On May 20, 2014, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 21 (twenty-one) new members: Morrison Windows Ltd., DVL Homes, Patagonia Solid Wood Corp., EQ3 Ltd., Arcom Design & Construction, BC Eco Paving, ALP’s Mechanical, Helpful Handyman, DEKORA Staging Inc., Exterior Worx, Azuro Concepts Inc., Cantu Bathrooms, CMC Wood Group Ltd., Talius, NRT Development Inc., Pacific Safety Consulting Group Inc., TMT Plumbing & Heating Ltd., Garaventa LiftBC, Mainland Tile & Stone Ltd., Canstone Development Ltd. and Duradek Canada Ltd.

Morrison Windows Ltd.
Windows, Skylights
Referred by:                                   
1) Minder Bhullar, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Sheron Devi, Oasis Windows Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Gurtej Dhillon 
Phone: 604-539-1315; Fax: 604-539-1305
www.morrisonwindows.ca 
info@morrisonwindows.ca
The owners bring more than 10 years experience to a new company that supplies and installs windows, doors and skylights.
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DVL Homes
Builder (1-49 units, single family), Developer
Referred by:                                   
1) Minaz Popitia, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Troy Abromaitis, Bucci Developments Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Nick Dosanjh
Phone: 604-603-7422
www.dvlhomes.com
info@dvlhomes.com
The company has been building and developing single family homes primarily in Surrey for more than 10 years.
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Patagonia Solid Wood Corp.
Wood flooring
Referred by:                                   
1) Enrique Ponce De Leon, NWI Contracting Ltd.
2) Doug Walden, NUCASA – The Finishing Touch
Contact: Mr. Jorge Ravenna 
Phone: 604-935-4665
www.patagoniaflooring.com
jr@patagoniaflooring.com
The company supplies and sells solid wood floors and carpets in the Lower Mainland and BC.
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EQ3 Ltd.
Interior Designer and Sales Consultant specializing in modern furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories.
Referred by:                                   
1) Mike Cairns, Modern Classic Building Solutions Inc.
2) Sasha Todorvich, Federated Insurance Company of Canada
Contact: Mr. Navin Ramani 
Years in business: 10
Phone: 604-681-5155; Fax: 604-681-5154
www.eq3.com
nramani@eq3.com
With 12 stores in Canada and the US, EQ3 manufactures and distributes furniture of modern design and functionality.
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Arcom Design & Construction
Design, Project management.
Referred by:                                   
1) Aaron Singh, EMCO Corporation
2) Amir Asthari, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Mr. Hamdi Homayoon 
Phone: 604-653-9183
www.arcomco.com
hamdi@arcomco.com
The company specializes in the design and project management of custom homes and major renovations.
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B.C. Eco Paving
Paving contractor
Referred by:                                   
1) Andrew Orr, Insight Business Development
2) Brad Katronis, My House Design / Build Team Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Bradley Lavigne 
Phone: 604-785-3795
www.ecopaving.ca
brad@ecopaving.ca
The company uses 100% recycled rubber material to resurface driveways, patios, playgrounds and pool decks.
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ALP’s Fireplace Service Inc. dba ALP’s Mechanical  (Previous member)
HVAC, Mechanical contractor
Referred by:                                   
1) Paula Yang, EMCO Corporation
2) Andrew Orr, Insight Business Development
Contact: Mr. AJ Prakash 
Phone: 604-375-4932
www.alpsfireplaceservice.com
aj@alpsfireplaceservice.com
Since 2008, the company has been providing full-service HVAC and mechanical services throughout the Lower Mainland.
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Helpful Handyman
General Contractor, Renovator
Referred by:                                   
1) Larry Clay, Clay Construction Inc.
2) James Gray, Graytek
Contact: Mr. Bruce Preston 
Phone: 604-882-0442
www.helpfulhandyman.net
bruce@helpfulhandyman.net
For more than 8 years, the company has been offering a wide range of renovation services, large and small.
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DEKORA Staging Inc.
Home staging
Referred by:                                   
1) Robert Crowe, Robert Crowe PREC (RE/MAX Real Estate Services)
2) Caithlin Scarpelli, Atira Women's Resource Society
Contact: Mr. Michael Nathanson 
Phone: 604-876-4355; Fax: 604-215-3897
www.dekora.com
mnathanson@dekora.com
The company is a leading home staging décor company providing services to create inviting spaces with broad appeal.
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Exterior Worx
Siding / Exterior sub-contractor
Referred by:                                   
1) Robert Capar, maison d’etre design-build inc.
2) Randy Edmunds, R&A Makena Construction Inc.
Contact: Mr. Ryan Soiper 
Phone: 800-475-7018
www.worxrenovations.com
rsoper@worxrenovations.com
The company provides siding and exterior finishing services throughout the Lower Mainland.
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Azuro Concepts Inc.
Water features, Outdoor living design
Referred by:                                   
1) Paul Clarke, MPB Construction Ltd.
2) Sasha Todorovich, Federated Insurance Company of Canada
Contact: Mr. Byron Wilson 
Phone: 604-649-5888
www.azuroconcepts.com
byron@azuroconcepts.com
The company’s owners bring decades of experience building backyard spaces and water features.
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Cantu Bathrooms
Bathroom and kitchen products, door hardware
Referred by:                                   
1) Mario Sidler, SIDLER® International
2) Tony Testini, American Standard
3) Tony Liu, COPA Development Corp.
4) Greg Nielsen, G.D. Nielsen Developments Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Bill Sauder 
Phone: 604-688-1252; Fax: 604-688-1232
www.cantubathrooms.com
info@cantubathrooms.com
The company is a distributor and retailer of luxury bathroom and kitchen accessories and products.
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CMC Wood Group Ltd.
Hardwood floor supplier
Referred by:                                   
1) Rich Maidment, Kemp Construction Management Ltd.
2) Barb Rush, Wholesale Blind Factory
Contact: Mr. David Sun 
Phone: 604-688-1252; Fax: 604-688-1232
www.cmcfloors.com
david@cmcfloors.com
The company is a distributor and manufacturer of hardwood flooring since 2001.
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Talius
Roll shutters, Screens
Referred by:                                   
1) Ralph Mathiesen, Townline Homes
2) Blair Wilson, G. Wilson Construction Co. Ltd.
Contact: Mr. James Grieve 
Phone: 250-832-7777; Fax: 250-832-8577
www.talius.com 
james@talius.com
For more than 33 years, the company has manufactured roll shutters and retractable screens for installation province wide.
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NRT Development Inc.
Builder (1-49 units, single, multi- family), Developer
Referred by:                                   
1) Tracy Wheeler, Powerhouse Tile Ltd.
2) James Li, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Mr. Ramin Towfigh
Phone: 604-729-2884
www.nrt.ca
ramin@nrt.ca
The company had been building and developing single family homes and duplexes, primarily on Vancouver’s west side.
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Pacific Safety Consulting Group Inc.
Health and safety consultants
Referred by:                                   
1) Simone Sunderland, Green Sheet Construction Data Ltd.
2) James Johnson, Multivista Construction Documentation Inc.
Contact: Mr. Fernando De Melo 
Phone: 604-278-3512
www.pacificsafetyconsulting.com 
fdm@pacificsafetyconsulting.com
For more than 8 years, the company has provided hazardous materials consulting and safety training and assessments.
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TMT Plumbing & Heating Ltd.
Plumber
Referred by:                                   
1) Jay Marwaha, Trail Appliances Ltd.
2) Frank Bruni, EMCO Corporation
3) Alisa Aragon, Your Mortgage Solutions Group
Contact: Mr. Ricky Dhadwal 
Phone: 604-726-4545
www.tmtplumbing.com
info@tmtplumbing.com
The company provides full-service plumbing, gas fitting and heating services for new construction and renovations.
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Garaventa LiftBC
Elevators, Lift devices
Referred by:                                   
1) Gordon Wilson, G. Wilson Construction Co. Ltd.
2) Greg Nielsen, G.D. Nielsen Developments Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Jason Retallick 
Phone: 604-461-6636; Fax: 604-461-0525
www.garaventabc.com 
jretallick@garaventa.ca
For decades, Garaventa has been designing and manufacturing commercial and residential accessibility lifts and elevators.
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Mainland Tile & Stone Ltd.
Tile, Stone distributor and retailer
Referred by:                                   
1) Brad Katronis, My House Design / Build Team Ltd.
2) Alisa Aragon, Your Mortgage Solutions Group
Contact: Mr. Amir Amarhoun 
Phone: 604-451-8453; Fax: 604-451-8423
www.mainlandstone.com 
amir@mainlandstone.com
The company distributes and retails tile and stone flooring products.
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Canstone Development Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, single family, custom), General Contractor
Referred by:                                   
1) Enoch Deer, Sen Western Wholesale Lumber Ltd.
2) Ted Wong, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
3) Loy Leland, Loy Leland Architect Inc.
Contact: Ms. Nancy Liao
Phone: 778-888-2451
www.canstonedevelopment.com
nancyliao100@gmail.com
The owners bring years of experience been building single family and custom homes, primarily on Vancouver’s west side.
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Duradek Canada Ltd.
Deck and roof membrane products, Fences, Rails
Referred by:                                   
1) Wayne Didio, Adera Development Corporation
2) Monica Ballard, Shell Busey's Home Improvements
Contact: Mr. Kevin MacMillan 
Phone: 604-591-5594; Fax: 604-591-3100
www.duradek.com 
kevin@duradek.com
For decades, the company has distributed and manufactured sheet vinyl for outdoor, maintenance free applications.

