JKB Construction Ltd.
JKB Construction Ltd. is an Award winning company providing whole house renovations consisting of elegant kitchens and bathrooms and complete exterior and interior upgrades. For over 38 years we have…
DetailsInsightful Healthy Homes Inc.
Insightful Healthy Homes Inc. is a design-build firm established in 2004 by Arthur Lo, one of the most experienced and accredited green home builders in the country. Under…
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COUNT ME IN
With a Count Me In attitude, the possibilities are endless when building a home to live your life to the maximum. Todd Best of Best Builders talks to co-hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee about the process of adapting homes for specific physical needs and aging in place, noting there is no better place than home. The key is planning and working with experienced professionals.
HAVAN Spotlight: Brittany Saunders
Electric is the world’s largest electrical company and has also been named as the “Most Sustainable Company in the World”. This label and the accomplishments of SE are exciting and…
HEALTHY RENOS
Renovating to higher performance levels with lifestyle benefits included requires thoughtful planning. Henri Belisle, president of TQ Construction and homeowner Dr Janet Simons discuss the planning process of a 1912 character home renovation.
BCCSA: Resources & Frequently Asked Q&A During Covid-19
…not-for-profit association that provides services to over 40,000 construction companies employing over 200,000 workers. Resources & Signage: https://www.bccsa.ca/index.php?id=451 Message to Members: https://www.bccsa.ca/index.php?id=452 Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.bccsa.ca/index.php?id=454 Mental Health Resources: https://www.bccsa.ca/index.php?id=455…
Episode 63: Unlocking Home Equity
According to Bobby Purba of BDC Homes, who has built many multi-plex and multi-generational homes, talking about generational wealth and real estate can be tough, but says these conversations need to S.U.C.K. Sharing insight on the new multiplex legislation, listen in as Bobby offers tips and recommends the professionals to consult before you start unlockinh your home equity.
Finishing Details
The excitement is building as the Burdens peek upstairs and can see the essence of their 1920’s heritage home coming to life! Colour selections, appliances, and final details are revealed, including a final, unexpected hiccup with a subtrade.
Worksite Resources
…– May 26: COVID-19 Health Screening Tool (download) Resources & Signage: https://www.bccsa.ca/index.php?id=451 Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.bccsa.ca/index.php?id=454 Updated Guidance on Covid-19 New: Employer Covid-19 Site Inspection (download) New: Hazard Assessment and…
Our Energy
Using intricate building and mechanical systems knowledge to meet our client’s energy targets.
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Prompt Compliance Report Turnaround Time
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Attentive and Timely Communication
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Scaling Discounts for Scheduling Multiple Projects
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 when building a high-performance home.
Peter’s Post
…charges and an assortment of associated fees, levies and community amenity charges that combine to jack up the price of new homes, negatively impacting housing affordability. Don’t even get me…
Finalists announced for HAVAN Awards of Housing Excellence
…EFFICIENCY IN NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Triadic, Best Builders Ltd. (Delta) with Ian McLean Architect Inc. (Vancouver) GRAND HAVAN – INTERIOR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (Delta) https://www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/finalists-announced-for-havan-awards-of-housing-excellence-6693143…
DetailsAffinity Program
…Voice: 604.682.8868 Kuhn LLP – Trusted Problem Solvers – www.kuhnco.net Meet Federated Insurance Proud to be part of HAVAN, we offer complete risk management solutions for members including commercial,…
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Win $1,500 Vancouver Development Design Consultation!
Vancouver Development is recognized for their outstanding quality service and integrity, helping clients from conception through to completion. Design Residential and Commercial Architectural and Interior Design, Decorating and Staging…
HAVAN welcomed these new members in February
604-617-4714 *************************************************************** Kategorie1 Inc. Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing and Installation Referred by: 1) Nate Basi, Greenleaf Electrical Group 2) Julia Yudova, Cosentino Contact: Harp Virdi Phone: 604-762-8207 www.kategorie1.com *************************************************************** BFL CANADA…
DetailsHAVAN welcomed these new members in April
Pacific West Systems Supply 2) Nicholas Petrie, DOS Design Group Inc. Contact: Jay Ramak Years in business: 2 www.vancouverfacade.com **************************************************************** Unique Empire Homes Ltd. Developer Referred by: 1) Wayne Keeble,…
DetailsNightShift’s Extreme Makeover SHIFT happens this summer!
donate and install a commercial kitchen, with a new 6 burns gas stove • Need a new commercial faucet with sprayer on a retractable line to clean cooking pots •…
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Episode 62: Suite Solutions
Looking at housing through a holistic lens, Sara Goldvine from BC Housing dives into the concept of housing as a system. Providing an overview of BC Housing and solutions to address our housing crisis such as the BC Builds Program and the new Secondary Suite Incentive Program, benefits of builder licensing, and the 2-5-10 Home Warranty Program are also reviewed.
