In case you missed the original announcement last week, we announced that Ron Rapp, HAVAN CEO, stepped down to focus on his health and family.
As many of you know, over the past ten months, Ron has been courageously battling acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), including undergoing a stem cell transplant, while maintaining an active role as CEO. His leadership, vision, and dedication have laid a strong foundation that will continue to benefit HAVAN and the industry for decades. Ron’s presence at HAVAN will be deeply missed, and we wish him all the best as he prioritizes his health.
Thank you to everyone who has shared words of support and encouragement to Ron and the HAVAN team. For those wishing to reach out to Ron, please do so via email, as he will not be available for phone calls or in-person meetings.
We appreciate the understanding and support during this transition. As always, the HAVAN staff are committed to upholding the high standards and values that Ron has instilled in us.
RENOMARK 2.0: VERIFICATION SYSTEM LAUNCHES JULY 8
It’s official — The transfer of the RenoMark program from BILD-GTA to CHBA is now complete. CHBA is ready to launch the much-anticipated RenoMark online verification system on July 8.
The verification system is an online tool that makes it simple to register for the RenoMark program and provide the documentation required in the Code of Conduct. Renovators, Trade Contractors and existing RenoMark members will receive an invitation soon to complete the verification process. Once complete, RenoMark members will receive immediate access to a full suite of marketing materials to promote their designation.
Existing RenoMark members have until September 30th to complete the verification process. CHBA will be sending reminder emails to existing RenoMark members throughout the the summer, ahead of the September deadline.
CHBA’s verification process is a crucial step in enhancing the credibility of the program and establishing RenoMark as the standard in home renovation across Canada.
HAVAN continues to work with CHBA BC and CHBA to advocate for all levels of government to work together to address the challenges of the housing industry including zoning restrictions, density limits, and NIMBYism.
Looking to stay up-to-date on Metro Vancouver’s residential housing industry? Sign up for Ron’s weekly Monday Morning Briefing and other HAVAN emails here.
QUICK BITES …
- As reported in Saturday’s HAVAN Government Relations Update, the Province has announced its acquisition of the signature ICBC building on the waterfront in City of North Vancouver with plans to the property into 100s of new attainable homes for middle-income people. The new transit-oriented development is next to the Lonsdale Quay Market and is made possible through an agreement between the BC Transportation Financing Authority and ICBC, and Musqueam Nation, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nation (MST Nations).
- Read Central 1 Economics B.C. Economic Briefing for the week of June 17 – 21, 2024.
- In Peter Armstrong’s article in CBC, “The Bank of Canada’s growing list of worries“, he nods to the Bank’s report last week that things are on track to ease inflation and for continued economic growth but there are real risks the Bank will continue to keep its eye on as it decides whether to cut rates again at the July announcement.
- Global News reports in an not-surprising article, ‘Impossibly unaffordable’: Housing report ranks Vancouver 3rd most expensive in the world,” Basic economics, folks: reduced supply (of land and housing) = increased demand (and cost).
