HAVAN Connections
May 24, 2020
Renée Auer, Senior Director Membership & Sales | Twitter: @reneeauer
MEMBER Communications
EVERYONE GETS A FRONT ROW SEAT!
The HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence, presented by FortisBC with Patron Sponsor BC Housing, is set to reach new heights on Friday, June 19th from 6pm until late, with the online HAVAN Awards Gala Home Edition.

A pinnacle evening, the Home Edition, including live entertainment, HAVAN Award winner announcements, interactive contests, and special guests, can be accessed all from the comforts of your own home, online! Registration opens Monday, June 1. MORE .
CHBA BC ECONOMIC IMPACT SURVEY

CHBA BC is looking for feedback from YOU, our members, on how COVID-19 has economically affected your business.
We are actively engaged with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Ministry of Finance on economic recovery. Providing your input is key to our Association in ensuring that your voice as a member is heard so that we can best advocate on your behalf. 
The survey itself is only fourteen (14) questions and should take approximately five (5) minutes to complete. Survey closes Monday, May 25th.
LET PEOPLE KNOW YOU ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

Share your knowledge and resources to help your industry partners and build consumer confidence as we adapt to a new normal, living with COVID-19. Access free content support with your HAVAN membership. Here are 7 easy ways to share your content - for FREE!

  1. Check out the latest Spotlight on Kyle Darvasi of Mira Floors. Fill out this quick survey and let us put the spotlight on you!
  2. Builders Blog - target industry with COVID-19 resource sharing and information
  3. Design Build Blog - offer consumers design, building, buying and renovation tips
  4. HAVAN Heroes - share your community support initiatives
  5. HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence - showcasing 2020 finalists on Instagram (let us know if you post to HOUZZ and we can add you to our Lookbook)
  6. Social Posts - tag @HAVANofficial and we'll share your news on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, to name a few!
  7. Find A Professional - Keep your online profile up to date. Include pictures, wins, videos and testimonials. HAVAN's SEO campaign is driving traffic to our directory.

This week's Builders' Blogs include:

E mail   [email protected]  with your blogs, information and resources. Let's keep connected! Together we are stronger! @HAVANofficial
COVID-19 RESOURCES PAGE
Keep up to date on the financial, industry, and health resources available through the federal, provincial, municipal governments, and our own HAVAN members on our dedicated web page, updated daily.  www.havan.ca/covid-19-resources.
Committee News
Committee meetings will be hosted online. Contact staff liaison for log-in details.

Reno Council: Tuesday, May 26, 5:30 - 7:30pm - Open to Renovator Owners only. Contact [email protected] to join

Check out the full list of HAVAN committees .
HAVAN Education
ACCESS RECORDINGS OF HAVAN'S COVID-19 WEBINARS ON ELEARN

If you missed any of HAVAN's COVID-19 webinars, they are now available on eLearn at no cost. Members are encouraged to share the webinar with colleagues and anyone else in the industry you believe would benefit from this knowledge.
 
Click on the titles below to be redirected to the webinar recordings. If you are not already signed-up for eLearn, you will need to register but it's easy and takes only a minute:
 

A special thank you to Presenting Sponsor, FortisBC and Patron Sponsor, BC Housing for their support in developing this special COVID-19 webinar series .
CHBA BC ENERGY STEP CODE COURSE: OFFER ENDS MAY 31

Register for CHBA BC's n ew Energy Step Code Course , free of charge through May 31.
 
This online course with an exam component, carries 12 CPD points and has a value of $499. It's a great opportunity to learn about the Energy Step Code, its performance metrics, design considerations, required administrative steps, and best practices.
 
To take advantage of this exclusive offer, you must be a member in good standing, review the instructions in this linked How to Apply document , including making sure you have a CHBA BC student account set up. Once you have confirmed you have a student account, send your request to HAVAN ( [email protected] ) to register.
The Members' Only page @ HAVAN.ca lists the weekly Education and Training Update email for complete details.
Member News
LET US SHARE YOUR NEWS!

Whether it is a good deed done for the community, a course you are offering, or resources to share, we gladly share your news. Our emails average a 41% open rate, and average 11% click through rate, to deliver you a targeted audience of over 2,300 opted-in industry professionals. Contact [email protected]

BC HOUSING COURSE

June 23, 10 AM - 12 NOON

This webinar provides an understanding and offers perspectives on the unique needs of small communities and the challenges faced in providing viable options for affordable housing. Learn about proven strategies in building affordable housing, and how to co-develop specific tools that will translate to more homes on the ground.
HAVAN is a symbol of integrity and trust. Consumers turn to HAVAN to source builders, renovators, products and services to build their homes which help shape the communities where people want to live. As Canada's second largest, fastest growing home builder association, HAVAN attracts the industry's best, providing leading advocacy initiatives, education and resources to help our member companies thrive. A not-for-profit association, HAVAN is proudly affiliated with both the provincial CHBA BC, and national CHBA offices. Together, we are building excellence.  
Contact us: [email protected] | 778-565-4288 |  www.havan.ca