2008 Georgie Awards® Finalists

CHBA BC is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2008 Georgie Awards®.

Please click here to view the complete list of finalists.

To view the news release, please click here.

To purchase tickets to the 2008 Georgie Awards® on Friday, January 30, 2009 please click here.

BC's Residential Construction Person the Year Award

BC Homes Magazine, to recognize excellence in the leadership of BC's residential construction community, created the BC's Residential Construction Person of the Year Award in 2007. The recipient is chosen for a combination of principled leadership, strategic thinking, unceasing pursuit of excellence and balanced workplace values.

If you know someone who fits the bill, nominate them today! Nominations close on November 7, 2008. Please click here for more information on the awards criteria, submission process and a nomination form.

Photo: Tim Kasten, 2007 Residential Construction Person of the Year accepting his award from Chris Erb, CHBA BC's President

Congratulations M.J.

CHBA BC would like to congratulate M.J. Whitemarsh, CEO who received an honorary membership in ASTTBC for leadership in the residential construction industry. The award was presented to M.J. at ASTTBC's Awards & Recognition Celebration on October 25, 2008.

M.J. Whitemarsh (right) accepting an Honorary Membership in ASTTBC from President Darrin Heisler, AScT (left)

Provincial Rural Internet Connectivity Grant

Northern Development recognizes that broadband internet connectivity is a strategically important economic development driver for our region, particularly for rural and remote communities in central and northern BC. We encourage all communities, non-profits, and businesses within the region seeking Provincial funding support for infrastructure required to deliver internet connectivity to homes and businesses in rural and remote areas to apply to the recently announced Connecting Citizens Grant Program.

The application deadline is November 7, 2008. For more information please click here.

Built Green™BC Gets Boost

Through Government Grant

Housing Minister Rich Coleman announced a $150,000 grant for the Built Green™ BC program. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC (CHBA BC) is pleased with the contribution, which will help promote energy efficiency and sustainability in the residential construction industry.

The funding is part of the Housing Endowment Fund established by the Province of B.C. in 2007 with a $250-million capital endowment to encourage new ideas and support innovative housing solutions not served through existing housing programs.

Checklist to a Greener Future Conference

CHBA BC and Built Green™BC would like to thank all sponsors, exhibitors and attendees of the Checklist to a Greener Future Conference.

For those who were unable to attend, or those would would like to view the conference sessions, please click here for a gallery of videos of the presentations. Special thanks to Herman Rebneris for the podcast videos.