19 Sunday morning, March 22, 2020 at 11:35am. Under the current Public Health Act, prohibiting the gathering of…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

HAVAN Builds Covid-19 Resource Page for Members

HAVAN Covid-19 Resources Dear HAVAN Members, As the Covid-19 event continues to unfold, we have set up a dedicated web page, www.havan.ca/covid-19-resources, to ensure you have quick access to the…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence 2020 Finalists Announced.

MEDIA RELEASE March 5, 2020 for immediate release HAVAN AWARDS FOR HOUSING EXCELLENCE ELEVATE HOMEBUILDERS Looking to help consumers connect to the industry’s best, the Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) announced…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

Homebuilders Meet with MLAs to Seek Action on Recommendations to Expedite Building Permits and Processes.

Vancouver, BC – Why is building new housing so difficult in British Columbia? Part of the complexity lies in the approval process, at both the municipal and the provincial levels.…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

10th Annual HAVAN Ovation Awards Winners Announced.

VANCOUVER: The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN, formerly GVHBA) Ovation Award winners were revealed to the more than 450 guests attending the Gala on Saturday, May 4th at the JW Marriott…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

HAVAN Statement on 2019 Federal Budget

VANCOUVER, BC – Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN, formerly GVHBA) Past Chair, and CHBA 2nd Vice President Larry Clay responding to Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s 2019 fiscal plan said: ‘HAVAN welcomes the Federal…

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Advocacy, HAVAN New Members, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

2019 Ovation Awards Finalists Announced

MEDIA RELEASE March 5, 2019, for immediate release. 2019 HAVAN OVATION AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED VANCOUVER, BC: The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN, formerly GVHBA) Ovation Award finalists were revealed to the…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

Langley MLA helps homebuilders look ahead to the future

FEBRUARY 1, 2019 Former housing minister Rich Coleman among a panel who addressed the newly rebranded HAVAN. Rich Coleman, the Langley East Liberal MLA who was once the minister of…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Sonali Rayas

Association announces new brand identity

January 31, 2019 Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association Rebrands to Homebuilders Association Vancouver to Better Connect Homeowners with Homebuilding Resources Vancouver, January 30, 2019. It’s a brand-new day for the…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

Association Elects 2018/2019 Executive Committee

The Homebuilders Association of Vancouver (HAVAN) Elects 2018/2019 Executive Committee at Riverway Golf Course in Burnaby on Wednesday, October 3, 2018

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Dawn Sondergaard

HAVAN Volunteers Finish 3rd Floor Lounge Renovation at Easter Seals House in Vancouver

HAVAN RAISES $82K AND RENOVATES LOUNGE & KITCHEN AT EASTER SEALS HOUSE.  After 30 years, with 30,000 bed nights and hosting 5,000 families each year, Easter Seals House 3rd Floor…

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HAVAN in the News, Media ReleasesBy Amanda Camara

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