5 Troubling Marketing Mistakes
…if you do have competition and if you need to develop leads, then you’ll need to market and promote your company with the best practices available today. It’s hard work….
Higher HST Rebates for Consumers and HST-to-PST Transition Rules
to www.pstinbc.ca and click on “New Housing Rules”. The government’s full policy is available at: www.pstinbc.ca/media/2012_housing_rules_FEB.pdf. More information about the transition rules from HST to PST is available here: http://www.fin.gc.ca/n12/data/12-017_1-eng.asp….
DetailsGreater Homebuilders Association Vancouver releases ground breaking “triple win” G2G Report
fees and processing times. “We quickly realized the complexity behind these two critical points,” said de Wit. “We expect G2G will become a highly anticipated report from which builders, municipalities…
Details2023 HAVAN Award winners Shine a Spotlight on High Performance Homes
BC Building Code. Advanced techniques and technologies have home builders working as much with science as with tools these days with a focus on improving the energy efficiencies and reducing…
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Townhouses: A viable option for everyone
parking in the private garage provides added convenience and security. Each home has an electric charging station, individually metered so owners can charge independent of the common strata circuit. A…
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…
First-time winners join longstanding honourees at 22nd Annual Georgie Awards®
in scope and highlight the commitment and dedication to the building excellence and high standards that CHBA BC member companies strive to uphold. The Georgie Awards® Where inspiration comes home…
DetailsGrab Your Front Row Seat to the Gala!
best in this industry. Presenting Sponsor: FortisBC (@fortisBC) Patron Sponsor: BC Housing (@bchousing.org) Platinum Sponsor: Caesarstone (@CaesarstoneCA) Gold Sponsor: Pacific Art Stone (@pacificartstone) Silver Sponsors: Trail Appliances (@TrailBCStore), E3 Eco…
DetailsThe Big Reveal
for cutting-edge trends, incorporating the latest advancements in high-performance building solutions and industry-leading technologies. California Dream: by Upward Construction with Sarah Gallop Design Inc | Photo Credit: IShot Amidst high…
DetailsFilio Executive Homes Ltd.
Filio Executive Homes Ltd. has been established since 1998 and is committed to building high quality energy efficient homes in the lower mainland. We work closely with our customers and…
DetailsCaerus Construction Limited
Caerus Construction Limited. A General Contracting company on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Since 1992 Caerus Construction Limited (formerly Burtnick Enterprises Ltd.) has been providing quality contracting services, more…
DetailsSpeaker – Randy Chin
smart strategies from your RBC Royal Bank team Your new home doesn’t come with mortgage advice @RBCRandyChin @RandyChin @rbcrandychin https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/mortgages/index.html randy.chin@rbc.com Presenting Sponsor: BC Housing Sponsors: Fortis BC CMHC REBGV…
Speaker – Laszlo Antal
smart strategies from your RBC Royal Bank team Your new home doesn’t come with mortgage advice @RBCRandyChin @RandyChin @rbcrandychin https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/mortgages/index.html randy.chin@rbc.com Presenting Sponsor: BC Housing Sponsors: Fortis BC CMHC REBGV…
HAVAN welcomed these new members in March
Lumber & Building Supplies Contact: TJ Wassenaar Phone: 778-929-3421 www.westgatekoenig.com *************************************************************** Welton Design Group Interior Designer Referred by: 1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc. 2) Henri Belisle, TQ Construction Contact:…
GR Wins
View and download HAVAN’s 2019 government relations summary . HAVAN GR/DC Success Stories Participation in Provincial Energy Step Code Council, overseeing the creation of the Energy Step Code (energystepcode.ca) and…
Trillium Project Shares Covid-19 Operating Procedures
ordering. COVID-19 Info Poster (each entrance) Hand Wash Station Here (above each station) Hand Wash Instructions (graphic)(above each station) Do Not Enter – Please Knock or Call (include blank site…
Measure Twice, Cut Once: Season 3 Ep. #22 Healthy Renos
with local municipal governments with the focus of meeting Metro Vancouver’s housing needs. A not-for-profit association, HAVAN is proudly affiliated with both the provincial CHBA BC, and national CHBA offices….
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11 Step Guide to Budgeting for your Renovation
Budgeting for a home renovation can be a challenging process with many variable costs to consider including materials, labour and the condition of the existing building to name a few….
