Introducing Our Association`s New Name and Logo

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Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Calgary Region
Volume 15, Number 1
Winter 2008
Introducing Our Association’s
New Name and Logo
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Volume 15, Number 1 Winter 2008
contents
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has been in existence for 60
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FEATURES
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CHBA – Calgary Region, representing
professionals in the housing
industry:
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ASSOCIATION
ATION INFORMATIO
INFORMATION
7
CHBA – Calgary Region
President’s Message
9
Logo and Name Change
15
New Members
17
Events Calendar
18 Events at a Glance
23
Built GreenTM Society
of Canada
33
52
NEWS
FOUNDATION NEW
36 Calgary Home Builders
Foundation – 3rd Annual
Furniture Auction
MARKET TRENDS
37 CMHC Housing Market
Outlook
INDUSTRY NEWS
45 Change is Constant –
New People Everywhere
(Part Two)
Donna K. Moore, Executive Officer, CHBA –
Calgary Region, Managing Director, Calgary
Home Builders Foundation
Val Veldhuyzen, Director,
Finance and Administration
Michael Nyikes, Director, Technical Affairs
Amie Blanchette, Director,
Communications & Public Affairs
David Bears, Event Manager
Karen Hosking, Executive Assistant
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Lanett Young, AAdministrative Assistant
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ASSOCIATIONINFORMATION
JANUARY IS A time for new beginnings and as always, we start the year with the best intentions to
make the coming year better than the last. Your association is no different in this regard as we mark
the new year with a new logo and a name change, Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Calgary
Region. I am excited about this direction as it signifies our ongoing commitment to align ourselves
with our many partner associations not only across the province, but nationally as well. Under the
by Deep Shergill
CHBA President
umbrella of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, we will continue to see our influence grow.
The One Voice – One Industry initiative illustrated the power of a unified voice, and in turn, these
changes indicate our members’ desire to match our image to our actions.
Under the umbrella of
the Canadian Home
Builders’ Association,
we will continue to see
our influence grow.
The One Voice – One
Industry initiative
illustrated the power
of a unified voice, and
in turn, these changes
indicate our members’
Speaking of new beginnings, there are four
new aldermen on City Council following last
fall’s municipal election. Your association posted
aldermanic report cards on the website and
urged you to vote on the issues that mattered
most to you and your business. It seems that
many of you were ready for a change. I look
forward to continuing our partnership with city
officials and I welcome this influx of new ideas
and fresh perspectives.
As I am sure you are all aware by now, 2008
will usher in significant changes in the way the
home construction industry does business, with
the introduction of the new Land Use Bylaw,
coming into play in February and effective in full
by June. The association will continue to host
training sessions regarding the changes, and
will post ongoing updates on the website to
help you through this transition period.
Every successful New Year’s resolution
includes a plan to keep you focused on
achieving the end result. Over the course
of two days in November, your Board of
Directors developed exactly that, a strategic
plan for the association that will ensure the
continued success of our organization. I feel
strongly that the mission of the Canadian
Home Builders’ Association – Calgary Region
be known to each and every member. “We
Champion Industry Issues” will be our guiding
principle over the next two years. It is what
we have done and will continue to do for
you, your family and for the betterment of
our communities. I am proud to say that our
association will take the lead on the many
important issues facing our industry today,
work towards solutions and look to secure a
successful future.
Each new year holds the promise of great
things and I know 2008 is no exception.
I wish you and your families all the best for
this year and many to follow.
desire to match our
image to our actions.
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CRHBA Logo and Name Change
As you surely noticed when you received this
edition of Profile magazine and saw the front
cover, we have a new look and a new name!
Starting on January 1, 2008, the CRHBA will
now be officially known as the Canadian Home
Builders’ Association – Calgary Region. The Board
of Directors approved this change in the fall of
2007 and it has been established in partnership
with the launch of our new logo. The logo is likely
familiar to many of you as it also currently serves to
identify the national and provincial home builders
associations.
While we continue on our mission to
“Champion Industry Issues”, this kind of logo and
name brand recognition is helpful to underscore
the power of a unified industry. When we have
close ties to provincial and national partners,
it helps to signify the weight of our numbers,
which serves to further our standing in the public
eye. That increased influence is good news for
our members as we take the lead in lobbying
government and look to have an impact on city
decisions that will the affect the future of our
industry.
Please call or visit the Canadian Home Builders’
Association – Calgary Region offices with any
questions or concerns you may have regarding this
transition and what it means to your business.
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PROVINCIALASSOCIATIONINFORMATION
Addressing the Skilled
Labour Shortage
SKILLED LABOUR SHORTAGES continue to be the number one issue facing the residential
“Members of CHBA
construction industry, according to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Alberta (CHBA
– Alberta). Strong economic growth, fewer young people entering the industry in recent years
– Alberta have given
and competition with other industries have all contributed to the problem. The retirement of baby
the association
boomers over the next decade will put even more pressure on industry. Together, these challenges
the opportunity to
address one of our
biggest challenges
– to ensure we
have enough
workers with the
right skills to build
quality houses for
Albertans, now and
in the future. I look
forward to working
with them to make
it a reality.”
have motivated the CHBA – Alberta Board of Directors to identify ensuring a sustainable workforce
as one of its key strategic goals. In October, CHBA – Alberta released its Skilled Labour Development
(SLD) strategy as an outline of the association’s plans to achieve significant improvement in the
availability of skilled workers for the immediate and longer term.
