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Federal Government to Remove GST on New Rental Housing Builds
Globe & Mail
The federal government will announce the removal of the GST on the construction of new rental apartment buildings today.
This has been a key CHBA ask, as it would help to lower the cost of labour and materials for homebuilders, improving affordability in communities across the country.
The government originally promised to remove the federal tax on rental construction during the 2015 election campaign.
Read more about today's announcement here.
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Subsidized Course Fees Available for Building Science for Renovations in Kootenays
CHBA BC
Do you understand the "house-as-a-system" to design energy-efficient and green renovations and retrofits? Learn tools and skills to incorporate green building and energy-efficient design successfully in your renovation and retrofit projects.
- Learn the current science and solutions behind renovating quality, energy-efficient homes.
- Educate your client on cost-effective home improvement options that consider health and energy efficiency and take advantage of incentive programs.
- Manage your clients' renovation goals.
- Reduce the risk of your renovation work creating problems with durability, health, or comfort.
As part of the Kootenay Clean Energy Transition project, the Community Energy Association is providing a $200 subsidy on course fees for participants from the Regional Districts of Kootenay Boundary, Central Kootenay, and East Kootenay, and those joining from the Columbia Basin Trust Region
The subsidy is only available for the following sessions:
- Castlegar – September 27
- Nelson – September 28
- Invermere – November 1
- Cranbrook – November 2
Register here for Building Science for Renovations.
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Education Summit 2023 is Less Than Two Weeks Away
CHBA BC
Education Summit 2023 is coming up quickly on September 25 & 26, CHBA BC and the Building Officials' Association of BC.
The two days are packed with informative training sessions, networking opportunities and a chance to earn up to 12 CPD points.
Highlights of the summit include Future-Proofing Homes: Role of the BC Energy and Zero Carbon Step Code for Climate Resilience and Adaptation on Day 1 and Requirements for Professional Involvement in the Construction of Part 9 Buildings on Day 2.
You can check out the full program and registration information at the Education Summit 2023 website.
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Have You Started Your 2024 Georgie Awards Submission?
CHBA BC
The 2024 Georgie Awards will feature 52 categories and the Submission Portal is open for CHBA BC's members to enter their best work for the highest level of achievement in the residential development and construction industry.
Whether you're a first-timer or a Georgie Awards veteran, the FAQ at the Submission Portal will walk you through the process of entering your project for consideration.
As a reminder, the online entry form closes at 8:00 p.m., November 6, 2023. All completed online entry forms must be submitted by this time.
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Cleaning Up in the Porta-Potty Business
Globe & Mail
In July, the Ontario government enacted workplace legislation to increase the number of toilets required on construction sites and impose new lighting, privacy, and cleanliness rules. The changes also require that, on worksites with five washrooms or more, at least one must be for women only.
British Columbia, noting the changes in Ontario, is currently in a battle over the state of portable toilets on construction sites, with unions doubling down on a campaign first launched in 2021 to pressure the province to improve washroom conditions — a new report from BC Building Trades says "very little has changed" since then and that plumbed, portable toilets with drainage and running water are still rare on worksites.
Industry (including CHBA BC) is pushing back, and consultations will take place later this month. You can read more about the topic here in the Globe & Mail.
If you have feedback on the issue, please submit it to [email protected] by September 25.
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Upcoming Asbestos Training and Certification Worker Forum
WorkSafeBC
Presented by WorkSafeBC, these virtual sessions provide an opportunity for asbestos abatement workers to learn about mandatory requirements that we are implementing to help keep workers safe from the dangers of asbestos.
You'll learn the basics of asbestos abatement certification, how to find a training provider, what to expect in assessments and exams, what previous training may be recognized, and what accommodations training providers are required to make. After the presentation, you'll have an opportunity to ask questions.
We are offering virtual sessions on the following dates (all times are Pacific time zone). Once you've registered, we will send you an email reminder and login instructions in advance of your selected session.
Date: October 5, 2023
Time: 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
To register and for more information, visit the event registration page.
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CHBA's Home Buyer Preference Survey is Now Open
CHBA
Want to know what home buyers are looking for in a new home? What features they will trade off to get what they want? CHBA's annual nationwide market research study is now open. This is the largest market research study on new home buyer preferences in the country and a huge member benefit.
It takes just two minutes to sign up, and then 15 minutes of an administrator's time to provide a list of your recent buyers. In return, you'll have your customers surveyed on a variety of topics including why they bought where they did, why they picked you as a builder, what features were important to them, and what they're looking for in their next home.
More information on this year's survey is available here.
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Renovators: Give Your Feedback to Inform the Future of Climate Resilience of Retrofitting Existing Residential Buildings
CHBA
CHBA is calling on members who undertake renovations to complete The National Research Council's (NRC) public survey on its new Resilient Residential Retrofit (R3) Research Theme. The survey results will inform the research focus for the project directly and will be explored in more detail in a set of workshops in the fall of 2023.
Over the last two years, CHBA members and staff have worked with many organizations in understanding and bringing an industry perspective on how climate change resilience can be best applied to homes — whether it is to make homes resilient to wildfires, floods, hailstorms, or tornadoes. Understanding local climate risk and integrating resilience measures into the house-as-a-system approach seems to be the next big challenge (and potential opportunity) for renovations and renovators.
The survey is available here until Friday, September 15.
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