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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association

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The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) represents the residential construction industry in the Greater Vancouver Area. The GVHBA works with local governments and housing industry groups to ensure affordable housing is considered when new bylaws, regulations and policies are approved by municipal councils.  This association is also a huge advocate of both consumer and industry education … Read More

Top 10 Design Trends

By Jacqueline Brynjolfson posted on | Comments Off

This list was provided by 2009 National Dream Home Designers Robert Sennett & Darren Sanger-Smith Metal Roofs – They are environmentally friendly, clean & gives your old roof a new/different look, whether as an accent or whole roof. Dark Trim Colours – Gives a punch to the facade of our home.  It allows the house … Read More

Insulation = Increased energy efficiency & sustainable design

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Icynene manufactures its products with three objectives in mind – to create Healthier, Quieter, More Energy Efficient® indoor environments. Icynene’s products are suitable for steel- or wood- framed residential or commercial construction. Every Icynene product is created so that trade professionals and homeowners can reap the benefits of a comfortable, energy efficient and healthier indoor … Read More

Word of the Day: RENOVATE

By Greg Elzinga posted on | Comments Off

The GVHBA Spring Renovation Seminar was held last Tuesday to a capacity crowd at the Croatian Cultural Centre in Vancouver. These seminars are a fantastic opportunity for the marriage of renovators and homeowners.  All who attended benefit from having so many qualified renovators and motivated homeowners in the same room as well as suppliers from … Read More