 A lot of media buzz was received surrounding the GVHBA annual Ovation Awards Finalists. Read coverage of the Ovation Awards finalists and Shakespeare Homes and Renovations as well as Alchemy Construction HERE

 Best Builders winning home featured on the cover of Westcoast Homes & Design plus coverage of the 2014 Ovation Award winners. Read article here!

On June 17, 2014, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 12 (twelve) new members: Hot Soup Media, Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson Law Corporation, Steelhead Contracting Ltd., Hari Homes Incorporated, PN Construction Consulting, AXIS Real Estate Solutions Inc., GQ Flooring, Green Apple Construction Ltd., DSD Document Systems Direct Ltd., Canplas Industries Ltd., Procasa Developments Ltd. and Staburn Group.

Hot Soup Media
Graphic and Web Design, Marketing.
Referred by:                                   
1) Erynn Johnson, Marcraft Homes Ltd.
2) Lynn Harrison, Harrison Marketing Resources Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Hussein Samnani 
Phone: 604-844-2874
www.hotsoupmedia.com 
hussein@hotsoupmedia.com
The company is a creative agency that designs websites, marketing materials, and communication pieces.
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Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson Law Corporation
Lawyer
Referred by:                                   
1) Chris Gardner, Britco
2) Yvonne D’Arcy, Avant Contractors Inc.
Contact: Ms. Seema Lal
Phone: 604-684-0727; Fax: 604-684-7094
www.shk.ca
sl@shk.ca
For more than 22 years, the team has provided legal services as it relates to the construction and real estate industries.
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Steelhead Contracting Ltd.
Renovator, General Contractor
Referred by:                                   
1) Kevin Belton, Cloverdale Paint Inc.
2) Scott Frampton, Standard Building Supplies
Contact: Ms. May Nembhard
Phone: 604-420-9368, Fax: 604-420-9378
www.steelheadcontracting.com
2ic@steelheadcontracting.com
The company provides a wide range of renovation services to residential and strata clients throughout the Lower Mainland.
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Hari Homes Incorporated
Builder (1-49 units, single, multi-family), Renovator
Referred by:                                   
1) Yash Nagaraj, The Lighting Warehouse
2) Surb Hyare, Ply Gem
Contact: Mr. Aloke Chowdhury
Phone: 604-593-5568; Fax: 604-539-5569
www.harihomes.com
harihomes.act@gmail.com
With years of industry experience, the company builds homes primarily in Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey.
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PN Construction Consulting
Construction Management, Consulting Services
Referred by:                                   
1) Graham Collins, Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd.
2) Brian Gibson, Proactive Hazmat and Environmental Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Peter Nielsen
Phone: 604-948-2074
petern1005@gmail.com
The owner brings more than 15 years project management experience with low-rise and high-rise multi-family projects.
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AXIS Real Estate Solutions Inc.
Real Estate Sales and Marketing
Referred by:                                   
1) Sanveer Shoker, Sunmark Developments Ltd.
2) Avtar Johl, Platinum Group of Companies
Contact: Mr. Nav Kandola
Phone: 778-574-2869
www.axisrealestate.ca
info@axisrealestate.ca
The company is a full-service real estate marketing and sales business that helped to sell 5,000 homes across Canada.
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GQ Flooring
Flooring (Wood, Carpet, Vinyl)
Referred by:                                   
1) John Alley, Julian Ceramic Tile Inc.
2) Paul Thomson, Ames Tile & Stone Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Enrique Quiroga 
Phone: 604-540-9575; Fax: 604-540-9573
www.gqflooring.ca
contact@gqflooring.ca
For more than seven years, the company has been providing integrated flooring solutions to the building industry.
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Green Apple Construction Ltd.
Renovator
Referred by:                                   
1) Kim Elliot, Port Coquitlam Building Supplies Ltd.
2) Amir Asghari, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Mr. Saeed Amani
Phone: 604-800-1973
www.greenappleconstruction.com
info@greenappleconstruction.com
The company provides full-service renovation services primarily in Vancouver and on the North Shore.
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DSD Document Systems Direct Ltd.
Office Equipment Sales and Services
Referred by:                                   
1) Alisa Aragon, Your Mortgage Solutions Group
2) Colette Justa, Federated Insurance Company
Contact: Mr. Diego Iribar
Phone: 604-204-3202
www.myDSD.ca
diego@dsdltd.ca
The company’s principal brings years of experience helping customers manage their business document needs.
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Canplas Industries Ltd.
Ventilation Products Supplier
Referred by:                                   
1) Rita Georgeson, Mitten Inc.
2) Nathan Funk, VSA Enterprises Inc.
Contact: Mr. Bill Gay
Phone: 1-800-455-1771 x. 6005; Fax: 604-455-0452
www.duraflo.com
bgay@canplas.com
For decades, the company has been a leader of plastic solutions for fluid transport in the field of building materials.
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Procasa Developments Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single family)
Referred by:                                   
1) June Yang, Standard Building Supplies
2) Devin McCann, Weatherguard Gutters Inc.
Contact: Mr. Michael (Chi Tung) Wu
Phone: 604-521-5234
www.procasadevelopments.com
michael.procasa@gmail.com
The company builds custom and single family homes primarily in Vancouver, Burnaby and the tri-cities.
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Staburn Group
Developer
Referred by:                                   
1) Norm Couttie, Adera Development Corporation
2) Robert McArthur, Polygon Homes
Contact: Mr. Stephen Henderson
Phone: 604-521-5234
www.staburn.com
mail@staburn.com
The company is a long-time developer with its current project Wallace & McDowell under way in North Vancouver.

