HAVAN Spotlight: Tom Bremner
you, shovelled your driveway and mowed your lawn. Today I help businesses make it easier for their customers to pay by accepting credit cards in convenient, strategic ways. There are…
Member Notices
of the City of North Vancouver. The Community Services Department includes the Building Permits and Inspections, and the Development Services Divisions. Emilie has been with the City of North Vancouver…
Display suite inspiration and design
look is understated luxury, for a sophisticated clientele. Efficient floorplans with open-concept kitchen and living areas plus walk-in closets and bathroom ensuites maximize available space. Full height windows brighten and…
THE NAUGHTY LIST …
other catastrophic events such as wildfire emergencies, floods, and national conflicts, where all the community comes together for the common good. We must comprehensively change the status quo and affect…
CHOOSING THE LOCATION OF YOUR NEW HOME
various facilities such as daycare, schools and recreational amenities will meet your needs. Certain considerations will be important regardless of your household structure. You should be concerned about the quality…
FIRST IMPRESSION
Make sure the Material you Choose for the Outside Reflects what you want to Achieve on the Inside.
Building a home can be extremely stressful – choosing finishes and styles, and working with builders, contractors and trades to ensure at the end of the day you and your family are choosing the best materials representing who you are.
IT’S ALL IN A BRAND
appliance that can’t be repaired because spare parts are not available. When you choose brand name products for your home, you benefit from the ongoing research and development investments that…
COVID-19 Construction Site Signage
Covid-19. Heightened awareness and concern are increasing daily, and require clear site safety messaging. Best health and safety work site practices must be upheld to ensure our businesses can continue…
A SPLASH OF STYLE!
heights, and levels of lighting in the ceiling, walls and accents such as motion detection accent LED pathways in the ensuite conveniently located under the vanity. New finishes selected include…
Strata Insurance and Bylaws in BC
rentals, etc.? Do strata corporations have the right to limit rentals? This video is presented by the Homebuilders Association Vancouver, and sponsored by BC Housing and Associa BC Incorporated. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaYz2xu71Vs&list=PLxiAFvTrvX0nKZa9u3xHaxTxQkThLwAYE&index=8&t=5s…
DetailsHAVAN 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…
DetailsInternational Housing & Home Warranty Conference (IHHWC) is coming to Vancouver September 7-10, 2014
science/construction, finance, insurance, social housing and politics will share their perspectives on the future of home ownership. Register today. Early-bird registration available until May 30, 2014. Learn more at www.ihhwc2014.ca….
DetailsHAVAN High-Performance Homebuilder Masterclass Series
builds — challenges, successes, and failures. They will cover processes, technology, continuing education, trade connections, homeowner communications and more topics to help you prepare your homebuilding business for the future…
Brand-It Print & Promo
products for creating Business Card, Envelope, Letterhead, Greeting Card, Postcard, Flyer, Poster, Brochure and many more. Huge selection of Jackets, Hoodies, T-shirts, Hats, Pens, Mugs, Etc. All custom branded Hundreds…
Homebuilders Association Vancouver to livestream excellence awards on June 19
housing markets,” with the best in new home construction, renovation and design in Metro Vancouver. If you’re itching to do a redesign of your own, HAVAN is offering four chances…
Consumer Resources
by: Carolyn Beale HAVAN welcomed these new members: MSA Insulating Inc. Mehta Homes Corporation Asbestos Busters Environmental Inc. Julian Ceramic Tile Inc. Divine Flooring Mercia Construction Ltd. Perennial Developments Ltd….
Pre-Zoning for Infill Housing is Essential: Study
and the City of North Vancouver. The report says, “Changing from the current project-by-project re-zoning process to pre-zoning areas at the Official Community Planning stage can reduce the building approvals…
2021 HAVAN Leadership Awards Announced
carbon materials, 100% electric and uses renewable energy sources. Ambassador Award Blake Ponuick, BAKA Communications, Richmond (8-year member) Serving as Board member, participating in the Communications Committee, and Golf Committee…
HAVAN Members Lead Industry to meet PHO Covid-19 Guidelines
transmission prevention. HAVAN member Bob Deeks, president of RDC Fine Homes Inc and Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) past Chair of the National Technical Research Committee and Co Vice Chair…
HAVAN Spotlight: Maria DeCotiis
it. Through concierge-style services, I take the stress, conflict, and decision-fatigue out of interior design so my clients can enjoy the creative process and finally have a home that makes…
Delta businesses up for Ovation Awards
Kemp Construction Management Ltd., Sarah Gallop Design Inc. and Alair Homes Delta receive nominations Several Delta builders and designers are up for 2019 Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) Ovation Awards. Alair…
Tsawwassen interior designer wins 3 HAVAN awards
Sarah Gallop Design Inc., an interior design firm based in Tsawwassen, won three awards in the Homebuilders’ Association Vancouver (HAVAN) Awards for Housing Excellence. The winners were announced last Friday…
Creating an Ultra Modern Home
other award-winning homes, check out www.ovationawards.ca In creating the home Ultra Modern, the architects focused the on keeping the lines of the home geometric and continuous. Inside, “returns” and…
HAVAN Spotlight: Andrea Ewanchyna
have worked in the commercial design industry for over 11 years, mostly on large projects (think Museums, Science Centre’s, Universities and Community Centre’s). After such large projects, I decided to…
Nicons Enterprises Ltd.
