The 2012 Built Green Checklist has undergone an extensive reorganization, integrating the EnerGuide rating within the Checklist and devoting one entire category to Energy. The new Checklist will allow builders to market and deliver a home to a specific Built Green target.

 

Download a copy of the 2012 Checlist, for more information on the Built Green Program, click here or contact Vanessa Joehl.

 

Builder Insight #9: Fenestration Energy Performance: A Roadmap for Understanding Requirements for Residential Buildings in BC is now available. The Homeowner Protection Office, a branch of BC Housing, has released a new technical bulletin that looks at the energy performance requirements for windows, glazed doors and skylights used in residential buildings, and provides a roadmap for compliance. Energy performance requirements for fenestration have become more stringent in recent years. This bulletin will help clarify the building code and BC Energy Efficiency Act requirements and the supporting standards.

 

The world is changing, the economy is changing, and building standards are changing. In support of BC's renovation sector, CHBA BC is completing  the 'Building Science for Renovations' course. The course will provide renovators with the tools to help manage these challenges and take advantage of growing opportunities in Green Building design and energy-efficient building renovations and retrofits. It will address the steps needed to optimize a building's design and performance, to meet targets for energy and water efficiency, achieve cost savings and minimize overall impact on the environment.

 

*This course will be the required training for individuals to enroll projects in the Built Green for Renovations program and to become a certified Built Green Renovator member. If you wish to be informed when this course is available for regular delivery throughout the province, please contact Michelle Ripoli. 

CHBA BC has gone Social!

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter to stay connected on upcoming events, industry news, information and updates on the Built Green Program, Education & Training and more!

View the 2011 Finalists or for more information contact Lauren Carter.

The Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) proudly announced the 2011 CHBA National SAM Awards Finalists on Monday, December 5, 2011.

 

These awards celebrate excellence in new homes, home renovation, innovative  technology and construction, outstanding presentation and marketing across Canada, representing British Columbia are:

Abstract Developments Inc.

Adera Development Corporation

Boffo Developments Ltd.

Citta Construction Ltd. 

Coastal Construction

Concert Real Estate Corporation

Harald Koehn Construction Ltd.

Homescape Building & Design Inc.

Icon Developments Ltd.

Kenorah Construction and Design Ltd.

Level One Maintenance Ltd.

Linwood Homes Ltd.

ParkLane Homes Ltd.

Portrait Homes

RJR Construction Management

Schreyer Construction Ltd.

Solterra Development Corporation

Totangi Properties Ltd.

TQ Construction Ltd.

 

The winners for six award categories were announced the Second Annual Built Green™ BC Awards on Friday, September 30, 2011 at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in Vancouver. This "Green Celebration" was a unique evening where Award Finalists and Winners mingled with fellow industry partners, media and award sponsors.

 

Click here to read more and view the complete list of award winners.

On February 2 & 3, 2012 the issue of market housing affordability will be addressed in person, not just in headlines. Bringing together the Residential Construction Industry and members of Government, the Housing Affordability Symposium will provide the forum to openly discuss barriers and solutions to improve market housing affordability in BC. More than an educational conference, this symposium provides interactive roundtable discussions amongst all delegates to address various issues related to community planning, maximizing housing stock, economic issues, and regulatory constraints. In addition to the roundtable planning sessions, the Symposium will feature a numerous keynote speakers and workshops including Michel Labbe, with Options for Homes and Michael Geller, with The Geller Group.

Register online or download and complete and send in the registration form.

The Action Plan to Address Market Housing Affordability, and Action Plan Scorecards will be posted on the symposium website, www.withinyourmeans.ca

    

 

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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.

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