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GVHBA welcomes these new members

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On March 15, 2016, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 16 (sixteen) new members: Mischka Enterprises, Insul-Twin Systems Ltd., Kato Electrical Inc., Canada Lands Company CLC Limited, West Coast Dream Homes Ltd., P. Rogers Design, First Impression Designs Inc., REHAU Industries LLC, 360 Home Renovations Inc. NextPacific Development Group, VELUX Canada Inc. Paragon Surfacing Ltd., Ironbridge Homes Inc., Urban Fireplaces, Haraman Development and Pacific Specialty Brands. 

Mischka Enterprises
Subcontractor
Referred by:
1) Carl Hansen, Standard Building Supplies
2) Nick Forster, Richelieu Hardware Canada Ltd.
Contact: Michael Eder
Phone: 778-321-8213
michael@mischkagroup.org
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Insul-Twin Systems Ltd.
Contractor: Insulation, Siding, Fire Stop, Rainscreren, Gutters, Windows & Doors
Referred by:
1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
2) Todd Senft, reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc.
Contact: Tim Bateman
Phone: 604-942-4948
tim.bateman@insultwin.com
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Kato Electrical Inc.
Electrician
Referred by:
1) Sam Wainwright, Refine & Design Real Estate Inc.
2) Darren Reidel, maison d’etre design-build inc.
Contact: Arthur Kavanaugh
Phone: 604-417-4785
info@katoelectrical.com
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Canada Lands Company CLC Limited
Developer
Referred by:
1) Darren Cranston, Polygon Homes Ltd.
2) Ben Taddei, Conwest Contracting Ltd.
Contact: Deana Grinnell
Phone: 604-257-0140
dgrinnell@clc.ca
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West Coast Dream Homes Ltd. 
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single family)
Referred by:
1) Mike Lawson, Starline Windows Ltd.
2) Dennis Quaale, Glass World
3) Ray Skific, Colonial Countertops Ltd.
4) Derek Jezierski, West Coast Windows Ltd.
Contact: Camilla Brown and Richard Schmohl
Phone: 604-767-6050
westcoastdreamhomes@shaw.ca
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P. Rogers Design
Interior Designer
Referred by:
1) Sheryn Calvert, Calvert Enterprises Ltd.
2) Mike Cairns, Modern Classic Building Solutions Inc.
Contact: Penelope Rogers
Phone: 604-785-7007
rogersdesign@shaw.ca
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First Impression Designs Inc..
Interior Design
Referred by:
1) Grant Miller, Foxridge Homes, A Qualico Company
2) Karim Walji, KFA Homes Ltd.
3) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
4) Denise Gunn, Falcon Homes Ltd.
Contact: Shannon Haerdi
Phone: 604-777-5653
shannon@firstimpressiondesigns.com
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REHAU Industries LLC
Supplier: Manufacturer of PEX Plumbing systems, PEX radiant floor heating systems, vinyl window systems
Referred by:
1) Dave Kroeker, EMCO Corporation
2) Randy Kolstad, B.A. Robinson Ltd. Co.
Contact: Clayton Blaney
Phone: 604-364-8661
clayton.blaney@rehau.com
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360 Home Renovations Inc.
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single family), Renovator
Referred by:
1) , Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) , Northcoast Building Products Ltd.
Contact: Sunny Takhar
Phone: 604-445-3535
info@360homerenovations.com
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NextPacific Development Group 
Developer
Referred by:
1) Ben Taddei, Conwest Contracting Ltd.
2) Steve Jedreicich, Townline Homes
Contact: Harrison Han
Phone: 778-379-1090
harrison@nextpacific.com
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VELUX Canada Inc..
Supplier: Manufacturer of skylights, sun tunnel skylights, roof windows & accessories
Referred by:
1) Dan Glavind, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Sunny Goel, Convoy Supply Ltd.
Contact: Ben Legge
Phone: 604-468-0060
ben.legge@velux.ca
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Paragon Surfacing Ltd.
Supplier: Quartz, Granite and solid surface countertops 
Referred by:
1) Chris Hill, Ritchie Construction Ltd.
2) Morgan Weldrick, My House Design / Build Team Ltd.
Contact: Vince Woodlock
Phone: 604-278-2225
vw@paragonsurfacing.com
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Ironbridge Homes Inc.
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single family)
Referred by:
1) Alvin Luke, Fontile Corporation Ltd.
2) Liz Archer, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
3) T.J. Sajan, Trail Appliances Ltd.
Contact: Harp Jagpal / Jesse Kallar
info@ironbridgehomes.ca 
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Urban Fireplaces 
Supplier: Fireplaces, fireplace installations
Referred by:
1) Mark Cooper, Shakespeare Homes & Renovations Inc.
2) Liz Jest, Sprucehill Contracting Inc.
Contact: Leif Paterson
Phone: 604-424-8300
leif@urbanfireplaces.ca
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Haraman Development 
Builder (1-49 units, multi-family), Developer
Referred by:
1) Shami Dhaban, Country Lumber Ltd.
2) Christine Valdes, National Home Warranty Group Inc.
3) Jeremy Nickel, Nickel Bros. House Moving Ltd.
4) Miles Timms, Disposal King Ltd.
Contact: Harry Parmar
Phone: 604-315-7576
hparmar@haraman.ca
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Pacific Specialty Brands
Supplier: Kitchen appliance distributor
Referred by:
1) Steve Raben, Coast Wholesale Appliances LP
2) Doug Truesdell, Trail Appliances Ltd.
Contact: Ms. Nikki Lawder
Phone: 604-430-5253
nlawder@pacificspecialtybrands.com

