KEEPIN’ UP WITH THE CHANGES …
As mentioned in HAVAN’s GRU newsletter that went out this past Saturday, there have been a flurry of new actions, initiatives, and guidance documents that have been released by the Province and…
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT HAVAN shared the BC Budget overview in a special notice to members last Tuesday. 1 IN 5 UNITS: ADAPTABLE DWELLINGS; SEISMIC IN EFFECT In an announcement…
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Dear HAVAN Members, Like all of you, we are disappointed – although not surprised – that U.S. President Donald Trump re-instated the 25% tariffs on imported goods coming from Canada, and 10%…
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Last Tuesday, Lieutenant Governor Wendy Cocchia delivered her first Speech from the Throne, outlining Premier David Eby’s government’s priorities for the upcoming year. It is no surprise that in the face of the…
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IT’S ABOUT TIME…
With increased media attention, industry backlash, and public scrutiny over its well-documented infrastructure project cost overruns, out-of-touch DCC hikes and lucrative paydays, Metro Vancouver will be asking the Province to…
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Today’s late edition of Monday Morning Briefing has been waiting to share the good news (at least for now) that President Trump will be holding off on the tariffs for at least 30…
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Episode 74: Minister of Housing And Municipal Affairs Update Part 2
Tune in as HAVAN’s Acting CEO Wendy McNeil continues her conversation with Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Ravi Kahlon, who shares his outlook for 2025.
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Ep 73: Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Update – Part 1
Tune in as Wendy McNeil, Acting CEO catches up with newly re-elected Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Ravi Kahlon. Minister Kahlon provides a market update on the NDPs housing initiatives and his take on advancing housing solutions across British Columbia in the face of increasing DCCs and current market challenges.
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Episode 72: Award-winning Design Reno Duo Jessica Bremner + Kennedy Construction
Successful teams thrive on collaboration built on open communication, trust, and shared goals to navigate renovation challenges. Award-winning designer Jessica Bremner and builder Andrew Kennedy showcase the synergy of design and construction, demonstrating the dedication it takes to achieve exceptional results. Tune in now!
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Episode 71: Luxury Homes with Renovator of the Year TAVAN Developments
Luxury Homes and budgets don’t go hand in hand – or do they? Troy Van Vliet of TAVAN Developments shares his strategies for staying on budget when building luxury homes in Vancouver’s high end market.
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Episode 70: Award-Winning Design Build Duo
Hiring and working with a dynamic duo can lead to many great outcomes, including a multitude of accolades. In the case of Aleem Kassam of Kalu Interiors and Dave Bowes of Tall Tree Construction, this team brought in multiple wins at the 2024 HAVAN Awards. Tune in for award-winning tips!
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Episode 69: Permit Pending: Municipal Update with Nick Petrie
Nick Petrie of Phase One Design is passionate about building codes. And that’s a good thing! With 27 different jurisdictions across the Lower Mainland with an estimated 350 different zones, having someone like Nick on your team is a smart move. Tune in for tips and market updates from Nick!
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Episode 68: Reno & Build Fundamentals with special guest Bryan Baeumler
Bryan Baeumler of HGTV fame and Graeme Huguet of My House Design/Build Team are back talking to Mike and Jennifer-Lee about keeping homebuilding and renovations real; focusing on what is important to ensure your investment is protected and the home you build can stand the test of time. Tune in now!
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Episode 67: Single-Family Builder of the Year
Celebrating his 2024 HAVAN Awards Single Family Builder of the Year award, Ryan O’Shea of Miracon Development shares the company’s philosophy for the single-family home and building community.
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Episode 66: Interior Designer of the Year
Celebrating her 2024 HAVAN Awards win as Interior Designer of the Year, Sarah Gallop, of Sarah Gallop Design Inc shares her approach to designing award-winning homes. Tune in. This episode is a winner!
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Episode 65: 6 Homes 1 Lot
Bryn Davidson of LaneFab Design/Build has been building in the small-housing, multi-family space for over a decade. Tune in and learn what Bryn has to say about Bill44 and the new Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH).
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From vintage to visionary: a journey to a smart, sustainable home.
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HAVAN GOVERNMENT RELATIONS TEAM: Working for You!
SEASON 1 | Sponsore byDetailsPROVINCIAL ELECTION UPDATE…Every Vote Counts!
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SEASON 1 | Sponsore byDetailsANALYZING BC’s PROVINCIAL ELECTION HOUSING PLATFORMS: THE STAKES FOR OUR INDUSTRY.
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ADAPTABLE HOMES – 12 Tips to Help You Design Your Forever Home and Age-in-Place
As the saying goes – “your home is your castle”, it’s your safe place, a place you make memories, grow your family, enjoy friends old and new, meet new neighbours,…
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10 Essential Tips for Designing and Renovating Small Living Rooms
Designing and renovating a small living room can be a delightful challenge. With the right strategies, you can transform even the coziest of spaces into a stylish, functional area that…
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Episode 64: Kitchen Appliance Design Trends
Renovating 20+ kitchens every year, Julie Hale from Trail Appliances knows a thing or two about how to determine which appliances will work for you and how to design the ultimate kitchen that works for you. Tune in the hear the latest kitchen design and appliance trends, and optimize your next renovation!
