The housing boom in Canada’s hottest cities has spilled over into the suburbs, where builders say they are working as fast as they can to meet soaring demand and get homes to market before a much-feared housing bust. READ MORE.
Homebuilders struggle to keep up with Canadian boom
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The GVHBA has concerns over the retroactive nature of the proposed PPT
The GVHBA has concerns over the retroactive nature of the proposed PTT. In new housing construction, pre-sale and custom build contracts are agreed to months, if not years in advance of completion.
These contracts are entered into in good faith, and on full disclosure of costs, fees and taxes. The retroactive nature of the new tax will create an unfair and punitive burden to purchasers holding presale and custom-build contracts that close after August 2nd.
We would urge the provincial government to amend the proposed policy to exempt all contracts signed prior to August 2nd.
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Regulation focuses on owner-built homes
It seems lately that most of the headlines about housing and real estate in Metro Vancouver have been about ever higher prices, factors driving supply and dmand, and what government plans to do about it. Read More.
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GVHBA welcomes these new members
On August 16, 2016, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 21 (twenty-one) new members: Upper Canada Forest Products, Sphere 1 Logistics Inc., Garcha Properties Ltd., Marino General Contracting Ltd., Thompson Heating Ltd., Future Living Ltd., Buildya Enterprises Ltd., BAM Communications Inc. , Ryzer Enterprises LLC dba Ryzer Sales & Contracting, Kovet Design, FirCrest Developments Ltd., Cadec Inc., 0980177 B.C. Ltd. dba Amplesinohomes,
Danma Kitchen Cabinets Ltd., Cam Frank Construction Ltd., renovateme! design & construction, Twin Lions Contracting, Icon Marketing Inc., CMGT Construction, and Bright Star Holding Inc.
Upper Canada Forest Products
Supplier: Panels and interior wood finishing products, countertops
Referred by:
1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
2) Paul Bhopal, Sunrise Kitchens Ltd.
Contact: Veronica Ray
Phone: 604-522-3334
www.ucfp.com
sales_vancouver@ucfp.com
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Sphere 1 Logistics Inc.
Supplier: Shipping, Transportation, Freight Forwarding
Referred by:
1) Ted Lau, Ballistic Arts Media Studios Inc.
2) Simone Sunderland, Green Sheet Construction Data Ltd.
Contact: Alexandra Hnatko
Phone: 604-570-0071
www.sphereonelogistics.com
alex@sphereonelogistics.com
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Garcha Properties Ltd.
Builder (1 – 49 units, Multi-family), Developer
Referred by:
1) Manjot Nijjar, Northcoast Building Products Ltd.
2) Amar Bains, Nordel Development Ltd.
3) Brandon Trent, Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing
Contact: Justin Garcha
Phone: 604-593-5251
www.garchahomes.com
justin@garchahomes.com
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Guru Contracting Ltd.
Trade Contractor: HVAC, plumbing, electrical
Referred by:
1) Sunny Takhar, 360 Home Renovations Inc.
2) Dalbir Dosanjh, Sir Homes Ltd.
Contact: Rajan Baldev Jhajj
Phone: 778-896-7252
www.guruplumbing.ca
guruplumbing@gmail.com
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Marino General Contracting Ltd.
Renovator, General Contractor
Referred by:
1) Rob Sengara, Sen Western Wholesale Lumber Ltd.
2) Loy Leyland, Loy Leyland Architect Inc.
Contact: Joe Marino
Phone: 604-266-1921
www.marinogc.com
info@marinogc.com
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Thompson Heating Ltd.
Trade Contractor: HVAC
Referred by:
1) Darren Cranston, Polygon Homes Ltd.
2) Andrew Gorlick, Mosaic Avenue Construction Ltd.
3) Brad Hughes, Park Ridge Homes Inc.
Contact: Wayne Fleet
Phone: 604-539-2807
www.thompsonheatingltd.com
wfleet@thompsonheatingltd.com
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Future Living Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, Custom)
Referred by:
1) Doug Fyffe, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Paul Thompson, Ames Tile & Stone Ltd.
Contact: Kiafar Ghaffari
Phone: 604-801-5720
www.futureliving.ca
info@futureliving.ca
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Buildya Enterprises Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, Custom, Single family), Developer
Referred by:
1) Dave Snowden, Standard Building Supplies
2) Ron Nadain, Oasis Windows Ltd.
Contact: Pooya Merrikh
Phone: 604-770-0850
www.buildya.com
info@buildya.com
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BAM Communications Inc.
Supplier: Creative Agency, Advertising, Promotions, Media
Referred by:
1) Delon Law, Polygon Homes Ltd.
2) Tommy He, Bold Properties Inc.
Contact: Andrew Wu
Phone: 604-563-8862
www.bamcommunications.ca
andrew@bamcommunications.ca
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Ryzer Enterprises LLC dba Ryzer Sales & Contracting
Trade Contractor: Building exteriors, doors, windows
Referred by:
1) Justin Bontkes, Caliber Projects
2) Neal Turner, Westeck Windows Mfg. Inc.
Contact: Ryan VanDelft
Phone: 360-318-4690
www.ryzer.biz
ryan@ryzer.biz
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Kovet Design
Project Management, Interior Designer
Referred by:
1) Chad Walmsley, Northern Alpine Contracting
2) Troy Felix, Mercury Contracting
Contact: Katie Schomaker
Phone: 604-725-4809
www.kovetdesign.com
katie@kovetdesign.com
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FirCrest Developments Ltd.
Renovator, General Contractor, Developer
Referred by:
1) Richard Lehingrat, Rempel Bros. Concrete Ltd.
2) Alisa Aragon, Your Mortgage Solutions Group
Contact: Jack Gibson
Phone: 604-835-4200
www.fircrestdev.ca
info@fircrestdev.ca
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Cadec Inc.
Developer
Referred by:
1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
2) Alisa Aragon, Your Mortgage Solutions Group
Contact: Jomon Meleppuram
Phone: 778-294-3223
meleppuram@hotmail.com
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0980177 B.C. Ltd. dba Amplesinohomes
Builder (1-49 units, Custom, Single family)
Referred by:
1) Minder Bhullar, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Amar Kahlon, Oasis Windows Ltd.
Contact: Lena Zhao
Phone: 778-837-0696
amplesinohomes@hotmail.com
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Danma Kitchen Cabinets Ltd.
Cabinets
Referred by:
1) Natasha Deley, VGC Vancouver General Contractors Inc.
2) Todd Senft, reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc.
Contact: Nicholas Mohan
Phone: 604-525-1565
www.danmakitchens.com
nicholas@danmakitchens.com
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Cam Frank Construction Ltd.
Builder (1 – 49 units, Custom, Single family)
Referred by:
1) Carl Gruell, Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Ltd.
2) James Li, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
3) Clayton Wolfe, Ply Gem / Mitten
Contact: Marissa Dang
Phone: 604-837-3822
info@dangdreamhomes.com
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renovateme! design & construction
Renovator
Referred by:
1) Michael Iacutone, Olympia Tile International Inc.
2) Amir Asghari, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
3) Ed Gozen, Sam’s Flooring Supplies
Contact: George Sotiriades
Phone: 604-761-2421
www.renovateme.ca
info@renovateme.ca
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Twin Lions Contracting
Renovator
Referred by:
1) Joel Barrett, Barrett Group Custom Builders
2) Matt Robinson, Monarch Floor & Window Coverings
3) Graham Beatty, True North Comfort
Contact: Kevin Hatch
Phone: 604-317-9485
www.twinlionscontracting.com
kevin@twinlionscontracting.com
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Icon Marketing Inc.
Supplier: Real Estate Sales and Marketing
Referred by:
1) Karin Bohn, House of Bohn
2) Hamid Ahmadian, Avestex Group
Contact: Crystal Hung
Phone: 604-227-7967
www.iconco.ca
info@iconco.ca
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CMGT Construction
Builder (1 – 49 units, Custom), Renovator
Referred by:
1) Janvin Lowe, Architrix Design Studio Inc.
2) Mei Tham, Cantu Bathrooms & Hardware Ltd.
Contact: Philip Jiang
Phone: 604-788-9972
www,cmgt.ca
info@cmgt.ca
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Bright Star Holding Inc.
Builder (1 – 49 units, Custom, Single family), Developer
Referred by:
1) Dave Dhimam, Country Lumber
2) Christina Leal, Pacific Home Warranty Insurance Services Inc.
Contact: Inderjit S. Parmar
Phone: 604-782-2581
parmar_inderjit@hotmail.com
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Exorbitant Duty on Drywall Harms Business, Home Buyers
Ottawa – September 16, 2016 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today expressed extreme concern over the recently announced provisional duties on gypsum board (drywall) by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CBSA invoked the Special Import Measures Act on September 6th, making a preliminary determination of alleged dumping with respect to certain gypsum board originating from the United States to Western and Northern Canada. Unfortunately, the ensuing duties, effective immediately, will have far reaching detrimental effects on struggling Canadian businesses and economies.
“The scope of the anti-dumping investigation only considers the domestic market for drywall producers, not the impact on the rest of the industry and end-users. There was not sufficient attention paid to the unintended downstream effects of this decision or the implications for the public interest,” explains Kevin Lee, Chief Executive Officer of the CHBA. “These extremely high duties ranging from 105.2% to 276.5%, on about half of the drywall sold in Western Canada, will severely affect the businesses of drywall contractors, builders and renovators, who will face losses on contracts already in place for the months ahead. At a time when our governments are seeking to avoid further housing price increases, this duty will send both house prices and affordability further in the wrong direction.”
“Supply shortages and higher costs for drywall are the last thing we need in the already vulnerable Alberta market,” observes Carol Oxtoby, a developer in Calgary, AB. “We should be concerned that smaller companies may be forced into bankruptcy, as existing contracts may force them to fully absorb cost increases. As the Alberta economy seeks to recover, a duty that harms businesses and damages affordability for home buyers is a major step in the wrong direction. Worst of all, the impacts of higher prices and shortages will be felt severely in Fort McMurray, affecting the rebuild there so important after the fires.”
