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Aug. 27, 2020

It's that time of year again — call for entries is now open! CHBA BC The 2021 Georgie Awards Call for Entries is now open to all members, will you be a Grand Georgie Winner this year? The only way to find out is if you apply! Make sure you submit the requisite Budget, Builder/Developer and Homeowner Permission Forms when you apply. For more information on entering the Georgie Awards look here. Think you're up to the challenge? You can submit your entry for the 2021 Georgie Awards here.

Advocacy Update CHBA BC Budget 2021: The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services released its Budget 2021 Consultation Report this week. CHBA BC’s presentation, including items from our Spring 2020 economic survey results, was referenced in the final report. In particular, our concerns regarding prompt payment legislation and its impact on small businesses in residential construction. You can read the committee report here. COVID-19 Economic Recovery: The results of the provincial consultation for economic recovery are expected in early September. CHBA BC submitted to the consultation in July. Workers’ Compensation Act: Although concerns to the bill were raised by many business organizations, Bill 23 passed in the Legislature on August 14, 2020. Members are encouraged to read up on the changes that may impact them and their employees. You can find the press release here.

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Net Zero Builder Training Dates Announced for Version 1.1 (16 CPD points) CHBA BC Are you curious about CHBA's Net Zero Home Labelling Program? Or, did you take the original training in 2017 and want to know what has been updated? If you have previous building science knowledge, this webinar will cover what you need to know about net zero homes and participation in the CHBA Net Zero Labelling Program. Plus, it's 16 CPD points. Don't miss out on this convenient two-part webinar series! Net Zero Builder Training – Part 1 – September 29th, 2020 from 9:00 am PDT to 1:00 pm Net Zero Builder Training – Part 2 – October 1st, 2020 from 9:00 am PDT to 1:00 pm READ MORE

Real estate in northern B.C. in hot demand during COVID-19 pandemic CBC News There are not enough houses in Smithers, B.C., for eager buyers right now, according to the regional real estate board, and the hot northern housing market shows no signs of cooling down, despite, or perhaps because of, the COVID-19 pandemic. Data provided by Alexandra Goseltine, executive director of the BCNREB, shows sales in the region were up more than 17 per cent in July 2020, compared to the same month in 2019. June 2020 also had a five per cent bump compared to the previous year. The region includes the communities of 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Prince George, Fort St. John, Smithers, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Fort Nelson, Mackenzie and Quesnel. You can read the full article here.

Demonstrate your Leadership: Apply for a seat on the Net Zero Council by September 4 CHBA National Join the Net Zero Council and be part of the leadership group working together to accelerate the voluntary adoption of Net Zero Homes in Canada. CHBA members are invited to apply for membership on the Council for a 2-year term starting November 1, 2020. There are 11 seats available in all six member categories as follows: • 1 Gold Sponsor Member • 1 Silver Sponsor Member • 3 Bronze Sponsor Members • 4 General Members • 1 Builder/Renovator Member • 1 Academia Member Learn more about the benefits of Membership and the benefits of Sponsorship and also please review the Terms of Reference before submitting an Application Form. You can learn more about the Councils efforts at www.chba.ca/nzc, www.chba.ca/nze and www.NetZeroHome.com. After reviewing this material if you have any additional questions please feel free to contact Sonja Winkelmann at 613.230.3060 x235 or [email protected]. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please email applications to [email protected] by noon ET September 4.

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