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2022 Georgie Awards Gala Recognized with Major Event Award
CHBA BC
Wow! Look at some of the company we keep...HBO, Netflix, Cisco!
CHBA BC is excited to announce that our Georgie Awards have been recognized, along with these big names, as a Biz Bash Event Experience Awards Winner. The 2022 Georgie Awards gala, which featured a Monopoly theme took home the win in the Best Non-Profit Event Concept—Budget Under $250,000 category.
Our team works very hard each year to ensure the Georgie Awards are a unique and memorable experience for attendees and it is gratifying to be recognized!
Check out all the winners here.
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2023 Georgie Awards Tickets are Going Fast
CHBA BC
The enthusiasm for the 2023 Georgie Awards is building as tickets for this year's gala are already nearly half sold since the finalists were announced two weeks ago. Now is the time to secure your table or tickets.
With exciting categories, talented finalists, a unique theme and great entertainment, the awards provide a unique opportunity to come together and celebrate the best in the industry.
Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of this year's event!
Get your tickets here.
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Upcoming Webinars
CHBA BC
Reducing Warranty Claims
Dates available:
• February 16, 2023; 8:30 am - 9:30 am
• February 23, 2023; 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• 1 CPD point
This session offers insights into the top claims reported to warranty providers in relation to BC Building Code requirements and presents solutions to reducing structural risks and health and safety issues.
Price: $50+GST
*CHBA BC members receive an additional 25% discount.
Register Here
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Marketing & Project Sales
• Date: March 2, 2023
• Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
• 4 CPD points
This session covers the process to design an effective sales and marketing strategy to better promote your business, earn referrals and sell new projects. Participants will analyze current promotional materials chosen by the instructor to identify the marketing and sales goals and strategies within an advertisement. From there, the group will identify their own current goals and strategies to align with their current market demographics, geographics and psychographics and work on a plan to refresh their sales strategies for 2023.
Price: $199+GST
*CHBA BC members receive an additional 25% discount.
Register Here
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De-mystifying Construction Contracts: Key Terms to Protect and Grow your Business
• Date: March 9
• Time: 9:00 am-11:00 am
• 2 CPD points
This course will use the CHBA BC contract and other sample contracts to help viewers identify important contractual terms for their specific business.
Price: $129
*CHBA BC members receive an additional 25% discount.
Register Here
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From the luxury appliances we sell to the relationships we keep, we value quality in all its forms. More than just high-end ranges, professional refrigeration, and laundry appliances — you can count on our dedicated sales teams to help build a dream home worth living in.
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Builders and Energy Advisors needed for Costing Project for Residential New Construction
CHBA National
CHBA National is seeking 10 Builders and a minimum of three Energy Advisors to participate in a CHBA-CBAT Costing Project for Residential New Construction with a focus on Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs).
This project aims to collect updated regional builder costs for energy efficiency measures, materials and labour to support economic analysis for constructing new homes.
Energy Advisors and Builders selected will each receive up to $625+GST per home based on an hourly rate of $125 (4 hrs for data entry, 1 hr for methodology).
It is estimated that this would be a 3-4 hour exercise to be completed by the Builder and the Energy Advisor. CHBA National has allocated five hours of funding at the rate described in the application with a target deadline for receiving all data by February 24th, 2023.
Interested individuals should contact Lynne Stickland at [email protected].
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Highlights From the B.C. Throne Speech
BC Government
On Monday, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, Janet Austin delivered the speech from the throne, outlining the provincial government’s plans and priorities over the next year.
The throne speech referenced several action plans that will impact our members, including:
- Increase the stock of housing for middle-income families
- Increase action on climate change
- Address labour shortages by rolling out a skills-training plan
With the BC Budget set to be unveiled on February 28, CHBA BC staff will be in Victoria and will be among the first organizations to get a look. We’ll be reporting on the details and providing feedback to our members.
Read more highlights for the B.C. throne speech here.
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Recent Changes to Strata Legislation
CHBA BC
The provincial Housing Policy Branch has advised of a series of changes to strata legislation and regulations that were brought forward via Order-in-Council on January 24.
These changes are briefly identified below, with a particular focus on changes made to the Contingency Reserve Fund minimum contribution, for the attention and feedback of developer-members of CHBA BC:
A. Strata Rental Restrictions – Minor Regulation Changes to Form J (Rental Disclosure Statement), Form B (Information Certificate), and the removal of various references to rental restriction bylaws from the Strata Property Regulation;
B. Strata Insurance Changes - Effective April 1, 2023 strata corporations and sections must provide a summary of insurance coverage to be included with Form B (Information Certificate). Section 5 of Bill 14 was brought into force (January 24, 2023) to make a minor change clarifying the voting threshold requirements under section 96(b)(i)(A)(II) of the Strata Property Act.
*Increase to the minimum Contingency Reserve Fund* Effective November 1, 2023, the minimum contributions to the contingency reserve fund (CRF) will be increased to give stratas more funding for building repair and maintenance, and potentially reduce the likelihood of insurance claims.
- Increase the minimum amount that the owner developer must contribute to the contingency reserve fund to the lesser of (a) 10% of the estimated operating expenses multiplied by the number of years since the strata plan was deposited, or, (b) 50% of the estimated operating expenses. These amounts are being increased from 5% and 25% respectively.
- Require the strata corporation (and section, if any) to contribute to the CRF in the first annual budget and in each subsequent fiscal year at least 10% of the total amount budgeted for the contribution to the operating fund.
Full details on the changes can be found on the strata housing website here.
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Nominations and Applications Open for BOABC Student Awards
BOABC
The Building Officials Association of BC is now accepting Student Award applications and nominations for the Association Service Awards.
The Student Awards are being offered to increase access to Association educational programs and help interested individuals become building and plumbing officials.
For details about the Student Awards program, or to apply for a Student Award, please click here.
For information on the Association Service Awards, or to nominate someone for either of these awards, please click here.
Student Award applications and Association Service Award nominations close on February 28, 2023.
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