“You already have a high-priced housing market in Greater Vancouver and the lower mainland,” notes Nathan Stone, a builder in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. “No one can afford further increases to construction costs. This increase will have a negative impact on new home buyers and homeowners’ renovation projects. Many of our drywall companies are at serious risk with contracts already in place.”
“Although the duty is on imports to our Western provinces, this isn’t just an issue for the residential construction industry in the West,” says Bob Finnigan, national president of the CHBA and builder in Toronto. “This is quickly becoming a national issue. We are already seeing ripple effects on price and warnings of supply restrictions in Ontario as uncertainty about the supply of drywall grows and Ontario plants potentially start to have to supplying the Western markets. As we try to keep house prices contained in the GTA, increases in drywall prices and potential shortages will only make matters worse.”
The CBSA decision on this came with an immediate imposition of these extremely high provisional duties. While the process is ongoing and final determination is still months away, the negative impacts on industry and consumers of the duty are being felt now.
“While we respect the process, suffering companies cannot wait [until January] to see the final decision on this,” says Lee. “Even if duties are reduced or eliminated in the end of the review process, or if we have to request a hearing into the public interest because the duties are upheld – the damage to industry will be done. In the meantime, efforts to reduce house prices and protect affordability, as well as those to support the economy as it seeks to recover, are being undermined severely.”
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GVHBA welcomes these new members
On September 20, 2016, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 14 (fourteen) new members: Designs by Katerina & Sylvie, Fox Design Studio, Canvas Homes, 3 Dimension Construction Group Inc., ATACO Construction Ltd., Doorcare Enterprises Ltd., Designing Den Interiors dba Design Einstein, Lynco Management Services Ltd., LEVCON, Bluefish Studio, Metroworks Tile & Stone Inc., KeyPlan Development Management, Marquis Custom Homes and Developments Ltd. and 8 Diamonds Home Improvement Inc.
Designs by Katerina & Sylvie
Service: Designer, Cabinets
Referred by:
1) Tony Furtado, Furtado Contracting
2) Matt Robinson, Monarch Floor & Window Coverings
Contact: Katerina Vastardis / Sylvie Pantsios
Phone: 778-896-1778
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Fox Design Studio
Service: Interior Designer
Referred by:
1) Chris Meyer, Homestar Building Corp.
2) Meliha Simms, Exclusive Floors Ltd.
Contact: Dave Leavitt
Phone: 604-899-0208
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Canvas Homes
Builder (1 – 49 units, Custom)
Referred by:
1) Carsten Arnold, Carsten Arnold Photography
2) Dave Dhiman, Country Lumber Ltd.
Contact: Avi Dhaliwal
Phone: 778-688-8812
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3 Dimension Construction Group Inc.
Builder (1 – 49 units, Single family, Custom), Renovator
Referred by:
1) James Li, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Steve Hutchinson, Boardwalk Woodfloors Ltd.
Contact: Julie Lin
Phone: 604-370-0636
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ATACO Construction Ltd.
Builder (1 – 49 units, Single family)
Referred by:
1) Elizabeth Archer, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Kyla Hill, Port Coquitlam Building Supplies Ltd.
Contact: Amir Taghiakbari
Phone: 604-710-1748
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Doorcare Enterprises Ltd.
Supplier: Overhead door supply and installation
Referred by:
1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
2) Dorothy Wolf, XL Flooring
Contact: Dave Arts
Phone: 604-535-4123
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Designing Den Interiors dba Design Einstein
Service: Interior Design, Feng Shui
Referred by:
1) Paul Bhogal, Sunrise Kitchens Ltd.
2) Alisa Aragon, Your Mortgage Solutions Group
Contact: Deepak Jayakar
Phone: 604-760-4858
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Lynco Management Services Ltd.
Service: Multi-family project management and consultancy
Referred by:
1) David McGrath, Wensley Architecture Ltd.
2) Hans von Thiesenhausen, Pantheon Developments Ltd.
Contact: Lynn Hsu
Phone: 604-264-6728
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LEVCON
Subcontractor – Architectural concrete specialists
Referred by:
1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
2) Patrick Power, Solaris Homes
Contact: Tim Ibbotson / Scott Friesen
Phone: 604-308-4487
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Bluefish Studio
Service: Interior Design
Referred by:
1) Martin Knowles, Martin Knowles Photo / Media
2) Justin Hughes, Divine Flooring
Contact: Alyssa Myshok
Phone: 604-657-7778
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Metroworks Tile & Stone Inc.
Service: Tile and stone installation
Referred by:
1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
2) Ashley Kitchen, reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc.
Contact: Shawn Perepelytz
Phone: 604-533-7512
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KeyPlan Development Management
Service: Development management, feasibility, acquisitions
Referred by:
1) Bob Mann, BDO Canada LLP
2) Cheri Stefanucci, Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc.
Contact: Kevin Key
Phone: 604-338-4768
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Marquis Custom Homes and Developments Ltd.
Builder (1 – 49 units, Custom)
Referred by:
1) Nick Dosanjh, DVL Homes
2) Manj Nijjer, Northcoast Building Products Ltd.
3) Shami Dahan, Country Lumber Ltd.
Contact: Kamal Dhami
Phone: 604-808-0790
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8 Diamonds Home Improvement Inc.
Subcontractor: Siding installer
Referred by:
1) Rob Mikatin, Standard Building Supplies
2) Corinne Moore, Esther’s Sheet Metal Ltd.
Contact: Viktor Timofeev
Phone: 604-754-0299
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“Renovate or Relocate” from the North Shore News features GVHBA member Kemp Construction and Klondike Contracting
Read the latest North Shore News “Renovate or Relocate” section, featuring GVHBA members Klondike Contracting and Kemp Construction. Click here.
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GVHBA welcomes these new members
On October 18, 2016, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 22 (twenty-two) new members: Debbie Evans Interior Design,Burnaby Blacktop Ltd., HBD Homes Ltd., Kuji Homes Construction, JMBay Design Canada Inc., Lapres Homes Ltd., Major Homes Ltd., Dynasty Kitchen Cabinets Ltd., Wismer & Mathieson Projects Ltd., Stairway Business Consulting Inc., Elite Concrete Cutting & Coring, Capital Home Energy Inc., Kane, Shannon & Weiler, Laszlo Custom Metal Design Ltd., Cantera Management Group Ltd., Dream Home Design Ltd., Great Canadian Landscaping Company, LIV Interiors Inc., New Space Technologies Ltd., Festool Canada, Hevani Consulting Ltd., ANUCONCEPT Renovations Ltd. and Etro Construction Limited.
0990900 B.C. Ltd. dba Debbie Evans Interior Design
Service: Interior Designer
Referred by:
1) Kevin Raffler, JBR Construction Ltd.
2) Laurence Allington, Camelot Projects Ltd.
Contact: Debbie Evans
Phone: 778-875-4934
www.debbieevans.ca / www.whistlerdesign.com
debbieevansid@gmail.com
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Burnaby Blacktop Ltd.
Service: Asphalt Paving
Referred by:
1) Joel Rao, Onni Group of Companies
2) Leyea Molanar, Beedie Development Group
Contact: Chris Mackay / Adrian Alblas
Phone: 778-855-0513
www.burnabyblacktop.ca
info@burnabyblacktop.ca
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HBD Homes Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single family, multi-family), Renovator
Referred by:
1) Surr Hyare, Ply Gem / Mitten
2) Gary Ludbrook, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Jason Hyare
Phone: 778-968-1491
www.hbdhomes.ca
info@hbdhomes.ca
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1055223 B.C. Ltd. dba Kuji Homes Construction
Builder (1-49 units, custom)
Referred by:
1) Minaz Popatia, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Danielle Molnar, AccenTrix Design
Contact: Imran Khan
Phone: 604-704-5854
www.kujihomes.com
kujihomes@gmail.com
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JMBay Design Canada Inc.
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single family), Renovator
Referred by:
1) James Li, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) June Yang, Standard Building Supplies
Contact: Angelica Wang
Phone: 778-355-9289
www.jmbay.com
jmbaydesign@gmail.com
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Lapres Homes Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, custom), Renovator
Referred by:
1) Warren Carr, Kerrisdale Lumber
2) Brad Morrison, Orca Security Corporation
3) Don Page, Allright Sprinklers Ltd.
4) Jim Wiens, Westeck Windows Mfg. Inc.
Contact: Peter Lapres
Phone: 604-873-5757
www.lapreshomes.com
pjlapres@telus.net
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Major Homes Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single family)
Referred by:
1) Minder Bhullar, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Richard Xiao, Coast Wholesale Appliances
Contact: Rick Garcha / Major Garcha
Phone: 604-781-1404
www.majorhomes.ca
info@majorhomes.ca
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Dynasty Kitchen Cabinets Ltd.
Manufacturer: Kitchen cabinets
Referred by:
1) Robert Barone, Barone Developments Ltd.
2) Ken Mortimer, Richelieu Hardware Canada Ltd.
Contact: Ramtin Keymanesh
Phone: 604-597-4511
www.dynastykitchen.com
ramtin@dynastykitchen.com
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Wismer & Mathieson Projects Ltd.
Renovator
Referred by:
1) Marc Peck, Marwynn Construction Corp.
2) Craig Lundy, Imperial Painting Ltd.
3) John Pikard, Centra Windows
4) Jay Batch, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: David Mathieson
Phone: 604-473-9587
www.wmpl.ca
info@wmpl.ca
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Stairway Business Consulting Inc.
Professional: Business transition management consulting
Referred by:
1) Cheri Stefanucci, Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc.
2) Alisa Aragon, Your Mortgage Solutions Group
Contact: Michael Boschitsch, CPA, CGA
Phone: 604-984-3309
www.stairwayconsulting.ca
admin@stairwayconsulting.ca
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Elite Concrete Cutting & Coring
Trade contractor: Concrete cutting and coring
Referred by:
1) Sean Hughes, Kindred Construction Ltd.
2) Doug Ross, Bayview Construction Ltd.
Contact: Steve Parker
Phone: 604-787-5345
www.eliteconcretecutting.ca
steve@eliteconcretecutting.ca
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Capital Home Energy Inc.
Professional: Certified energy advisor
Referred by:
1) Einar Halbig, E3 Eco Group Inc.
2) David Hamilton, Trillium Project Management Ltd.
