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A message from HAVAN CEO, Ron Rapp



Monday Morning Briefing

 

Ron Rapp, CEO | Twitter: @havan_ceo

Volume #22 | Issue #14

 

A QUICK BITE UPDATE ...

1. The Building and Safety Standards Branch is working on updates to the BC
Building Code designed to help advance the Province’s climate targets and energy
performance commitments. The BC Energy Step Code is proposed to be integrated as
a base building code requirement across B.C.
Local governments have had the option to require higher levels of energy
efficiency since 2018, but with the coming code update, increased performance
will become the law of the land.

In the coming months, all built environment partners will be provided the
opportunity to review the draft language, with a six-week window provided for
feedback. The branch also expects to make best practice guides and other
supporting documents available to support review. Code changes typically take
effect in December. Watch this space for updates! This will be your opportunity
to provide direct input into the BC Building Code.

 

2. Is the housing party over? Catalyzed by this rapid change in mortgage market
conditions, Central1anticipates both sales to normalize swiftly and price levels
to decline in coming quarters. The most recent MLS® sales data still shows above
normal demand across Canada in March with national home sales 30 per cent above
pre- pandemic levels, albeit with varying patterns, noting B.C. sales sit 44 per
cent higher.

 

3. The head of Canada’s federal banking regulator said a decade of “tightening
the screws” has left the financial system ready for the coming shock of higher
interest rates, as reported in the Financial Times

 

4. And then there is Vancouver's housing stats. It's a good news/bad news story
with a summary of interesting stats based on Vancouver's housing strategy,
reported by Vancouver Is Awesome.

 

5. The Financial Post shared the first report in a new CMHC series on housing
affordability that indicates the lack of new housing starts hindered by
constraints such as land and bylaws are “significant” factors in pushing up land
prices. Vancouver stood out as the only city where single-detached construction
declined last year, slipping 2.3 per cent. High apartments construction drove
overall housing starts up 16 per cent. 

 

6. A new Vancouver Special is what is recommended for Vancouver by CBC reporter
Uytae Lee. Driven by an immigration boom in the 60's with lack of available
housing, and an 18-inch loop-hole at City Hall, there is a lesson in here
somewhere. 

 

7. Although not a new idea, the Vancouver Sun takes a look new twists on
master-planned communities to increase livability in the suburban areas. HAVAN
Award-winning Latimer Heights, Langley is featured, along with South Gate City,
Burnaby, and The Hive, Langley.

 

8. Are we ready for the elements? According a four-month investigation by
Vancouver Sun reporters Gordon Hoekstra and Glenda Luymes, more than two thirds
of the 75 BC communities examined do not have a detailed flood plan, have only
parts of a plan or have just started a plan.

 

9. Bloomberg takes a look at heat pumps, stating they are the ultimate 'Climate
Techno-Fix', but not a silver bullet, stating 'to ditch fossil fuels for good,
we must combine a range of technologies and approaches'. A good read. 

 

10. The Financial Post reports Canada’s imports rose to a record in March,
helped by a rush of consumer goods from China and vehicles and automobile parts
from the United States and Mexico, suggesting the supply bottlenecks that have
plagued the global economy for the better part of two years have begun to
loosen. The increase in imports bodes well for business investment, which could
lead to productivity improvements that could eventually take some heat out of
inflation by increasing the economy’s capacity to generate non-inflationary
growth. But according to  Randall Bartlett, senior director of Canadian
economics at Desjardins Group that won’t happen in time for the Bank of Canada
to slow its march to a higher interest-rate setting.

 

11. A transition to net-zero emissions will entail an economic transformation
that will affect all sectors of the economy, either directly or indirectly.
McKinsey Sustainability offers 8 charts from recent reports noting
opportunities, challenges and risks.

 

QUICK BITES ...



 

FEATURED EVENT: LEGENDS OF HOUSING

Only five tables remaining! Don't miss out on one of HAVAN's premier events of
the year! The 2022 line up includes: Rick Illich, CEO, Townline Homes, Robyn
Adamache, Senior Specialist, Client Relations, Multi-Unit Housing Solutions,
CMHC, and Peter Wood, Director of EWP Sales – Canada, Weyerhaeuser.

Legend of Housing Tickets

 

FEATURED EVENT: MEMBERS' EXPO

After a 2-year hiatus, the Members Expo is back for its 15th year because it
works. The Expo brings together 800 industry professionals for one exciting day!
Showcase your products and services and build your membership network. Book your
booth today. Sponsorships also available.

Info & Registration

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 * Construction Social - Networking + Dinner - Last Call! (2022-05-10)
 * Designers' Council Spring Social - Last Call! (2022-05-10)
 * Legends of Housing (2022-05-17)
 * Taste of Italy: Dinner & Wine Tasting (2022-05-25)
 * Women's Council: Art of Leadership for Women - Full Day
   Conference (2022-06-08)
 * Members' Expo - 15th Annual! (2022-06-08)
 * Fall Classic Golf Tournament (2022-09-07)
 * 2022 Fall Classic Golf Tournament - Golfer Registration (2022-09-07)

View Event Calendar

 

 

MEMBER AND INDUSTRY NEWS

 

GUEST BLOG: Trusted Partners in Real Estate Development - ConEcon

Price fluctuations in commodities and the massive shortage of labour in our
Industry have caused more uncertainty and volatility than ever. Costs are
changing constantly with bids remaining open and guaranteed for only a few hours
where they used to be for a few weeks. Cost management, scheduling, costing, and
estimating are critical to the success of your business.

