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CHBA BC's New Home Breaks Ground
CHBA BC
CHBA BC is thrilled to announce it has secured a new home for its operations in the future! The association has purchased office space at Elmwood, a vibrant community hub in the transit-oriented development area of Burquitilam, set to be completed in 2027 by member, Marcon.
"This is a tremendous legacy that members across the province will value for generations. It represents a commitment to better serve our members throughout the province and the home building industry in the years ahead," said CHBA BC President Randy Chin.
The proximity to transit was a priority requirement as CHBA BC sought space that would meet the growing association's needs. "This purchase signifies a significant investment and milestone for CHBA BC," said CEO Neil Moody. "With a concerted emphasis on building more housing around transit-oriented developments, we are glad we can demonstrate our commitment as an association to this direction."
Read more about CHBA BC's future home here.
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Steel Toe Boots Bursary Helps High School Students Explore Homebuilding Careers CHBA BC
CHBA BC
CHBA BC's Homebuilders Initiative wants to help empower career exploration for high school students while promoting safety in hands-on learning.
The goal of our bursary program is to remove financial barriers preventing students from actively participating in construction-related activities by providing them with essential safety gear, specifically steel toe boots.
These boots are not only a mandatory safety requirement on construction sites but also serve as a symbolic entry point into the world of construction careers.
High school students who express a genuine interest in exploring construction careers through vocational courses or workshops will be eligible to apply for the bursary. This program applies to co-op terms, spring break and summer break.
Learn more about the bursary here.
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In-Person Workshops: Simplifying Complex Carbs: Examining the Zero Carbon Step Code
CHBA BC
This session will dive into the intricacies of the BC Zero Carbon Step Code, what it is, where it stands and why it matters. Armed with comprehensive datasets, the course will paint a picture of the current state of the industry and project where it needs to be and when. The session will also spotlight specific examples of best practices, helping builders and trades navigate the path toward a sustainable, resilient and healthy future.
Dates: Thursday, May 30 (Victoria)
Thursday, June 6 (Burnaby)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PDT
Cost: $299 (25% for CHBA BC members. Email [email protected] for details)
7 CPD Points
Register Here
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Changes to Building Code for Mass Timber
BC Government
On April 10, the Province announced updates to the Building Code which will expand the use of mass timber and are effective immediately.
These changes include:
- Allowing taller encapsulated mass timber construction (EMTC) buildings up to 18 storeys (up from 12) for residential and office buildings.
- Enabling EMTC for schools, libraries, retail, light- and medium-industrial buildings and care facilities.
- Allowing for more exposed mass timber in buildings, based on a building's height and use.
For more information, see the BC Government announcement here.
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Proposed Changes to Distribution Extension Policy and Metering for MURBS
BC Hydro
BC Hydro is engaging on proposed changes to the BC Hydro Electric Tariff, which include:
- Distribution extension and service connection cost offsets.
- Metering requirement for multi-occupancy residential buildings to provide individual meters for each unit.
If you have projects that are affected by these proposals, please email [email protected] to share your feedback.
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Upcoming CMHC Webinars on Secondary Suites and Construction Financing
CMHC
3rd Generation Homes President and CHBA BC Past President, Cassidy deVeer, is presenting two upcoming free webinars with CMHC focussed on secondary suites and basic construction financing.
CMHC Ask an Expert Series: New Construction
From the permits, plans & specifications, terminology, calculating out the draws as well as an overview of CMHC's policies, this workshop will cover it all.
April 18
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PT
Register Here
Secondary Suites — How Can You Support Your Buyers?
An overview of the costs, options and information necessary to build a secondary suite.
April 25
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PT
Register Here
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Okanagan College Discontinues Trades Program for Women
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There was some disappointing news this week that after 16 years, Okanagan College is shutting down its Women in Trades classes after the program lost its funding from the provincial government.
Previously, women interested in trades were given a 12-week opportunity to test their skills in a variety of trades completely for free, allowing them to try new things before making any big money commitments.
In a statement, the provincial government said contracts expired and SkilledTradesBC ran a new procurement process to ensure fair access to compete for funding which will now be allocated to similar programs.
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Save the Date: CHBA BC Conference is Coming in October 2024
CHBA BC
Join us in Whistler this October! The conference will feature a keynote address from Ali Wolf, a dynamic speaker who is Chief Economist for Zonda, the largest new home construction data company in North America. Click here to fill out our information request form to receive the conference program and registration details when they are released.
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