3) Eric Lee, VictorEric Premium Homes
Contact: Luke Dolan
Phone: 604-562-0387
www.capitalhomeenergy.com
info@capitalhomeenergy.com
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Kane, Shannon & Weiler
Professional: Law firm
Referred by:
1) Adnan Habib, Baker Newby LLP
2) Alisa Aragon, Your Mortgage Solutions Group
Contact: Melanie D. Booth / Chris Drinovz
Phone: 604-591-7321
www.ksw.bc.ca
mdb@ ksw.bc.ca
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Laszlo Custom Metal Design Ltd.
Professional: Metal art and architectural design and build
Referred by:
1) John Gunson, Euro Canadian Construction Corp.
2) Walter Krause, Feature Projects Ltd.
Contact: Csaba Laszlo
Phone: 604-644-3878
www.laszlo-metal.com
laszlocmd@gmail.com
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Cantera Management Group Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, single family, multi-family)
Referred by:
1) Brad Hughes, Park Ridge Homes Inc.
2) Brad Ricketts, FortisBC
Contact: Darren Johnson
Phone: 604-888-1717
www.canteragroup.com
djohnson@canteragroup.com
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Dream Home Design Ltd.
Builder (1 – 49 units, single family)
Referred by:
1) Bob Chop, Standard Building Supplies
2) Jeremiah Johnston, Centra Windows
Contact: Mahmoud Mortazavi
Phone: 778-987-7927
www.dreamhomedesign.ca
info@dreamhomedesign.net
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Great Canadian Landscaping Company
Service: Landscaping Contractor (design, install, maintain)
Referred by:
1) Erik Jensen, Sprucehill Contracting Inc.
2) John Friswell, CCI Renovations
Contact: Mark Justice
Phone: 604-924-5296
www.gclc.ca
office@gclc.ca
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LIV Interiors Inc.
Professional: Interior designer
Referred by:
1) Adam Kossack, Trail Appliances Ltd.
2) Peter Udzenija, Concord Pacific Group Inc.
Contact: Olivia Lam
Phone: 604-283-1647
www.liv.ca
olivia.lam@liv.ca
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New Space Technologies Ltd.
Trade contractor: Home and building automation
Referred by:
1) James Chou, Ronse Massey Developments Inc.
2) Bryan Reid, Kindred Construction Ltd.
Contact: Mark Scott
Phone: 604-724-6775
www.newspace.ca
mark@newspace.ca
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Festool Canada
Supplier: Tools
Referred by:
1) Lyle Perry, Kerrisdale Lumber
2) John Quinton, Quinton Construction Ltd.
Contact: Chris Sias
Phone: 604-364-1847
www.festoolcanada.com
chris.sias@festoolcanada.com
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Hevani Consulting Ltd.
Professional: Senior project manager, space planner
Referred by:
1) Penelope Rogers, P. Rogers Design
2) Cheri Stefanucci, Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc.
Contact: Helsa Nothof
Phone: 604-220-6287
helsa@hevani.com
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ANUCONCEPT Renovations Ltd.
Renovator
Referred by:
1) Raymond Chardon, Centra Windows
2) Julie Potts, EMCO Corp.
Contact: Hugh Houlé
Phone: 604-466-8867
www.anuconcept.com
hugh@anuconcept.com
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Etro Construction Limited
Builder: (1-49 units, single family)
Referred by:
1) Jure Krpan, Dakota Holdings Inc.
2) Afshin Tajbakhsh, Afdon Contracting Ltd.
Contact: Michael Maierle
Phone: 604-492-0920
www.etroconstruction.com
accounting@etroconstruction.com
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Coats for Kids Launches today!
ANNUAL COATS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN GENERATES A REACTION.
The Greater Vancouver Homebuilders’ Association members have been providing drop-off locations for people to donate lightly used and new coats since 1995, in support of the Lower Mainland and Surrey Christmas Bureaus, serving families in need.
This year the campaign runs from Monday, November 14 through to Thursday, December 1st, with 48 GVHBA member companies offering 63 drop-off locations across 13 municipalities.
More than just keeping a child warm, every coat donated warms the hearts of many people along the way.
“The simple act of donating a coat to keep a child warm connects people contributing to a good cause. You can see the warmth and kindness shared between people as the coats are dropped-off and collected, and I think this is a reaction worth spreading”, said GVHBA Chair Darren Cranston of Polygon Homes.
Last year the response to Coats for Kids was heartwarming as Lower Mainland residents donated more than 3,000 gently used and new coats, scarves, gloves, blankets, and new toys for distribution to children of all ages.
Speaking with the Vancouver Christmas Bureau Executive Director Chris Bayliss, he said, “this year in particular, we are seeing more demand with the increase in refugees, and migration of workers and their families from Alberta, noting all those in need provide income statements and proof of residency. ”
Chris continued, “The needs are real, and clothing is often overlooked. People think of toys and food around this time of year, but keeping kids warm is an essential need for every parent too; especially during the colder winter months.” He said “watching the relief on a parent’s face who finds a size-appropriate coat for their child is a good feeling.”
Coats for teens are always in high demand. Even though some teens fit adult sizing, the coats need to appeal their age group (hoodies are always a popular choice). Buying new items for donations is also an option, along with donating scarves, hats, gloves, and new unwrapped toys (hockey sticks, soccer and basketballs, and art supplies are always a hit).
Drop-off locations for the Coats for Kids campaign can be found here.
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GVHBA welcomes these new members
On November 15, 2016, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 15 (fifteen) new members:
VanArch Interior, Vancouver Safes, Quest Projects (2011) Inc., Midland Exteriors Ltd., Kakadu Consulting Inc., Comex Enterprise Corp., MDM Solutions Inc., Novus Glass, SDL Designs, Bellrock Benchmarking Inc., Western Wood Development, TP Homes Ltd., Hidden Dimension Design Ltd., Profix Construction Ltd. and Precise Homes Ltd.
VanArch Interior
Renovator
Referred by:
1) Cheri Stefanucci, Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc.
2) Alisa Aragon, Your Mortgage Solutions Group
Contact: Allen Failinejad
Phone: 778-992-2200
www.vanarchinterior.ca
allenfili@yahoo.ca
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Vancouver Safes
Service: Supply and install safes and vault doors
Referred by:
1) Mark Cooper, Shakespeare Homes
2) David Aku, Natural Balance Home Builders
Contact: Chad Myers
Phone: 604-561-2971
www.vancouversafes.com
chad@vancouversafes.com
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Quest Projects (2011) Inc.
Builder (1 - 49 units, custom, multi-family)
Referred by:
1) Rey Janssen Lim, Suvic Holdings Inc.
2) Rick Harrison, Standard Building Supplies
Contact: Philip Winkler
Phone: 604-299-4522
www.questprojects.ca
questprojectsinc@telus.net
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Midland Exteriors Ltd.
Trade contractor: Siding / Exteriors
Referred by:
1) David Deamer, Polygon Homes Ltd.
2) Rochelle Williams, Convoy Supply Ltd.
Contact: Brett Mochinski
Phone: 604-457-2275
www.midlandinstallations.ca
brett@midlandinstallations.ca
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Kakadu Consulting Inc.
Service: Video Marketing
Referred by:
1) Joseph Choi, ShelfGenie
2) Alisa Aragon, Your Mortgage Solutions Group
Contact: Julia Vorontsova
Phone: 604-379-7646
www.kakadu-media.ca
showoff@kakadu-media.ca
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Comex Enterprise Corp.
Builder (1 - 49 units, custom, single family)
Referred by:
1) Kirt Sims, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Avril Barnes, Standard Building Supplies
Contact: Jalil Astanehe
Phone: 778-858-7739
astanehe@shaw.ca
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MDM Solutions Inc.
Renovator
Referred by:
1) Rob Mcykatyn,Standard Building Supplies
2) Shawn Dickey, Westeck Windows Mfg. Inc.
Contact: William John Meaney
Phone: 604-728-9492
mdmsolutions07@gmail.com
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Novus Glass
Service: Glass installations
Referred by:
1) Simone Batista, Green Sheet Construction Data
2) Keith Araki, Shell Busey Home Improvement
Contact: Lindsay Gallo
Phone: 604-438-1000
www.novusglass.com
lindsay.gallo@novusglass.com
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SDL Designs
Service: Interior Designer
Referred by:
1) Dale Fouquette, Urban Fireplaces Ltd.
2) Lani MacGregor, Ames Tile & Stone Ltd.
Contact: Sheri Lemire
Phone: 604-866-8488
sdldesigns@hotmail.com
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Bellrock Benchmarking Inc.
Service: Management Consulting, management training
Referred by:
1) Kevin Hatch, Twin Lions Contracting Ltd.
2) Danny Kerr, Breakthrough Academy
Contact: Tara Landes
Phone: 604-499-1526
www.bellrock.ca
tlandes@bellrock.ca
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Western Wood Development
Renovator
Referred by:
1) Li Li Chia, Olympia Tile International Inc.
2) Doug Fyffe, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Elvis Ng
Phone: 778-863-5889
www.westernwoodhome.com
westernwoodhome@gmail.com
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TP Homes Ltd.
Builder (1 - 49 units, custom, single family)
Referred by:
1) June Yang, Standard Building Supplies
2) Mike Brown, Trail Appliances
Years in business: 6
Phone: 604-816-8666
tphomes@hotmail.com
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Hidden Dimension Design Ltd.
Builder (1 - 49 units, single family, multi-family), Developer
Referred by:
1) Jamileh Askarian, Noura Construction Ltd.
2) Chris Coakley, PoCo Building Supplies
Contact: Maral Zolghadr / Ali Peymani
Phone: 604-780-6461
www.hdaud.com
hdaud.maral@gmail.com
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Precise Homes Ltd.
Builder (1 - 49 units, Custom, single family, multi-family), Developer
Referred by:
1) Yazib Ali, Oasis Windows Ltd.
2) Neeraj Chaturvedi, Rahul Glass Ltd.
Contact: Sukh Shoker
Phone: 778-858-8984
www.precisehomes.ca
info@precisehomes.ca
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Profix Construction Ltd.
Builder: (1-49 units, custom, single family)
Referred by:
1) Mike Amiri, MYK Construction Ltd.
