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July 2, 2020

Don't miss out: View the 2020 Georgie Awards Virtual Gala

CHBA BC

Congratulations to all of the Finalists and Winners of this year's Georgie Awards Gala. We would like to thank everyone at CHBA BC who help to make this event possible, with a special shoutout to Laura Chok.

You can read the news release of the Georgie Awards Winners here or, if you missed the event live, you can still watch the gala here.

Building B.C.'s Recovery Together

Government of B.C.

The Government of British Columbia wants to hear your input on key questions like:

- What would most help improve your work life or work prospects?
- Are we on the right track? Do you see your concerns and needs reflected in this approach?

Share your ideas by completing BC’s online survey, participating in a townhall, and letting the government know your priorities. You can find more information here.

Commentary: CHBA BC is submitting a stakeholder response to this consultation. We encourage you to use this survey to share your views and amplify the needs of the residential construction industry.

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC is proud to launch our latest online course, BC Energy Step Code Training for Builders and Energy Advisors.

Designed for Builders and/or Energy Advisors who are already familiar with the BC Building Code, this 5-hour course includes interactive lessons, instructional videos, and reference materials that explain BC Energy Step Code requirements and outline best practices in achieving targets.

Each module of study can be completed at any time, for up to 1 year from the purchase date, and the successful completion of the final exam will earn you 12 continuing professional development points from the BC Housing Licensing & Consumer Services department.

You can enroll in this and our other courses here.

CHBA CI celebrating 55 years

CHBA CI

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of Central Interior (CHBA CI) is proud to celebrate its 55th year in Kamloops by naming Bill Bilton, the remaining original member from 1965, as an honourary lifetime member.

The Kamloops Home Builders Association (now CHBA CI) was founded in 1965 with 12 members, and created to encourage builder networking and support. Bill is the third in the association’s history to receive this prestigious status, recognizing his 55-year contributions to our association and community. While networking is still one of the CHBA's core values, our commitment to the health of our industry has expanded to include advocacy, education, and the Keystone Awards.

You can read the full news release here.

Affordable, replicable and marketable net zero ready multiple unit residential buildings

Government of Canada

The objective of this Project is to validate that the use of panelized/modular construction and integrated mechanical system technologies, design and practices on Net Zero Energy Ready and Net Zero Energy Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (‘MURBs’) to optimize energy efficient performance, reduce costs, increase construction productivity and reduce construction schedules.

The project will build 7 demonstration buildings (over 100 residential units) across 4 provinces, covering all major Canadian climate zones; confirm the actual buildings performance through one full year of post project monitoring and build capacity through training of builders and energy advisors across the country.

The project supports program objectives by helping to drive down the cost and creating market confidence in Net-Zero Energy Ready construction.

Find more information on this project here.

Commentary: Congratulations to the BC members participating in this pilot project: BC Hydro, BC Housing, Naikoon Contracting and Zirnhelt Timber Frames.

New incentive for Vancouver zero emission single-family homes and duplexes

City of Vancouver

On March 31st, Vancouver City Council enacted new regulations to help more detached houses reduce their energy use and emissions.

Single-family and duplex projects that are committed to zero emissions standards, including Passive House, can now access the following:

• a simple 16% floor space ratio exclusion for single family houses, and 18% for duplex that provides extra space for better projects, all wrapped up in an easier process
• a conditional height increase up to 1.0 m
• a conditional front yard variance of 0.5 m to complement existing regulations on the rear yard and building depth
• flexibility in external design regulations and partial storeys
• improvements to manage solar heat gain, including better solar access to the basement

The new regulations can be found in Section 10.23A of the Zoning and Development By-law, and Appendix A of this Council report. The Guidelines that inform application requirements can be found here.

Questions can be directed to Andrea Wickham ([email protected]) and Sailen Black at ([email protected]) at the City of Vancouver.

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