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Home-reno seminar in the works
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association Renovation Council - in partnership with FortisBC - is presenting its popular Ask a Pro Renovation Seminar + Expo on Thursday, May 16.
Medal for KPU Builds
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Builds team received the Vancouver Giants Medal of Valor in recognition of its humanitarian efforts of building homes in Fiji. The team was presented the award March 10 at a Giants game at Pacific Coliseum. This year, the KPU Builds team will venture to Lautoka, Fiji, and help in the construction of a community as part of the
Ovation Awards April 20
Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) has announced the finalists for the 2013 Ovation Awards.
Bonney resigns
According to a media statement posted on the association's website, Bonney resigned because of the Dyble report, "which he felt compromised his ability to work in the best interests of the residential construction industry."
Secondary suites make sense
NORTH Shore residents are keenly aware on how desirable it is to live here, but are equally conscious of how expensive it is to live in our community too.
Local projects snag Georgies
SEVERAL North Shore building projects were honoured at the 21st annual Georgie Awards held Feb. 23 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.
Home builders up for awards
SEVERAL North Shore companies are finalists for the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association's 2013 Ovation Awards.
Local companies up for awards
Three local companies are being recognized for their work with a slew of award nominations.
Local company garners five nominations in builders' awards
The Vancouver Builders' Association recently announced the finalists for the 2013 Ovation Awards, and a New Westminster company was nominated in several categories.
Bonney heads to new position
Brian Bonney has worn many hats both in the corporate and political realms.
Gallop to share design tips at Home and Garden Show
A local interior designer will be sharing her expertise on the main stage at the annual B.C. Home and Garden Show at B.C. Place next month.
Business briefcase
Several North Shore companies have been honoured with 2013 Vancouver Consumer Choice Awards.
Improving flow through the tunnel isn't a priority
Re: Short-term fix available before new crossing becomes reality, Community
Mark Sakai leaves post at museum
Mark Sakai has left his position as executive director of the Delta Museum and Archives to take a job with the Greater Vancouver Homebuilders' Association.
Delta Museum's executive director leaves for post with Greater Vancouver Homebuilders
Mark Sakai has left his position as executive director of the Delta Museum and Archives to take a job with the Greater Vancouver Homebuilders' Association.
CORRECTION
The Nov. 1 article about the closure of Kerrisdale's Cheshire Cheese Inn incorrectly stated that the entire block on West Boulevard from West 40th Avenue to West 41st Avenue was to be developed. In fact, it is the block from West 40th south to the lane that will be demolished and replaced with a four-storey commercial and residential building. Businesses that include Economy Barber Shop will not be bulldozed.
Vancouver homebuilder CRM maker buys U.S. peer
V ancouver's Lasso Data Systems plans to acquire Washington, D.C.-based UFollowUp. Both companies make customer relations management (CRM) software for homebuilders, the company has announced.
What Obama's win means for investors
THE U.S. presidential election has dominated the headlines for the last number of months, but is it really so important to us here in Canada?
Builders brighten season through Coats for Kids
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association has launched its 17th annual Coats for Kids campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, a group whose outreach helps to provide a brighter Christmas for families in need.