2) Alex Nasooti, Build-Pros Construction Ltd.
Contact: Reza Soodbaksh / Keyvan Kashani / Reza Ghassemi
Phone: 604-770-4326
www.profixconstruction.com
info@profixconstruction.com
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25 years young: Finalists announced for the 25th Anniversary Georgie Awards®
BURNABY, BC (November 22, 2016) – The Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC) is
proud to announce the finalists for the 2017 Georgie Awards®.
The Georgie Awards® is recognized both provincially and nationally as a premier housing awards program that
highlights excellence in home building and renovation in British Columbia. To be eligible for a Georgie
Award®, members of the Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC submitted entries from across British Columbia
that were built, renovated, developed, created and/or marketed during the period of January 1, 2015 - September 30,
2016. The finalists and winners were selected by a panel of out-of-province industry professionals.
The categories in the Georgie Awards® represent the diverse aspects of the industry, including new residential
construction, renovation, marketing and energy-efficiency. The number of entries this year was a 15 per cent increase
from last year.
“The high-calibre and inspiring projects submitted each year by CHBA BC members is a large part of why the Georgie
Awards® program has thrived for 25 years,” said Neil Moody, CEO of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of
British Columbia. “We are pleased to have another strong year of entries and finalists, and we look forward to
announcing the winners at the Gala.”
The program was first established in 1992 by a group of industry professionals who decided to start a housing awards
program that would provide value to the residential construction industry and communities throughout British Columbia.
The awards are named after Captain George Vancouver, an officer in the British Royal Navy who explored and charted
areas of British Columbia between 1792-95.
The 25th Anniversary Gala will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. The annual Gala
hosts over 600 industry professionals for dinner, entertainment, the awards presentation and an after-party. Tickets for
the Gala will be available for purchase in late-November on the Georgie Awards® website.
“We receive hundreds of entries from across British Columbia and it is an accomplishment in itself to stand out as a
finalist. I want to congratulate all of our finalists and thank everyone who submitted an entry for this year,” said Moody.
The finalists of the 2017 Georgie Awards® are:
Best Single Family Home up to 2,300 Sq.Ft. under $500,000 – Production
Foxridge Homes Metro Vancouver (Qualico Developments Vancouver Inc.)
Willoughby West Langley
Foxridge Homes Metro Vancouver (Qualico Developments Vancouver Inc.)
Willoughby West Langley
Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd.
Michieli Duplex North Vancouver
Odessa Ventures Ltd
Harrison Highlands Agassiz
Best Single Family Detached Home over 2,300 Sq. Ft. under $750,000 – Production
Foxridge Homes Metro Vancouver (Qualico Developments Vancouver Inc.)
The Estates at Morgan Heights Surrey
Foxridge Homes Metro Vancouver (Qualico Developments Vancouver Inc.)
The Ridge at Burke Mountain Coquitlam
Portrait Homes Ltd.
Nelson Peak - Phase 2 Maple Ridge
Symphony Homes Limited
Elenora Residences North Vancouver
RDC Fine Homes Inc.
Sky Pilot – Silver Squamish
Custom Home valued $500,000 - $899,999
Pheasant Hill Homes
Efficient Living at the Ridge Nanaimo
Alair Homes Vancouver Island
Creekside Nanaimo
Associate Companies: Mazzei Electric, Slegg Building Materials, Mayco Mix
RDC Fine Homes Inc.
Crumpit Woods Oasis Squamish
Tamlin International Homes
Panorama Galiano Island
Ronse Massey Developments
Keat's Retreat Keats Island
Custom Home valued $900,000 - $1,299,999
Falcon Heights Contracting
Confluence Victoria
VictorEric Premium Homes
Hythe Residence Burnaby
VictorEric Premium Homes
Wiltshire Residence Vancouver
Archia Development Ltd
Haywood Ave West Vancouver
NZ Builders
Gonzales Modern Victoria
Associate Companies: Butler Brothers, Cloverdale Paints
Custom Home valued between $1,300,000 - $1,899,000
Blackfish Homes Ltd
Alpine North Vancouver
Marble Construction Ltd.
Leovista North Vancouver
T.S. Williams Construction Ltd
Atrium Beach House Lantzville
Associate Company: KB Design
Sprucehill Contracting Inc.
Home Sweet Chateau North Vancouver
LWE Builders Kootenay
Haven Fernie
Custom Home valued between $1,900,000 - $3,000,000
Tavan Developments Ltd
Granville Manor Vancouver
Natural Balance Premium Home Builders
Chancellor Blvd Vancouver
Natural Balance Premium Home Builders
West 23rd Vancouver
Natural Balance Premium Home Builders
Tolmie Vancouver
T.S. Williams Construction Ltd
The Element Nanaimo
Associate Company: KB Design
Custom Home valued over $3,000,000
Mulberry Property Group, Inc
Eyremount West Vancouver
Cardinal Contracting Ltd.
Tuscan Villa Tsawwassen
Associate Company: Currant Designs
Best Multi-Family Townhouse Development – Production
Miracon Developments Inc.
Prima Surrey
Adera Development Corporation
South Ridge Club Willsbrook Surrey
Handmade Development Corporation
Q16 Vancouver
Algra Bros. Developments Ltd
Brixton Station Phase 2 Chilliwack
Infinity Properties Heritage Langley
Best Multi-Family Townhouse Development – Infill
Project Mint Developments Ltd.
E Pender St Vancouver
Aryze Developments
Frank Victoria
JDL Homes
Cypress Mews Vancouver
Associate Company: Architrix Design Studio Inc.
Best Multi-Family Low Rise Development
Pantheon Developments Ltd
Ellis Vancouver
Associate Company: Wensley Architecture Ltd.
Best Multi-Family Mid/High Rise Development
Vanmar Constructors Inc.
Pleasantvale Kelowna
Associate Company: BC Housing
Concert Properties
Era Victoria
Diverse Properties
Hudson's Loft 2 Abbotsford
Associate Company: Wiebe Properties
Adera Development Corporation
Prodigy Vancouver
Concord Pacific Developments Inc
One Pacific Vancouver
Best Multi-Family Kitchen – New
Project Mint Developments Ltd.
E Pender St Vancouver
Zenterra Developments Ltd
Hyde Park - Phase 2 Surrey
Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd.
Michieli Duplex North Vancouver
JDL Homes
Cypress Mews Vancouver
Associate Company: Architrix Design Studio Inc.
Solterra Development Corp.
Milano Burnaby
Best Single Family Kitchen Under $100,000
Symphony Homes Limited
Elenora Residences North Vancouver
Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd.
Kerrisdale Contemporary Vancouver
Foxridge Homes Metro Vancouver (Qualico Developments Vancouver Inc.)
The Estates at Morgan Heights Surrey
3 Dimension Construction Group Inc.
Family & Formal Surrey
Associate Company: Linhan Design & Interiors Co Ltd.
South Ridge Developments Ltd.
Life above Langley
Best Single Family Kitchen Over $100,000
Intermind Design
Belle Epoque North Vancouver
Tavan Developments Ltd
Granville Manor Vancouver
VictorEric Premium Homes
Wiltshire Residence Vancouver
Marble Construction Ltd.
Leovista North Vancouver
Sprucehill Contracting Inc.
Home Sweet Chateau North Vancouver
Best Residential Renovation under $100,000
Jedan Brothers Contracting
Lonsdale Getaway North Vancouver
Vertical Grain Projects
West Third Condo North Vancouver
My House Design & Build Team Ltd.
Deer Lake Ale House Burnaby
Sprucehill Contracting Inc.
Elevated Character North Vancouver
RodRozen Designs
The Baby Grand Vancouver
Best Residential Renovation $100,000 - $299,999
Citta Group
Patio Court Victoria
Goldcon Construction
Merlynn North Vancouver
My House Design & Build Team Ltd.
Let There Be Light Langley
My House Design & Build Team Ltd.
Tall Timbers Langley
Kemp Construction Management Ltd
By the Bay Tsawwassen
Associate Companies: Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Exclusive
Floors, Sherwood Painting
Best Residential Renovation $300,000 - $499,999
My House Design & Build Team Ltd.
A Splash of Bordeaux Surrey
My House Design & Build Team Ltd.
Cedar Dale Contemporary West Vancouver
My House Design & Build Team Ltd.
Rustic Refined Surrey
Saint Construction Management
Ross St Modern Vancouver
Homestar Building Corporation
Yimin Renovation Langley
Best Residential Renovation $500,000 - $799,999
0942432 BC LTD - Alair Homes (Vancouver)
Blue Sky Burnaby
Versa Homes
Let There Be Light! Vancouver
My House Design & Build Team Ltd.
Contemporary Canvas Coquitlam
Saint Construction Management
East Vancouver Heritage Home Vancouver
Ronse Massey Developments
Uhuru Residence Vancouver
Best Residential Renovation $800,000 and Over
Marino General Contracting
Kitsilano Dreaming Vancouver
Marino General Contracting
Edgy Outlook on a Vancouver Classic Vancouver
Vertical Grain Projects
Re-Generation House Vancouver
Blackfish Homes Ltd
Modern on Maple Vancouver
Shakespeare Homes & Renovations
Point of View West Vancouver
Associate Companies: Don Stuart Architect Inc., Sensitive
Design Inc.
Best Kitchen Renovation under $125,000
New Vision Projects
Transitional Transformation Delta
Associate Company: Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Jedan Brothers Contracting
Coquitlam Rise Coquitlam
Sprucehill Contracting Inc.
Don't Fight The White North Vancouver
Peak Ventures
Unit G Whistler
Versa Homes Let
There Be Light! Vancouver
Best Kitchen Renovation over $125,000
Cirrus Homes Eagle
Harbour Kitchen West Vancouver
Cirrus Homes
Deep CoveKitchen North Vancouver
Shakespeare Homes & Renovations
Sailor's Retreat West Vancouver
Associate Companies: Don Stuart Architect Inc., Sensitive Design Inc.
maison d'etre design-build inc.
Fire & Glass Burnaby
Associate Company: Graytek
My House Design & Build Team Ltd.
Cedar Dale Contemporary West Vancouver
Best Condo Renovation under $250,000
maison d'etre design-build inc.
