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Mark Your Calendar for the Winter Mountain Extravaganza
CHBA BC
The Winter Mountain Extravaganza is returning to the Fairmont Chateau Whistler! Join us from February 12-14, 2024, for two days of epic fun on the slopes and networking with CHBA BC friends and colleagues from across the province.
The cost is $398 + tax per person and includes a private welcome reception, breakfast, Après Ski, dinner, and farewell breakfast. Attendees are responsible for their own travel, hotel, and lift ticket costs.
Once your registration has been confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email with the booking link for our special discounted rate at the hotel.
This great event will be sure to generate some entertaining stories and a memorable experience for our members.
Registration is open now.
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Premier Says Construction Sites in B.C. Will be Legally Required to Bring in Flush Toilets
CBC News
This week, the B.C. government announced that flushable toilets will soon be required on job sites with 25 or more workers.
The new legislation follows the release of the B.C. Building Trades "Get Flushed" campaign which seeks to require construction companies to provide toilets and hand-washing facilities connected to sewer systems or portable units with running water on job sites.
Similar requirements were introduced in Ontario in July when the provincial government enacted workplace legislation to increase the number of toilets on construction sites and impose new lighting, privacy, and cleanliness rules.
Read more about the new requirements at CBC News.
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2024 Georgie Award Call for Entries Closes on November 6
CHBA BC
Don't miss out on submitting your project for the 2024 Georgie Awards.
This year's awards have over 50 categories, from new home construction to renovation, and interior design to project marketing.
Get your submission started at the Entry Portal website which includes valuable information on how to prepare your submission, required forms and our event sponsors.
The entry portal will close on Monday, November 6 at 8:00 p.m.
Visit the 2024 Georgie Awards Portal
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Last Chance to Register: Effective Customer Service and Negotiation (Webinar)
CHBA BC
In this interactive workshop, you'll develop critical customer service and negotiation skills to build lasting relationships with potential and existing clients. You'll learn to understand your customers' needs and proactively focus on service excellence. You'll develop and implement a customer service strategy and plan, along with identifying and solving customers' problems and requests, including addressing construction defects and deficiencies, and managing warranty service work. You'll understand how to negotiate win-win scenarios that benefit your existing and future customers.
Date: Friday, October 27
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
4 CPD Points
*This course meets CHBA BC Certificate Program requirements as the Communication & Negotiation course equivalency.
Register Here
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Promoted by WorkSafeBC
As of January 1, 2024, asbestos abatement contractors must be licensed to operate in British Columbia, and anyone performing asbestos abatement work must complete mandatory safety training and obtain certificates. Certification training for workers is now open. Information on the requirements for licensing is available on our website. Learn More
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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:
- Invermere — November 1
- Cranbrook — November 2
7 CPD Points
Register here for Building Science for Renovations.
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Promoted by Centra Windows, Inc
Working on a new residential development? Centra Windows offers superior products and intelligent solutions, with their local code experts bringing efficiency to the table in more ways than one.
Centra Windows supplies products for everything from single-family homes to high-rises. They've saved clients millions and boosted energy efficiency, all without compromising on quality. They're more than just a supplier – they're a partner.
Make your project a success with Centra Windows. Reach out today. Read More
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New Webinar: Using Fiberglass Construction Products to Meet BC Energy Step Code
(Requirements for Single Family Homes — Cost-optimizing Long-Term Performance)
CHBA BC
While the BC Energy Step Code may seem restrictive or simply adds costs, it in fact offers increased design flexibility. But to capitalize on the opportunity for short-term and long-term savings, material and assembly selection is the key consideration.
This presentation explores a comprehensive and integrated approach to building envelope and window energy performance, with a focus on ways to cost-optimize energy efficiency by using fiberglass windows and fiberglass thermal spacers for exterior insulated walls.
Through a review of the BC Energy Step Code, this presentation will demonstrate how a "building-envelope-first" design approach can help meet emerging Step Code levels as well as offset costs associated with high-performance materials.
Course Details:
- Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
- Time: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- 1 CPD point
Register Here
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CleanBC Residential New Construction Survey — Your Opportunity to Provide Input
BC Hydro
BC Hydro and the Province of British Columbia are inviting developers and builders to participate in a survey to help them better understand the industry's perspective on the energy efficiency of new homes and some of the programs that have supported this, in particular, the CleanBC Better Homes Residential New Construction Program.
This survey is intended for companies that have not participated in the CleanBC program. A separate survey for companies that have participated in the program has already been emailed directly to them.
The survey should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete and for doing so, you can enter your name in a draw for one of ten $100 gift cards to your choice of Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Starbucks or Tim Hortons.
The survey deadline is November 30, 2023.
Click here to complete the survey.
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Call for Speakers: CHBA BC First Conference Coming September 2024
CHBA BC
We're planning for CHBA BC's first conference in September 2024 to bring our membership together to talk about residential construction across the province. The conference will feature inspiring speakers, educational sessions and many opportunities for networking and socializing.
Have a hot topic you'd like us to consider including or want to be a speaker at the event? Please reach out to Laura Sew, Senior Director Special Events & Sponsorship at [email protected] with your ideas.
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