 

Building Smart with Air and Vapour Barriers

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Date: Thursday, April 28, 2016 and Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 

Attend:  Online (webinar attendees can log in at 8:00 a.m., program begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Attend:  In person (registration starts at 8:00 a.m., program begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Location:  Brix Studio – 102-211 Columbia Street, Vancouver
Note:  Space is limited to 35 people in the studio
 
Due to the popularity of our February workshop, the HPO is now offering a 2-hour webinar that will focus on the use of air and vapour barriers in single and multi-unit residential buildings. Speakers will examine challenges and options for improving the durability, safety, comfort and energy efficiency of buildings through the effective use of barrier materials. 
 
Attendees will learn from building envelope experts as they discuss design and installation considerations for Part 9 buildings, and the current state of airtightness testing of large buildings based on the results of over 500 tests. 
Register for the webinar today. 
 
This event is presented by the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO), a branch of BC Housing. 

BC's Enhanced Licensing System - Free Information Sessions

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Free Information Sessions on B.C.’s Enhanced Licensing System

Surrey: Friday, April 15,
Vancouver: Thursday, May 5
Burnaby: Thursday June 9, 2016


Builders can sign up to attend one of the sessions in person or participate online via webinar where offered. Participation counts towards Continuing Professional Development (3 HPO CPD Credits). Sign up to learn more about:

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Qualification Requirements for New Residential Builders
• New Exam for Owner Builders
• What Builders Need to Know About Owner Builder

We’ll explain how the changes to the Homeowner Protection Act are being implemented, answer questions about the new requirements, and let builders know what’s new.
 
This event is presented by the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO), a branch of BC Housing. For more information, click here.

 

GVHBA welcomes these new members

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On April 19, 2016, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 14 (fourteen) new members: JBR Construction Ltd., Barr Plastics Inc., Clear Marketing Inc., That’s It Commercial & Residential Contracting Ltd., View Inc. (dba View Dynamic Glass), GL Stone Ltd., Alto Glass Ltd., Sartori Custom Homes, Minhas Holdings Inc., VALROC Development Ltd., Smart Garage Door Ltd., Mercury Contracting Ltd., SoCon Management, and Wedi Corp.