1-Minute Read

 

ART OF LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN

HAVAN Members SAVE $100! - Join us at The Art of Leadership for Women in
Vancouver on June 8 for a full day of world-class leadership development,
networking and championing change for women. Use code HAVAN40 Purchase a Silver
ticket to reserve your seating with the Women's Council!

Conference Line up & Registration

 

HAVAN AWARDS - Pictures Online!

Access your winner logos via the HUB. Read the media release including  Winner's
List. View images of winning projects on www.havan.ca/awards

Check out the social images from the gala here!

 

HAVAN PODCAST:  MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE


Season 3 EP # 22: HEALTHY RENOS

Renovating with purpose and lifestyle in mind creates interesting challenges
when looking to build above code. Sharing a great character home renovation
project, award-winning builder/renovator Henri Belisle, TQ Construction, and
homeowner Dr. Janet Simons share their strategies to reach higher-performance
levels without losing the livability of her forever home.

Download

 

Listen and like Measure Twice, Cut Once for your chance to win a gas BBQ
compliments of our Podcast Partner FortisBC.

 

NEW HAVAN MEMBER BENEFITS -  IT'S ALL THERE VIA THE HUB

 

Have you logged into your NEW HAVAN CRM? In addition to accessing your directory
listing, plus resources including your HAVAN logo and builder contract order
forms, we now offer an updated career listings page, and an EXCLUSIVE Member to
Member Marketplace, where you can provide member-only deals!

HUB LOGIN

 

 





 

COMMITTEE NEWS

Committee meetings are being hosted online and in-person. Contact staff liaison
for log-in details.

 

EDUCATION & TRAINING: Tuesday, May 10, 9am - 10:30am, online. Contact
Wendy@havan.ca 
 
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Thursday, May 12, 10am Contact Diana@havan.ca 
 
TECH COMMITTEE: Thursday, May 12, 8:30a - 10:30am, Location TBC.  Contact
Jay@havan.ca 

 

SUPPLIERS' COUNCIL: Thursday, May 12, 9:30am - 11:00am, Location TBC. Contact
Renee@havan.ca (email with link goes out May 6)
 
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE: Thursday, May 19, 9 am, Location TBC. Contact
Vanessa@havan.ca

 

DESIGNERS COUNCIL: Tuesday, May 31, 9:30am - 10:30am, online. Open to Designer
Company owner members only. Contact Dawn@havan.ca 
 
RENO COUNCIL: Tuesday, May 31, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, Online: Open to Renovator
Company owner members only. Contact Sonali@havan.ca 
  
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Contact Renee@havan.ca 

 



 

FIND A CAREER

To place a new job posting, access via your Info Hub. Check out this week's new
listings:

 * Carpenter or Junior Carpenter - David Hughes
 * General Skilled Labourer - My House Design/Build Team Ltd.
 * Construction Site Manager - My House Design/Build Team Ltd.
 * Senior Residential Designer - DOS Design Group Inc.

View Career Page

 

EDUCATION: FEATURED COURSE

FINANCING OPTIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY - June 1st

There are  different types of financing available to build or renovate, as well
as many different types of loans. Material order time-lines are extending.
 Lenders are tightening up guidelines. Do you know your options? Empower your
financing knowledge . Sign up today!  

Course Details and Registration

 

 

UPCOMING COURSES

 * Shifting Home Construction, Sustainability and Affordability with
   BOSS (2022-05-26)
 * HAVANx Bridgestone Financing Pros - Financing Options for the Construction
   Industry (2022-06-01)

View Course Calendar

 

 

eLEARN Update

TOP 5 COURSES MEMBERS TOOK LAST MONTH:

A Promising Hybrid Approach for Cladding Attachment of Fully Exterior Insulated
Walls
Futureproofing Home Design
Prime Contractor Responsibilities with WorkSafeBC
Installing Flangeless Windows
Reducing Risk of Overheating & Post-Occupancy Acoustic Issues

Got To eLearn

 

 

CHBA News



CHBA ADAPTIV HOME RENOVATION COURSE

 

The CHBA Adaptiv Home Renovation Course taking place online in September is now
open for registration. This course is aimed at renovators, designers, and other
professionals who want to learn more about the aging in place market and the
growing business opportunities across the country. Special pricing for members.

Info & Registration

 

HAVAN is a symbol of integrity and trust. Consumers turn to HAVAN to source
builders, renovators, products and services to build their homes which help
shape the communities where people want to live. As Canada's second largest,
fastest growing home builder association, HAVAN attracts the industry's best,
providing leading advocacy initiatives, education and resources to help our
member companies thrive. A not-for-profit association, HAVAN is proudly
affiliated with both the provincial CHBA BC, and national CHBA offices.
Together, we are building excellence.  

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