Seaside Bliss Vancouver
Klondike Contracting
Breathtaking Vancouver Special Vancouver
Klondike Contracting
Sublime, Sophisticated & Stylish Vancouver
My House Design & Build Team Ltd.
Treetop Tranquility Vancouver
RodRozen Designs
Marina Exquisite Vancouver
Best Condo Renovation over $250,000
Euro Canadian Construction Corp.
Hycroft Reimagined Vancouver
Shakespeare Homes & Renovations
Sailor's Retreat West Vancouver
Associate Companies: Don Stuart Architect Inc., Sensitive Design Inc.
maison d'etre design-build inc.
On A Clear Day Burnaby
Associate Company: Graytek
Peak Ventures
Unit G Whistler
NWI Contracting Ltd.
Smithe Street Penthouse Vancouver
Best Master Suite – New or Renovation
Natural Balance Premium Home Builders
Tolmie Vancouver
Mulberry Property Group, Inc
Eyremount West Vancouver
Marble Construction Ltd.
Leovista North Vancouver
Reid Developments Ltd.
Pacific Spirit Vancouver
Shakespeare Homes & Renovations
Sailor's Retreat West Vancouver
Associate Companies: Don Stuart Architect Inc., Sensitive
Design Inc.
Best Renovation - Any Room
VictorEric Premium Homes
Cambridge Residence Burnaby
Versa Homes
Cave à Vin Langley
Beyond Beige Interior Design
Powell - Historic Industrial Vancouver
Marble Construction Ltd.
Leovista North Vancouver
Tavan Developments Ltd
Granville Manor - Retro Bar and Lounge Vancouver
Best Interior Design Display Suite – Single-Family or Multi-Family
Zenterra Developments Ltd
SOHO - Pre Launch Surrey
Zenterra Developments Ltd
Hyde Park - Phase 2 Surrey
Hayer Builders Group
Exchange Langley
Associate Company: Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd.
JDL Homes
Cypress Mews Vancouver
Associate Company: Architrix Design Studio Inc.
Solterra Development Corp.
Milano Burnaby
Best Interior Custom Residence – New or Renovation
Tavan Developments Ltd
Granville Manor Vancouver
Associate Company: Sublime Interior Design Ltd
VictorEric Premium Homes
Cambridge Residence Burnaby
Marble Construction Ltd.
Leovista North Vancouver
Beyond Beige Interior Design
Powell - Historic Industrial Vancouver
Tavan Developments Ltd
Hudson on the Park Vancouver
Associate Company: Beyond Beige Interior Design
Best Innovative Feature – New or Renovation
Tavan Developments Ltd
Granville Manor - Ensuite Envelope Vancouver
Tavan Developments Ltd
Granville Manor - Ceiling Details Vancouver
Tavan Developments Ltd
Granville Manor - Retro Bar Vancouver
Marble Construction Ltd.
Leovista North Vancouver
Cardinal Contracting Ltd.
Tuscan Villa Tsawwassen
Associate Company: Currant Designs
Best Landscape Design - New or Renovation
Natural Balance Home Builders
Chancellor Blvd Vancouver
Portrait Homes Ltd.
Nelson Peak - Phase 2 Maple Ridge
Zenterra Developments Ltd
Hyde Park - Phase 2 Surrey
Heike Designs Inc.
Crumpit Woods Oasis Squamish
Associate Company: RDC Fine Homes Ltd.
Hayer Builders Group
Exchange Langley
Associate Company: Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd.
Best Outdoor Living Space - New or Renovation
Marino General Contracting
Epic Oasis Vancouver
Space Harmony Interior Inc.
Dream Garden Room West Vancouver
The Interior Design Group
Mariner Way Parksville
T.S. Williams Construction Ltd
The Element Nanaimo
Associate Company: KB Design
Cardinal Contracting Ltd.
Tuscan Villa Tsawwassen
Associate Company: Currant Designs
Best Project Identity
Infinity Properties
Woodland Park Langley
Concert Properties
Nav’o at The Creek Vancouver
Adera Development Corporation
Prodigy Vancouver
Infinity Properties
Heritage Langley
Solterra Development Corp.
Milano Burnaby
Best Advertising Campaign
Infinity Properties
Woodland Park Langley
Concert Properties
Nav’o at The Creek Vancouver
Zenterra Developments Ltd
SOHO - Pre Launch Surrey
Thind Properties Ltd
Pixel Burnaby
Associate Company: MAC Marketing
Solterra Development Corp.
Milano Burnaby
Best Sales Centre
Concert Properties
Nav’o at The Creek Vancouver
Zenterra Developments Ltd
SOHO- Pre Launch Surrey
Thind Properties Ltd
Pixel Burnaby
Infinity Properties
Heritage Langley
Solterra Development Corp.
Milano Burnaby
Best Corporate/Project Website
Infinity Properties
Woodland Park Langley
Royale Properties Ltd.
Notting Hill Surrey
Associate Company: Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd.
Ellenwood Homes Ltd. www.ellenwoodhomes.ca Nelson
RDC Fine Homes Inc.
RDC Fine Homes Website Whistler
Solterra Development Corp.
Milano Burnaby
Best Environmental Initiative
Portrait Homes Ltd.
Nelson Peak - Phase 2 Maple Ridge
Symphony Homes Limited
Elenora Residences North Vancouver
Best Certified Home – Production
Texor Homes
Parkgate North Vancouver
Symphony Homes Limited
Elenora Residences North Vancouver
RDC Fine Homes Inc.
Sky Pilot – Silver Squamish
Best Certified Home – Custom
Natural Balance Premium Home Builders
Chancellor Blvd Vancouver
Natural Balance Premium Home Builders
Tolmie Vancouver
Pheasant Hill Homes
Efficient Living at the Ridge Nanaimo
Blackfish Homes Ltd
Alpine North Vancouver
LWE Builders
Kootenay Haven Fernie
Best Public-Private Partnership
CHBA Central Interior
2017 Training House Kamloops
Associate Company: Thompson Rivers University Trades and
Technology
Grand Georgie Awards®: Marketing Campaign of the Year
Infinity Properties
Woodland Park Langley
Zenterra Developments Ltd
SOHO- Pre Launch Surrey
Thind Properties Ltd
Pixel Burnaby
Infinity Properties
Heritage Langley
Solterra Development Corp.
Milano Burnaby
Grand Georgie Awards®: Residential Community of the Year
Miracon Developments Inc.
Miracon Developments Inc. Surrey
Portrait Homes Ltd.
Nelson Peak - Phase 2 Maple Ridge
Hayer Builders Group
Exchange Langley
Associate Company: Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd.
JDL Homes
Cypress Mews Vancouver
Associate Company: Architrix Design Studio Inc
Zenterra Developments Ltd
Hyde Park - Phase 2 Surrey
Grand Georgie Awards®: Custom Home Builder of the Year
Natural Balance Premium Home Builders Vancouver
Sprucehill Contracting Inc. North Vancouver
Alair Homes Vancouver Island. Associate Companies: Mazzei Electric, City Tile, Illumination Lighting Solutions Ltd. Nanaimo
Tavan Developments Ltd Vancouver
Grand Georgie Awards®: Residential Renovator of the Year
Marino General Contracting Vancouver
Sprucehill Contracting Inc. North Vancouver
Shakespeare Homes & Renovations North Vancouver
My House Design & Build Team Ltd. Surrey
maison d'etre design-build inc. Vancouver
Grand Georgie Awards®: Single Family Production Home Builder of the Year
Foxridge Homes Metro Vancouver (Qualico Developments Vancouver Inc.) Surrey
Portrait Homes Ltd. Richmond
Grand Georgie Awards®: Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year
Zenterra Developments Ltd Surrey
Miracon Developments Inc. Surrey
The Customer Satisfaction finalists will be announced in early 2017.
Media Contact:
Laura Chok
Director, Marketing and Events
Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC
laura@chbabc.org
604-432-7112
About the Georgie Awards®
The Georgie Awards®, Canada's premier housing awards program, are owned by the Canadian Home Builders'
Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC). For the past 24 years, the Georgie Awards® have showcased the high
quality and calibre of British Columbia's home building and renovation community. The Awards are provincial in scope
and highlight the commitment and dedication to the building excellence and high standards that CHBA BC member
companies strive to uphold.
About the Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC
The Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC is the provincial voice of the residential construction industry in British
Columbia representing more than 1,700 members through an affiliated network of nine local home building
associations located throughout the province. The industry contributes over $19 billion in investment value to British
Columbia's economy creating 137,100 jobs in new home construction, renovation, and repair - one of the largest
employers in British Columbia.
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GVHBA welcomes these new members
On December 20, 2016, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 18 (eighteen) new members: Viceroy Construction Ltd., The New Home Warranty Insurance (Canada) Corporation, Monolith Design Build Ltd., Karoleena Inc., Vancouver Premier Contracting Ltd., Cooper Roofing Inc., D3 Dimension Drafting and Design Inc., Azara Homes Ltd., TBW Custom Homes, ServiceMASTER Restore of Vancouver, Saggu Homes Inc., G5 Industries, Teklar Enterprises Ltd., DINOVO Homes and Renovations, Kabuni Technologies Inc., Cambria Canada, Marzstone Contracting Ltd. and Kingswood Real Estate Management Inc.
Viceroy Construction Ltd.
Builder / General Contractor (1 - 49 units, Custom, single family, multi-family)
Referred by:
1) Heather Johnston, PLACE Architect
2) Caru Tsai, Oceanic Flow
2) Eric Han, Wiston Building Materials Co.
Contact: Malcolm Sask
Phone: 604-639-3320
www.viceroy.com
malcolm.sask@viceroy.com
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The New Home Warranty Insurance (Canada) Corporation
Home Warranty Provider
#301, 30 Springborough Boulevard SW, Calgary, AB T3H 0N9
Referred by:
1) Graeme Huguet, My House Design / Build Team Inc.
2) Todd Senft, reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc.
Contact: Fraser de Walle
Phone: 800-352-8240
www.anhwp.com
contactcentre@anhwp.com
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Monolith Design Build Ltd.
Builder (1 - 49 units, Custom, single family)
Referred by:
1) Shawn Ahluwalia, Sammy’s Designer Flooring Ltd.