JBR Construction Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, Custom), Renovator
#300, 8809 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC V6P 3T1
Referred by:
1) Ray Larson, Standard Building Supplies
2) Alex Leung, Suncrest Cabinets Inc.
Contact: Warren Barrow
Years in business: 3
Phone: 604-324-8308
www.jbrconstruction.com 
wbarrow@jbrconstruction.com 
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Barr Plastics Inc.
Supplier: Tanks and liquid handling, rainwater harvesting, septic systems
Unit A, 31192 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6L5
Referred by:
1) Geoff Vetter, Mulberry Property Group Ltd.
2) Mat Turner, Lanefab Design Build Ltd.
Contact: Lane Barrett / Dean Barrett
Years in business: 48
Phone: 604-852-8522
www.barrplastics.com 
lane@barrplastics.com / dean@barrplastics.com
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Clear Marketing Inc.
Supplier: Promotional Products
21711 - 18 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Z 1P8
Referred by:
1) Blake Ponuick, Preston Mobility Inc.
2) Rick Loren, Harris Rebar
Contact: Pam Everett
Years in business: 13
Phone: 604-590-7177
www.clearmarketing.ca 
pam.everett@clearmarketing.ca
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That’s It Commercial & Residential Contracting Ltd.
Renovator
947 Edgar Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3K 2K1
Referred by:
1) Thalia Sieben, PurParket
2) Jeanette Martin, Cypress Hardwood Flooring Ltd.
Contact: Darren Boudreau
Years in business: 3
Phone: 778-355-3810
www.thatsitcontracting.com 
darrenb@thatsitcontracting.com
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View Inc. (dba View Dynamic Glass)
Supplier: Smart windows
#200, 375 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
Referred by:
1) Morris De Cotiis, Onni Group of Companies
2) Hani Lammam, Cressey Development Group
Contact: Bill Gill
Years in business: 8
Phone: 604-868-8860
www.viewglass.com 
bill.gill@viewglass.com
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GL Stone Ltd.
Supplier: Wholesaler building materials (interior/exterior tiles, stone tiles)
#125/130, 13431 Maycrest Way, Richmond, BC V6V 2M3
Referred by:
1) Zinat Melki, Green Sheet Construction Data Ltd.
2) Henri Belisle, TQ Construction Ltd. 
Contact: Li Gong
Years in business: 8
Phone: 604-247-2000
www.glstonetile.com 
orderdesk@glstonetile.com
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Alto Glass Ltd.
Supplier: Install shower doors, mirrors, glass partitions
7848 Edmonds Street, Burnaby, BC V3N 1B8
Referred by:
1) Mike Merakian, Blue Ocean Construction Inc.
2) Ian Martens, Shirmar Construction
Contact: Yury Usanin
Years in business: 8
Phone: 778-397-7721
www.altoglass.ca 
sales@altoglass.ca
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Sartori Custom Homes
Builder (1-49 units, Custom)
P.O. Box 81055, RPO Lake Bonavista, Calgary, AB T2J 7C9
Referred by:
1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
2) Thalia Sieben, PurParket
Contact: Dan Sartori
Years in business: 43
Phone: 403-547-3009
www.sartoricustomhomes.ca 
dan@sartoricustomhomes.ca

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Minhas Holdings Inc.
Builder (1-49 units, Custom, Single family)
#111, 3823 Henning Drive, Burnaby, BC V5C 6P3
Referred by:
1) Tajinder Nijjer, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Sam Sidhu, B.A. Robinson Ltd. Co.
Contact: Bob Minhas
Years in business: 6
Phone: 604-537-8769
www.minhasholdingsinc.ca 
minhasholdings@gmail.com
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VALROC Development Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, Custom), Renovator
#104, 19162 - 22 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3Z 3S6
Referred by:
1) Terry Koudys, Country Lumber Ltd.
2) Jeanette Martin, Cypress Hardwood Flooring Ltd.
Contact: Jason Spies
Years in business: 4
Phone: 604-427-0152
www.valroc.ca 
admin@dnacontracting.ca
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Smart Garage Door Ltd.
Supplier: Garage door manufacture & installation
#7, 7504 Vantage Place, Delta, BC V4G 1A5
Referred by:
1) Jacquelyn Graham, Novell Design Build
2) Ramin Towfigh, NRT Development Inc.
3) Joe Geluch, Naikoon Contracting Ltd.
Contact: Case Vandergugten
Years in business: 4
Phone: 604-637-2030
www.smartgarage.ca 
case@smartgarage.ca
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Mercury Contracting Ltd. 
Builder (1-49 units, Custom) 
2097 - 88 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9
Referred by:
1) Hesam Deihimi, Milori Homes
2) Kirt Sims, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
3) Claire Gudmanz, Arden Interiors
Contact: Troy Felix
Years in business: 7
Phone: 604-757-9495
www.mercurycontracting.com 
troy@mercurycontracting.com
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SoCon Management 
Builder (1-49 units, Custom) 
40 Esmond Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5C 4J2
Referred by:
1) Rob Currie, Basement Systems Vancouver Inc.
2) Gurlal Rakhar, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
3) George Leon, Starline Windows Ltd.
Contact: Harold Sodhi
Years in business: 9
Phone: 778-549-9411
haroldsodhi@gmail.com

