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Have Your Say: 47 Proposed Changes to the National Building Code
Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes
The next round of proposed changes to the National Model Codes is now open for public review, which runs until July 29, 2024. If approved, the changes will be included in the 2025 editions of the National Model Codes, including the National Building Code.
Key proposed changes related to residential construction have been listed below:
Visitable Dwelling Units
Reinforcing Stud Walls in Washrooms for the Future Installation of Grab Bars:
Alterations to Existing Buildings
To access all proposed changes, click here.
To provide feedback to inform CHBA BC's submission, email [email protected].
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CHBA BC Announces New Executive Committee
CHBA BC
At CHBA BC's recent Annual General Meeting, the association elected its new Executive Committee for the next year.
Mark Bernhardt, President of Bernhardt Contracting has taken on the role of President. Lesa Lacey of Lacey Construction is 1st Vice President and Wally James of Buccaneer Contracting is 2nd Vice President.
The Executive Committee comprises volunteer members who meet every month and represent the industry from a province-wide perspective.
The new Executive Committee consists of:
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Position
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Member Company
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Mark Bernhardt
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President
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Bernhardt Contracting
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Randy Chin
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Past President
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RBC
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Lesa Lacey
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1st Vice President
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Lacey Construction
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Wally James
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2nd Vice President
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Buccanner Contracting
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Dan Glavind
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Treasurer
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Dick's Lumber & Building Supply
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Steve Atsma
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Presidential Appointee
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Atsma Construction
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Henri Belisle
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Presidential Appointee
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TQ Construction
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The Executive Committee will help develop policies and set a course for the future of the association with a focus on its mission, strategic goals, and financial health. It will also help implement and monitor policy, resolutions and recommendations passed by the Board.
We're looking forward to working with this group over the next year.
Click here to view CHBA BC's Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
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New B.C. Building Permit Hub Praised by Former CHBA BC President
Journal of Commerce
Last week, CHBA BC Past President, Cassidy Deveer spoke to the Journal of Commerce to express the homebuilding industry's optimism for the recently announced Building Permit Hub. The hub is intended to standardize and digitize local permit processes to make it easier and faster for homeowners and builders to submit applications to local governments and First Nations.
"We're hopeful that the new Building Permit Hub can streamline the process and shave off weeks of permitting time," Cassidy said. "This will make a huge difference for both the builder and the local government, allowing builders to get projects started quicker and ensure our crews are kept busy building and not sitting idle."
The Building Permit Hub went live on May 27 as a pilot project for twelve local governments and two First Nations. CHBA BC is optimistic about the potential of the Building Permit Hub to standardize and digitize building permit applications and is looking forward to seeing it rolled out across the province.
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Keynote Speakers Confirmed for CHBA BC's Conference
CHBA BC
We're excited to share the details of two keynote speakers for our upcoming conference in October.
Ali Wolf is a dynamic speaker who is the Chief Economist for Zonda, the largest new home construction data company in North America. Her insight into homebuilding trends is sought out by governments and media around the world.
Also joining us is Paul "Biznasty" Bissonnette, retired NHL player, co-host of the
the Spittin' Chiclets podcast on Barstool Sports and studio analyst for the NHL on TNT.
The conference will be two days filled with inspiring speakers, workshops and opportunities for networking! Registration details will be announced soon.
Are you interested in sponsoring the conference or have an idea for a speaker or session? Reach out to Laura Sew, Senior Director, Special Events and Sponsorships at [email protected].
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Bank Of Canada Cuts Key Rate for First Time in More Than 4 Years
CTV News
The Bank of Canada has cut its overnight rate by 25 basis points, a move not seen since the beginning of the pandemic. Wednesday's announcement puts the policy rate at 4.75%, down from the 5% it has been sitting at since July of last year.
The bank began raising its key interest rate in March of 2022, following larger-than-expected inflation numbers that followed a period of pandemic stimulus and disrupted global supply chains.
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