2) Dan Funk, Su Casa Design Inc.
Contact: Ranjeev Gill
Phone: 604-760-2044
www.monolithdesignbuild.com
ranj@monolithdesignbuild.com
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Karoleena Inc.
Builder (1 - 49 units, Single family)
Referred by:
1) Jill Kivett, Marketplace Events
2) Cheri Stefanucci, Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc.
Contact: Kurt Goodjohn
Phone: 1-877-336-8580
www.karoleena.com
kurt@karoleena.com
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Vancouver Premier Contracting Ltd.
Landscape construction
Referred by:
1) Michael Bostitsch, Stairway Business Consulting Inc.
2) Matt Fox, Momentous Impressions Ltd.
Contact: Adam Cottrell
Phone: 778-989-9722
www.vpcsite.ca
info@vpcsite.ca
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Cooper Roofing Inc.
Roofing contractor
Referred by:
1) Matt Robinson, Monarch Floor & Window Coverings
2) Sam Wainwright, Refine and Design Real Estate Inc.
Contact: Shane Cooper
Phone: 778-773-3124
www.cooperroofs.ca
shane@cooperroofs.ca
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D3 Dimension Drafting and Design Inc.
House designs / home plans
Referred by:
1) Miles Wittig, Basil Restoration Ltd.
2) Peter Procnic, Casa Madera Hardwood Floors Inc.
Contact: Kirsten Sutton
Phone: 604-603-6747
www.d3design.ca
info@d3design.ca
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Azara Homes Ltd.
Builder (1 - 49 units, Custom, single family)
Referred by:
1) Davinder Kooner, Sen Western Wholesale Lumber Ltd.
2) Charlie Johal, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Amar Mangat
Phone: 604-763-1110
www.azara.ca
build@azara.ca
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TBW Custom Homes
Builder (1 - 49 units, Custom)
Referred by:
1) Neal Turner, Westeck Windows Mfg. Inc.
2) Warren Johnson, Kerrisdale Lumber
3) Alan Thiel, Wespac Electrical Contractors Ltd.
Contact: Deb Salahor
Phone: 778-291-4721
www.tbwcustomhomes.com
info@tbwcustomhomes.com
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ServiceMASTER Restore of Vancouver
Renovator, Restorations
Referred by:
1) Tony Zawadzki, Wespac Electrical Contractors Ltd.
2) Kent Elliott, KPMG LLP
Contact: Warren Groom
Phone: 604-435-1220
www.svmvancouver.ca
claims@servicemaster.bc.ca
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Saggu Homes Inc.
Builder (1 - 49 units, Custom, single family)
Referred by:
1) Gary Tiwana, Paramax Homes Ltd.
2) Minaz Popatia, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
3) Sergio Laredo, Moore & Russell Heating Ltd.
Contact: Gurpreet Saggu
Phone: 604-376-5017
www.sagguhomes.com
sagguhomes@gmail.com
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G5 Industries
Cabinets & Millwork
Referred by:
1) Brent Giesbrecht, Cardinal Contracting Ltd.
2) Dave Robertson, Upper Canada Forest Products
Contact: Graham Gerth
Phone: 604-219-4911
www.g5industries.ca
g5ind@telus.net
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Teklar Enterprises Ltd.
Electrical contractor
Referred by:
1) Darren Reidel, maison d’etre design-build inc.
2) Doug Fyffe, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Craig Dibble
Phone: 604-936-9097
www.teklar.ca
info@teklar.ca
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DINOVO Homes and Renovations
Builder (1-49 units, Single family), Renovator
Referred by:
1) John Longmuir, Port Coquitlam Building Supplies
2) Jef Niemi, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
3) Darcy Davy, Universal Supply Co. Inc.
Contact: Joele Dimeglio
Phone: 604-459-9941
www.dinovohomes.com
admin@dinovohomes.com
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Kabuni Technologies Inc.
Interior designer and interior products
Referred by:
1) Martin Knowles, Martin Knowles Photo / Media
2) Glorie Averbach, Connected Spaces
Contact: Betty Hasker
Phone: 604-428-6403
www.kabuni.com
betty.hasker@kabuni.com
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Cambria Canada
Manufacturer, Natural stone
Referred by:
1) Andrew MacLeod, FloFORM Countertops
2) Denise McIntosh, Genesis Kitchens & Design
Contact: Hana Barber
Phone: 1-866-226-2742
www.cambriacanada.com
hana.barber@cambriacanada.com
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Marzstone Contracting Ltd.
Landscape design and construction
Referred by:
1) Brent Giesbrecht, Cardinal Contracting
2) Chris Meyers, Homestar Building Development
Contact: Roberto Marziale / Tricia Porter
Phone: 604-888-5843
www.marzstone.com
marzstone@shaw.ca
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Kingswood Real Estate Management Inc.
Land developer
Referred by:
1) Robert Mullin, WYSE Meter Solutions Inc.
2) Alisa Aragon, Your Mortgage Solutions Group
Contact: Ketan Ladva
Phone: 604-670-1144
www.kingswood.ca
ketan@kingswood.ca
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Dry Wall Tariff Update
As many of you already know, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) announced its decision on the recently imposed drywall tariff this past Wednesday. As expected, it was a compromise but one that will have a significantly reduced impact on homebuyers and our industry.
Based on CHBA and others’ testimonials, CITT concluded that the imposition of the duty in its full amount would be “contrary to Canada’s economic interests, and specifically, such an imposition has or will substantially reduce competition in those markets, or cause significant harm to consumers of those goods or to businesses who use them.”
The duty has been suspended for six months, will come in at 43% (rather than as much as 277%) and will result -- depending on how the supply-chain reacts -- in less-dramatic price increases, if any, than have been seen. As well, duties collected to-date will be used to offset some of the prices already paid by end users, and options for Fort MacMurray have also been provided.
Suspending the duties for an extended period was a key request of CHBA, as it will help to address many of the fixed-price contracts that were at risk due to the sudden imposition of the duties. It will also allow preparation for potential increase in prices, should those come to fruition.
Although a complete elimination of the duty would be ideal, given that CITT has found that there actually has been substantial dumping occurring, having no duty was not a practical option. However, the dramatic reduction of duties is a very substantial “win” for the residential construction industry and consumers. It is also important to note that the duties are on trans-border inter-company transfers, which are lower than even wholesale prices, so a 43% duty on the final export price does not equal a 43% cost increase to builders and renovators. For example, provisional duties of over 120% were resulting in price increases to builders and renovators of about 30%. There are also nuances of how this final duty gets implemented that may further reduce upward price pressure. More clarity on these nuances will come when the Tribunal releases its next more fulsome report by January 19th.
Moving forward, CHBA will strongly advocate that the government implement measures to at least these levels, and the details of that implementation do the most they can to return drywall prices closer to historic norms, provide price stability going forward, and ensure adequate and competitive supply to Western Canada, and all of Canada for that matter. For more details click here. Kevin Lee’s CBC interview.
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GVHBA welcomes these new members
On Janaury 17, 2017, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 12 (twelve) new members: LSTAR Construction Ltd., J&R Excavation & Demolition Ltd., Moore & Sons Contracting Inc., Westwood Fine Cabinetry, Avrio, Headland Construction, Aedis Design and Construction Inc., Tandem-North Construction Ltd. dba Tandem Construction Ltd., Germanhaus, Coastec Industrial Paints, Aedifex Construction Inc. and Brock White Construction Materials.
LSTAR Construction Ltd. Roofer
Referred by:
1) Cheri Stefanucci, Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc.
2) Adam Wicks, Wicks Electric Inc.
ontact: Denis Zhang
Phone: 778-877-7000
denisdodge@gmail.com
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Trade contractor: Demolition, excavations, backfilling, storm detention systems
Referred by:
1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
2) Lars Van Linge, Teragon Developments & Construction Inc.
Contact: Hubert Regehr
Phone: 604-247-0337
hubert@jrexcavation.com
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Moore & Sons Contracting Inc.
General Contractor, concrete formwork, retaining walls, foundations
Referred by:
1) Tim Killey, Fire Busters Inc.
2) Gary Knight, Country Lumber Ltd.
Contact: Don Moore
Phone: 604-514-1322
moore.sons@shaw.ca
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Westwood Fine Cabinetry
Supplier: Cabinets
Referred by:
1) Ray Skific, Colonial Countertops Ltd.
2) Len Noort Jr., Noort Development Ltd.
Contact: Dwayne Moore
Phone: 604-544-4000
sales@westwoodfinecabinetry.com
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Avrio
Developer
Referred by:
1) Doug Fyffe, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Todd Senft, reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc.
Contact: Michael Derbas
Phone: 604-218-4757
www.avrio.co
md@avrio.co
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Headland Construction
Renovator
Referred by:
1) Doug Pearcy, Vertical Grain Projects
2) Rob McHatten, Standard Building Supplies
Contact: Mark Ellis
Phone: 604-505-9667
mark@headlandconstruction.com
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Aedis Design and Construction Inc.
General Contractor
Referred by:
1) Chris O’Donohue, Great Canadian Landscaping Company Ltd.
2) Cheri Stefanucci, Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc.
Contact: Sam Bashir / Dr. Jamil Bashir
Phone: 778-886-3759
Aedis.dc@gmail.com
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Tandem-North Construction Ltd. dba Tandem Construction Ltd.
Renovator
Referred by:
1) Mark Cooper, Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc.
2) Susanne Doise, Sensitive Design
Contact: Taigan Allerton
Phone: 778-862-0697
tallerton@tandem-construction.com
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Germanhaus
Supplier: Kitchens
Referred by:
1) Alisa Aragon, Your Mortgage Solutions Group
2) Robert Mullin, WYSE Meter Solutions Inc.
Contact: Maxim Gotsutsov
Phone: 604-801-5773
info@leichtvancouvver.com
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Coastec Industrial Paints
Supplier: Architectural coatings/paints
Referred by:
1) Brian Jenkins, Longhouse Specialty Forest Products
2) Dave Hughes, Woodtone Industries
Contact: Gary Brown
Phone: 604-940-3393
gary.brown@coastpaint.com
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Aedifex Construction Inc.