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Wedi Corp
Supplier: Leak-proof & Mold-proof Tile Backerboards and Shower Systems
Referred by:
1) Scott McDonald, Julian Ceramic Tile Inc.
2) Richard Gozen, Sam’s Flooring Supplies
Contact:  Peter Lane
Phone: 778-979-1045
www.wedicorp.com 
peter.lane@wedicorp.com
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Dream&Build: Metro Vancouver Dream Homes

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This 2016 Ovation Awards look book showcases the spectacular work from this years' finalists! Dream custom builds and stunning renovations, read the issue here.

Winners Announced for 2016 National Awards for Housing Excellence

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Winners Announced for 2016 National Awards for Housing Excellence
 
KELOWNA, BC – May 6, 2016 -- The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the winners for its National Awards for Housing Excellence, presented in partnership with Masco Canada/Delta Faucet and Genworth Canada. Thirty-three CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence were presented at the Association’s 73rd National Conference in Kelowna, British Columbia.
 
Albi Homes from Calgary received both the Design Excellence Award and the Marketing Excellence Award in a sweep of the two top awards given for cumulative results in the New Home Awards and Marketing Awards categories. Albi received four awards in total and 11 nominations in a highly competitive competition.
 
Georgian International Development Corp. of Barrie, ON, Sterling Homes (Edmonton) Ltd. and Vicky’s Homes of Edmonton, AB were also winners in two categories.
 
CHBA President Bob Finnigan noted: “All of our award winners and finalists have a lot to be proud of, because they are the best of the best in new homes, home renovations, community development and marketing across Canada.”
 
CHBA members responded enthusiastically to new awards program with a record number of nearly 700 entries. A complete listing by category of all the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence finalists can be found below.
 
WINNERS OF THE 2016 CHBA NATIONAL AWARDS FOR HOUSING EXCELLENCE-PRESENTED PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MASCO CANADA/DELTA FAUCET AND GENWORTH CANADA
 
Design Excellence Award:
Albi Homes, Calgary, AB
 
Marketing Excellence Award:
Albi Homes, Calgary, AB
 
Community Development Award:
Georgian International Development Corp, Barrie, ON: “Braestone in the Horseshoe Valley”
 
New Home Awards:
 
Production Homes
 
One-Storey Bungalow
Gordon Tobey Developments Ltd., Brighton, ON: “The Hawthorn”
 
Detached Under 1,500 Square Feet
Corvinelli Homes ltd., Russell, ON: “The Sapphire on Central Park”
 
Detached From 1,500 to 2,000 Square Feet
Fernie Home Builders Inc., Fernie, BC: “Snow Creek Cabin”
 
Detached From 2,001 to 3,000 Square Feet
RDC Fine Homes Inc., Whistler, BC: “Crumpit Woods”
 
Detached From 3,001 to 4,000 Square Feet
Vicky's Homes, Edmonton, AB: “Vittorio”
 
Detached Over 4,000 Square Feet
Marble Construction Ltd., Vancouver, BC: “Leovista” (GVHBA)
 
Attached Under 1,500 Square Feet
Hayer Builders Group, Surrey, BC: “Exchange”  (GVHBA)
 
Attached 1,500 Square Feet and Over
Albi Homes, Calgary, AB: “Vistas of Tuscany”
 
Custom Homes
 
Detached Under 2,500 Square Feet
Naikoon Contracting Ltd, North Vancouver, BC: “Midori Uchi”  (GVHBA)

Detached From 2,500 to 3,500 Square Feet
Brad-Mar Homes, Calgary, AB: “Hawks Landing Residence”  (GVHBA)
 
Detached Over 3,500 Square Feet
Jeffrey Robinson Construction Incorporated, Burlington, ON: “Ravines of Gloucester”
 
Multi-Family Homes
 
Mid- to High-Rise Projects
Forge Properties Inc., White Rock, BC: “Royce” (GVHBA)
 
Apartment Style/Condominium Units Under 1,000 Square Feet
Branthaven Homes 2000 Inc., Burlington, ON: “Lake House”
 
