HAVAN Spotlight: Shira Rosenberg
Canada after College was an IATSI sculptor for science fiction props. Last piece of advice you have received? Shira: “Find a way to make exercise fun and make it a…
HAVAN Spotlight: Jennifer-Lee Gunson
Tell us about yourself & your company? Jennifer: Euro Canadian Construction is a family-run high-end construction company that has been around since 1997 in Vancouver. We help homeowners build or…
have that kind of access to.We joined originally because a lot of the contractors we work for were retiring. We wanted to find a way to build brand recognition and…
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HAVAN Spotlight: Katharine Czycz
Tell us about yourself & your company? Katharine: I am the residential business manager for Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc. We distribute high efficiency heating and cooling equipment for the…
HAVAN Spotlight: Cara Hansen
Copenhagen Does pineapple belong on pizza? Cara: Definitely ! First concert? Cara: Hey Ocean Last show watched? Cara: Superstore What do you collect? Cara: Memories! Where can we find you…
HAVAN Spotlight: Lucila Diaz
🎙️ Check out Lucila’s episode on HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’ Tell us about yourself & your company? Lucila: I switched careers 18 years ago, from doing Statistics…
HAVAN Spotlight: Dani Ferenc
Tell us about yourself & your company? Dani: I am the Director of Construction at Alabaster Homes, in charge of all construction projects. Some are built in house, some…
HAVAN Spotlight: Christabelle Zhang
Tell us about yourself & your company? Christabelle: I’m a Commercial Account Manager at RBC. As a commercial account manager, most of my clients are companies in real estate and…
HAVAN Spotlight: Graeme Huguet
Check out Graeme’s episode on HAVAN’s Podcast: “Measure Twice, Cut Once”. Tell us about yourself & your company? Graeme: My House is an Award-winning Design + Build Company, focusing…
HAVAN Spotlight: Theron Horton
starts the process from Concept to Construction to Completion. How did you get into the residential construction industry? Theron: From the Outdoors;) I love gardens and horticulture but I found…
MEDIA RELEASE: SILVER LINING FOUND IN COATS FOR KIDS
Ltd. Boffo Developments Ltd. Capilano Builders Ltd. Capital Home Energy Inc. Centra Construction Group Country Lumber Ltd. Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies, Burnaby Duradek Dynamic Rentals, North Vancouver Dynamic Rentals,…
HAVAN Spotlight: Wes Hoskins
Tell us about yourself & your company? Wes: I’m a red seal carpenter and I have led numerous projects for local custom home companies for almost 20 years. I’m very…
like we were welcomed in with open arms into a family environment with like-minded business we can trust. 30% of our business now comes from our connections at the HAVAN…
HAVAN Spotlight: Matt Senf
Check out Matt’s episode on HAVAN’s podcast ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’ Tell us about you and your company. Matt: Sasen is an award winning, full service residential renovator and custom…
HAVAN Spotlight: James Wendell
get into the residential construction industry? James: My grandfather was a general contractor that specialized in lifting houses to repair and replace brick foundations. Grandpa’s truck was my first day…
Speaker Bob Anderson
heating and cooling and appliances Space Heating (General): Natural gas hydronic heating systems Save energy on space heating Air Conditioner: Cool comfort: natural gas furnace plus air conditioner Forced-air Furnaces:…
Bringing Opulence Home
in West Vancouver, we can explore living in luxury and how to bring opulence into your home. Please visit https://issuu.com/vancouverboulevard/docs/2017_12_blvdenglish_lr/40 for an in-depth look at Bringing Opulence to Your Home….
