Public Interest Inquiry - Concrete Reinforcing Bar
Tue. Apr 28 2015
A public hearing relating to this public interest inquiry will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia (exact location to be determined), commencing on the 27th day of July 2015, at 9:30 a.m. The Tribunal will, in due course, provide detailed information to parties on the procedures that it will apply during the hearing.
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New Building Act receives Royal Assent
Mon. Mar 30 2015
BURNABY – This significant milestone is welcomed by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC, which was a member of and participated in the Modernization Advisory Group that contributed extensively to the changes that will update and streamline the province’s building regulatory system.
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B.C. indexes minimum wage to provincial CPI
Fri. Mar 13 2015
VICTORIA - The B.C. government is indexing increases in the general minimum hourly wage and liquor server wage to B.C.’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), Minister for Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, and Minister Responsible for Labour, Shirley Bond announced today.
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CHBA BC Applauds Mandatory Education for Builder Licensing
Wed. Mar 4 2015
BURNABY, B.C. - Today the Minister of Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for Housing and Deputy Premier, Rich Coleman announced that mandatory education requirements will now be a prerequisite for builders applying for, and renewing licensing through the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO), a branch of BC Housing, to construct homes under Part 9 of the B.C. Building Code.
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Georgie Awards® Winners Announced
Mon. Mar 2 2015
BURNABY, BC - British Columbia's residential construction industry was celebrated in Vancouver on Friday February 27, by honouring the best and brightest of B.C.'s home building and renovation community at the 23rd Annual Georgie Awards® Gala, held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver Hotel.
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Georgie Awards® Customer Choice finalists revealed
Fri. Jan 16 2015
BURNABY, BC (January 16th, 2015) - The results for the Customer Choice Georgie Awards® powered by Avid are in. The Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC) is pleased to announce the finalists for this prestigious Georgie Awards® category.
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