Framers/Formers, carpenters, interior finishing
Referred by:
1) Guy Taylor, Averra Developments Inc.
2) Enoch Deer, Sen Western Wholesale Lumber Ltd.
Contact: Daniel Matson / Frank Blackburn
Phone: 604-889-4648
contact@aedifexconstruction.ca
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Brock White Construction Materials
Supplier: Building materials, masonry supplies, landscaping supplies
Referred by:
1) Sandro Stefanucci, Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc.
2) Peter Kefalas, InHaus Development Ltd.
Contact: Shawn Nephin / Gerald Martin
Phone: 604-574-8760
dsmart@brockwhite.com
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'Healthy home' a new priority
What is a healthy home? In simple terms , it means plenty of fresh air, non-toxic or low-toxic building materials, and proper moisture control. Speaking with Joe Geluch, president of Naikoon Contracting, Joe explains 'a healthy home starts with caring, not money'. Read Bob's January Province column here.
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GVHBA welcomes these new members
On February 21, 2017, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed these new members: Square One Investment Group Ltd., AmpcoGrafix, RSC Renovation Science Corp., Harmony Sense Interiors Ltd., DP Tile and Stone Co. Ltd., Wonder Investment Ltd., BOAS Construction Ltd., C/Bridge Construction, BC Floor Covering Association, Area3 Design Studio Inc., Kim Nhai Nguyen (Sutton West Coast Realty), Kristopher Dax Construction Inc., Rylan Business Consulting Inc., Alture Properties Ltd., Powell Contracting Ltd., AD Waters, Allura by Plycem, Empira Properties Inc. and Kronos Buillders Group.
Square One Investment Group Ltd.
Builder: (1 – 49 units, Custom, single family, multi-family) / Renovator
Referred by:
1) Marty Donaldson, Griff Building Supplies Ltd.
2) Gary Knight, Country Lumber Ltd.
Contact: Jordan Harrison
Phone: 778-736-0299
www.squareonecontracting.ca
info@squareonecontracting.ca
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AMPCO Manufacturers Inc. dba AmpcoGrafix
Supplier: Graphics, signs
Referred by:
1) Gail Yen, FortisBC
2) Pierre Rostaing, Telus
Contact: Dann Konkin / Wade Davies
Phone: 604-472-3800
www.ampcomfg.com / www.ampcografix.com
dann.konkin@ampcomfg.com
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RSC Renovation Science Corp.
Renovator
Referred by:
1) Shawn Perepelytz, Metroworks Tile & Stone
2) Sasha Todorovic, Federated Insurance Company of Canada
Contact: David Martin
Phone: 604-377-5448
www.renovationscience.com
david@renosci.ca
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Harmony Sense Interiors Ltd.
Interior Designer, Interior Decorator
Referred by:
1) Nick Bray, Project Mint Developments Ltd.
2) Erik Jensen, Sprucehill Contracting Inc.
Contact: Lucila Diaz / Anna Cumming
Phone: 778-835-5874
www.harmonysense.com
info@harmonysense.com
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DP Tile and Stone Co. Ltd.
Supplier: Porcelain tile products, natural stone mosaic
Referred by:
1) Cheri Stefanucci, Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc.
2) Dorothy Wolf, XL Flooring
Contact: Shuyi Wang
Phone: 604-285-9326
www.dongpeng.com
shirley.dptile@outlook.com
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Wonder Investment Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, Single family)
Referred by:
1) James Li, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Chuck Carter, Oasis Windows Ltd.
Contact: Daqing Lu
Phone: 604-618-5098
Corvette51@126.com
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BOAS Construction Ltd.
Renovator
Referred by:
1) Mike Iacutone, Olympia Tile International Inc.
2) Scott Paulhus, Cloverdale Paint Inc.
Contact: Stuart Oh
Phone: 778-379-2627
www.boasconstruction.com
boasconstruction@gmail.com
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C/Bridge Construction
Renovator
Referred by:
1) John Meaney, MDM Solutions Inc.
2) Gord Sanderson, Westcoast Moulding & Millwork Ltd.
Contact: Cian Stapleton
Phone: 778-837-3163
cianstapleton@gmail.com
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BC Floor Covering Association
Association
Referred by:
1) Thalia Sieben, Oakhill Distribution Inc.
2) JD Eckmire, MAPEI Inc.
3) Jason Davids, Exclusive Flooring
4) Dorothy Wolf, XL Flooring
Contact: Thomas Foreman
Phone: 604-881-4944
www.bcfca.ca
info@bcfca.ca
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Area3 Design Studio Inc.
Interior Designer
Referred by:
1) Troy Abromaitis, Bucci Developments Ltd.
2) Lynn Sparling, Torlys
Contact: Lisa Hansen / Brenda Chiu / Kulpreet Anant / Marion Nordin
Phone: 778-297-2732
www.area3design.ca
brenda@area3design.ca
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Kim Nhai Nguyen (Sutton West Coast Realty)
Realtor
Referred by:
1) Harv Hehar, Urban Flare Developments Inc.
2) Reilly Novak, Novak Contracting & Construction
Contact: Kim Nhai Nguyen
Phone: 604-716-9470
Kimnhai.nguyen@icloud.com
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Kristopher Dax Construction Inc.
Builder (1 – 49 units, Custom, single family) / Renovator
Referred by:
1) Kip Sewell, Powerhouse Tile Ltd.
2) Rob Gallop, Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
3) Aaron Scriver, Cypress Hardwood Flooring Ltd.
Contact: Dax Jones
Phone: 604-813-7529
www.kristopherdax.com
dax@kristopherdax.com
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Rylan Business Consulting Inc.
Business consultant specializing in construction
Referred by:
1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
2) Dave Brown, Julian Ceramic Tile Inc.
Contact: Lori Gobert
Phone: 604-862-5245
www.rylanbc.ca
lgobert@rylanbc.ca
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Alture Properties Ltd.
Developer
Referred by:
1) Blake Ponuick, Preston Mobility
2) Craig Schultz, VictorEric Premium Homes
Contact: Stephen Duke
Phone: 604-777-1808
www.altureproperties.com
Stephen@altureproperties.com
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Powell Contracting Ltd.
Renovator
Referred by:
1) Mark Globe, Standard Building Supplies
2) Yuji Togashi, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Edward Powell
Phone: 604-358-5417
www.powell-contracting.com
edpowell17@gmail.com
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AD Waters
Manufacturers Rep: Plumbing fixtures
Referred by:
1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
2) Rob Gallop, Sarah Gallop Design Inc.
Contact: Terry Chamberlin
Phone: 1-888-941-4411
www.ad-waters.com
tchamberlin@ad-waters.com
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Allura by Plycem
Manufacturer of fibre cement
Referred by:
1) Rick Van de Perre, Gentek Building Products
2) Ben Good, Woodtone Industries
3) Joel Wishart, Taiga Building Products
4) Andy Bakker, Centra Construction Group
Contact: Mark Genereux
Phone: 1-844-425-5872
www.AlluraUSA.com
mgenereux@elementia.com
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Empira Properties Inc.
General Contractor
10980 – 128A Street, Surrey, BC V3T 3G2
Referred by:
1) Troy Abromaitis, Bucci Developments Ltd.
2) Minaz Popatia, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Mr. Harpal Sohi / Mr. Gagan Sohi
Years in business:1
Phone: (604) 307-9840
www.empira.ca
info@empira.ca
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Kronos Buillders Group
Builder (1-49 units, single family)
Referred by:
1) Jay Minhas, Elegant Developments Ltd.
2) Tajinder Nijjar, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Mandy Gill
Phone: 604-597-0137
www.kronosbuildersgroup.com
mandy@kronosbuildersgroup.com
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GVHBA Homebuyer Forum
Wondering how and where to buy in Vancouver's real estate market? Where are the trending neighbourhoods, and what are emerging housing products? Getting ready to buy, gathering market intelligence and finding the home right for you is all part of the home buying process. The Vancouver Sun and The Province feature an overview of the GVHBA's Homebuyer Forum, running today from 3pm - 9pm, with interactive panel discussions at 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm. Featuring industry experts, this is your opportunity to get granular information not readily available on the internet. The Panel discussions will be streamed live. We encourage you to sign up for this FREE opporunity. Empower yourself and buy smart. Read the Vancouver Sun and The Province featuring Zenterra Developments and BCHousing. Register for the event HERE.
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Bob de Wit: March 2, 2017 Province Column - Builders' Nexus Lane could expedite delivery of new homes
From a homebuilder’s and homebuyer’s perspective, last week’s provincial budget added little to what was an active year by the B.C. government when it comes to the housing file. There was a reduction, albeit tiny, to the threshold exemption of property transfer tax for first-time homebuyers. More intriguingly, the budget promised to finally work things out with municipalities to deal with the supply side of the housing market equation.
Referring to a Deloitte report, Finance Minister Mike de Jong cited 115,000 housing units — notably from only six of the Lower Mainland’s 21 municipalities — as being held up at various stages of planning. Promised actions include:
• to support improvements to local government capacity, where needed, to process applications in a more timely way;
• to use incentives to reward jurisdictions for achieving efficiencies and target outcomes in the application, approval and permitting processes; and
• to adopt a performance-based approach in providing provincial assistance.
Why is this catching my attention?
As I’ve pointed out before in this space, delays in rezoning and building permits increase the estimated completion time and cost for projects, which ultimately get passed on to the homebuyer. At the same time, this delay in housing inventory continues to drive the price of available housing stock upward as supply lags behind demand.
Supply constraint and its impact on housing affordability is an issue the Greater Vancouver Homebuilders’ Association takes seriously. To address our concern, the association initiated an annual Housing Approvals Study — or HAS — research program in 2014, working with Metro Vancouver cities to examine municipal procedures in an effort to identify best practices to promote efficient delivery of new homes, and to tackle the problem of constrained supply.
Research confirmed city building permit offices are swamped. They are seeing unprecedented volumes of applications, and although there are many reasons for delays, the volume alone is daunting. Adding staff resources is an obvious solution – and one I predict the provincial government will support – but an even more impactful approach will be to consider how current staff resources are being deployed.
Looking at the report findings, it became apparent municipalities treat every applicant equally and as if the city has never encountered the builder before, even when that’s often not the case. The fact is, there are “good” builders and “bad” builders, and it’s the latter group that soaks up staff time at city hall.