Member commitment to reinvest in the
association through One Voice – One Industry
has given CHBA – Alberta the resources to
coordinate labour development activities,
working collaboratively with the five local HBAs
across the province. The SLD plan is strategic and
comprehensive, and involves joint initiatives with
governments, colleges and industry partners. The
plan also identifies a number of ways that members
can become involved in the various initiatives.
In September 2006, CHBA – Alberta recruited
Mary Kenny to develop and carry out a strategic
human resource development plan for the
residential construction industry in the province.
Kenny is well known across Canada for her labour
resource development skills. In announcing the SLD
plan, she said, “Members of CHBA – Alberta have
given the association the opportunity to address
one of our biggest challenges – to ensure we have
enough workers with the right skills to build quality
houses for Albertans, now and in the future. I look
forward to working with them to make it a reality.”
The SLD plan is being communicated to CHBA
– Alberta members, governments and industry
partners at various events across the province. It
includes a printed package with information on the
following:
• Integrating Foreign Workers
• Hiring Onsite Apprentices
• Incorporating Succession Planning
• Benefits of Employee Retention
• High School Mentorship Programs, and
• Workshops for the Workforce.
The six sections provide a summary of the issues,
information on how members can get involved, an
overview of CHBA – Alberta’s actions and resources. All
of the information is available on the CHBA – Alberta
website at www.chbaalberta.ca.
CHBA – Alberta President Vince Laberge is
confident in the work the association has done so
far to address the skilled labour shortage. He says, “I
believe in this plan and in the associations working
together across the province to execute the strategy.
This plan is specifically developed to address the
needs of the home building industry and I encourage
members to use it as their organization’s skilled labour
development toolkit. This is One Voice – One Industry
in action – the provincial and local associations
working every day to make the industry better.”
If members would like additional copies of the SLD
package, please contact Mary Kenny at 1.800.661.3348
or via email at [email protected], or order them
from the CHBA – Alberta online store at
www.chbaalberta.ca.
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BUILDER BENEFITS
• Association staff dedicated to building
relationships with governments to ensure a strong,
unified voice is heard.
• An increase in the size and quality of the
workforce will lead to shorter build times,
cost savings, less turnover and reduced accidents.
• Access to members only industry training
opportunities and free online procurement tools.
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• Opportunity to demonstrate support to
builders and the industry.
• Trickle down effect. When builders experience
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• Trades partners will be able to build a staff
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Davies Park & Associates (Calgary) Inc.
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Rep: Shannon Lenstra
Custom home renovation, project
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L to R: David Anderson, Benchmark Data Solutions; Michael McCreary, Castcon Ltd.; Lisa Clarke, Kon-Strux
Developments Inc.; Jamie Kowalski, Membership Committee Chairperson; Shawna Roch, White Rodgers/
Emerson Climate Technologies; Harvey Shergill, Shergill Homes Ltd.; Michael Klassen, Moen Inc.; Deep
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EVENTSCALENDAR
JANUARY
9 Dinner Meeting (Coast Plaza Hotel)
Topic: Annual Economic Forecast Night
11-13 HomExpo (Roundup Centre, Stampede
Park)
16 Builders Breakfast (Glenmore Inn)
Topic: Decks Constructed as Buildings:
Significant Changes in the Alberta Building
Code
18 SAM Awards Submission Deadline
Categories: All Multi-Family
New Home
Sales & Information Centre
22 Alberta Building Code Part 9 training course
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FEBRUARY
2 CHBF “Warm Hearts, Warm Homes” 2008
Foundation Gala
Charity Gala Dinner and Dance with
Calgary Herald Fun Money Casino
(The Westin Hotel)
5 CHBA – Calgary Region Associate Board
Mentorship Breakfast (Fort Calgary)
13 Dinner Meeting (Coast Plaza Hotel)
20 Builder Breakfast (Glenmore Inn)
Topic: The Top 10 Poor Framing Practices to
Watch for in the Field
23 CHBA – Calgary Region Sports & Recreation
Bowling Fun Night (Chinook Bowladrome)
MARCH
12 Dinner Meeting (Location TBA)
Topic: Alberta New Home Warranty
Program Night
13 CHBA – Calgary Region Sports and
Recreation Curling League Windup
Banquet (Ogden Legion Curling Club)
15, 16 CHBA – Calgary Region Sports and
Recreation
Curling League Windup Bonspiel (Ogden
Legion Curling Club)
19 Builders Breakfast (Glenmore Inn)
Topic: Proper Flashing Details
To register for
the events,
please use one
of the following
methods:
• www.crhba.com
• [email protected]
• Fax: 403.248.1272
• Tel.: 403.235.1911
• Events are
subject to
change.