liability insurance coverage, WCB, licensing, bonding, member of Greater Homebuilders Association Vancouver(GVBHA), Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) , Built Green and Better Business Bureau (BBB+), for your full peace of…
Cavalier Homes Ltd.
our homes skillfully designed for today’s lifestyle, combining the best in modern convenience and amenities with quality construction. You can have the confidence that comes with buying from a local…
Converge Construction Ltd.
Converge is a Fraser Valley based construction company that provides premium construction services for both the commercial and residential sectors throughout Western Canada. Our long-lasting relationships with our clients are…
FAQ
building companies to BC’s largest builders Renovators ranging from small to large companies across Metro Vancouver Trade contractors including plumbers, electricians, drywallers, carpenters (and the list goes on) Leading manufacturers…
White Hart Custom Home Builders
with complete transparency. A White Hart home is built on a foundation of trust. Our commitment is to respect this relationship with our clients and make your home building experience…
Win $1,500 Jamie Banfield Design Consultation!
in kitchen and bathroom spaces, their team offers innovative, passionate, and forward-thinking design, recognized as a creative force in the industry lead by principal designer Jamie Banfield. With a collaborative…
NightShift’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 •…
DetailsHAVAN 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
Coquitlam Building Supplies Ltd. 2) Cory Saran, Forge Properties Inc. Contact: Navjeet Chhina Years in business: 1 www.preality.io **************************************************************** Vancouver Façade Ltd. Architectural sheet metal Referred by: 1) Nigel Severatne,…
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Home Office Design Guide
up your home office, a compilation of best practices, and ideas to help you overcome this crisis, get your ideas to flow full of emotion, to become more creative and…
HAVAN Spotlight: Steve Kemp
🎙️ Check out Steve’s episode on HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’ Tell us about yourself & your company? Steve: As President I oversee all company operations for the…
HAVAN Spotlight: Debbie Kemp
construction company focussed on high performance custom homes a new major renovations. As a small business owner I wear a lot of hats – from branding and company identify work…
Music Makes the Home
to work on your classic car you might appreciate music in the garage. You will also need to decide which speakers to use. In order for in-ceiling speakers to do…
MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE Season 4 Ep 31 Real-Time Reno: Rough Ins & Permits.
you start the construction phase of the project. Season Two explores a series of exciting housing forms: laneways, duplexes, aging-in-place etc. Season Three explores the concept of healthy homes to…
Find a Professional
FIND A PROFESSIONAL Use this resource directory to source trusted, local builders, renovators, designers, industry professionals and suppliers. You can search by name or area. Our directory covers Metro Vancouver…
Vancouver City Council rejects controversial Shaughnessy townhouse project
FRANCES BULA Quoting HAVAN CEO, Ron Rapp VANCOUVER, PUBLISHED JUNE 26, 2019 A 7-4 decision by Vancouver city councillors to reject a proposal for a 21-townhouse rental project in Vancouver’s…
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…
Building Smart #16 Seminar 2012 Code Changes – Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability
VBBL requirements for accessibility, energy and sustainability Examples of building solutions that comply with the new requirements, and Cost estimates of adding each new requirement to a new home construction…
DetailsMeasure Twice, Cut Once: Season 3 Ep. #21 Design Build Trends
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. …
DetailsMeasure Twice, Cut Once: Season 3 Ep. 20 Bright Ideas
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….
