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Builder Member Survey - Energy Advisor Availability
CHBA BC
The Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC (CHBA BC) is a Service Organization licensed by Natural Resources Canada to deliver the EnerGuide Rating System along with other related labelling programs for Part-9 homes. CHBA BC currently supports a province-wide Energy Advisor network which services many regions within BC.
As labelling demand grows, it is important that we understand the needs of industry and increase training and support for more Energy Advisors where necessary. We ask builder and renovator members to complete this short survey which will help direct future Energy Advisor training initiatives. Thank you in advance!
This survey will take approximately two (2) minutes to complete. The deadline to submit your response is Friday, March 5th.
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Georgie Award finalists include these contenders
Vancouver Sun
For B.C.’s residential builders and renovators, 2020 may not have been business as usual, but if the recently unveiled Georgie Award finalists are any indication, the industry was in anything but a lockdown.
The stand-out contenders for the 29th annual awards, held by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of B.C. to recognize excellence in both home-building and renovation, were announced last month in 51 categories ranging from small infill developments to master-planned communities, and master suite renos to whole-house makeovers.
Read the full article here.
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Technical Safety BC Fee Raise
TSBC and CHBA BC
With client feedback and COVID-19 related recovery indicators in mind, please be advised Technical Safety BC's fees are changing soon. A 2% general increase in their fees will take place on May 17, 2021. This increase will not apply to the amusement devices technology as research indicates that this industry has experienced unparalleled impact due to COVID-19. Visit fee changes page for further details on the consultation results and to see updated fee schedules for 2021-2023. As a reminder, CHBA BC submitted comments as part of the consultation process, specifically asking for an opportunity to explore other ways Technical Safety BC can support CHBA BC members during this period. Discussions on this are underway and CHBA BC will keep members apprised of further updates, as they become available.
If you have any specific questions or concerns please contact Carmina Tupe at [email protected].
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Camosun's now offering advanced skills for clean energy and efficient building micro-credentials
Camosun College has launched its first-ever micro-credential to equip learners with the skills to create net-zero energy buildings that are efficient, healthy, long-lasting and climate-friendly.
Camosun’s approach will prepare students for internationally recognized certifications offered by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners, Natural Resources Canada and Passive House.
CHBA's own Mark Bernhardt (Vancouver Island) had this to say about the new offering, “The building industry is moving quickly to adopt high-performance low carbon techniques and materials. This is largely being driven by customer demand for healthier more sustainable homes and to a lesser extent by regulation through better building codes. There is currently a high demand for trades and other industry professionals that can deliver these buildings and that demand will only increase.”
You can read the full article here.
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- Quick turn around on draws
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Discover the new generation of spray foam
CHBA National
Feb 25 ǀ 10:30-11:30am PST / 1:30-2:30pm EST
Building codes, product standards, and regulatory requirements are changing for spray foam. This webinar will examine the latest industry updates and how this impacts your projects. Join us to learn how spray foam’s innovative applications can make your upcoming project code compliant, energy efficient and green.
Join the webinar to:
- Gain knowledge on the new generation of spray foam using HFO blowing agents
- Learn about the steps required for your upcoming new build project
- Ensure you're using a certified installer to be code compliant
- Uncover new applications of spray foam including WALLTITE CM01 as a radon barrier
Don’t miss this excellent webinar, with opportunity to ask questions, presented by:
 Chris Janzen
Field Applications & Warranties Manager
PM North America
BASF Canada
You can register here.
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BCREA: Another record-setting month for the B.C. housing market
Vancouver Sun
January was another record-setting month for the B.C. housing market, according to a B.C. Real Estate Association report on Thursday. The BCREA reports that a total of 7,169 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service in January, an increase of 63.3 per cent over January 2020 and over 1,000 sales higher than the previous record for the month of January.
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Report: B.C. residential real estate prices have gone up by 16% since last January
The Free Press
House prices in B.C. have increased by 16.1 per cent over the past year, according to figures released by the B.C. Real Estate Association Thursday (Feb. 11). The data showed that the average residential price last month was $845,169, compared to $728,269 in January 2020. The region that saw the biggest spike was the Kootenays, where homes increased by 28.5 per cent since January 2020 to $427,544 last month. The Fraser Valley saw an jump of 25.8 per cent to $944,996, while the notoriously expensive properties in Metro Vancouver went up 11.2 per cent to cross the million-dollar mark to $1,089,096.
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