BURNABY, B.C. JULY 9, 2014 – The Georgie Awards®, operated and hosted by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC, are recognized both provincially and nationally as the residential construction industry’s most prestigious awards program. The annual Awards honour outstanding excellence in all areas of building including planning, design and construction, renovation, marketing, innovation, special achievement and more.

Entering the Awards provides a tremendous opportunity to showcase projects, innovative designs and the high standard of quality that conveys a company’s level of commitment and professionalism to customers while gaining valuable exposure.

Eligibility

The Georgie Awards® are open to all members of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC including members from its 10 local affiliated home builder associations located throughout all regions of British Columbia. Members are encouraged to enter regardless of the size of their company or project.

Projects and products built, renovated, developed, created and/or marketed for the period of January 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014 are eligible for entry. Winners will be announced at the 23rd Annual Georgie Awards® Gala on Friday, February 27, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver with more than 500 industry professionals, senior government officials and media in attendance.

Simpler Application and Submission Process

CHBA BC has refined the categories and made some improvements to the process for entering including:

• A 50% reduction in the requirement for paperwork submission of plans
• Elimination of the mandatory requirement to enroll in the AVID Ratings system for the Grand Georgie categories with the exception of the Customer Choice Award
• Integration of the previous sustainable awards programs into the Georgie Awards® by adding three new categories specifically for Built Green® & R-2000 homes.
• Created a new easy, online registration and submission process

Steps to Enter Review the categories available online, choose the categories that highlight your company’s best projects, and prepare your submissions. Complete the online entry form and pay the entry fees. Submissions will be open until September 30, 2014.

CLICK HERE for the Categories and Criteria |  CLICK HERE for the Online Entry Form

For further information, or if you have any questions, please call 604-432-7112 or e-mail georgies@chbabc.org or visit www.georgieawards.ca | www.chbabc.org.

 Alchemy Construction's four plex project in North Vancouver took home Ovation Awards for energy efficiency, but its high-density approach also created affordable flexibility in the high-priced North Vancouver. READ FULL ARTICLE featured in BIV Green Space 2014.

In case you missed it, here is a link to the Parade of Renovated Homes article in the Decor and Renovations July issue.  

On August 19, 2014, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 25 (twenty-five) new members:

CM Bay Properties Ltd., Informa Canada, Richelieu, Euro-Line Appliances West Inc., Hazelmere Mantels, Viper Homes Inc., Interactive Living Inc., Linhan Design & Interiors Co. Ltd., Merola Construction Inc., GHR – Green Home Renovation, Complete Home Design Inc., York Aluminum, Hughes Brothers Construction Ltd., Urban Coast Renovations, Invenia Inc., Tailored Living Featuring Premier Garage, Arctic Insulation Inc., CastleHill Homes Ltd., Vanglo Sustainable Construction Group Ltd., Make Door Pro Your Garage Door Company DBA Door Pro, Accentrix Design, Pacific Art Stone Inc., Guildford Brook Estates, Swift Sure Milling & Mouldings and Wicks Electric Inc.

