2022 HAVAN Award Winners Announced!
…country. The complete list of winners is listed below and can be viewed online at www.havan.ca/awards/ HAVAN would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the HAVAN…
DetailsGeorgie Awards® Customer Choice Finalists Revealed
…Georgie Awards® category, as a part of the Grand Georgie Awards® class. The Customer Choice Georgie Awards® powered by Avid® are determined through a very comprehensive process. To win such…
DetailsGreater Vancouver Builders’ Association Announces 2014 Ovation Awards Finalists
…Masonry Supplies, Kitchen Craft of Canada Ltd., Martin Knowles Photo/Media, Minuteman Press, Ply Gem, Sears Commercial, Trail Appliances Ltd., The Brick Commercial Sales, The Vancouver Sun, The Province and Wall2Wall…
DetailsConcrete Strike Set to Stall Delivery of Lower Mainland Housing.
…its core, from the foundation up. Large commercial and industrial projects are taking precedence for deliveries of what little supply remains available, leaving the small and medium residential builders, who…
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Rough Ins & Permits
Emotions are waning and the dishes are piling up in the basement. Getting to the rough-in stage and pass permitting takes some muscle and perseverance. Do the Burdens have what it takes to see this through?
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.
Top Ten Small Kitchen Ideas and Design Tips
…the most of every appliance. Consider incorporating multi-functional appliances such as combination microwave/ovens or a refrigerator with a built-in water dispenser.Aquarius Serenity: Condoworks Design Renovations Ltd. and Designs By KS…
Passive Home Design
…game-changing approach to building homes that prioritize energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality. Back in 1988, in Germany, Dr. Wolfgang Feist and Bo Adamson introduced the concept. Their idea…
Rick Cluff on HAS Report
Listen to Rick Cluff on the 2017 HAS Report: http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/912769091934/
Elevate Your Home: Embrace 5 Home Design Trends of 2024
These common home systems can accommodate user preferences, provide peace of mind, conserve resources, money, and much more! Smart TVs, lighting, thermostats, door locks, security options, pet and lawn care,…
Eight top tips to consider before renovating a child’s room!
…adding a comfortable chair or bean bag, a bookshelf, and plenty of pillows and blankets for a comfy space to curl up with a good book for some well-deserved down…
Outdoor Living Ideas
…perfect outdoor living space for you and your family to enjoy for years to come. To source builders, designers, and renovators to help you realize your dream kitchen, visit www.havan.ca/Directory….
Finalists Announced: HAVAN Professionals Inspire
…Awards are peer-reviewed and provide an added level of confirmation to the homeowner that they are choosing to work with professionals recommended by the industry.” Working with Professionals 2023 HAVAN…
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Award-winning Basement Renovations and Ideas
Basements are often overlooked when it comes to home renovations, but they have the potential to be some of the most versatile and functional spaces in a house. With a…
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?
HAVAN is Bringing It Home to Help Housing Crisis
…Timelines (14%), and Diversity of Housing (11%). Ron Rapp, HAVAN CEO comments; ‘The housing data, combined with the candidate’s survey results emphasize the candidate’s awareness and the importance of delivering…
DetailsColour me YIMBY – The Province
new community amenities and refreshed commerce centres are a few benefits that come to mind. NIMBYism is really a property rights battle between today’s residents who are well-organized, fighting to…
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR HOME WARRANTY
…coverage for the common property. For this reason, it is crucial for unit owners to take the time to gain an understanding of the difference between the common property and…
Metro News Ovation Awards Feature
HAVAN. And the competition is stiff. This year the Ovation Awards committee received close to 350 entries — a nearly 50 percent increase in entries over last year. “If you…
Georgie Awards® Gala celebrates 2017 winners and 25 years of home building excellence
…for Hyde Park Single Family Production Home Builder of the Year: Foxridge Homes Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year: Zenterra Developments For a complete list of winners, check out www.georgieawards.ca…
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…
Metro Vancouver Builders, Renovators and Designers Bring Home Ovation Awards
…2,000 s.f. and over Marble Construction Ltd. for 965 Leovista- NORTH VANCOUVER Best Townhouse/Rowhome Community: Less than 1,500 s.f. My House Design/Build Team Ltd. for Family Heritage -Surrey Best Townhouse/Rowhome…
Speaker – Scott Brown
…Pre-Sale Unit The ten-year window. Lesson 8: Negotiations and Incentives The ten-year window. Complimentary Downloads: The Quarterly Edition of the Fifth Dimension Online Resources: The Fifth Dimension Introduction FRASER…
Celebrating Housing Excellence in Metro Vancouver
Streaming live from an exquisitely custom-built award-winning home in West Vancouver, the Homebuilders Association Vancouver revealed the 2021 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence! Viewers attending the online Gala were treated to music by local band Ten Souljas while Yosh Kasahara, Executive Vice President of Alabaster Homes and renowned foodie @yoshfood shared an authentic Japanese Wagyu beef appetizer to complement Mainland Whisky custom-designed mixologist’s cocktail recipes.
