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Buyers Beware: The Cost of Barriers to Building Housing in Canadian Cities
C.D. Howe
Canadian non-profit policy research organization C.D. Howe Institute recently analyzed the high cost of housing prices and construction costs in Canada and its report concludes excessive regulatory burden makes prices much higher than the cost of producing new dwellings.
Over the period studied, from 2011 to the end of 2021, a single-detached home in Vancouver cost homebuyers nearly $1.3 million more than what it would physically cost to build in a market without barriers to supply.
The report entitled Buyers Beware: The Cost of Barriers to Building Housing in Canadian Cities recommends provincial and municipal governments should cut excessive regulations on new housing development projects and lower the upfront costs on homebuyers to help Canadians grapple with skyrocketing housing prices.
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Call for Sponsors: Education Summit 2023
CHBA BC
Our Education Summit 2023 is coming up on September 25 and 26 and we're looking for sponsors to help support this great event. The Summit is a two-day in-person event in downtown Vancouver being presented in partnership between CHBA BC and the Building Officials' Association of BC.
Your sponsorship will help us provide impactful keynote speakers and technical education sessions to builders and building officials in BC. The Summit will also consist of valuable networking opportunities and attendees will earn CPD points.
Reminder: Registration is now open for the Education Summit 2023. Earn up to 14 CPD Points in two days. Click Here for more details.
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Rebate Available Newly Revised BC Energy Step Code for Energy Advisors Course
CHBA BC
CHBA BC's newly revised online course, BC Energy Step Code for Energy Advisors is available now and aims to provide Energy Advisors with the information needed to successfully work with homebuilders in building compliant Part 9 New Homes in British Columbia.
The course covers the following topics:
- Module 1: Understanding the BC Energy Step Code, its purpose, and how it can be implemented;
- Module 2: Identifying the different BC Energy Step Code performance metrics, and how new home components affect home performance values;
- Module 3: Reviewing design considerations that may be required when building a new home, and how they affect the performance metrics listed in the Step Code;
- Module 4: Identifying the administrative and onsite procedures Energy Advisors are required to complete for new home builds;
- Module 5: Discuss how builders, energy advisors, and building officials work together, and review common issues and best practices.
COURSE REBATE:
For a limited time, a full course cost rebate is available for any licensed Energy Advisors who register for this course from July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023, and complete the course within this timeframe. This rebate, funded with the support of BC Hydro and FortisBC, has a limited number of spots available and will close after this number has been reached.
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2022 Licensed Residential Builder Survey Summary Report
BC Housing
This report provides a summary of the results of the annual Licensed Residential Builder Survey. Find out how many builders are working with an Energy Advisor, the perceived climate change challenges for the residential construction industry and more.
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Asbestos Abatement Certification - Assessor Recruitment
BC Construction Safety Alliance
As of January 1, 2024, all asbestos abatement workers must successfully complete a safety certification program before working on an active abatement job site.
To ensure employers and their staff are ready for these new requirements the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) is seeking individuals experienced in asbestos abatement to evaluate workers in a safety skills practical assessment.
The BCCSA will be delivering online training and practical skills assessment for Level 1 and Level 2 Certifications. Once workers have completed their Level 2 online training, they will move on to enroll in the Level 2 practical skills assessment. It is for this Level 2 practical assessment that the BCCSA is recruiting assessors. The assessment will be administered in a simulated environment.
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Promoted by WorkSafeBC
Ensure workers, materials, and equipment are a minimum of 10 feet (3 metres) from high-voltage conductors. Identify the hazards | Assess the risks | Implement suitable controls. Watch Video
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Revised Regulations Require Work Zone Risk Assessment
WorkSafeBC
In residential construction, workers often need to work at the side of a road and many times that means interacting with traffic. WorkSafeBC is reminding employers they have specific responsibilities for their workers' safety, including meeting revised traffic control regulations that require a work zone risk assessment.
To help employers navigate these responsibilities, WorkSafeBC has launched a new ConeZoneBC.com website which provides practical guides and checklists. It includes new content and tips you can use to meet your responsibilities and keep your staff safe and a Work Zone Planning Tool Kit.
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Promoted by Centra Windows, Inc.
 Centra Windows' Master Class series promises to make you an expert and cut down on back-and-forth with suppliers.
Thermal performance is the most talked about concept when it comes to windows nowadays - but what is it, and how does it impact you? The Window Geeks are currently diving deep into the topic, helping their readers understand how to properly spec windows to streamline their projects in terms of time and cost efficiency.
With almost 40 years of experience, Centra understands that improving code clarity benefits everyone. Sign up for their Window Geeks newsletter to access this free, exclusive series. Read More
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How Entrepreneurs in Calgary Are Using Artificial Intelligence To Build Homes
CBC News
While building a new home may seem like a straightforward task, it can be a complex process that requires a deep dive into what potential home buyers are looking for.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help bridge the gap between home builders and customers in more ways than one, according to Trico Homes President and CEO Michael Brown.
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