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Transform Your Bathroom: Top Renovation Strategies for Increased Resale Value
– Jamie Banfield, Principal Designer Jamie Banfield Design Inc. A well-designed bathroom can significantly boost a home’s value, making it more appealing to potential buyers. At Jamie Banfield Design Inc., we’ve…
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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.
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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.
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Episode 61: Multi-Family Homes
Meet Laurel James, the design-half of the award-winning Novell Design Build team. Passionate about building homes for families of all configurations, Laurel approaches design with a curious and thoughtful eye to ensure the dwelling spaces nurture our creature comforts. Listen in as Laurel shares her thoughts on multi-family dwellings and the latest provincial regulations.
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Episode 60: Energy Advisors
Mike and Jennifer-Lee explore the benefits of working with an Energy Advisor to calculate the building envelope, mechanical systems, and the air-tightness of your home to help provide choice, manage budgets, and above all, increase the comfort of your home when building new or renovating. A performance-based process, tune in for tips from Barb Silverthorn of Capture Energy.
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Episode 59: Windows
Looking into windows, one quickly realizes there are many considerations and potential unintended consequences that can impact the heating and cooling, plus the affordability, and comfort of your home. Speaking with Anton Van Dyk of Layton Consulting, Mike and Jennifer-Lee look into the importance of proper window selection.
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Passive Home Design
Imagine a home that’s not just a shelter, but a cozy haven that’s kind to both your living environment and the planet. That’s the essence of Passive House Design, a…
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Episode 58: Zero Carbon Phoenix House
Discover the remarkable journey of resurrecting Phoenix House, a home devastated by fire, as the homeowners look to rebuild to the prestigious Zero Carbon certification standard. Join Mike and Jennifer-Lee as they delve into the extraordinary efforts of the homeowner and team of industry experts including Best Builders.
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Episode 56: HP Reno Review
Discover the challenges and triumphs of renovating a 112-year-old home as we bring back the builder – TQ Construction, and the homeowner, Dr Janet Simons, to review the high-performance whole home renovation project. Including lessons learned, scope creep, and pesky woodpeckers, this episode is packed with information to help you on your next home renovation.
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Elevate Your Home: Embrace 5 Home Design Trends of 2024
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Kitchen Design Trends with Sarah Gallop Design Inc
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A LEGENDARY EVENING …
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Preserving Charm: A Guide to Renovating Your Character Home
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HAVAN END OF YEAR RAPP-UP …
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EP55 ZED Studio – Designing Dreams, Building Reality
Zane Erickson from ZED Studio believes every home has a soul, and dreaming of homes on a large luxury scale, Zane’s passion for design helps to navigate building realities. Tune in and learns how Zane navigates dreams and reality.
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EP54 HAVAN Awards Renovator of the Year
Graeme Huguet, Renovator of the Year from My House Design Build Team, is joined by the Chu family and together they recount their renovation journey through the pandemic. Recognized as the first certified Platinum Built Green Plus Net Zero renovated home in British Columbia, it’s a winner!
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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.
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EP52 HAVAN Awards Best Reno $1.5 Million and Over
Award-winning duo Madeleine Design Group and Quinton Construction share the secret of their success as they transform a heritage-style home to bring it back to ‘what it wants to be when it grows up.’ A great renovation story, tune in and learn about this amazing transformation.
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EP51 HAVAN Awards Best Kitchen Renovation
What’s the recipe for an award-winning kitchen renovation? For best results, according to Dan Klassen of Jedan Brothers Contracting and Laura Grist Interior Design, it starts with an experienced team, a detailed plan, and an accurate budget, and always a splash of humour.
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EP50 HAVAN Awards Best Energy Labelled Home
Architrix Studio and Kingdom Builders take a collaborative approach when helping homeowners design and build their passive home. With lofty goals including in-floor radiant heat and a floating stairway, this is not your average passive house design.
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Episode 49: HAVAN Award Winner Best Interior Design Custom Home
Listen in as Karly Kristina Design and Marcraft Homes share the design and cliff-dropping geo-technical building challenges as their clients with waterfront property including ultra-modern home plans look to build their classic Hamptons dream home, without going back to the architect!
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Episode 48: HAVAN Awards Best Environmental Home
Todd Best of Best Builders teams up with Ian McLean Architecture sharing the story of Triadic, an award-winning home recognized for its environmental initiatives, housing solutions, and excellence in energy efficiencies, with two mortgage helper suites, including one stratified suite. It’s a winner!
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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.’
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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.
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