Greater Homebuilders Association Vancouver Winners at the 21st Annual Georgie Awards®
British Columbia’s residential construction industry honoured the best and brightest of B.C.’s home building and renovation community at the 21st Annual Georgie Awards® gala, held on February 23. Presented by…
HAVAN Appoints CEO Ron Rapp
…commercial projects, complimented with a with a broad range of exposure to, and or a direct hand in land acquisition, planning and development, product design and site planning, sales and…
Charities Supported
life. Our trained volunteers offer hot meals, clean clothing, basic nursing and counselling. We welcome support from the business community to help us build relationships and provide the community so…
Homebuilders Meet with MLAs to Seek Action on Recommendations to Expedite Building Permits and Processes.
consultations. HAVAN will continue to work with the Province and local governments to find solutions. -30- Media Contact: Dawn Sondergaard, Senior Director Marketing Communications D: 778-373-9783 E: dawn@havan.ca www.havan.ca @HAVANofficial…
Empower Yourself with Knowledge, When Hiring an Electrician in Vancouver
worker’s compensation reporting up to date and paid? Every company should retain a RED Seal Journeyman Electrician that holds a Field Safety Representative card (FSR) which allows the company to…
Media Release: Coats for Kids Challenge HAVAN Members to Raise $25K
…surrounding used items.’ Here at the Homebuilders Association, we know the power of community. Collectively, the task at hand is easier when we join together. $25,000 is a significant…
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Nuts & Bolts
…out HAVAN’s Spotlight for a fun personal, insight on Josh! Listen, like and share for your chance to win a gas BBQ compliments of our Podcast Partner FortisBC. Jen: Welcome…
Home Renovation Budgets: Reality vs Television
…budget for your renovation, it is critical to work with a professional renovator to get a complete picture and reduce surprises. Do your research before you commit to a project…
2020 HAVAN Award Winners Announced!
…builders, renovators, and designers from outside the Metro Vancouver area. The complete list of winners is listed below and can be viewed online at www.havan.ca/awards/. From laneway homes and modern…
DetailsMedia Release: 2021 HAVAN Award for Housing Excellence Finalists Announced!
…Modern Farmhouse, A.W. Kennedy Construction Inc. • West Coast Revival, West Coast Dream Homes GRAND HAVAN AWARDS Best Residential Community: Single-Family • Latimer Heights, Vesta Properties Ltd. Best Residential Community:…
DetailsGrab Your Front Row Seat to the Gala!
…renovation to accommodate multi-generational families, home offices, or redesigning your kitchen, or maybe you are looking to design and custom build a high-performance home for improved health and livability, you’re…
DetailsHAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence 2020 Finalists Announced.
…for Denby (Langley) with Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd. (Surrey) Platinum Group of Companies for Liberty at Fleetwood (Surrey) Isle of Mann Group of Companies (Surrey) for Luxia at…
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COVID-19: Making sense of federal resources
…this guide will help you to determine the resources right for your business. You can also contact Baker Tilly directly at www.bakertilly.ca to access their full list of resources. …
Business Continuity Planning & COVID-19
…tips End of day inspection tips Emergency contact list template Vacant premises sign Temporarily suspended construction site checklists: High rise residential/Commercial buildings Residential frame To view more resources, visit https://www.federated.ca/covid-19-resources/…
EMOTIONAL WELL BEING AND COVID-19
…can all use a little humour and some good news these days! SGN: Some Good News with John Krasinski For more COVID-19 resources, visit www.havan.ca/COVID-19-resources/ Facebook Twitter Email Share …
HAVAN Builds Covid-19 Resource Page for Members
companies, families and the communities where we live, and work is our primary concern. We hope you and your loved ones remain safe. Enquiries can be directed to: Ron Rapp,…
DetailsColour me YIMBY – The Province
new community amenities and refreshed commerce centres are a few benefits that come to mind. NIMBYism is really a property rights battle between today’s residents who are well-organized, fighting to…
PREFAB-ULOUS!
