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SAVE THE DATE:  NOVEMBER 1 & 2, 2010
INDUSTRY – GOVERNMENT HOUSING AFFORDABILITY SYMPOSIUM
CO-PRESENTING SPONSOR: BC HOUSING
Delta Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC
 
This fall marks an important event for housing in the province of British Columbia. On November 1 & 2, the residential construction industry in partnership with all three levels of government is hosting HAS: Housing Affordability Symposium.
 
This event is the first of its kind as it brings together stakeholders to openly discuss barriers and solutions to housing affordability in BC. Unlike the issue of affordable housing, which deals with issues of social housing, this symposium is solely focused on market housing affordability to lower housing costs or remove barriers of entry for all British Columbians. 
 
More than an educational conference, this symposium provides multiple roundtable discussions amongst all attendees to delve into real housing affordability issues to lower housing costs or remove barriers to entry for all British Columbians. Join with your fellow peers of elected officials, construction industry leaders, and members of government to engage on this critical issue for the future of housing.
 
Save the date to attend this important event. More details on how to register and participate in this event will be coming early September. To sponsor a discussion table, book exhibit space, or learn more about partnership opportunities, please contact Alix Russell at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC: 604-432-7112 x322, or 604-785-2227.
 
Symposium Planning Partners
 
BC Construction Association 
BC Housing
BC Real Estate Association
Building Supply Industry Association of BC
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Ministry of Community and Rural Development
Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Urban Development Institute

First Annual Built Green™ BC Awards

Built Green™ BC has announced the finalists for the first annual BuiltGreen™ BC Awards. Across six sustainable building categories, 24 finalists were announced representing a blend of houses and condominiums across BC. "I was not only impressed by the quality of the finalist projects, but also the degree of innovation demonstrated by the builders of these homes,” stated David Bengert, Chair of  Built Green™ Canada and a judge for the awards. <read more>
 
Attend the Built Green™ BC Awards Gala on September 17, 2010 at the new Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in Downtown Vancouver. Order your tickets online via this link.
 
A block of rooms has been reserved under “The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC”
A special guestroom rate of $179.00 is available for booking until August 25, 2010. Book today!
*Please call the hotel directly for reservations at 1-800-716-6199*

2010 Georgie Awards® Call for Entries

CHBA BC has now released the Call for Entries for the 19th Annual Georgie Awards®. Following feedback from members and responding to changes in the industry, CHBA BC has made several changes to the awards for this year including some new categories and changes to the customer choice award. Download your copy of the Call for Entries here.

HST Resources for Buyers and Builders

With the introduction of the HST on July 1, 2010, home buyers, builders and renovators want to clearly understand how it affects residential construction. CHBA BC has created a separate resource page to provide quick access to common resources, documents and forms. To access this information use the quick link from the bar on the right or follow this link.

CHBA BC Announces Government-Industry Housing Affordability Symposium

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC announced an innovative Government-Industry Symposium on Housing Affordability in Vancouver this fall. “This is the first time in BC that all three levels of government will come together in a forum with housing industry professionals to examine the barriers in housing affordability,” announced Bob Deeks, President of CHBA BC. “Low interest rates and above average economic growth in the past have masked the real barriers on this growing issue.” <read more>.

Construction Sector Council Releases National Construction Looking Forward Summary: 2010 - 2018

The CSC compiles reports for each province following consultations with industry leaders, as well as governments and educational institutions. This national summary brings together the findings and highlights from provincial and regional Construction Looking Forward reports. It analyzes the employment requirements, available workforce, training and certification programs, replacement demand related to retirements, workforce mobility and market rankings for 33 trades and occupations in 14 regional markets over the next nine years. The national and regional scenario-based forecasts are released annually. The full national report can be viewed and downloaded from the CSC website: www.csc-ca.org. In addition, all scenario-based forecast data is available at www.constructionforecasts.ca.
 

Canadian Home Builders' Institute

The Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia is offering ease of access to courses which lead to the Registered Housing Professional (RHP) designation, through the newly created Canadian Home Builders' Institute (CHBI). Upon completion of the required courses, in addition to achievement of the program requirements, participants may achieve their Registered Housing Professional designation. The RHP courses provide the residential construction industry with a solid foundation of business and technical skills to meet the demands and needs of the industry, and reflect good local building practices.  
Click here to register for the courses and for full details on CHBA BC's Designation programs; Certified Residential Builder; Registered Housing Professional; Master Builder; Certified Renovator and Registered Renovation Professional.

Visit www.learnyourliving.ca for more information.

To view the news release on the CHBI, please click here.

CHBA BC Mission Statement
The Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia is the voice of the residential construction industry in BC, dedicated to fostering a housing environment in which the industry operates effectively and professionally while maintaining affordability and profitability.
 
CHBA BC Vision Statement
The Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia is built on a vision of a strong and positive role for the housing industry, and a commitment to support the professionalism of our members and provide affordability, quality and choice for consumers.