Apartment Style/Condominium Units 1,000 Square Feet and Over
Queenscorp Group of Companies, Toronto, ON: “Watermark”
 
Home Renovation Awards:
 
Kitchen - Under $65,000
Coleman-Dias³ Construction Inc., St Thomas, ON: “1940's Colonial Revival - Kitchen Renovation”
 
Kitchen - $65,000 and Over
Pioneer Craftsmen Ltd., Kitchener, ON: “Comfort Kitchen”
 
Any Room
My House Design/Build Team, Surrey, BC: “Hillside Splendor” (GVHBA)
 
Whole House - Under $250,000
Amsted Design-Build, Stittsville, ON: “First in Class”
 
Whole House - $250,000 to $500,000
Lacey Developments Ltd., Deroche, BC: “Farmhouse Reimagined”
 
Whole House Over $500,000
Alair Homes, Edmonton, AB: “Chrenek Acres”
 
Marketing Awards:
 
Project Signage & Logo
Fusion Homes, Guelph, ON: “The Metalworks 1”
Concept, Creative and Production: Blackjet Inc.
 
Brochure/Kit
New Horizon Development Group, Hamilton, ON: “Bridgewater Residences on the Lake”
Concept, Creative and Production: McOuat Partnership
 
Website
Trickle Creek Custom Homes Inc., Calgary, AB: “tricklecreekhomes.ca”
Concept, Creative and Production: Chatterson Drive Inc.
 
Direct Promotion: Electronic
Ideal Developments, Markham, ON: “Pinnacle on 14th Avenue”
 
Direct Promotion: Print
Sterling Homes (Edmonton) Ltd, Edmonton, AB: “Addition/Re-Addition”
Concept, Creative and Production: Leyteblair
 
Print Ad
Sterling Homes (Edmonton) Ltd, Edmonton, AB: “Failure to Launch”
Concept, Creative and Production: Leyteblair 
 
Sales Office - Low-Rise
Georgian International Development Corp, Barrie, ON: “Braestone in the Horseshoe Valley”
Concept, Creative and Production: McOuat Partnership

Sales Office - Mid- to High-Rise
Spallacci Group, Hamilton, ON: “Residences of Royal Connaught”
 
Design/Décor Centre
Albi Homes, Calgary, AB: “The Galleria at ALBI”
 
Interior Decorating
Vicky's Homes, Edmonton, AB: “Vittorio”

 

About the Canadian Home Builders’ Association:

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is the voice of the residential construction industry in Canada, representing more than 8,500 member firms across the country. Our membership spans new home builders, renovators, developers, trade contractors, building material manufacturers and suppliers, lenders, and other professionals in the housing sector.
 
Michael S. Gough, CAE  (613) 230-3060 ext. 227

Construction Business Magazine


GVHBA welcomes these new members

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On May 17, 2016, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 16 (sixteen) new members: Zen Living Ltd., GS Inc. dba Done Right Renos, Pinora Enterprises Ltd., IBC Technologies Inc., Moda Smart Home Inc., D.M.S. Enterprises Ltd., Andrea Johnstone Designs, Six Technologies Inc., Armani Homes Ltd., Barker Manufacturing Inc., Alma Building and Renovation Ltd., UVAerial Systems Inc., Nicons Enterprises Ltd., Kainos Development By Design Ltd.,  Maxim Development Group Canada Ltd. and Ching Kee Construction & Renovations Company Limited.
 