CM Bay Properties Ltd.
Developer
Referred by:                                    
1) Anita Dong, CMP Development Group Ltd.
2) Theresa Paterson, Ames Tile & Stone Ltd.
Contact: Ms. Yoyoe Lu 
Phone: 604-447-0999; Fax: 604-447-1111
www.cmbay.ca 
info@cmbay.ca
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Informa Canada
BuildEx and IDS West Trade Show Organizer
Referred by:                                    
1) Anthony McGillvrey, Valley Countertops Industries Ltd.
2) Nick Devito, Divine Hardwood Flooring
Contact: Mr. Paul Maryschak 
Phone: 604-730-2057; Fax: 604-730-2077
www.buildexvancouver.com
www.idswest.com 
paul.maryschak@informacanada.com
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Richelieu
Manufacturer and supplier of decorative hardware, laminate, functional hardware and inishing materials
Referred by:                                    
1) Julie Paulson, Suncrest Cabinets Inc.
2) Kevin Chretien, Canterbury Kitchens Ltd.
Contact: Ms. Nicola McGown 
Phone: 604-273-3108; Fax: 604-278-0639
www.richelieu.com
nmcgown@richelieu.com 
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Euro-Line Appliances West Inc.
Supplier of premium domestic and German appliances
Referred by:                                    
1) Brad Romo, Coast Wholesale Appliance LP
2) Steve, Reyes, Kitchen Craft of Canada Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Mark Eglington 
Phone: 604-235-3980; Fax: 604-235-3984
www.euro-line-appliances.com
marke@etawest.com 
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Hazelmere Mantels
Supplier and installer of fireplace mantels
Referred by:                                    
1) Jamie Shortreid, Cloverdale Paint Inc.
2) Alisa Aragon, Your Mortgage Solutions Group
Contact: Ms. June McPherson 
Phone: 604-574-7814; Fax: 604-574-3304
www.hazelmeremantel.com
hazelmeremantel@gmail.com 
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Viper Homes Inc.
Builder (1-49 units), multi-family, single family, and custom homes
Referred by:                                    
1) Rob Grimm, Portrait Homes Ltd.
2) Neeraj Chaturvedi, Rahul Glass Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Rav Dhariwal 
Phone: 778-908-1826
www.viperhomes.ca
info@viperhomes.ca 
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Interactive Living Inc.  
Supplier and installer of audio/video, home automation, home theatres, lighting control systems, security systems and security products
Referred by:                                    
1) John Friswell, CCI Renovations
2) Ian Knight, RJR Construction Management Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Tim Parsons 
Phone: 604-281-2421; Fax: 604-281-2488
www.interactiveliving.ca
info@interactiveliving.ca 
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Linhan Design & Interiors Co. Ltd.
Interior and custom home designer
Referred by:                                    
1) Annette Wong, The Lighting Warehouse
2) Sean Cloete, Fontile Corporation Ltd.
Contact: Ms. Tanlin Lynne 
Phone: 778-926-3978
www.linhandesign.com
linhandesign@gmail.com 
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Merola Construction Inc.
Renovator
Referred by:                                    
1) Scott Frampton, Standard Building Supplies
2) Karin Bohne, Moeski Design Agency
Contact: Mr. Raffael Merola 
Phone: 604-837-5601
www.merolacon.com
info@merolacon.com 
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GHR – Green Home Renovation
Renovator
Referred by:                                    
1) Einar Halbig, E3 Eco Group Ltd.
2) Greg Hanberry, Cirrus Homes
Contact: Ms. Mojdeh Olamazadeh 
Phone: 604-773-4471
www.g-h-r.ca
info@g-h-r.ca 
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Complete Home Design Inc.
Interior Designer
Referred by:                                    
1) Theresa Paterson, Ames Tile & Stone Ltd.
2) Bhupinder Singh, Exclusive Floors Ltd.
Contact: Asha Kochukalikkal 
Phone: 604-498-3424
www.completehomedesign.ca
info@completehomedesign.ca 
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York Aluminum
Supplier of aluminum fences and railings
Referred by:                                    
1) Richard Maidment, Kemp Construction Management Ltd.
2) Troy Abromaitis, Bucci Developments Ltd.
Contact: Matthew Liang 
Phone: 604-270-2009
www.yaluminum.com
mliang_1999@yahoo.com 
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Hughes Brothers Construction Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units) single family, custom homes, Renovator
Referred by:                                    
1) Tom Taylor, Bental – Taylor Construction Ltd.
2) Richard, Kadulski, Richard Kadulski Architect
3) Doug Fyffe, Dick’s Lumber and Building Supplies
Contact: David Hughes and Sheila Hughes 
Phone: 604-986-5595
www.hughesborthers.ca
hbc-david@telus.net 
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Urban Coast Renovations
Renovator
Referred by:                                    
1) Jevons Tsang, Kitchen and Bath Classics (A Wolsely Company)
2) John Horsnell, North Shore Door Ltd.
Contact: David Ritchie 
Phone: 604-984-0802
www.urbancoastrenovations.com
dave@urbancoastrenovations.com 
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Invenia Inc.
Developer
Referred by:                                    
1) Stan Baldwin, B.A. Robinson Ltd. Co.
2) Andre Hellner, Griff Building Supplies Ltd.
Contact: Kristen Strand – BSc, CMM, CITE, WSET Certified Advanced, LEED AP Building Design + Construction 
Phone: 604-281-1400
www.hyclyff.com
www.inveniainc.com
kstrand@inveniainc.com 
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Tailored Living Featuring Premier Garage
Supplier and designer or custom closets, cabinetry, garages and garage doors
Referred by:                                    
1) Steve Kemp, Kemp Construction Management Ltd.
2) Troy Abromaitis, Bucci Developments Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Ron Helferty  
Phone: 604-279-1117
www.tailoredliving.com
www.premiergarage.com
rhelferty@tailoredliving.com 
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Arctic Insulation Inc.
Installer and supplier of insulation materials
Referred by:                                    
1) Doug Harrison, Advanced Energy Group
2) Lynn Harrison. Harrison Marketing Resources Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Brion Doyle and Ms. Rhea Haluzny 
Phone: 604-952-2040; Fax: 604-952-2045
www.arcticinc.ca
rk@arcticinc.ca 
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CastleHill Homes Ltd.
Builder and Developer (1-49 units, single family)
Referred by:                                    
1) Neil Ziola, Sure-Lok Homes Ltd.
2) Avtar Johl, Platinum Group of Comanpies
Contact: Mr. Sham Sandhu 
Phone: 604-719-4858
shamsandhu@hotmail.com 
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Vanglo Sustainable Construction Group Ltd.
Builder and Developer (1-49 units, custom, single and multi-family)
Referred by:                                    
1) Brock Maglio, Bestwest Roofing Inc.
2) Dave Kyle, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Mr. Martin Warren 
Phone: 604-671-3667
martin@vanglo.ca
www.vanglo.ca 
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Make Door Pro Your Garage Door Company DBA Door Pro
Supplier, servicer and installer of overhead doors, garage doors, parking gates and access systems
Referred by:                                    
1) Joe Geluch, Naikoon Contacting Ltd.
2) Graeme Huguet, My House Design / Build Team Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Mike Plecash 
Phone: 604-597-4040; Fax: 604-572-8960
shannonm@doorpro.ca
www.doorpro.ca
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Accentrix Design
Interior Designer
Referred by:                                    
1) Jeff London, Ravenwood Construction Ltd.
2) Christy Ng, Julian Ceramic Tile Inc.
Contact: Ms. Danielle Molnar 
Phone: 778-898-5103; Fax: 604-564-5203
daniellemolnar@accentricdesign.ca
www.accentridesign.ca
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Pacific Art Stone Inc.
Supplier of stone veneer
Referred by:                                    
1) Tarjinder Mann, Isle of Mann Group of Companies
2) Avatar Johl, Platinum Group of Companies
Contact: Bruce Lott 
Phone: 604-585-8863; Fax: 604-585-6782
pacificartstone@gmail.com
www.pacificartstone.com
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Guildford Brook Estates
Developer
Referred by:                                    
1) Einar Halbig, E3 Eco Group Inc.
2) Tony Bhinder, Gold Key Insurance Services Ltd.
Contact: Alecia Parmar 
Phone: 604-214-0232; Fax: 604-214-0233
alecia@guilddfordbrookestates.com
www.guilddfordbrookestates.com
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Swift Sure Milling & Mouldings
Supplier of mouldings, profiled wood products, edge laminated wood, finishing and cnc wood profiling
Referred by:                                    
1) Paul Lilley, Kingdom Builders Inc.
2) Drew Grimston, Cavendish Contracting Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Chris Mager 
Phone:  604-597-8431; Fax: 604-597-8461
www.swiftsuremilling.com
cmager@swiftsuremilling.com
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Wicks Electric Inc.
Electrician, Renovator
Referred by:                                    
Sam Wainwright, Refine & Design, Renovation & Construction
Matt Robinson, Monarch Floor and Window Coverings
Contact: Mr. Adam Wicks 
Phone:  604-765-8439
www.wickselectric.ca
adam@wickselectric.ca
 

On December 17, 2013, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 9 (nine) new members: Nuvo Sales Ltd., V6B Kitchens, Fine Cabinetry & Design, SM Sign Magic, Infiniti Pacific Custom Homes Ltd., Fortress Railing Products, Mirolin Industries Corp., HW Construction, Rocksolid Enterprises Inc. and Western Homes & Management Ltd.