Extending the life of a traditional prefab Pan-Abode home with factory-built panelized wall systems, Steve Kemp of Kemp Construction believes you can add life to almost any home, noting the ones with quirky designs often yield the best results. Join Mike and Jennifer-Lee as they explore whole-home renovations using state-of-the-art building science.
Georgie Awards® Finalists Announced
…in homebuilding. The Awards are provincial in scope and aim to showcase the commitment and dedication to the high standards that CHBA BC member companies strive to uphold. A Georgie…
DetailsHAVAN Announces Interim CEO Ron Rapp
…for over 2000 homes. His experience encompasses low and high rise multi residential, seniors housing and long-term care facilities, subsidized housing, and industrial and commercial projects, complimented with a with…
Details2019 Ovation Awards Finalists Announced
…Ovation Awards — which created fierce competition across 48 categories. In total, 162 finalists were announced, representing the best projects in renovations, new-home construction, design and building science across Metro…
DetailsCHBA 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…
DetailsFederal Announcements & Resources
and the tax community for guidance on the employee work-space-in-the-home deduction availability and compliance measures (T2200 form) as COVID-19 restrictions remain in place. As anticipated in our previous publication, the…
DetailsHAVAN Statement on 2019 Federal Budget
the creation of an Expert Panel on the Future of Housing Supply and Affordability,’ noting ‘HAVAN would welcome the opportunity to be part of the Panel discussions,’ strongly recommending ‘the…
DetailsBC Energy Step Code
…The Integrated Design Process (IDP) is the recommended practice to achieve the best outcome for the builder and homeowner when building a home to meet the higher levels of BC…
News Release: GR 2021 Q2 Report: BC Energy Step Code Municipal Overview
…housing supply to address Metro Vancouver’s housing crisis.’ Rapp noted ‘It is HAVAN’s recommendation that municipalities keep in step with the recommended guidelines.’ HAVAN’s Government Relations Committee has the goal…
10th Annual HAVAN Ovation Awards Winners Announced.
…energy efficiency in homes are just a few complex technical advancements that come to mind.’ Rapp continued, ‘homeowners should look for the Ovation Awards symbol when sourcing builders and renovators….
CONDO RENOS
Jamie Banfield Design and Babak from Condoworks Design Renovations understand the power of good design when looking to renovate cookie-cutter condo floor plans. Knowing what to look for in a building will help you locate and renovate the right sanctuary for you. Join Jennifer-Lee and Mike on Measure Twice, Cut Once as they explore the possibilities of condo renovations. Condo living has never felt so good!
Metro News Ovation Awards Feature
HAVAN. And the competition is stiff. This year the Ovation Awards committee received close to 350 entries — a nearly 50 percent increase in entries over last year. “If you…
DetailsHAVAN Award nominations highlight Vancouver’s latest home building and reno trends
…usability of outdoor spaces,” she says. “Not all homeowners are looking for a single-family detached building. Some enjoy the lifestyle and community multi-family living offers and are renovating spaces to…
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Silver Lining Brings Home the Gold
…combination of Iceberg, Crema, and Black Nero marble. Beautiful mouldings, paneling on stair landing further complement the entrance and foyer/staircase renewal. ‘Simply White’ painted walls showcase artistic wallcovering inside moulding…
2021 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence Winners Announced.
…vibe, with everyone able to view the latest design and building trends from the comfort of their own home. Ron Rapp, HAVAN CEO said, ‘renovations are in high demand these…
HAVAN’s Awards for Housing Excellence Gala Offers Inspiration to Homeowners
…home in West Vancouver, creating the perfect opportunity to view the latest design and building trends from the comfort of your own home. WATCH THE GALA – LIVE! Friday, April…
A SPLASH OF STYLE!
designs in the 2019 Ovation Awards. View the complete list of finalists and winning projects at www.ovationawards.ca for ideas and resources to personalize your new home. Photo Credit: Provoke Studios…
Government of Canada announces tightening mortgage lending rules, effective July 9, 2012
…previous measures we have introduced to keep the housing market strong, and help to ensure households do not become overextended. As just one example, the reductions to the maximum amortization…
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Transform Your Bathroom: Top Renovation Strategies for Increased Resale Value
…there’s less under-counter plumbing to accommodate. 2. Less is More In bathroom renovations, sometimes less can truly be more. If your space isn’t suited to accommodate both a shower and…