Zen Living Ltd.
Supplier: Cabinets, Kitchen products and accessories
Referred by:
1) Cheri Stefanucci, Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc.
2) Dorothy Wolf, XL Flooring
Contact: Say Lung
Phone: 403-720-1928
saylung@zen-living.ca
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LGS Inc. dba Done Right Renos
Developer, General Contractor, Renovator
Referred by:
1) Yuji Togashi, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Rod Lafrance, Standard Building Supplies
Contact: Nino Giangrande
Phone: 604-288-1530
nino@donerightrenos.ca
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Pinora Enterprises Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, Multi-family)
Referred by:
1) Berinder Dhaliwal, Crescent Creek Homes Inc.
2) Minaz Popatia, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Tony Paul
Phone: 778-855-4413
Tony.paul@hotmail.com
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IBC Technologies Inc. 
Manufacturer: Boilers, Water Heaters
Referred by:
1) Shawn Dyer, B.A. Robinson Ltd. Co.
2) Rob Blaksic, R&B Plumbing & Heating Ltd.
Contact: Cheryl McLoughlin
Phone: 604-877-0277
cmcloughlin@ibcboiler.com
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Moda Smart Home Inc.
Supplier:  Home Automation and security
Referred by:
1) Jeff Litke, Staub Electronics Ltd.
2) Drew Billingsley, Billingsley Construction Ltd.
3) Rob Mitchuk, Heartwood Developments Ltd.
Contact: Marian Waymark
Phone: 604-492-1480
info@modasmarthome.ca
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D.M.S. Enterprises Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, Custom) 
Referred by:
1) Narjes Miri, M+ Architecture
2) Jay Batch, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Seyed Davoud Mir-Taheri
Phone: 604-929-7771
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Andrea Johnstone Designs
Designer
Referred by:
1) Scott Brown, Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing
2) Felipe Freig, Versa Platinum Construction Ltd.
Contact: Andrea Johnstone / Samantha Brezden
Phone: 778-823-5040
sam@andreajohnstonedesigns.com
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Six Technologies Inc.
Supplier:  Security products, services, systems
Referred by:
1) Cheri Stefanucci, Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc.
2) Sasha Todorovic, Federated Insurance Company of Canada
Contact: David Chemago
Phone: 604-574-0181
david@six-tech.com
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Armani Homes Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, Custom)
Referred by:
1) Chris Coakley, Port Coquitlam Building Supplies Ltd.
2) Jack Humelman, Starline Windows Ltd.
Contact: Faramarz (Frank) Ghorbani
Phone: 604-551-7279
info@armanihomes.ca
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Barker Manufacturing Inc. 
Manufacturer:  Textured Millwork
Referred by:
1) Brian Jenkins, Longhouse Specialty Forest Products
2) Sasha Todorovic, Federated Insurance Company of Canada
Contact: Jim Barker
Phone: 250-881-5567
jim@barkermanufacturing.com
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Alma Building and Renovation Ltd. 
Builder (1-49 units, Custom), Renovator 
Referred by:
1) Holly Hart, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Gary Nordhoj, Standard Building Supplies
Contact: Tony Chebaya
Phone: 604-228-4272
tony@alma-buildingandrenovation.com
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UVAerial Systems Inc. 
Supplier:  Aerial Photography and Agricultural Analysis
Referred by:
1) Blake Ponuick, Preston Mobility Inc.
2) Rob Currie, Basement Systems Vancouver Inc.
Contact: Brett Stenner
Phone: 778-233-5568
brett@uvaerial.ca
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Nicons Enterprises Ltd.
Renovator
Referred by:
1) George Alexandru, Associa BC
2) Jim Boyd, Oasis Windows Ltd.
Contact: Ian Nicule
Phone: 604-710-4839
contact@nicons.ca
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Kainos Development By Design Ltd.
Builder (1 – 49 units, Single Family), Developer
Referred by:
1) Farzin Yadagari, Atti Group Ltd.
2) Daljit Thind, Thind Properties Ltd.
3) Michael Norman, Coast Wholesale Appliances LP
Contact: Prateek Kainth / Baljit Kainth
Phone: 604-551-3383
kainosdevelopment@gmail.com
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Nicons Enterprises Ltd.
Renovator
Referred by:
1) George Alexandru, Associa BC
2) Jim Boyd, Oasis Windows Ltd.
Contact: Ian Nicule
Phone: 604-710-4839
www.nicons.ca
contact@nicons.ca
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Kainos Development By Design Ltd.
Builder (1 – 49 units, Single Family) / Developer
Referred by:
1) Farzin Yadagari, Atti Group Ltd.
2) Daljit Thind, Thind Properties Ltd.
3) Michael Norman, Coast Wholesale Appliances LP
Contact: Prateek Kainth / Baljit Kainth
Phone: 604-551-3383
kainosdevelopment@gmail.com
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Maxim Development Group Canada Ltd.
Builder (1 – 49 units, Single Family), Developer
Referred by:
1) Ranjit Rai, Raicon Developments Inc.
2) Ben Taddei, Conwest Contracting Ltd.
Contact: John Khaira
Phone: 604-781-3322
johnkhaira@gmail.com
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Ching Kee Construction & Renovations Company Limited
Builder (1 – 49 units, Single Family), Developer, Renovator
Referred by:
1) Enoch Deer, Sen Western Wholesale Lumber Ltd.
2) Nick Govind, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Kwok Ching Lee
Phone: 604-765-2138
billykc1@gmail.com

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Westcoast Homes & Design: Take it outside

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 Four award-winning projects show you how to make your backyard a seamless part of your living space. Read more.