Nuvo Sales Ltd.
Lighting products, Manufacturer’s rep
Referred by:                                    
1) Shea Robinson, B.A. Robinson Ltd. Co.
2) Sub Ketchan, The Lighting Warehouse
Contact: Ms. Cathie Hayes 
Phone: 604-531-6834; Fax: 604-531-5829
www.nuvosales.com
cathie@nuvosales.com
The company is a manufacturer’s rep, in BC and Western Canada, for a variety of lighting products and lines.
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V6B Kitchens, Fine Cabinetry & Design
Cabinets, Millwork
Referred by:                                    
1) Todd Best, Best Builders Ltd. 
2) Mario Sidler, SIDLER® International
Contact: Mr. Ken Veach 
Phone: 604-684-6824; Fax: 604-684-6144
www.v6b.com
ken@v6b.com
For more than 25 years, V6B has been offering a full range of kitchen and bath design services around the world.
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SM Sign Magic
Signs
Referred by:                                    
1) Kent Sillars, Vesta Properties Ltd. 
2) Cheryl West, Foxridge Homes, a Qualico Company
3) Avtar Johl, Platinum Group of Companies
Contact: Mr. Mike Bowyer 
Phone: 604-594-3636; Fax: 604-594-8080
www.signmagic.ca
signmagicltd@telus.net
The owners bring more than 35 years experience providing signs and related products to the construction industry.
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Infiniti Pacific Custom Homes Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single)
Referred by:                                    
1) John Horsnal, North Shore Door Ltd. 
2) Matt Robinson, Monarch Floor and Window Coverings
3) Peter Kostopoulos, B.A. Robinson Ltd. Co.
Contact: Mr. Paul Blakley 
Phone: 604-293-1609
www.infinitipacific.ca
paul@infinitipacific.ca
The owner brings more than 30 years experience building single family homes in BC and the US.
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Fortress Railing Products
Metal railings, low voltage deck lights
Referred by:                                    
1) Sasha Todorovic, Federated Insurance of Canada 
2) Rob Shute, Sears Commercial
Contact: Mr. Peter Corr 
Phone: 604-761-9044
www.fortressrailing.com
peterc@fortressrailing.com
The company manufactures in North America iron, aluminum and glass railings and related railing products.
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Mirolin Industries Corp.
Manufacturer of acrylic tubs and showers
Referred by:                                    
1) Sydney Irvine, Barclay Sales Ltd.
2) Dennis Manns, Kitchen & Bath Classics, A Wolseley Company
Contact: Ms. Susie Pontarini 
Phone: 604-499-5338
Fax: 800-463-2236
www.mirolin.com
spontarini@mirolin.com
For more than 40 years, the company has been manufacturing acrylic tubs and showers with sales across Canada.
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HW Construction
General Contractor, Renovator, Cabinets
Referred by:                                    
1) Randy Sibley, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) David Renwick, Baker Newby LLP
Contact: Mr. Ryan Carpenter 
Phone: 604-616-8978; Fax: 604-466-0276
www.hwconstruction.ca
rcarpenter@hwconstruction.ca
HW Construction provides full-service residential construction and renovations.
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Rocksolid Enterprises Inc.
General Contractor, Renovator
Referred by:                                    
1) Daryl Wilson, Starline Window
2) Shea Robinson, B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd.
Contact: Ms. Dawn Carmichael
Phone: 604-736-1055
www.callrocksolid.com
info@callrocksolid.com
For more than 23 years, the company has provided full renovation and landscaping services.
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Western Homes & Management Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single), Renovator
Referred by:                                   
1) Steve Johnson, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Ron Sargent, Northcoast Building Products Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Mick Sidhu 
Phone:  604-773-5507; Fax: 604-544-4343
www.westernhomesbc.com
info@westernhomesbc.com
The company’s owner brings more than 25 years experience building quality homes across the Lower Mainland.
 

On Tuesday, February 11, the Britich Columbia Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO), a branch of BC Housing present the 2014 Half-Day Workshop: Building Smart with Energy Efficiency. 

To be held at the Italian Cultural Centre in Vancouver from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., this half-day workshop will focus on energy efficiency in new and retrofit buildings. Industry leaders will provide insight into key issues, including insulation strategies, high performance walls and energy efficiency code requirements. The workshop is presented by the BC Building Envelope Council (BCBEC) and the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO), a branch of BC Housing.

Visit the BCBEC website to view the workshop program and to register online today.

First-time winners join longstanding honourees at 22nd Annual Georgie Awards®
 
VANCOUVER, BC February 1, 2014 - The best of B.C.'s residential builders, renovators, designers and marketers were honoured tonight at the 22nd annual Georgie Awards® gala at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.
  
The Georgie Awards®, which are presented by the Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC (CHBA BC) and BC Homes, recognize the gold standard in B.C.'s residential home construction industry. This year's winners, selected by a respected jury of independent industry professionals from outside the province, are an exciting mix of up-and-coming companies, first-time winners and longstanding honourees.
 
First-time winners took the top prizes for Best Single Family Homes: Talisman Homes (Resort Living, Tsawwassen, under $500,000); Saiya Developments (The Roof, North Vancouver, under $750,000); and Sopka Development (Esquimalt, West Vancouver, over $750,000).
 
Repeat winner Solterra Developments returned strong this year with three wins for its Keefer Block condo project in Vancouver, as did Adera Development and Portrait Homes, each winning awards in two categories. Adera won for Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year and Best Multi-Family Low Rise Development (Sail in Vancouver) and Portrait Homes won Single Family Production Home Builder of the Year and Residential Community of the Year (Hampstead in Maple Ridge).
 
Perhaps the most noteworthy wins of the evening, awards for best environmental projects went to Atira Women's Resource Society for its recycled shipping container housing development in Vancouver.
 
"The excellent work from the winners - and indeed all the finalists - demonstrates that B.C. is truly the leader when it comes to innovative design and quality construction," says Rob Capar, President of CHBA BC.
 
The awards cover projects and products built, renovated, developed, created and/or marketed for the period of January 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013. Winners were announced at the black-tie awards, emceed by local broadcasting icon Wayne Cox, and featured entertainment by versatile musician Andrew Johns.

View all the winners and finalists online at www.georgieawards.ca
 
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MEDIA CONTACT: 
Jill Greenwood  
604-432-7112
Jill@chbabc.org   
 
 
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 22 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. 
 
The Georgie Awards® Where inspiration comes home   
 

On December 17, 2013, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 7 (seven) new members:

Scott Olson (Macdonald Realty Ltd.), Beedie Development Group, Caliber Projects Ltd., Docherty Developments Inc., Nickel Bros Housing Moving Ltd., Superprem Industries dba Pearl Sinks and Greenwave Homes Ltd.

Scott Olson (Macdonald Realty Ltd.)   Previous member
Realtor
Referred by:                                   
1) Eileen Day, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
2) Barb Rush, Wholesale Blind Factory
Contact: Mr. Scott Olson
Phone: 604-590-2444
www.scottolson.ca
scott@scottolson.ca
Scott has been a realtor for more than 29 years and is a past president of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board.
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Beedie Development Group
Builder (50+ units, multi-family), Developer
Referred by:                                   
1) Ron Rapp, Morningstar Homes Ltd. 
2) Kerry Nagy, Travelers Insurance Company of Canada
Contact: Mr. Alvin Reyes
Phone: 604-435-3321; Fax: 604-432-7349
www.beediegroup.ca
alvin.reyes@beediegroup.ca
For more than 60 years, Beedie has been building and developing projects across the Lower Mainland. Current multi-family projects include the Austin in Coquitlam and Station Square in Burnaby.
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Caliber Projects Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single, multi-family)
Referred by:                                   
1) Wendy Parcha, Benchmark Homes Ltd. 
2) Carol Bourque, Infinity Properties Ltd.
3) Gregory van Popta, McQuarrie Hunter LLP
4) Ryan VanDelft, Networx Windows & Doors
Contact: Mr. Justin Bontkes
Phone: 604-807-1888
www.caliberprojects.com
info@caliberprojects.com
The owner comes from a long line of experienced builders and builds mainly single family homes in Langley and area.
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Docherty Developments Inc.
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single), Renovator
Referred by:                                   
1) Mike Reid, Reid Developments Ltd. 
2) Gary Ogden, Vinyltek Windows 
Contact: Mr. Mark Docherty
Phone: 604-377-2976
www.dochertydevelopments.com
dochertydevelopments@shaw.ca
The company builds and renovates primarily on Vancouver’s west side.
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Nickel Bros Housing Moving Ltd.
House movers, House raising
Referred by:                                   
1) Darren Cranston, Polygon Homes Ltd. 
2) Benjamin Brott, reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc.
3) Miles Wittig, Basil Restoration Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Jeremy Nickel
Phone: 604-944-9430; Fax: 604-944-6082
www.nickelbros.com
vancouver@nickelbros.com
For more than 55 years, the company has been moving and lifting homes throughout BC and Washington State.
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Superprem Industries dba Pearl Sinks
Sinks, Faucets
Referred by:                                   
1) Lanson Foster, Lanstone Homes Ltd.
2) John Tilstra, Centra Windows & Doors
Contact: Mr. Woody Chiang
Phone: 604-214-4477; Fax: 800-214-0886
www.pearlsinks.com
woody@pearlsinks.com
For more than 15 years, the company has been manufacturing sinks and faucets for kitchens and bathrooms.
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Greenwave Homes Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, custom)
Referred by:                                   
1) Greg Graham, Port Coquitlam Building Supplies Ltd.
2) Ross Power, Powerhouse Building Solutions Inc.
3) Barry Vignal, Burnco Rock Products Ltd.
4) Kylene Ketchan, The Lighting Warehouse
Contact: Mr. Hardeep Chungh
Phone: 604-652-2200; Fax: 604-942-4153
hardeep@greenwavehomes.com
The owner brings more than 11 years industry experience building custom homes in Burke Mountain and Pitt Meadows.