Ep 24. Take a Breath and Ep. 25 Water Works drops today.
HAVAN PODCAST MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE Season 3 Ep 24. Take a Breath and Ep. 25 Water Works drop today. Vancouver: The Homebuilders Association Vancouver’s (HAVAN) podcast Measure Twice, Cut…
Ready to Build
Building a new home? Below you will find articles, featuring tips and resources that include things to watch for from greatroom and kitchen designs, to custom home building, landscape design,…
General Membership
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CHBA National SAMs: Call for Entries
notified in December. Winners will be announced March 8, 2013 at the CHBA National Conference in Lake Louise, Alberta. Click here for award details, including competition guidelines, list of categories…
IN RETROSPECT, SOME THINGS CHANGE, AND SOME THINGS REMAIN THE SAME …
be rolling out the red carpet, not enshrouding us in endless red tape. The crippling array of development cost charges (DCCs), community amenity charges (CACs), taxes, fees and levies contribute…
Why Are Big-Name Developers Writing Letter to the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors?
public. While the main parties – BC New Democratic Party (NDP), BC Green Party (BCGP) and the Conservative Party of BC (CPBC) – have not all completely identified their candidates…
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DetailsOutgoing Chair Speech
successful collaboration of HAVAN & CHBA-BC to reach out to and engage with BC Hydro to affect meaningful communication and improvement of service. There has also been an expansion of…
HAVAN GOES TO OTTAWA …
caught in the approvals backlog to focus on projects that are best positioned to move forward into construction and delivery. Of concern to our sector, is that the focus was…
SEARCHING FOR THE MISSING MIDDLE …
expensive compared to condos and housing being built outside the City of Vancouver. Others feel this program is coming too late, at a time when land costs, construction costs/complexity, lengthy…
Hot Town, Summer in the City …
As the temperatures are soaring across the province, WorkSafeBC’s new Heat stress screening tool is now available on the resources section of the Heat stress page on worksafebc.com. Users can…
HUBBA HUBBA …
inputs the project address. There will also be a completeness check – includes a building permit application completeness check, and a Building Code compliance check – automated check for compliance…
Capital Home Energy – Release Covid-19 Work Site Policy
communities, offices and on job sites. Until further notice, we will be continuing site visits and evaluations under certain conditions only: Please restrict access to the house to 1 person…
Everyone invited to watch 2021 HAVAN Awards gala at home this Friday
online and tag us @HAVANofficial and use the hashtag #HAVANawards. There are also contests guests can enter with chances to win prizes including awards for “Best Dressed,” “Best Mixologist, and…
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Transform Your Bathroom: Top Renovation Strategies for Increased Resale Value
more accommodating. When renovating, it’s important to balance functionality with budget considerations. Relocating a toilet can be costly, so keeping it in its existing location can significantly reduce expenses. PHOTO:…
Advertise With Us
Advertising in our publications, or on the website allows you to promote and reach builders, industry businesses and/or consumers. View Full Advertising Package Here Contact Directory Published: Annual print publication,…
CH-CH-CHA-CHANGES …
in costs, as well as, straining available capacities; or the proposed changes in making all new homes accessible-ready that will affect all new construction in requiring additional area or compromising…
IT IS BROKEN…AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED.
mandated changes. This stance aligns with the widespread criticism emanating from various municipalities, revealing an undercurrent of resistance perceived as provincial overreach into municipal jurisdictions, a sentiment also directed at…
STEPPING UP …
that involving the CEA and designer early on will increase the chances of successfully meeting the ESC targets, and being aware of, and acting on deficiencies identified by the CEA…
When was the last time you checked the condition of your windows?
manufacturer and installation company of custom, energy-efficient windows. We pride ourselves on being building envelope experts that will make sure you get the best product for your specific home. We…
We’re Going Online, and You’re Invited!
Sponsors: Harris Rebar (@HarrisRebarBCRegion), BCIT (@BCITSoCE), Buildxact Software (@Buildxact), Federated Insurance (@fedinscanada) Video Sponsor: 360hometours.ca (@360hometours.ca) Media: Boulevard Magazine (@VancouverBoulevard), The Vancouver Sun (@VancouverSun) and The Province (@TheProvince), REW (@rew.ca),…
Project Planning
The design plans require adjustments out of the gate, to work within the budget, accommodate engineering requirements, and to enable the Burdens to live in the basement. Can this project be realized?
