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2023 Georgie Awards® will "Follow The Yellow Brick Road" as Finalists are announced
CHBA BC
 The list of finalists for the 2023 Georgie Awards® was announced today as the association looks forward to celebrating the best in BC residential construction on May 20th at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver.
Now in its 31st year, the highlight of the Georgie Awards® is the unique theme that provides the setting of the event and is eagerly anticipated by gala attendees. This year’s edition is sure to enchant as guests are transported down the yellow brick road to a magical world ruled by a wizard.
The 2023 Georgie Awards will feature nearly 50 award categories grouped into six focus areas: Residential Construction – New; Residential Construction – Renovation; Interior Design, Merchandising and Landscaping; Sales and Marketing; Special Achievement Awards; Grand Georgie Awards®.
The Georgie Awards® are one of the year’s “must attend” events for the residential building industry and the gala is a sellout year after year. A limited number of tickets for the Georgie Awards® Gala have just been released and are expected to go fast. Purchase your gala tickets now to avoid disappointment. Tickets for the 2023 gala at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver on Saturday, May 20, 2023, are available for purchase here.
The Georgie Awards® would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, including Platinum sponsors, Telus and BC Housing. A full list of sponsors is available here.
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Georgies Georgie Awards® are Nominated Major Event Experience Award
CHBA BC
 There was some other great news for the Georgie Awards® this week as the event has been named a finalist in the 10th Annual BizBash Event Experience Awards in the Best Non-Profit event concept - Budget under $250,000 category!
The awards highlight the best in live, destination, hybrid, and virtual events. All the finalists are listed here.
The attendees of last year's Monopoly-themed event, the first in-person Georgie Awards® since 2019, can attest to what an amazing night it was! This nomination is a well-deserved recognition of all the planning and hard work that go into the Georgie Awards every year.
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Is There Energy Advisor Capacity In Your Region To Support?
CHBA BC
 The BC Energy Step Code is on its way and in response, CHBA BC has launched a new online training program for new Energy Advisor Students.
Description:
An Energy Advisor (EA) conducts energy audits to help British Colombian builders and homeowners solve their energy efficiency concerns, save money, and possibly have a more comfortable, healthier home. They also help reduce the impact of home energy use on our environment. The Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC offers training and certification for EAs, so you have the tools you need to deliver high-quality home energy assessments.
This Stage 1 workshop provides training on the use of the HOT2000 software which is used to model new house plans within the EnerGuide for New Houses, ENERGY STAR, and Net Zero certification programs. The course covers the responsibilities of a plan evaluator, who performs HOT2000 energy analysis of house plans, playing a key role in the quality assurance process for labelling EnerGuide, ENERGY STAR and Built Green® homes. Training is also provided on the blower door test equipment and procedures.
Cost: $2500 + tax
Course format:
Students are required to attend four (4) half-day online training sessions.
The next set of dates for Stage 1 training are: Feb 15 / Feb 22 / Mar 1 / Mar 8
8:30 am-12:30 pm for each session
Students will be required to complete weekly assignments including the submission of training files. The course will conclude with an online final exam. A pass mark of 80% is required.
Inquiries regarding the training should be sent directly to [email protected].
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BUILDING SCIENCE FOR RENOVATIONS
CHBA BC
Learn skills and tools to incorporate green building and energy-efficient design successfully in your renovation and retrofit projects.
Event Details:
Date: Feb 3
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Delivery Method: Webinar
CPD: 7 points
Price: $449
*CHBA BC members receive 25% off
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MIND THE GAP: PREVENTING FAILURES IN HVAC AND AIRTIGHTNESS
CHBA BC
This one-day, in-person course will take a deeper dive into the BC Energy Step Code metrics for Part 9 buildings and how to achieve Step 3 and higher through design and building techniques to build better and minimize costs. The content will focus on practical strategies for effective design, proper selection and installation of mechanical systems, and airtightness. Using real-world examples and different housing archetypes from local climates, we will examine why some projects fail while others pass easily.
This course will include an onsite component at the end of the day. Using a local onsite home, the class will participate in a blower door test. This will include hands-on preparation for the test, highlighting common problem areas as well as strategies for improvement and repairs.
If you have a home that is close to the event location (Penticton and Nelson) and would like to offer it as a test home the instructor team can provide you with a mid-construction verification for your permit compliance as this test would be considered a proper mid-construction test.
Event Details:
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
CPD: 7.5 points
Price: $250
Locations:
PENTICTON
Date: Feb 7, 2023
Location: Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre
NELSON
Date: Feb 9, 2023
Location: Prestige Lakeside Resort and Convention Centre
CRANBROOK
Date: Feb 10, 2023
Location: Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort
GROUP RATES
*Do you have a project manager or subcontractor that would benefit from this session? If so, the following group rates are available:
2 registrations: $175 per person
3+ registrations: $160 per person
**CHBA BC members receive an additional 25% discount for any of the above pricing. For group rates, please contact [email protected] to register.
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Changes in B.C. Permitting Processes for Housing Brings Cautious Optimism
Journal of Commerce
 This week, CHBA BC added its voice to those of other construction industry leaders in responding to the BC government’s announcement of a “one-stop” approach to speeding up and simplifying the simplify the housing permit approval process.
CHBA BC is cautiously optimistic about the new Permitting Strategy for Housing. A single, coordinated, expedited approach to housing-related permits and authorizations and a dedicated team to streamline the process is a good first step in reducing the delays and red tape.
While there haven’t been any goals for timelines discussed with the provincial government yet, that is something that our association is advocating for. As the homebuilding industry works on predictability, setting a ‘goal post’ for these types of approvals is important. As a recognized stakeholder, we are looking forward to discussions with the provincial government to establish those timelines.
The announcement is a step in the right direction but more needs to be done at the municipal and provincial level to get permitting approved faster so more supply of much-needed housing can be built in B.C.
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Roof collapse Accident Can't Stop Injured Worker from Inspiring Others
Journal of Commerce
 In September 2015, on what had been an otherwise ordinary workday, a roof collapsed on Cole Bernier, a 23-year-old carpenter’s apprentice in Kelowna, B.C.
In a split second, Bernier’s life changed forever.
Since that workplace injury altered his life plans, Cole has reinvented himself as an athlete, advocate for workplace safety and an inspiration for other injured workers.
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