Study probing home development costs, policies in Metro cities

Affordability crisis: Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association says the answer is to build more dwellings

By Bob Ransford, Vancouver Sun

One of the world’s leading voices on sustainability and the future of the planet recently sounded an alarm bell, warning that the shortage of housing supply in cities across the globe is threatening quality of life.

In an article in Britain’s Guardian newspaper, Alex Steffen, a San Francisco-based urban futurist, argued there is a huge gulf between available housing and demand for homes in growing cities across the globe. He contends this housing shortage is causing an affordability crisis that undermines the quality of life for the hardworking middle class, worsens inequality and threatens the future of the planet.

Steffen contends that to make housing affordable again, most cities need to catch up to decades-worth of unmet demand over the next few years: “In many cities, this means goals measured in the tens of thousands of new homes; in the fastest-growing cities, it means hundreds of thousands. Build enough housing and (economists and experience both tell us) prices should at least stabilize. Want social justice? Build a lot more housing.”

In order to build this magnitude of housing, Steffen argues that new efforts are needed — efforts not only in scale, but in approach. That challenge, he believes, demands that local governments need to be willing and able to plan and permit the kind of widespread change that will be needed to accommodate this wave of new housing supply over the next few decades.

News of this global housing shortage crisis comes as no comfort to those of us in Metro Vancouver who experience every day the life-altering pressures of housing costs stretching our means. It’s interesting that we’re part of a global trend, but not in any way reassuring to know this.

We know that our regional population is growing at a rate of 3,000 new residents per month. By 2041, the Metro Vancouver region will need a half-million new homes to house a million new residents.

Some are beginning to realize that to combat the housing affordability crisis in Metro Vancouver, we are going to have to seriously figure out how we can close the gulf between supply and demand.

Some extraordinary measures will be needed to accomplish this and some very ordinary measures — small innovations — also will help.

One way of improving the ability of the market to respond with housing supply is to ensure that municipalities and developers are working effectively together to plan and approve new housing projects.

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association recently launched an initiative to figure out how to get new housing development projects to the groundbreaking stage, recognizing that we do have a housing shortage and supply is required.

Getting to Groundbreaking — or G2G — is a comprehensive program that will look at the costs, the charge structures, the processes and the policies that go into the processing and eventual approval of new housing development applications in municipalities throughout the region. An annual G2G survey will gather data from both municipalities and developers to benchmark application costs, approval times and management practices. Working with local governments, GVHBA will conduct background research on housing policy regulations and their impacts, hoping to identify innovative ways in which municipalities and developers are already working together to meet housing demand or new innovations where they can work more effectively together.

This initiative promises to be a rigorous one, based on credible research methods. Simon Fraser University’s Urban Studies Program researchers are partners in the project with the GVHBA, and they will be guided by an advisory group that includes members of local governments, the Urban Development Institute, the BC Non-profit Housing Association and Toronto’s Ryerson University.

It is intended to be a long-term initiative, with the promise of an annual report on the benchmarks, highlights on best practices and case studies.

GVHBA hopes the Getting to Groundbreaking initiative will provide some workable ideas on addressing the pressing housing needs in the region.

What’s most encouraging about this initiative is that it focuses on supply as the answer to the affordability challenge.

We’ve been struggling with this challenge in Metro Vancouver for far too long, while we have ignored what Steffen said in his call to action: “Our only choice is to build, build, build.”

Bob Ransford is a public affairs consultant with Counterpoint Communications Inc. He is a former real estate developer who specializes in urban land-use issues. Email: ransford@counterpoint.ca or Twitter:@BobRansford

To see the online Vancouver Sun story, click here.

The Canadian Home Warranty Council is hosting the International Housing and Home Warranty Conference (IHHWC) in Vancouver from September 7-10, 2014. The goal of this conference is to promote the benefits of construction guarantees and warranties at an international level. Held every three years, members of the International Housing and Home Warranty Association meet in key international locations to listen, learn and share best business practices and experience.

Registration is Open

The International Housing & Home Warranty Conference (IHHWC) is coming to Vancouver September 7-10, 2014. Held every three years, this prestigious conference brings together warranty organizations, government representatives, home builders and housing professionals from around the world. Experts in building science/construction, finance, insurance, social housing and politics will share their perspectives on the future of home ownership.
Register today. Early-bird registration available until May 30, 2014. Learn more at www.ihhwc2014.ca.

Greater Vancouver Builders’ Association Announces 2014 Ovation Awards Finalists
Celebrating Metro Vancouver’s best builders, renovators and designers

On March 6, 2014,  in Vancouver, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) announced the finalists for the fifth annual 2014 Ovation Awards.

The awards honour excellence in the design and construction of new single-family and multi-family homes as well as the renovation of existing homes.
“Homeowners in Metro Vancouver demand the very best when it comes to the design and construction of their homes. Vancouver is a leading-edge city and the design and construction of our homes reflects this. We are proud to be working with world-class builders, designers and renovators,” says GVHBA Chief Executive Officer Bob de Wit.

In addition to the rigorous panel of award-winning judges, the public can weigh in with the popular People’s Choice Award. Visit http://www.ovationawards.ca/peoples-choice/ to vote for your favourite new or renovated home until April 7. The 2014 Ovation Award winners will be announced at the Awards Gala on Saturday, April 26.

For the fifth year in a row, FortisBC is the presenting sponsor. Patron sponsor is once again the Provincial Homeowner Protection Office, Branch of BC Housing. Sponsors also include Ballistic Arts Media Studios Inc., Black Press Group, Casesarstone Canada, EMCO Corporation, Glacier Media, I-XL Masonry Supplies, Kitchen Craft of Canada Ltd., Martin Knowles Photo/Media, Minuteman Press, Ply Gem, Sears Commercial, Trail Appliances Ltd., The Brick Commercial Sales, The Vancouver Sun, The Province and Wall2Wall Media.