GVHBA welcomes these new members

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On June 21, 2016, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 25 (twenty-five) new members:  Nufloors Coquitlam, Legacy Advantage CPA Ltd., Duro-Last Roofing, RDG Management Ltd., Wyse Meter Solutions Inc., Shelter Homes, Futurehome Development Ltd., Avid Ratings Canada Ltd., Viceroy Houses (2015), Westcove Construction Ltd., 588284 B.C. Ltd. dba Apex Construction, Avestex Construction Corporation dba Avestex Group, 0761778 B.C. Ltd. dba Rajiv Pandey (Realtor, Homeland Realty), Fresh & Clean Management Co., C&S Tile Distributors, Henry Company Canada, Prossimo Development Consulting Ltd., You Move Me, Divine Homes Ltd., Monde Home Products, Fresh Coat A Paint, Orbit Holding Ltd., T.J.M. Construction Ltd., Alleylane Homes Construction & More Ltd. and Huansheng Modern Doors Ltd. dba HS Door Canada.
 
Nufloors Coquitlam
Supplier: Flooring
Referred by:
1) Jason Davids, Exclusive Floors Ltd.
2) Michael Masse, Mirage Hardwood
3) Shane Lewis, Town & Country Floor Design
Contact: Niki Jacques
Phone: 604-942-4109
njacques@nufloorscoquitlam.ca
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Legacy Advantage CPA Ltd.
Supplier: Bookkeeping
Referred by:
1) Cheri Stefanucci, Abstract Homes & Renovations Inc.
2) Dorothy Wolf, XL Flooring
Contact: Bob Wang
Phone: 778-858-8462
bwang@legacyaddvantage.ca
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Duro-Last Roofing
Supplier: Roofing products
Referred by:
1) Khang Nguyen, Architrix Design Studio
2) Simone Sunderland, Green Sheet Construction Data Ltd.
Contact: Tim Kikot
Phone: 604-908-6925
trk1@shaw.ca
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RDG Management Ltd.
Developer (Multi-family)
Referred by:
1) Scott Brown, Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing
2) Trevin Rogers, Baker Newby
Contact: John Rempel
Phone: 604-881-4763
john@rdgmanagement.com
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Wyse Meter Solutions Inc. 
Supplier: Electrical, water, and natural gas sub-metering & utility management
Referred by:
1) Bill Gill, View Dynamic Glass
2) Norm Wong, Telus
Contact: Peter Mills / Robert Mullin
Phone: 1-800-672-1134
sales@wysemeter.com
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Shelter Homes
Builder (1-49 units, custom)
Referred by:
1) Hartez Sandhu, Oasis Windows Ltd.
2) Massimo Rizzi, Starline Windows Ltd.
Contact: Erwin Plett
Phone: 604-537-8161
shelterhomes@shaw.ca
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Futurehome Development Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, custom)
Referred by:
1) Rich Emanuel, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) David Hirsch, Euroline Windows Inc.
Contact: Michael Fang
Phone: 604-351-8968
futurehome.cindy@hotmail.com
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Avid Ratings Canada Ltd.
Supplier: Customer loyalty and management technology 
Referred by:
1) Rob Grimm, Portrait Homes Ltd.
2) Eric Andreason, Adera Development Corporation
Contact: Tim Bailey
Phone: 800-987-6318
tim.bailey@avidratings.ca
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Viceroy Houses (2015)
General Contractor
Referred by:
1) Aaron MacLean, Mitsui Homes Canada Inc.
2) Yusi Liang, Wiston Building Materials Co.
Contact: Jane Atherton
Phone: 604-639-3320
jane.atherton@viceroy.com
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Westcove Construction Ltd.
Builder: (1-49 units, custom)
Referred by:
1) Dina Jesus, Standard Building Supplies
2) Cindy Prato, Four Seasons Insulation Ltd.
Contact: Joel Voyer
Phone: 604-925-4404
westcoveltd@aol.com
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588284 B.C. Ltd. dba Apex Construction
Builder: (1-49 units, custom, single family)
Referred by:
1) Gurnan Grewal, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Joshan Singh, Oasis Windows Ltd.
Contact: Bhupinder Singh Johal
Phone: 604-366-2890
b_s_johal@hotmail.com
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Avestex Construction Corporation dba Avestex Group
Builder: (1-49 units, custom, single family, multi-family)
Referred by:
1) Jay Batch, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Ramin Towfigh, NRT Development Inc.