A simple recommendation, based on HAS findings, is for planning departments to allow staff to expedite applications from builders with proven track records – like a Nexus lane — freeing staff to appropriately focus their attention on less-experienced builders or those they have reason to scrutinize more closely. Focusing energies where needed can boost staff resources and help to bring housing to the marketplace in a timely manner.
A recommendation such as a builders’ “Nexus lane” is just one of the best practices provided by the HAS research. When it comes to municipal permitting processes, most cities strive to adopt best practices that will improve the processing of new housing applications. After all, our elected city officials and senior staff are citizens too, and recognize the importance of a healthy supply of new housing on the local market.
Just how the Liberal government will accomplish its commitments to working with municipalities was not explained in Minister de Jong’s address, but it is my hope the HAS research — available at gvhba.org/events/gettingtogroundbreaking — is part of the Liberal government’s strategy.
Bob de Wit is CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association. Email bob@gvhba.org
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Georgie Awards® Gala celebrates 2017 winners and 25 years of home building excellence
BURNABY, B.C. (March 13, 2017) - The 2017 Georgie Awards® winners were announced on Saturday, March 11, at the 25th Anniversary Georgie Awards® Gala in Vancouver.
The winners were announced by emcee Todd Talbot, co-host of Love It or List It Vancouver, in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 600 industry professionals. The silver anniversary event featured entertainment by DESTINEAK and Westcoast Contortion & Acrobatics, a seated dinner, and a masquerade-themed after-party.
The Georgie Awards® are an annual awards program presented by the Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia. The awards are recognized provincially and nationally as a premier housing awards program that highlights excellence in home building and renovation in the province.
"Our members help to build and grow great communities throughout British Columbia. We are proud to present and host the Georgie Awards each year to showcase the innovation taking place within the industry." says CEO Neil Moody. "Congratulations to all of the 2017 winners on this exciting accomplishment."
Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC members submitted entries from across the province. Entries were built, renovated, developed, created and/or marketed between January 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016. The finalists and winners were selected by a panel of out-of-province industry professionals. The categories in the Georgie Awards® represent the diverse aspects of the industry, including new residential construction, renovation, marketing and energy-efficiency.
"We extend our appreciation to all members, sponsors, staff and volunteers who have contributed to the program's growth and success over the past twenty-five years. We look forward to building on this success and continuing to raise the bar for the Georgie Awards® in the years ahead," says Moody.
Furthermore, 22 GVHBA members winning in multiple categories including:
Best Environmental Initiative: Portrait Homes for Nelson Peak
Residential Renovator of the Year: My House Design/Build/Team
Custom Home Builder of the Year: Natural Balance Home Builders
Residential Community of the Year: Zenterra Developments for Hyde Park
Single Family Production Home Builder of the Year: Foxridge Homes
Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year: Zenterra Developments
For a complete list of winners, check out www.georgieawards.ca
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GVHBA welcomes these new members
On March 21, 2017, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed these new members:
Profile Marble & Bath Ltd., Apex Living Ltd. dba Bayrich Development Ltd., Landcraft Homes Ltd., Vancouver Safety Surfacing Ltd., LNLS, Primex Manufacturing, NATS Nursery Ltd., Yorkton Group International Ltd., QAI Laboratories Ltd., High Precision Monitoring & Analysis Ltd., Belmar Homes Ltd., Belmar Homes Ltd., Dynamo Drywall Inc., Freedom Capital Inc., Mirage Screen Systems Inc., Tridecca Project Management Inc., DR Electrical, Baywest Manufacturing Inc., ACO Systems Ltd., Father and Son Masonry & Fence, Randstad Engineering and Westcliff Homes.
Profile Marble & Bath Ltd.
Renovator (Kitchens, Bathrooms)
1) Lars Van Linge, Teragon Developments & Construction Inc.
2) Nikki Cruikshank, Merit Kitchens
Contact: Anthony Vanderpol
Phone: 604-596-5071
www.profilemarble.ca
profile@telus.net
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Apex Living Ltd. dba Bayrich Development Ltd.
Builder (1 – 49 units, Custom, single family, multi-family) / Developer
1) Yana Noor, Patra Stone Works Ltd.
2) Jashanot Bhoday, Oasis Windows Ltd.
3) Stephen Lim, Vinyltek
Contact: Jeffrey Lin
Phone: 604-370-3770
www.bayrich.ca
info@bayrich.ca
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Landcraft Homes Ltd.
Builder (1 – 49 units, Custom, single family, multi-family) / Developer
1) Bal Johal, Ply Gem / Mitten
2) Aman Binning, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
3) TJ Sajan, Trail Appliances Ltd.
Contact: Harjit Sandhu
Phone: 604-771-0299
www.landcraftgroup.ca
harj@landcraftgroup.ca
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Vancouver Safety Surfacing Ltd.
Paving Contractor
1) Troy Abromaitis, Bucci Developments Ltd.
2) Dorothy Wolf, XL Flooring
Contact: Ryan Anzew
Phone: 778-877-4229
www.vancouversafetysurfacing.com
sales@vancouversafetysurfacing.com
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LNLS
Land Surveyor
1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
2) Kathy Yuen, Phase One Design
Contact: Brian Ngan
Phone: 604-327-1535
www.LNLS.ca
brian@LNLS.ca
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Primex Manufacturing
Manufacturer: HVAC Venting and Telecom / Media Enclosure Solutions
1) Kerry McKearney, EMCO Corporation
2) Malcolm Bradbury, A.O. Smith Canada
Contact: Sean Morrison
Phone: 604-881-7875
www.primexfits.com
smorrison@primexfits.com
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NATS Nursery Ltd.
Landscape Supply, Green Roofs, Nursery
1) Colin Doylend, Britco
2) Paul O’Neill, Beaver Plastics
Contact: Ron Jacobson
Phone: 604-530-9300
www.natsnursery.com
ron@natsnursery.com
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Yorkton Group International Ltd.
Developer
1) Troy Abromaitis, Bucci Developments Ltd.
2) Cheri Stefanucci, Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc.
Contact: Ben Lui
Phone: 780-409-8228
www.yorktongroup.com
benlui@yorktongroup.com
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QAI Laboratories Ltd.
Supplier: Third-Party Certification, Testing, and Inspection Body
1) Winston Conyers, Duradek
2) Navroop Sidhu, Oasis Windows Ltd.
Contact: Kevin Tsumura
Phone: 604-527-8378
www.qai.org
ktsumura@qai.org
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High Precision Monitoring & Analysis Ltd.
Supplier: Advanced Mobile First Aid & Safety
1) Steve Chandra, Alleylane Homes Construction & More Ltd.
2) Cheri Stefanucci, Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc.
Contact: Karin Mahil
Phone: 604-782-8384
www.hpanalysis.com
info@hpanalysis.com
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Belmar Homes Ltd.
Builder (1 – 49 units, Custom, single family) / Renovator
1) Peter Pocrnic, Casa Madera Hardwood Floors Inc.
2) Doug Fyffe, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
3) Greg Guidotti, Julian Ceramic Tile Inc.
Contact: Nick Zanic
Phone: 604-341-9945
www.belmarhomesltd.com
belmar@telus.net
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Dynamo Drywall Inc.
Drywall contractor
1) Reece Terris, Terris Lightfoot Contracting Inc.
2) Troy Abromaitis, Bucci Developments Ltd.
Contact: Juan Manuel Velez
Phone: 604-374-4939
jvelez@dynamodrywall.com
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Freedom Capital Inc.
Commercial Financial Services
1) Raj Bhandal, Seiba Properties & Investments Ltd.
2) Baljit Johal, Mortise Construction Ltd.
Contact: Rosaleen Ram / Pip Dhaliwal
Phone: 604-616-7185
www.freedomcapital.com
info@freedomcapital.com
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Mirage Screen Systems Inc.
Retractable Screen Door Supplier and Installer
1) Gurpreet Sandhu, Wolrige Mahon LLP
2) Kalon Mallais, Euroline Windows Inc.
Contact: Peter Ingram
Phone: 604-596-0651
www.miragescreensystems.com
pingram@miragescreensystems.com
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Tridecca Project Management Inc.
Builder (1 – 49 units, Custom, single family) / Developer
1) Daljit Thind, Thind Properties Ltd.
2) Steve Johnson, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Carla Kazemi
Phone: 604-568-2265
www.tridecca.com
info@tridecca.com
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DR Electrical
Red Seal Electrical Contractor
1) Alisa Aragon, Bridgestone Financing Pros
2) David Martin, RSC Renovation Science Corp.
Contact: Dale Randall
Phone: 778-344-0233
www.drelectrical.ca
dalerandall55@gmail.com
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Baywest Manufacturing Inc.
Manufacturer: Log and Timber Homes
1) Chris Lynn, Tamlin International Homes Ltd.
2) Tara Smith, Tolko
Contact: Richard Zhang
Phone: 604-641-1358
www.baywest-mfg.com
info@baywest-mfg.com
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ACO Systems Ltd.
Bathroom and Exterior Drainage Products
1) Dorothy Wolf, XL Flooring
2) Martin Knowles, Martin Knowles Photo / Media
Contact: Thomas Osicka
Phone: 604-362-8190
www.acocan.ca
tosicka@aco-online.ca
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Father and Son Masonry & Fence Randstad Engineering
Masonry Services and Fence Supplier and Installer
1) Mike Heer, I-XL Masonry Supplies Ltd.
2) Dana Hughes, Brock White Canada
Contact: Randy L. Browne
Phone: 604-503-2815
www.fatherandsonmasonry.ca
info@fatherandsonmasonry.ca
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Randstad Engineering
Employment Services
1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
2) Dorothy Wolf, XL Flooring
Contact: Elena Cowan
Phone: 604-915-9333 x. 3325
www.randstad.ca/engineering
elena.cowan@randstad.ca
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Westcliff Homes
Developer / Project Manager
Referred by:
1) Harry Tiwana, Parkshore Homes Inc.
2) Rebecca Rendall, EMCO Corporation
Contact: Jay Dhesi
Phone: 604-813-4468
jaydhesi@shaw.ca
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