Speaker – Michael Liu
Furnaces: Forced-air furnaces Hydronic heating systems: Hydronic heating systems Room heaters and wall furnaces: Room heaters and wall furnaces Website: fortisbc.com Presenting Sponsor: BC Housing Sponsors: Fortis BC CMHC REBGV…
Outdoor living spaces offer endless possibilities
combine to provide a sanctuary from the hectic pace of our daily lives. Ron Rapp is CEO of Homebuilders Association Vancouver. He can be reached at ron@havan.ca and Twitter@HAVAN_CEO. https://vancouversun.com/homes/outdoor-living-spaces-offer-possibilities…
COMFORT IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY HOMES
as these examples show, if we all reduce our use, everyone can have comfortable, warm homes this winter. For more information on how you can reduce your use, contact fortisbc.com/reduceyouruse…
Global Passive House Happy Hour
Passive House Accelerator Team, Monte, and Shaun REGISTER HERE This event is being assisted by the Passive House Accelerator so next week’s email will come to you from hello@passivehouseaccelerator.com …
HAVAN Members Wrap Up Season Building Mountain of Coats for Kids!
ensure you email coordinator@christmasbureau.com or call 604.581.9623 to arrange a confirmed drop-off time prior to delivery. MEDIA CONTACT: Dawn Sondergaard 778-373-9783 Senior Director, Marketing Communications Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) @HavanOfficial…
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Sethi, president, Tien Sher Group Lesson 6: Steppingstones and Forever Homes Charan Sethi, president, Tien Sher Group @TienSher @tien-sher-group-of-companies @tienshergroupofcompanies YouTube tiensher.com Presenting Sponsor: BC Housing Sponsors: Fortis BC Associa…
Finalists Announced: HAVAN Professionals Inspire
achieving a successful project. Through its annual HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence and Home Design and Reno Show, Homebuilders Association Vancouver is exactly the place to find your inspiration and…
HAVAN is Bringing It Home to Help Housing Crisis
see the list of municipal candidates who responded to the survey and contributed their opinions, please click here. Media Enquiries: Ron Rapp, CEO, Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) ron@havan.ca 604-516-9272 www.havan.ca…
Media Release: Are we building enough housing in Metro Vancouver?
support proactive housing solutions to meet Metro Vancouver’s housing needs. Media Enquiries: Ron Rapp, CEO, Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) ron@havan.ca 604-516-9272 www.havan.ca HAVAN, the Homebuilders Association Vancouver, is over eleven…
Speaker – Scott Brown
Edition of the Fifth Dimension Online Resources: The Fifth Dimension Introduction FRASER VALLEY REAL ESTATE MARKET SNAPSHOT Website: www.fifthave.ca Presenting Sponsor: BC Housing Sponsors: Fortis BC CMHC REBGV…
Eight top tips to consider before renovating a child’s room!
or workspace for homework or art projects. Consider their activities and accompanying required items. Kemp Construction Ltd. 4. Use color and pattern: Kids love color and pattern, so don’t be…
Georgie Awards® Customer Choice Finalists Revealed
process, from construction and product satisfaction to warranty service experience and referral intentions. CHBA BC works in partnership with Avid Ratings and applies the survey results in the Customer Choice…
DetailsCelebrating 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.
DetailsNews Release: GR 2021 Q2 Report: BC Energy Step Code Municipal Overview
time for suppliers, materials, and resources to catch up and adapt. HAVAN has concerns that without proper planning an accelerated implementation potentially can contribute to increased costs and extended construction…
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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…
COVID-19: Making sense of federal resources
accessible and when, and the benefits to your business can feel overwhelming. HAVAN member, Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, is one of the country’s largest associations of chartered professional accounting firms….
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 …
Homebuilders Meet with MLAs to Seek Action on Recommendations to Expedite Building Permits and Processes.
required,) it is anticipated that construction could commence much earlier than would be the case with a ‘conventional’ project required to move through the standard city approval process choked by…
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…
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR HOME WARRANTY
Construction Performance Guide can help you identify if a possible defect in design, labour or materials in your new home is covered by home warranty insurance. Visit https://www.bchousing.org/licensing-consumer-services/new-homes/home-warranty-insurance-new-homes for details!…
Rick Cluff on HAS Report
Listen to Rick Cluff on the 2017 HAS Report: http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/912769091934/
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…
