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Bob de Wit, CEO | Twitter: @rdewit
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Industry News
CHBA BC has submitted an additional paper to the Ministry of Finance seeking clarification on other situations where the speculation tax could wrongly apply, including if a building has unsold units, if a vacant lot is under construction, or if a show home would be subjected to the tax. Read the submission here.
There is still time for more changes as the legislation is not expected until this Fall. This week, CHBA BC has a key meeting with the Ministry of Finance to relay all speculation tax concerns.
We encourage all affected members to continue to write the CHBA BC office at alycia@chbabc.org with any events related to the new tax, such as cancelled contracts. For more information on CHBA BC's advocacy work this past month, read the March issue of the Advocacy Update.
STRESSED OUT?
A recent national survey revealed that 61% of home buyers aren't aware of the new mortgage qualifications that came into effect in January. Of the 39% who do know about the stress tests, more than half of them suggested the new rules are affecting their intentions: 25% are looking at higher down payments; 19% at delaying; and 18% at either buying a cheaper property or one in a different area. MORE here.
NATIONAL SCENE - MARCH ISSUE
Check out what's happening nationally with CHBA. Click HERE.
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GVHBA News
DON'T FORGET YOUR GALA TICKETS!
An evening filled with celebration, join
us
on Saturday, April 28th, 2018 at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver for the Ovation Awards reveal! Get your tickets today. View the list of finalists and their projects at www.ovationawards.ca.
MEMBERS EXPO RETURNS ON MAY 2
A premiere networking event and trade show by GVHBA supplier members. More than 700 industry professionals expected. Tabletops are now 60% sold and some food sponsorships are available. Don't miss out on an opportunity so showcase your product or service. For more information and to register visit,
https://gvhba.org/event/members-expo/
THE PARADE OF HOMES IS BACK...AND BETTER THAN EVER!
Presented by FortisBC, open your doors on Sunday, June 10th, 2018 for an interactive way to share your craft with future clients! New for 2018: We've added virtual tours and increased marketing visibility! Register
here today, or contact
amanda@gvhba.org for details.
SAVE THE DATE! IT'S OUR 20TH GOLFIVERSARY!
Our golf season is ramping up and we're celebrating our 20
th Golfiversary, with "20 Years of Giving" on
Wednesday, September 5, 2018. A few sponsorship's remain! Sponsor a hole and network with the industry's best. Please e-mail
amanda@gvhba.org for more information.
SPONSOR THE HANDSHAKE AWARDS
Help thank your clients and build relationships with a 2018 Handshake Award sponsorship (a $150.00 investment)! The Handshake Awards will be awarded at the October 3 dinner meeting to the builder, renovator and supplier member who did business with the most GVHBA members within the past year.
Register online
here. Sponsorship's are being offered on a first come, first serve basis -
3 remain!
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
https://gvhba.org/green-sheet-projects-go/ to view this month's featured projects.
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GVHBA Education
SEO for the Residential Construction Industry, How Do You Rank?
Event date: Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Time: 8:00am - 11:00 am
Location: Dick's Lumber and Building Supplies, (2580 Gilmore Avenue, Burnaby)
3.0 CPD Credits (Pending)
For more information and to register, visit:
https://gvhba.org/event/seo-residential-construction-industry-rank/
(6 SPOTS REMAIN)
UnF*@k Your Books: The Surprisingly Simple Path to Financial Clarity
Event date:
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Time: 8:00am - 11:00 am
Location: Dick's Lumber and Building Supplies, (2580 Gilmore Avenue, Burnaby)
3.0 CPD Credits (pending)
For more information and to register, visit:
(8 SPOTS REMAIN)
Public Relations for the Residential Construction Industry
Event date: Tuesday April 24, 2018
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00am
Location: Dick's Lumber and Building Supplies, (2580 Gilmore Avenue, Burnaby)
(13 SPOTS REMAIN)
Builders' Breakfast Series: Material Selection for Airtight Buildings
Event Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018
Time: 7:30 am - 9:00am
Location: Trev Deeley (1875 Boundary Road Vancouver)
2.0 CPD Credits (pending)
For more information and to register, visit: https://gvhba.org/event/builders-breakfast-series-3/
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Member News
BC HOUSING - FIRE RISK MITIGATION ON APRIL 17TH
Hear about cutting-edge construction safety practices, industry research, and lessons learned from international exterior cladding fires as they relate to the design and construction of modern residential single and multi-unit buildings. With a focus on managing and designing to address fire safety risk, this workshop will discuss best practices in exterior wall finishes while addressing new considerations and awareness around residential fires.
For complete details and to register
click here.
NIGHTSHIFT BUILDERS' BREAKFAST FORUM ON APRIL 25TH
You're invited to a complimentary breakfast at the next Builders' Breakfast Forum, April 25, 7 am to 8:15 am in downtown Surrey. Brought to you in collaboration with GVHBA charitable partner NightShift Street Ministries, Builders' Breakfast Forum is a great way to network and get inspired over a morning meal in a relaxed, friendly setting.
This next Builders' Breakfast Forum will feature an up-close conversation with a dynamic duo in home building, GVHBA members Ranjit and Jas Rai, of Raicon Developments. With Ranjit in charge of construction and development, and Jas taking care of the interior details, the couple will share how they got into the building business, their views on charitable giving in the community, and how their professional partnership compliments their marriage partnership. The award-winning couple (2017 Ovation winners, Single Family Homebuilder of the Year, with Miracon Homes) have ridden the highs and lows of the building business over the last 24 years - it's their attention to detail and vision for great neighbourhoods that has kept them at the forefront of homebuilding. Come on out and hear what's next for Raicon, as they rebrand and move into the future.
Builders' Breakfast Forum is hosted by NightShift Street Ministries in Surrey, an organization that reaches out to homeless people in their neighbourhood with love, hope, and purpose. They do this with nightly meals, daily drop in programs, counselling, emergency nursing and referrals. Much of their work has been generously supported by GVHBA homebuilders.
Seating for Builders' Breakfast Forum is limited. To register, call 604.953.1114, or click
https://nightshiftministries.org
Got news?
Take advantage of our audience, and leverage your membership via GVHBA's channels. Send your press releases to dawn@gvhba.org or amanda@gvhba.org and we'll help share, tweet and repurpose your news. @GVHBA
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Committee News
BuildSMUGG
Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Time: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Sammy J's Grill & Bar (1075 Lougheed Highway Coquitlam)
Development Committee Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018
Time: 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Location: GVHBA Boardroom
For more information, please contact mark@gvhba.org.
U40 Committee Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018
Time: 8:15 am - 10:00 am
Location: The Ensuite in Burnaby
For more information, please contact
vanessa@gvhba.org.
Suppliers Council Meeting
Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: Dick's Lumber & Building Supplies, 2580 Gilmore Avenue, Burnaby
Reno Council Meeting **RSVP Required **
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 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.
Golf Committee Meeting
Date: Wednesday, April 25th, 2018
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Location: GVHBA Boardroom
For more information, please contact
amanda@gvhba.org.
Marketing & Communications Committee Meeting
Date: TBD
Time: 8:30am - 10:30am
Location: GVHBA Boardroom
For more information, please contact
dawn@gvhba.org.
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