GVHBA Ovation Awards 2014: Finalists by Category *In alphabetical order (project name follows company name)

Best Kitchen Renovation - Under $50,000            
• Level One Construction Ltd., Golden Kitchen Glow          
• Level One Construction Ltd., Pristine Dream
• Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc., Indian River

Best Kitchen Renovation: $50,000 - $99,999        
• Klondike Contracting Corporation, Sky-High Sanctuary
• Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Green with Envy           
• TQ Construction Ltd., Foresthill Kitchen  
               
Best Kitchen Renovation: $100,000 and over      
• Euro Canadian Construction Corp., English Bay Condo Renovation
• reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc., The House Fit  For "Sonny and Claire"              

Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation
• Best Builders Ltd., Reviving the 70’s
• maison d'etre design-build inc., Four to One       

Best Bathroom Renovation: Under $35,000        
• Kerr Construction, Sleek Bathroom          
                                               
Best Renovated Room
• maison d'etre design-build inc., Master Suite Getaway 
• Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Green with Envy           

Best Addition Renovation          
• Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc., Meadfield  (Associate: Sensitive Design)
• Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc., Mountain Highway  (Associate: Sensitive Design)
• Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc., Panorama  (Associate: Sensitive Design)

Best Accessible Renovation       
• Best Builders Ltd., The Homecoming      

Best Exterior Renovation            
• maison d'etre design-build inc., 70's Upgrade    
• Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Green with Envy           

Best Townhouse/Condominium Renovation     
• Euro Canadian Construction Corp., English Bay Condo Renovation
• Frits De Vries Architect Ltd., Marina Side Residence         
• maison d'etre design-build inc., Discerning Luxury           
• Tavan Developments Ltd., Klahanie Comfort     

Best Renovation: Under $100,000           
• Essy West Contracting Inc., West End Loft Renovation   
• Tavan Developments Ltd., Klahanie Comfort     
• VGC Vancouver General Contractors Inc., Marinaside Penthouse Renovation

Best Renovation: $100,000 - $299,999    
• Klondike Contracting Corporation, Hillside Home              
• Nesseler Construction Ltd., Beach Retreat           
• Rain City Renovations, W10 Basement

Best Renovation: $300,000 - $499,999    
• Naikoon Contracting Ltd., 1975 Parker   
• Boda Construction Ltd., Edgemont Natural         
• Best Builders Ltd., Reviving the 70’s        

Best Renovation: $500,000 - $799,999    
• Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc., Meadfield  (Associate: Sensitive Design)
• Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Green with Envy           
• reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc., The House Fit For "Sonny and Claire"

Best Renovation: $800,000 and over      
• Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc., Mountain Highway  (Associate: Sensitive Design)
• Best Builders Ltd., West Van Getaway

Best Custom Home: Under $750,000      
• Tavan Developments Ltd., Quilchena Classic      
• Mountainside Design + Build, Transitional Timber Frame Home 
• Frits De Vries Architect Ltd., Dunbar Laneway   

Best Custom Home: $750,000 - $1.5 million        
• Marble Construction Ltd., 3197 Bewicke Avenue               
• Kerr Construction, Alder Crossing            
• Frits De Vries Architect Ltd., Heather Street

Best Custom Home: Over $1.5 million  
• Tavan Developments Ltd., Adera Radiance         
• Boda Construction Ltd., Rockbank           
• Best Builders Ltd., Orchard Way
                               
Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,000 s.f.              
• Talisman Homes Ltd., Resort Living         
• Portrait Homes Ltd., Hampstead Phase 2 at Silver Ridge - Alder Plan        
                                               
Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,000 s.f. and over               
• Talisman Homes Ltd., Resort Living I       
• Talisman Homes Ltd., Resort Living II
• Wesgroup - Bluetree Homes, Bluetree Homes at Citadel Heights                               

Best Single Family Residential Community        
• Portrait Homes Ltd., Hampstead Phase 2 at Silver Ridge
• Wesgroup Properties - Bluetree Homes, Bluetree Homes at Citadel Heights        

Best Townhouse/Rowhome Community: Less than 1,500 s.f.     
• Milori Family of Companies, Cove Gardens
• Nordic Projects Ltd., The Camden            
• Wesgroup Properties - ParkLane Homes, Winchester Estates     

Best Townhouse/Rowhome Community: 1,500 s.f. and over      
• Alchemy Construction Ltd., Lonsdale Contemporary
• Kooney Homes Ltd., Zen TH Phase 1       
• Milori Family of Companies, Cove Gardens                          

Best Multi-Family Lowrise Development            
• Allaire Properties Easton Inc., Easton     

Best New Kitchen: Under $100,000         
• Kooney Homes Ltd., Zen TH Phase1
• Novak Contracting & Construction, A Taste for Elegance               
• Tavan Developments Ltd., Quilchena Classic      

Best New Kitchen: $100,000 and over    
• Jade Lion Estate Homes Ltd., Tuscan Sunrise      
• Marble Construction Ltd., 3197 Bewicke Avenue
• Tavan Developments Ltd., Adera Radiance          
               
Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated 
• Best Builders Ltd., Orchard Way
• Best Builders Ltd., Reviving the 70’s        
• Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Green with Envy            
               
Best Special Feature: New or Renovated             
• Best Builders Ltd., Cypress          
• maison d'etre design-build inc., Texture and Light           
• Tavan Developments Ltd., Adera Radiance          
                                               
Best Interior Design Custom Residence: New or Renovated       
• Beyond Beige Interior Designs Inc., Hamilton - Eclectic Industrial
• maison d'etre design-build inc., Contemporary Detailing              
• Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Reviving the Seventies (Associate: Best Builders Inc.)

Best Interior Design Display Suite: Single Family or Townhouse Community      
• Ikonik Homes, Jacobsen (Associate: Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing)
• Wesgroup Properties - Bluetree Homes, Bluetree Homes at Citadel Heights
• Wesgroup Properties - ParkLane Homes, Winchester Estates      
               
Best Interior Design Display Suite: Condominium           
• Forge Properties Inc., Royce White Rock (Associate: Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing)
• Wesgroup Properties - Bluetree Home, Bluetree Homes at Mackin Park               

Best Marketing Campaign          
• Allaire Properties Easton Inc., Easton     
• Forge Properties Inc., Royce White Rock (Associate: Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing)
• Kooney Homes Ltd., Zen TH Phase 1       

Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability in New Residential Construction    
• Talisman Homes Ltd., Resort Living II       
                                               
FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency in New Residential Construction
• Alchemy Construction Ltd., Lonsdale Contemporary                                        
                                               
BC Housing Award for Excellence in Creating Affordable Housing Choices          
• Alchemy Construction Ltd., Lonsdale Contemporary        
                                               
GRAND OVATION AWARDS                        
                               
Renovator of the Year: Small Volume   
• maison d'etre design-build inc.  
                               
Renovator of the Year: Large Volume   
• Best Builders Ltd.            
• Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc.
• TQ Construction Ltd.       
               
Custom Builder of the Year        
• Best Builders Ltd.            
• Tavan Developments Ltd.            
                               
Single-Family Builder of the Year           
• Portrait Homes Ltd.         
                               
Multi-Family Builder of the Year             
• Kooney Homes Ltd.       
• Platinum Group of Companies  

For further information, contact:  Bob de Wit, GVHBA CEO -- bob@gvhba.org, Ph: (778) 565-4288; Cell: (604) 916-3434

The energy efficiency requirements for residential homes are changing in December of this year. The BC Building Code will include a new section 9.36 with various insulation and mechanical requirements as well as options for designers and builders on how to conform. Building Smart #19 will explore these new requirements through practical examples.

