Homebuilders struggle to keep up with Canadian boom
The housing boom in Canada’s hottest cities has spilled over into the suburbs, where builders say they are working as fast as they can to meet soaring demand and get homes to market before a...
View ArticleThe GVHBA has concerns over the retroactive nature of the proposed PPT
The GVHBA has concerns over the retroactive nature of the proposed PTT. In new housing construction, pre-sale and custom build contracts are agreed to months, if not years in advance of...
View ArticleRegulation focuses on owner-built homes
It seems lately that most of the headlines about housing and real estate in Metro Vancouver have been about ever higher prices, factors driving supply and dmand, and what government plans to do about...
View ArticleGVHBA welcomes these new members
On August 16, 2016, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 21 (twenty-one) new members: Upper Canada Forest Products, Sphere 1 Logistics Inc., Garcha Properties Ltd., Marino General...
View ArticleExorbitant Duty on Drywall Harms Business, Home Buyers
Ottawa – September 16, 2016 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today expressed extreme concern over the recently announced provisional duties on gypsum board (drywall) by the Canada...
View ArticleGVHBA welcomes these new members
On September 20, 2016, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 14 (fourteen) new members: Designs by Katerina & Sylvie, Fox Design Studio, Canvas Homes, 3 Dimension Construction...
View Article“Renovate or Relocate” from the North Shore News features GVHBA member Kemp...
Read the latest North Shore News “Renovate or Relocate” section, featuring GVHBA members Klondike Contracting and Kemp Construction. Click here.
View ArticleGVHBA welcomes these new members
On October 18, 2016, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 22 (twenty-two) new members: Debbie Evans Interior Design,Burnaby Blacktop Ltd., HBD Homes Ltd., Kuji Homes Construction,...
View ArticleCoats for Kids Launches today!
ANNUAL COATS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN GENERATES A REACTION. The Greater Vancouver Homebuilders’ Association members have been providing drop-off locations for people to donate lightly used and new coats since...
View ArticleGVHBA welcomes these new members
On November 15, 2016, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 15 (fifteen) new members: VanArch Interior, Vancouver Safes, Quest Projects (2011) Inc., Midland Exteriors Ltd., Kakadu...
View Article25 years young: Finalists announced for the 25th Anniversary Georgie Awards®
BURNABY, BC (November 22, 2016) – The Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC) isproud to announce the finalists for the 2017 Georgie Awards®. The Georgie Awards® is recognized...
View ArticleGVHBA welcomes these new members
On December 20, 2016, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 18 (eighteen) new members: Viceroy Construction Ltd., The New Home Warranty Insurance (Canada) Corporation, Monolith...
View ArticleDry Wall Tariff Update
As many of you already know, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) announced its decision on the recently imposed drywall tariff this past Wednesday. As expected, it was a compromise but one...
View ArticleGVHBA welcomes these new members
On Janaury 17, 2017, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed 12 (twelve) new members: LSTAR Construction Ltd., J&R Excavation & Demolition Ltd., Moore & Sons Contracting...
View Article'Healthy home' a new priority
What is a healthy home? In simple terms , it means plenty of fresh air, non-toxic or low-toxic building materials, and proper moisture control. Speaking with Joe Geluch, president of Naikoon...
View ArticleGVHBA welcomes these new members
On February 21, 2017, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed these new members: Square One Investment Group Ltd., AmpcoGrafix, RSC Renovation Science Corp., Harmony Sense Interiors...
View ArticleGVHBA Homebuyer Forum
Wondering how and where to buy in Vancouver's real estate market? Where are the trending neighbourhoods, and what are emerging housing products? Getting ready to buy, gathering market intelligence and...
View ArticleBob de Wit: March 2, 2017 Province Column - Builders' Nexus Lane could...
From a homebuilder’s and homebuyer’s perspective, last week’s provincial budget added little to what was an active year by the B.C. government when it comes to the housing file. There was a reduction,...
View ArticleGeorgie Awards® Gala celebrates 2017 winners and 25 years of home building...
BURNABY, B.C. (March 13, 2017) - The 2017 Georgie Awards® winners were announced on Saturday, March 11, at the 25th Anniversary Georgie Awards® Gala in Vancouver. The winners were announced by emcee...
View ArticleGVHBA welcomes these new members
On March 21, 2017, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association welcomed these new members: Profile Marble & Bath Ltd., Apex Living Ltd. dba Bayrich Development Ltd., Landcraft Homes Ltd.,...
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