Episode 39: Small Houses
Jake Fry of Smallworks talks with Jennifer-Lee and Mike about the concept of attainable housing for the missing middle and building thriving modern-day communities, suggesting we keep an open mind to solutions and focus on sophisticated conversations, versus complicated ones.
Episode 47: Custom Homebuilder of the Year
Jim Smith of Smithwood Builders talks about his journey of becoming Custom Homebuilder of the Year while sharing his experiences including two award-winning projects, highlighting the value of bringing the builder on early in the process making ‘the Magic of Three.’
Win $1,500 Abstract Home & Renovations Consultation!
construction and discussions with industry experts on new and current building application methods on our YouTube Channel! You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Find us at www.abstracthomes.com…
EP53 HAVAN Awards Interior Designer of the Year
How do two siblings take their grandma’s home gifted to them and transform it into a duplex for two growing families? They connect with Interior Designer of the Year Katerina Vastardis of Designs by KS and Paul Shepski of Geography Contracting for award-winning design building solutions.
PASSIVE PASSION
Passionate about everything Passive House, Nick Bray, of Nick Bray Architecture, shares his unlikely journey with Mike and Jennifer-Lee about building a 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom high-performance house on a 25-foot-wide peat bog in Vancouver. Bonus! Lucila Diaz of Harmony Sense Interiors shares her expansive design solutions.
To Enter or Not to Enter …
*************************** For more information on the OVATION Awards, go to www.gvhba.org For more information on the Georgie Awards®, go to www.georgieawards.ca For more information on the SAMs, go to www.chba.ca…
Deficiency Walkthrough
Whether building, renovating or designing, it’s all in the details. Take a walk with the Burdens as they get their final walkthrough with Cara from Triple Dot Design, and Alex from Level One Construction.
RENO TRENDS: Room by Room
Enhancing the livability of our homes is a big passion for Laura Grist Interior Design and Jedan Brothers Contracting. Focused on exploring what’s possible within your budget, Laura and Dan explore partial renovation solutions and trends, noting the benefits of defining the construction budget first, followed by design solutions to stay on plan.
SMART KITCHENS
Taking a nod from commercial chefs, award-winning Katerina Vastardis, co-owner of Designs by KS, explores how smart kitchen design can impact efficiencies and the wellness of your family too.
SEEING DOUBLE
Doubling down on a housing type not readily allowed in all Metro Vancouver municipalities has Kiff Mowat of Davenport Homes and his brother Cam seeing double. These brothers know first-hand how a duplex can provide an affordable approach to living in a ground-oriented home. Listen in as Jennifer-Lee and Mike from Measure Twice, Cut Once learn about the brothers’ journey from living in condos, to building a duplex with suites, to house four families.
Episode 46: Housing Minister Kahlon Discusses the Housing Supply Act
Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon kicks off Season 6 sharing his outlook on the impact of the Housing Supply Act, with Jake Fry of Smallworks and HAVAN CEO Ron Rapp chiming in with a few thoughts from the builder’s and industry perspective.
Vancouver’s best makeovers
nothing quite like seeing something in real life, says Bob de Wit, CEO of the Homebuilders Association of Vancouver (HAVAN) Read full PDF article here. Read full article on TheVancouverSun.com…
DetailsAlleylane Homes Construction & More Ltd.
…hand picked trades are chosen by the president of this company with my 20 years of experience in expectations from the quality of work by my sub-trade workers. My education…
Benefits of Internet Marketing
…This is why very big corporations like Chrysler.com and Telus.com as well as HAVAN.org, are all involved in social media. Social media has become a major element of internet marketing….
Braybrook Projects Ltd.
Braybrook Projects offers high level architectural construction services in the Vancouver area. We specialize in bringing unique architectural designs to life with passion and commitment to quality.