The session:

• Provides an overview of the prescriptive requirements for airtightness
• Explains how to calculate the thermal resistance of assemblies
• Compares prescriptive vs. trade-off paths
• Describes below-grade assembly requirements
• Provides calculation examples of ceiling, wall, fenestration and door areas
• Describes HVAC requirements and mechanical ventilation best practices

For more information, view the brochure.

Dates: April 7 – May 29
Times: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. (except in Vancouver on May 29, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.)
Locations: 21 communities province-wide
To register, click here.

Each participant will receive a presentation guide and a certificate of completion. Sandwiches and light refreshments will be served at the start of the seminar.

On March 18, 2014, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 14 (fourteen) new members:  MacLean Homes Ltd., Royal Golden Construction Group Ltd., Ardex Americas, Altium Building Corporation, Mulberry Property Group, Golden Dream Homes Ltd., Alleylane Homes Construction & More Ltd., Tycon Building Solutions Inc., Zenith Development Ltd., LDJ Contracting Ltd., Atti Group Ltd., Myshsael Schlyecher Photography, Bungay Law Office and Otivo Development Group.

MacLean Homes Ltd.
Developer
Referred by:                                   
1) Rick Dell, Ply Gem
2) Einar Halbig, E3 Eco Group Inc.
Contact: Mr. Josh MacLean 
Phone: 604-922-1622; Fax: 604-922-3584
www.macleanhomes.ca
admin@macleanhomes.ca
For more than 30 years, the company has developed single and multi-family home projects throughout the Lower Mainland.
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Royal Golden Construction Group Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, single family), General Contractor, Project Manager
Referred by:                                   
1) Shane Impey, Northcoast Building Products Ltd.
2) Enoch Deer, Sen Western Wholesale Lumber Ltd.
3) Ted Wong, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Mr. Ryan (Jian) Zhang 
Phone: 604-283-1598; Fax: 604-321-8612
rgc.vancouver@gmail.com
With more than 15 years experience, the owner has been building single family homes primarily on Vancouver’s west side.
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Ardex Americas
Tile applications and systems
Referred by:                                   
1) Bob Wiens, Schluter Systems (Canada) Inc.
2) Kip Sewell, Powerhouse Tile Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Philip Livingstone 
Phone: 778-791-0403
www.ardexamericas.ca
philip.livingstone@ardexamericas.com
For more than 65 years, this global company has been providing solutions for concrete and tile installations and restorations.
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Altium Building Corporation
Cladding and siding products
Referred by:                                   
1) Rita Georgeson, Mitten Inc.
2) Corrine Moore, Esther’s Sheet Metal Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Todd Collins 
Phone: 604-574-1233; Fax: 778-574-3311
www.altiumbuildingcorp.com
todd@altiumbuildingcorp.com
The company designs, manufactures, supplies and installs metal cladding and siding and roofing products.
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Mulberry Property Group
Developer
Referred by:                                   
1) Mark Cooper, Shakespeare Homes and Renovations Inc.
2) Ray Larson, Standard Building Supplies
3) Mike Lavis, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
Contact: Mr. Scott Manderson 
Phone: 604-990-1434; Fax: 604-904-9431
scott.manderson@mulberryproperty.ca
www.mulberryproperty.ca
The owners have been developing and renovating properties in BC for more than 25 years.
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Golden Dream Homes Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single family), General Contractor
Referred by:                                   
1) Ed McEvoy, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Amin Haji, Coast Wholesale Appliances LP
Contact: Mr. Moninder Sharma 
Phone: 604-619-0724
www.goldendreamhomesltd.com
info@goldendreamhomesltd.com
The owner brings more than 25 years industry experience building homes all over the Lower Mainland.
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Alleylane Homes Construction & More Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, custom), Renovator
Referred by:                                   
1) Minaz Poptia, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
2) Harjeet Kang, A&I Drywall Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Steve Chandra 
Years in business: 10
Phone: 778-320-5471; Fax: 604-957-1024
alleylanehomes@gmail.com
For more than 10 years, the company has been building and renovating homes mainly on Vancouver’s east side.
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Tycon Building Solutions Inc.
Renovator
Referred by:                                   
1) Justin Bontkes, Caliber Projects
2) Ross Power, Powerhouse Building Solutions Inc.
3) Miles Wittig, Basil Restoration Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Tyson VanDelft 
Phone: 604-744-4895; Fax: 604-744-4896
tyson@tyconbuildingsolutions.com
The owner brings nearly 8 years renovating experience building with a current barn to residence project in Langley.
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Zenith Development Ltd.
Developer
Referred by:                                   
1) Stephen Collins, Trail Appliances
2) Rochelle Williams, Convoy Supply Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Bhupinder Dubb / Mr. Jat Dhiman 
Phone: 604-599-4715; Fax: 604-498-4615
Bhupinder_zenith@hotmail.com
For more than 20 years, the company has developed many townhome projects primarily in Surrey.
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LDJ Contracting Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single and multi-family)
Referred by:                                   
1) John Reynolds, Building Supplies Ltd.
2) Kurt Sims, Dick’s Lumber & Building Supplies
3) Mark Taylor, Exclusive Floors Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Colin Jones 
Phone: 604-418-9592; Fax: 604-582-1280
www.ldjcontracting.com
info@ldjcontracting.com
Since 1982, the company has built more than 200 custom and single family homes throughout the Lower Mainland.
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Atti Group Ltd.
Builder (1-49 units, custom, single and multi-family), Developer
Referred by:                                   
1) Davide Granata, Sam’s Garage Doors Ltd.
2) Sarb Dhaliwal, Standard Insulation and Siding Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Sasen Tehrani 
Phone: 604-770-2884; Fax: 604-770-2882
www.attigroup.ca
info@attigroup.ca
The principals bring more than 15 years experience building single family and townhome projects primarily on the North Shore. 
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Myshsael Schlyecher Photography
Photographer
Referred by:                                   
1) John Friswell, CCI Renovations
2) Greg Hanberry, Cirrus Homes
Contact: Ms. Myshsael Schlyecher 
Phone: 604-618-6972
www.myshsael.com
myshsaelinc@gmail.com
The owner brings more than 20 years of film and photographer experience to her craft.
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Bungay Law Office
Lawyer
Referred by:                                   
1) Andrew Orr, Insight Business Development
2) Sasha Todorovic, Federated Insurance Company of Canada
Contact: Mr. Christopher Bungay 
Phone:  604-684-4300; Fax: 604-684-4302
www.bungaylawoffice.ca
chirs@bungaylawoffice.ca
For more than 10 years, the office has practised in the areas of commercial litigation, construction law and employment law.
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Otivo Development Group
Builder (1-49 units, single and multi-family), Developer
Referred by:                                   
1) Angelo Tsakumis, EPTA Properties Ltd.
2) Ed Stock, Starline Windows (2001) Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Donato DeCotiis 
Phone:  604-434-6848; Fax: 604-434-6847
www.otivo.ca
info@otivo.ca
For more than 20 years, the company had built many boutique townhome projects in Burnaby and Vancouver. 

CHBA National SAM Awards

Congratulations to our GVHBA members who brought home awards from last weekend’s Canadian Home Builders' Association's National SAM Awards in Whistler. Solterra Development Corp won in the Direct Promotion category for their project "Keefer Block" while Adera Development Corporation won in the Best New Multi-Family Project for “Sail.”

For further infomation see  The Vancouver Sun and Business in Vancouver coverage.