GVHBA News
January, 2018
Volume #18 | Issue #02
Monday Morning Briefing
Bob de Wit,  CEO | Twitter: @rdewit
Industry News 

LEADING NEW HOMES INDICATOR FROM BC HOUSING
Check out BC Housing's monthly New Homes Registration Report for December 2017. The BC Housing registry data measures residential construction activities at the project start, and provides information on building type, building size, city and regional district. 

In 2017, 42,968 new homes were registered in BC, up 3.7% from 2016, driven by an increase in multi - unit homes (+5.8%) despite a small decrease in single detached homes ( - 0.8%)4. Growth in multi - unit homes was driven by rental units, as multi - unit homes enrolled in home warranty insurance decreased ( - 8.8%).

PERMITTING PAINS IN THE CITY OF VANCOUVER 

Looking at the legacy of Mayor Gregor Robertson, is Vancouver still among the slowest cities for Approval and why? 
Listen Here:
http://bit.ly/2mB4JKT as I join Simi Sara at News Talk 980 CKNW   to discuss the future of development and difficulties of the permitting process.

 "Whether it's for renovations, new builds or bigger projects...it takes a long time no matter what you're trying to do."

HOUSING STARTS WITH GLOBAL NEWS
Read here: https://globalnews.ca/news/3955789/metro-vancouver-housing-starts/ as I discuss new housing starts for 2018, the municipalities facing heavy growth and the forecast for 2019 with Emily Lazatin from Global News.

You can also listen here: Corus Radio Vault (January 10th, 8:00 am)
GVHBA News

OVATIONS CALL FOR ENTRIES - ONE WEEK TO GO!
The Ovation Awards are built to highlight issues relevant to the Metro Vancouver market. Whether it is a heritage renovation, ways to densify Vancouver including; lane-way homes, the latest in condo living, innovative housing design, energy efficient homes, or the development of our communities, the Ovation Awards is Metro Vancouver's only builder awards program, and one consumers know to trust.

 
Please note: Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Available - contact Dawn ( dawn@gvhba.org) for details.

16 DAY COUNTDOWN LEGENDS.
What does this year's Legends of Housing panel have in common? The desire to constantly seize opportunity. Shaping their companies in line with vision that revealed the depths of their entrepreneurial spirit, they created legacies that revolutionized approaches to residential housing, the way in which we build, and how to break through the impossible.
 
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://gvhba.org/event/legends-of-housing/.
 
Special thanks to event sponsors: Fortis BC, Aviva Insurance, RBC, Federated Insurance, ROCKWOOL, Preston Mobility, Black Press, and Glacier Media.

MARKETING ALERT!  CONSUMER MARKETING PLAN LAUNCHED.
Packed with consumer outreach opportunities and exclusive media offers, this is your roadmap to plan, budget, and register for GVHBA 2018 consumer outreach campaigns! 
Leverage your marketing in 2018 with the GVHBA Consumer Marketing Plan !

 
HIT THE TRACK ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 18.
Join our Grand Prix Go Karting tournament! Action-packed rally racing, a mini-arcade tournament, pizza, awesome prizes, and networking. Few teams remain, reserve your spot today: https://gvhba.org/event/u40-grand-prix-go-karting/
 
Special thanks to Event Sponsors: 604-TRASH-IT, Exclusive Floors, and Marketplace Events. Prize Sponsor: Monarch Floor & Window Coverings. Arcade Sponsor: Designs by Katerina & Silvie.

 
BREAKFAST NETWORKING EVENT: 

The GVHBA Breakfast Networking Event series is back!  This well-attended networking event will take place on Tuesday, February 27, 8:30 am to 10:30 am at a new, larger venue, the Hard Rock Casino Theatre in Coquitlam. For more information or to register please visit
: https://gvhba.org/event/gvhba-breakfast-networking-event/ 
 
Sponsors are needed. Find  out more information here

GREEN SHEETS ON THE GO

GVHBA member Green Sheet Construction Data tracks the Metro Vancouver construction market. Their online searchable database provides clients with a powerful tool to see past, current and future construction projects across the Lower Mainland. Visit
Green Sheet Hot Tips to view this month's featured projects.


GVHBA Education

Date:  January 17, 2018 & January 24th, 2018
Showtime:  8am - 11am 
Location:   Dick's Lumber and Building Supplies, Burnaby
6.0 CPD credits 
For more information or to register, visit https://gvhba.org/event/bib-building-foundation-brand/ 
 
 
Date:  January 25, 2018
Time:  7:30am - 9:30am
Location:  Trev Deeley (1875 Boundary Road Vancouver, BC)
2.0 CPD Credits 
For more information or to register, visit https://gvhba.org/event/builders-breakfast-series-grade-foundation-drainage-waterproofing/ 


Business in the Boardroom Series: Professional Selling
Date:  February 8, 2018
Showtime:  8:00am - 11:00am
Location:  Dick's Lumber and Building Supplies, Burnaby
 

Builders' Breakfast Series: City of Vancouver Update
Date:  February 22, 2018
Showtime:  7:30am - 9:30am
Location:  Trev Deeley (1875 Boundary Road Vancouver)
2.0 CPD Credits (pending)
For more information or to register, visit: https://gvhba.org/event/city-of-vancouver-update/

Member News

NAME CHANGE & REBRAND NOTICE: 

ROXUL is now ROCKWOOL. Effective January 1st, the company officially adopted the name of its global parent company: ROCKWOOL--the world's largest manufacturer of stone wool products. Check out their new website here: https://www.rockwool.com/
Committee News
 
Suppliers Council Meeting
Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: Daltile Canada, 2770 Bentall Street, Vancouver (Use the contractors' entrance on building's north side)
For more information, please contact renee@gvhba.org
 
Golf Committee Meeting
Date: Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Location: GVHBA Boardroom
For more information, please contact
amanda@gvhba.org
 
Reno Council Meeting **RSVP Required **
Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location:  109 - 1899 Rosser Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C6R5
For more information, please contact amanda@gvhba.org.

Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting
Date: February 1, 2018
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am
Location:  GVHBA Boardroom
For more information, please contact  dawn@gvhba.org
 
Build SMUGG
Date: Tuesday, February 20th, 2018
Time: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Sammy J's Grill & Bar (1075 Lougheed Highway Coquitlam)
For more information, please contact renee@gvhba.org.