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Register Now for CHBA BC's October Conference — Earn 8.5 CPD Points!
CHBA BC
Exciting news! The CHBA BC Conference, happening on October 2-3, 2024, in beautiful Whistler, has just been approved by BC Housing for 8.5 CPD points.
Join us for two days of insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and the latest industry updates, all while earning valuable CPD points. Don't miss out — secure your spot today and take advantage of this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow in Whistler!
Visit our event page to register and view the conference program.
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Reaching Future Performance Targets Workshop — Register Now!
CHBA BC
Don't miss out on your last opportunity to participate in CHBA BC's highly acclaimed Reaching Future Performance Targets Using Fundamental Enclosure Concepts workshop this fall!
This hands-on, one-day event has been a hit with both new and experienced Part 9 residential builders, offering essential insights and practical skills to excel in high-performance building enclosure designs — skills that are crucial as we move towards future code requirements.
Final Workshop Dates:
- Sept 12 — Victoria
- Sept 26 — Courtenay
This is your chance to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your projects meet the latest standards.
Why Attend?
- Interactive Learning: Gain practical, hands-on experience that you can immediately apply to your work.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from industry leaders who are at the forefront of high-performance building techniques.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow builders and professionals in your region.
Special Pricing: The full-day workshop is $299, but CHBA BC members receive a 25% discount! (For more details, contact us at [email protected])
Plus, you'll earn 7 CPD Points towards your professional development.
Register Here
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Build Your Future: Video Shorts Highlight Opportunity in Skilled Trades
CHBA CI
Brought to life with a little help from CHBA BC's Homebuilders Initiative, CHBA CI has produced a series of four short videos showcasing young skilled tradespeople in their community.
These videos aim to inspire young people to pursue a career in the trades and feature students from Thompson Rivers University and CHBA CI's amazing Training House project.
Check out all the stories on CHBA CI's YouTube channel at
youtube.com/@CHBACI/shorts.
This is some great work to showcase the great careers in the skilled trades!
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BC United Party Suspends Campaign and Merges with the Conservative Party of BC
CHBA BC
Yesterday, BC United Leader Kevin Falcon announced he will be suspending his party's campaign this provincial election to prevent vote splitting with the BC Conservatives and offer British Columbians one alternative choice to the BC NDP. During the announcement, Falcon also announced he will not be running in this upcoming election.
Current nominations under the BC United Party will be withdrawn and the BC Conservatives will draw from BC United's pool of incumbent MLAs and candidates after a review and vetting process. BC United candidates not chosen by the BC Conservatives through this process have the option to run as independent candidates.
This development could lead to a much closer race than initially anticipated. Recent polls have shown narrow margins between the NDP and Conservatives — one poll by Mainstreet Research even reporting a tie at 37% with the Greens and BC United following at 12% and 10%, respectively.
Over the last few months, CHBA BC has met with representatives from all parties, including the BC Conservative and BC United parties, to advocate on behalf of the industry on its key policy priorities. We will continue to engage with all parties leading up to the election.
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New Interim Guidance on Inclusionary Zoning and Density Bonus
BC Government
On August 23, the province released its Interim Guidance on Inclusionary Zoning and Density Bonus, which provides high-level guidance on the new legislative changes under Bill 16. Bill 16 was brought into effect on April 25, 2024, and is tied to the implementation of Bills 44, 46, and 47 by providing local governments the ability to secure certain provisions previously negotiated through the rezoning process. Specifically, Bill 16 provides local governments the ability to enact bylaws that support inclusionary zoning and density bonuses, tenant protection bylaws, and site-level infrastructure and transportation demand management (TDM) authorities.
The Interim Guidance released is intended to provide guidance to municipalities until a more comprehensive guide on development finance tools is released in early 2025. This is a similar approach to the implementation of the new Amenity Cost Charges and some municipalities may choose to implement bylaws ahead of the comprehensive guide. Please note, this guidance document only addresses Inclusionary Zoning and Density Bonus provisions. The other guidance documents addressing tenant protections, site-level infrastructure, and TDM measures are expected this fall. A comprehensive timeline for the release of guidance documents for Bill 16 is outlined here.
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Engagement Session on New Provincial Permitting Forms
BC Government
As announced during our webinar with Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) staff, the Ministry is seeking feedback on the new provincial permit application forms through the Permit Connect Navigator Service, also known as the "one window permitting application".
During the 1-hour session, you will be asked to go through an application process and provide feedback on the form related to the form requirements, usability, status tracking information, and features you would like to see developed in the future.
If you are interested in providing feedback on the updated provincial permit application form, please reach out to Sebastian Martinez at [email protected].
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Reminder: The Call for Entries for the 2025 Georgie Awards is Open
CHBA BC
The 2025 Georgie Awards Call for Entries is open and is your chance to gain industry recognition, enhance your brand, and celebrate your team's achievements. For over 30 years the Georgie Awards has provided a unique opportunity for homebuilders, renovators, and designers to showcase their best work.
Submit your projects online by Tuesday, November 5 and join us in celebrating the best in BC's residential construction industry!
All the details on how to submit your projects are at georgieawards.ca.
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