WINNERS WINNERS …
Thursday, February 16. Conference Summary The first three days revolved around Association meetings and included Net Zero Council, Adaptiv Home Council, Technical Research Committee, Urban Council, Executive Officers Council, Renovators…
Vancouver housing market – demystified
we starting to see sales trends where more people are buying? This video is presented by the Homebuilders Association Vancouver, and sponsored by BC Housing and Associa BC Incorporated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J36MZPz65ko&list=PLxiAFvTrvX0nKZa9u3xHaxTxQkThLwAYE&index=3&t=41s…
UNPRECEDENTED … YET AGAIN …
monies available from the Feds and the Province to address infrastructure concerns are being made available and the mechanism to seek exemptions based on infrastructure shortcomings is embedded in the…
Positive Provincial Budget Measures for Residential Construction Industry & Consumers
a newly constructed home, effective today, February 21, 2012 through to March 31, 2013. Details are available here: www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2012/homebuyers/2012_First_Time_Home_Buyers_Fact_Sheet.pdf 2. A $1,000 Seniors’ Home Renovation Tax Credit, a refundable personal…
DetailsHAVAN unveils 2013 Ovation Awards finalists at Legends of Housing event
2013 Ovation Awards, which recognizes excellence in Renovation, New-Home Construction and Design in Metro Vancouver. The HAVAN received a record number of entries this year, covering 45 categories (such as…
DetailsPro tips for securing a mortgage for first time home buyers in BC
incentive program and where can people find information about it? This video is presented by the Homebuilders Association Vancouver, and sponsored by BC Housing and Associa BC Incorporated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3PdDhvg–c&list=PLxiAFvTrvX0nKZa9u3xHaxTxQkThLwAYE&index=4&t=703s…
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Meet the Burdens
Meet the Burdens. A young family, looking to build their forever home. This is not their first rodeo, but it is their first time working with professionals. And their heritage B renovation story features drama and heart.
BC Government Update re: Covid-19 and Construction Sites
confirmation on Friday, March 20, 2020, from the Council Of Construction Association of BC (COCABC) that WorkSafeBC is NOT contemplating shutting down worksites in BC. Employers should reassess their work…
DetailsEMBRACING INNOVATION
across 60 coveted categories. Stargaze Builder: Hael Construction Finalist: Best Multi-Plex Development Photo Credit: 360HomeTours.ca With an unprecedented 455 entries, the competition was fierce, showcasing the industry’s finest craftsmanship, innovation…
HAVAN announces 2024 Housing Excellence winners
4 at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel in Vancouver and recognized excellence in new-home construction, renovation and design projects throughout Metro Vancouver. “As our members collaborate with local and provincial…
HAVAN recognizes outstanding builders
be given the opportunity to bring the architect’s visions to reality for our clients with these special projects. This year was especially exciting because of the diversity of winning projects…
Langley homebuilders take home multiple HAVAN awards
each year. Capturing the best new-home construction, renovation and design projects in Metro Vancouver, the awards showcase custom-built homes, kitchen and bathroom renovations, single and multi-family developments, and the latest…
Maple Ridge homebuilders win industry award
for best kitchen renovation valued between $75,000 and $125,000, and excellence in energy efficiency in new residential construction. They were one of about 80 developers, construction firms, and designers were…
HAVAN Spotlight: Rob Banks
us an unfair advantage for sourcing the best quality flooring products at unbeatable prices. My Co-Founder is world class at building amazing customer service relationship teams. It is a cliché…
Silver Lining Brings Home the Gold
…magnificent chandeliers take centre stage with regal elegance. The gold-painted circular dome highlights and warms the chandelier’s light. The curved balcony railing, with recessed circular hallway ceiling compliments the light…
HAVAN Spotlight: Nishin Handa
a fun way to complete my elective credits. Last piece of advice you have received? Nishin: If you want the rose, respect the thorn. Starbucks order? Nishin: Loving the Irish…
Canada Lands Company
approach to pursuing community-oriented goals, environmental stewardship and heritage commemoration with all its projects across Canada. The company’s activities ensure that former government properties are redeveloped or managed in accordance…
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…
“The bulk of my business comes from fellow HAVAN members, and every year, my membership pays for itself–usually by February”. Martin Knowles, Owner/photographer, Martin Knowles Photo/Media…
