Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN)

Call to Action | Save Our Historic Hydroelectric Station 129 years old, oldest on the Canadian grid, inducted into the World Hydro Hall of Fame and is dying of a 1000 cuts due to unfair wholesale pricing, unrealistic land tenure agreements and taxes youtu.be/PLRPoXvxPD0?si…

Need CPD Points? Explore HAVAN’s on-demand education platform, eLearn, and access a wide range of industry-relevant courses anytime, anywhere. Whether you're at home, on-site, or in the office, eLearn is available 24/7 to help you earn CPD points at your convenience. Start learning today and stay ahead in your professional development. Browse courses here: ow.ly/bsQs50XmPQP #HAVANeducation #CPDcourses #constructioncourses #homebuildingcourses #onlinecourses #elearn

Explore the future of mass timber in BC 🌲 Join HAVAN for an exclusive site tour + panel discussion at the Oceanfront Discovery Centre in Squamish—a landmark mass timber office building in the Oceanfront Squamish community. Get firsthand insight into unencapsulated mass timber, high-performance design, and real-world lessons from the team behind the project. 📍 In person | Squamish 🔗 Register here: ow.ly/nAtj50Y8v7U #MassTimber #SustainableConstruction #BCBuilders #HAVAN #HighPerformanceBuildings #CPD

Will we see you at BUILDEX tomorrow?! Whether you’re focused on business growth, education, or expanding your network — this is the place to be. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action! 👉 Register now: informaconnect.com/buildex-vancou… #BUILDEXVancouver #Construction #BuildingCommunity #VancouverEvents

Planning a reno or custom home? 🏡 Join the HAVAN Home Design + Reno Show at VanDusen Botanical Garden 🌿 Meet 25+ of Metro Vancouver’s top builders & designers, plus expert panels on planning, budgeting, permits & construction. 📅Saturday, March 7th 🎟️$25 | One-day event 👉 Register: ow.ly/wtQA50YavuZ

Innovation is where the future is built. 🚀 Explore cutting-edge products, meet innovators, and get inspired at BUILDEX Vancouver. Don’t miss the chance to connect with top exhibitors and leaders shaping our industry! 📅Feb 11 + 12 📍Vancouver Convention Centre West 👉 Register by Jan 28th to secure your FREE pass using the code 'EBX26' informaconnect.com/buildex-vancou… #BUILDEXVancouver #Construction #BuildingCommunity #VancouverEvents

📣 Save the date! BUILDEX Vancouver is happening Feb 11–12, 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Your go-to industry event for networking, learning, and discovering innovation in the building and construction world. 👉 Register now: informaconnect.com/buildex-vancou… #BUILDEXVancouver #Construction #BuildingCommunity

Join HAVAN for Legends of Housing 2026: The Changemakers, featuring a candid, moderated conversation with Ben Taddei (Conwest Developments) and Gary Pooni (The Pooni Group), led by Scott Brown (Gandalf Holdings). 🔗 Register early to secure early bird pricing before Jan 11th: ow.ly/VuMR50XJXrB #HAVANevents #LegendsofHousing #VancouverHousing #VancouverRealEstate

BC Housing’s new DASH program links digital planning, standardized components, and off-site manufacturing to speed up multi-unit housing. Dr. Esther De Vos of BC Housing and Chris Hill explain how DASH works and why it matters for BC. 🎧Listen to ep. 88 here: havan.ca/episode-88-bch…

A 1908 Mount Pleasant home is being rebuilt for net zero and low embodied carbon. Todd Best and Barb Silverthorne explain why early collaboration, local materials, and full deconstruction shaped this project. Episode 87 is now live. Listen to ep 87: 1908 to Net Zero Retrofit → havan.ca/episode-87-190… Partners: @FortisBC @BCHousing @TrailAppliances @RamiFilms @jPodCreations @AiTechnology&Design

Showcase your brand at one of Metro Vancouver’s top events celebrating excellence in homebuilding, renovation, and design. Why Sponsor? ✅ Industry Recognition ✅ Brand Exposure ✅ Networking ✅ Opportunities for All Align with the region’s best builders, renovators & designers. ➡️ Email us to explore sponsorship opportunities! #HAVANAwards #HAVAN #VancouverBuilders #HomeBuilding #ConstructionBC

Join us for the HAVAN Breakfast Networking Event on Nov 25th, a member favourite! Networking, prizes, and business growth opportunities, all over great conversation and coffee. ☕ Check out who’s exhibiting and register here to attend (it's free!): ow.ly/onBG50XfVGJ #HAVANevents #networkingeventsvancouver #homebuilders #networkingevent

“If everyone does their part a little better, you can move from last to first.” — Eric Serpas Ventura, Vema Deconstruction Deconstruction, reclaimed lumber & net-zero with Best Builders → havan.ca/episode-86-dec… #HAVANpodcast #constructionpodcast #homebuilding

Need CPD Points? Explore HAVAN’s on-demand education platform, eLearn, and access a wide range of industry-relevant courses anytime, anywhere. Whether you're at home, on-site, or in the office, eLearn is available 24/7 to help you earn CPD points at your convenience. Start learning today and stay ahead in your professional development. Browse courses here: ow.ly/bsQs50XmPQP #HAVANeducation #CPDcourses #constructioncourses #homebuildingcourses #onlinecourses #elearn

🍁 Celebrate the season, Canadian style! Join us for HAVAN’s Great Canadian Holiday Party presented by Trail Appliances — in support of Coats for Kids! 📅 Dec 4 | 6–8:30PM 📍 Trail Appliances, Vancouver Comfort food, cocktails, live music & True North networking — all for a great cause ❤️ 👉 Register: ow.ly/Xv0V50XqKuV #HAVANevents #CoatsForKids #SupportLocal #Canadian

The holiday spirit is in full swing! Volunteers from across Surrey rolled up their sleeves to help the Surrey Christmas Bureau prepare its Toy Depot for the season.🎁 💛 HAVAN is proud to support the cause through our annual Coats for Kids Campaign, collecting gently used coats and new toys for the Surrey and Lower Mainland Christmas Bureaus. 🧥View drop-off locations here: havan.ca/event/coats-fo… Read more via Peace Arch News: ow.ly/noBI50Xo8Pb #CommunityInvolvement #CoatsForKids #BuildingCommunity

HAVANx - Terminations & Layoffs: Navigating Legal and HR Best Practices in Construction Join us Nov 21 (12–1 PM) for “How to Fire Your ‘Bob’—Legally, Ethically & Confidently” with Andrea Roberts, CEO of RascalHR Systems Inc. 🔗 Register: ow.ly/67Xb50XqFG6 #HAVANeducation #layoffs #workplaceterminations #HR101

“How you finance matters as much as how you build.” — Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, Bridgestone Financing Pros 🎧Listen to episode 85: Construction Financing here: havan.ca/episode-85-con… Partners: FortisBC | BC Housing | Trail Appliances | Rami Films | jPod Creations | AI Technology & Design #HAVANpodcast #mortgagetips #financing #constructionpodcast #mortgage

🧥 HAVAN’s 30th Annual #CoatsForKids is on! From Nov 4–Dec 4, donate gently used coats, outerwear, or new toys to help families in need. 💛 📍Find a drop-off near you: ow.ly/Am3G50XmPjq 👉 Want to contribute in other ways? Make a cash donation here: ow.ly/KLAf50XmPjr #HAVAN #CoatsforKids #CommunityGiving #SupportLocal