DetailsHAVAN Member Logos
…version, please contact member support. To download any logo, right click with your mouse and choose “SAVE AS” or “SAVE PICTURE AS”. COLOUR MEMBER LOGO Colours: Pantone 347 and Pantone…
DetailsANNOUNCEMENTS FOR YOU, … AND YOU, … AND YOU …
facilities, police facilities, and solid-waste facilities. Allows local governments to collect DCCs/DCLs for provincial highway infrastructure projects under certain conditions (i.e., cost sharing arrangement in place, highway facilities service housing…
Some Did, Some Will, and Some Won’t…
much of its historic communities, having been designated as heritage sites by the City. And at the other end of the compliance spectrum, the City of Vancouver passed bylaws to…
CHBA BC Georgie Awards: Call for Entries Just Announced!
and marketing community. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC) and BC Homes are pleased to invite all CHBA BC member companies involved in the residential construction…
DetailsLangley MLA helps homebuilders look ahead to the future
connect with consumers. Homebuilders Association Vancouver is a simple, yet strategic name change, which allows us to quickly convey a clear message across all platforms to the public,” de Wit…
DetailsLets Build a Career
unconscious bias and offers its members courses that tackle topics such as diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to create diverse and inclusive workplaces in the construction industry that fuel…
Measure Twice, Cut Once: Season 3 Ep. #19 Healthy Homes
exciting housing projects including whole-home renovations, aging in place, adaptability solutions, high-performance building and more! Thanks to sponsors: FortisBC, Rami Films, jPod productions, and AI Technology & Design. Media Contact:…
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A NEW HOME BUILDER
you a member of the Greater Homebuilders Association Vancouver? Membership in the HAVAN is an indication of a builder’s commitment to the industry, to the success of their own company…
HAVAN Appoints CEO Ron Rapp
reaching Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy projections – I’d say we’ve got our work cut out for us.” Media Contact: Dawn Sondergaard, Homebuilders Association Vancouver dawn@havan.ca Direct: 778-373-9783 http://www.havan.ca -30-…
DetailsAssociation Elects 2018/2019 Executive Committee
to industry challenges, stating the importance of collaboration between related associations (CHBA BC, and CHBA National) on advocacy issues impacting the housing industry; builder education; and the importance of social…
DetailsAssociation Correspondence
Mailbox ‘Fee’ CHBA-BC Strategic Plan, 2017-2020 CHBA NATIONAL: YOUR MEMBER’S PAGE Successful pre-election CHBA meeting with Prime Minister’s Office well received: recommendations to fix the stress test and return to…
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A Clear View on Implied Contract Terms
important to get legal advice for specific situations. If you have any questions or comments about this case or other construction or commercial law matters, please contact us at 604-684-8668….
Renewable energy solutions for your home
like natural gas fire pits or natural gas barbeques. For more information about Renewable Natural Gas in B.C., visit fortisbc.com/RNGbuild. [1] https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/climate-change/data/provincial-inventory Byline: Jason Wolfe, Director, Energy Solutions at FortisBC…
NEW HEIGHTS …
through the life of a project, can turn projects across all scales from viable to financially unfeasible. CMHC recently released a report that conclusively ties approval delays and higher residential…
PERSISTANCE PAYS OFF …
non-profit universities, public colleges, and school authorities in building new student residences and co-ops. Facilitating Apartment Construction: The federal government is reforming the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP) and providing…
Great partnerships start with a simple introduction.
Amex Maps features eligible American Express® Card accepting merchants and is intended for general reference purposes only. It does not represent a comprehensive list of all Card accepting merchants. Data…
A Small Mistake means Big Costs for a Negligent Subcontractor
fireplace to accommodate ongoing renovations. After the renovations were largely completed, the Subcontractor was hired directly by the homeowners to service their fireplace, and did so on two separate occasions….
TO BE BLUNT: NAVIGATING CANNABIS USE IN THE WORKPLACE
recreational and medicinal marijuana use is incorporated and openly addressed. Developing a clear impairment policy that takes into account what is acceptable, the consequences of non-compliance, and grounds for termination…
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING ANNOUNCED
one million dollars to CHBA BC. Other groups included Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society ($1 million); BC Centre for Women in the Trades ($1 million); Construction Foundation of BC…
HAVAN Homebuyer Forum
The Panel discussions will be streamed live. We encourage you to sign up for this FREE opporunity. Empower yourself and buy smart. Read the Vancouver Sun and The Province featuring…
Provincial and Local Government Elected Officials Meet Next Week….
well as to review the impacts on all community infrastructure, including but not limited to public amenities, recreation centres, hospitals, schools, first responders and aging infrastructure in order to comply…
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK, REALLY …
efforts to support government goals. We encourage our members to provide their feedback directly to CleanBC at HEES@gov.bc.ca And while the provincial government continues to press on electrification across many…
Association honours industry achievers for excellence
charitable HAVAN events. Past Chair/Director member Ralph is the current Chair of the Marketing Communications Committee, and participates on HAVAN’s Renovation Council. TQ Construction participates in a variety of consumer…