Contact: Hamid Ahmadian / Massoud Karimari
Phone: 604-283-7839
hamid@avestex.com
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0761778 B.C. Ltd. dba Rajiv Pandey (Realtor, Homeland Realty)
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single family)
Referred by:
1) Jay Batch, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Disha Bains, Trail Appliances Ltd.
Contact: Rajiv Pandey
Phone: 604-603-0170
rajivpandeyca@gmail.com
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Fresh & Clean Management Co.
Supplier: Post-construction cleaning services
Referred by:
1) Lee Nystrom, Nycon Services Ltd.
2) Sasha Todorovic, Federated Insurance Company of Canada
Contact: Jasmina Sivic
Phone: 778-881-5670
info@thinkclean.ca
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C&S Tile Distributors
Supplier: Porcelain, Natural stone tile
Referred by:
1) Mike Iacutone, Olympia Tile International Inc.
2) Eric Andreason, Adera Development Corporation
Contact: Sara Corra
Phone: 604-435-4431
scorra@ceramstone.com
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Henry Company Canada
Supplier: Building envelope systems
Referred by:
1) John Moore, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Lawrence Singh, Standard Building Supplies
Contact: Chris Lee
Phone: 800-523-0268
clee@henry.com
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Prossimo Development Consulting Ltd.
Developer
Referred by:
1) Robert Grimm, Portrait Homes Ltd.
2) Rick Johal, Zenterra Developments Ltd.
Contact: Randy Dick
Phone: 778-918-2010
rdick@me.com
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You Move Me
Supplier: Movers
Referred by:
1) Matt Varrick, Federated Insurance Company of Canada
2) Arthur Tsang, Kitchen and Bath Classics
Contact: Prabh Heer
Phone: 778-668-5087
Prabh.heer@youmoveme.com
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Divine Homes Ltd.
Developer, General Contractor
Referred by:
1) Colin Jackson, Standard Building Supplies
2) Gurwinder Dhangra, Morrison Windows
Contact: Jatinder Singh Didden
Phone: 778-712-0074
divinehomesbc@gmail.com
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Monde Home Products
Supplier: Wholesale Appliances
Referred by:
1) Doug Truesdell, Trail Appliances Ltd.
2) Gord Chang, Coast Wholesale Appliances LP
Contact: Brendan Rigney
Phone: 604-275-2210
marketing@mondehomeeproducts.com
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Fresh Coat A Paint
Renovator
#69, 11571 Thorpe Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3Z4
Referred by:
1) Peter Tjernagel, Johannesen Construction Ltd.
2) Jeanette Martin, Cypress Hardwood Flooring Ltd.
Contact: Jason Fu
Phone: 778-881-3866
Jason@freshcoatapaint.ca
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Orbit Holding Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, custom)
Referred by:
1) Minder Bhullar, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Walter Wiedemann, Rempel Bros. Concrete Ltd.
Contact: Satinder Grewal
Phone: 778-552-0759
orbitholding@hotmail.com
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T.J.M. Construction Ltd. 
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single family, multi-family), Developer
Referred by:
1) Tajinder Nijjer, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Baljit Sidhu, Oasis Windows Ltd.
Contact:  Tejinder Saluja
Phone: 604-724-4706
wintoo@hotmail.com
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Alleylane Homes Construction & More Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, single family, multi-family) 
Referred by:
1) Minaz Popatia, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Sukhi Kainth, Vinylco Windos Ltd.
Contact:  Steve Chandra
Phone: 778-320-5471
alleylanehomes@gmail.com
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Huansheng Modern Doors Ltd. dba HS Door Canada
Supplier: Fire door, entrance door, door hardware, metal door frame modification
Referred by:
1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
2) Todd Senft, reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc.
Contact: Herman Ho
Phone: 604-474-0369
hsdoor1750@gmail.com
 

 

 

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