LOOKING AHEAD TO THE NEW YEAR …
It’s safe to say that all of us are looking forward to some well-deserved rest and reprieve during this holiday season. It’s been a tough year for this industry with…
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Instead of writing to the big man in red, maybe it’s time we asked the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure for this year’s holiday wish list. Development Cost Charges (DCCs)…
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From vintage to visionary: a journey to a smart, sustainable home.
Five years ago, Mark Liptok and his wife embarked on an inspiring journey to downsize from their family home while retaining enough space to entertain their large family and grandchildren.…
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How did we get here? On July 13, 2016, Council approved the Zero Emissions Building Plan that was developed with industry and established a regulatory framework to set and progressively…
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Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice. In May 2023, the new Housing Supply Act and Housing Supply Regulation came into effect, giving the BC Government the authority to set…
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With apologies, that the Monday Morning Briefing didn’t get to your email this morning, we wanted to hold off and share the government announcements that took place earlier today. With…
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HAVAN GOVERNMENT RELATIONS TEAM: Working for You!
Research, Education, and Advocacy Focus: Trusted Advisors to Municipal Governments This past year has been a pivotal one for housing advocacy, with significant actions taken by government to expedite housing…
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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,…
DetailsWhy Are Big-Name Developers Writing Letter to the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors?
SEASON 1 | Sponsore byDetailsProvincial and Local Government Elected Officials Meet Next Week….
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SEASON 1 | Sponsore byDetailsIN RETROSPECT, SOME THINGS CHANGE, AND SOME THINGS REMAIN THE SAME …
SEASON 1 | Sponsore byDetailsUNITING A COLLECTIVE VOICE TO ADDRESS THE HOUSING CRISIS …
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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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SEASON 1 | Sponsore byDetailsA FAREWELL TO RON RAPP
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SEASON 1 | Sponsore byDetailsRON RAPP STEPS DOWN AS HAVAN CEO: ANNOUNCED JUNE 19
SEASON 1 | Sponsore byDetailsCELEBRATING HAVAN: A LEGACY OF BUILDING AND COMMUNITY
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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
Are you eager to transform your living space into a haven of style and comfort? The exciting world of interior design in 2024 has plenty of trends to inspire and…
DetailsA BILLION HERE, BILLION THERE … AND SUDDENLY, IT’S GONE.
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Kitchen Design Trends with Sarah Gallop Design Inc
The kitchen is the heart of the home, a space where families gather, meals are prepared, and memories are created. Whether you’re renovating your existing kitchen or building a new…
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A LEGENDARY EVENING …
SEASON 1 | Sponsore byDetailsTHE COSTS OF BUILDING, AND THE COSTS OF NOT BUILDING…
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Preserving Charm: A Guide to Renovating Your Character Home
Renovating a character home in Vancouver can be both exhilarating and challenging. These homes, with their unique features and historical significance, demand meticulous planning and execution to retain their charm…
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HAVAN END OF YEAR RAPP-UP …
SEASON 1 | Sponsore byDetailsUNPRECEDENTED … YET AGAIN …
SEASON 1 | Sponsore byDetailsDays at the Legislature …
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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.
DetailsIT IS BROKEN…AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED.
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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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SEASON 1 | Sponsore byDetailsTHEY CARE … JUST NOT THAT MUCH.
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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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SEASON 1 | Sponsore byDetailsA SWEEPING FIRST STEP FOR CoV …
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Splash Out with a Bathroom Renovation!
Embarking on a bathroom renovation is an exciting endeavor for homeowners seeking to infuse new life into their living spaces. From luxurious spa-like retreats to modern functional designs, three latest…
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Eight top tips to consider before renovating a child’s room!
Renovating a child’s room can be both exciting and challenging. You want to create a space that is functional, fun, and reflects their personality. To help you get started, here…
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Episode 45: Passive House Passion
Passionate about building to Passive House standards, Shaun St-Amour from Clay Construction talks about associated costs, energy savings, consumer choice, and the importance of challenging the status quo as the industry looks to build resilient, healthy homes with a lighter footprint on the environment.
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Episode 44: Net Zero Solar Home
Recognizing net zero was within reach of being a reality, Perspective Homes by Pacific adapted the project to help the homeowner realize their goal to build a design-forward, future-proof home with sustainable features using renewable energy.
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Outdoor Living Ideas
Designing your dream outdoor living space can be a great way to extend your home and create an inviting space to entertain and relax. Whether you’re looking to add an…
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