To receive additional
copies of Profile, please
contact the CHBA
– Calgary Region office
at 403.235.1911.
EVENTSAT A GLANCE
Poker Tournament
Canadian Home Builders Association – Calgary Region held their
biannual Poker Tournament on November 17th, 2007 at Cash Casino.
Despite a necessary change from the traditional Friday night to a
Saturday evening date, 34 players battled for the top five spots.
Winners
First Place: Pat Mandryk, of Dannburg Floors
Second Place: Jeet Shergill, of Prominent Homes
Third Place: Dan Price, of Shane Homes
Fourth Place: Josh Crippin, of Trecc Electric
Fifth Place: Sam Scherwitz, of Trecc Electric
Congratulations to these top-seated players, and though it was a
longer evening for some than others, the tournament provided edgeof-your-seat excitement as cards were dealt and the chips fell where
they would.
Special thanks are extended to Prominent Homes for their
continued sponsorship and all-round support of the event.
As the CHBA Sports Committee is looking to organize another
Poker Tournament in the spring of 2008, remember to practice those
poker faces!
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EVENTSAT A GLANCE
Curling Bonspiel
The Opening Bonspiel got its start on Friday,
October 19th at the Ogden Legion Curling Club.
By the final draw in the “A” Division it was Team
Unknown Skip, with skip, Chris Kutney; third, Kelly
Sorensen; second, Kelly Kutney; and lead, Barry
Bolander versus Team Winroc, with skip, George
Tucker; third, Gerry Edwards; second, Jeff Leslie; and
lead, Clarence MacPhail. The winner was Unknown
Skip!
In the “B” Division final was Team Vipond, with skip,
Byron Witherspoon; third, Reid Storm; second, Randy
Brown; and leads Don and Kyle Patterson versus Team
Condominium First, with skip Don Davies; third, Ken
Fyles; second, Kevin McMillan; and lead, Kerry Brett.
Team Vipond Systems came out on top, winning the
“B” Division!
Congratulations
winners and runnerups!
CHBA – Calgary Region’s Bowling
Fun Night – coming soon!
On Saturday, February 23rd, 2008, the CHBA – Calgary Region’s
Annual Bowling Fun Night will once again take place at the
Chinook Bowladrome. The team registration fee is $200/team of
5 (+GST) and included in the evening are four games of five-pin
bowling, shoe rental, fabulous prize giveaways and loads of snacks.
With four different games, there is something for everyone. In
the first game, prizes are awarded to the top-scoring female and
male bowlers. In the second game, the object of the game is to try
to get the lowest score possible (gutter balls will be penalized with
extra points!). Game three is “Bingo Blackout”, with prizes going to
the first two teams that complete the Bingo Bowling Card. Finally,
game four is “Computer 3-6-9” where in every 3rd, 6th and 9th
frame all bowlers will be awarded an automatic strike. The topscoring two teams in this game will also be awarded prizes.
Register online at www.crhba.com by Friday, February 8th,
2008. With a limit of two teams per company, and a maximum
of 32 teams, make sure to register early to avoid disappointment!
Please contact Event Assistant Holly Kohorst, CHBA –
Calgary Region, at 403.730.4260 should you require additional
information.
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OFTEN IN THE hustle and bustle of making a project happen it is easy to lose sight of why we
began in the first place. What is it all about anyway? Business owners are encouraged to consider
large goals and the steps that will bring about desired results. Milestones are celebrated and paths
are mapped. The big “why” can be relegated to the back of the mind or distilled down to a catchy
mission statement that will adorn marketing materials and business cards. It is important to have a
company mission statement and to display that information, stating who you are as a business. It is
also important to be practical and create the processes that support a healthy business. However
every once in a while it is also important to step way back and consider the whole big picture. Why
did we decide to begin this endeavour and why will we go on?
The overall response
to the program has
been excellent. We
have enjoyed doubledigit growth every
year we have been
in operation. The
program has been
adopted in British
Columbia, and
Ontario is soon to
follow.
The Built Green™ mission statement is
“With excellence, integrity and passion we will
transform the home building industry to create
innovative and environmentally responsible
development.” What is so important about this
mission that volunteers would spend a lot of
good money and literally hundreds of precious
hours to bring it about? The people who began
Built Green™ realized that change was coming
– rapidly. They also believed that being in front
of the change was a stronger position than being
behind it.
The first goal of Built Green™ is to create the
best house possible. The program was created by
builders for builders and this goal seemed more
than relevant. It also was a way to acknowledge
builders that were already on this path. The
second goal was to ensure that Built Green™
houses were more sustainable than houses not
built within the program.
There are many reasons for this. The first
being that these are smart businesspeople and
controlling the end-user costs of any project only
makes sense. The second reason is that these
businesspeople live in these communities; they
have children and grandchildren and they wanted
to create something that would positively impact
the future for the generations to follow.
The overall response to the program has
been excellent. We have enjoyed double-digit
growth every year we have been in operation.
This program has also been adopted in British
Columbia. What does this tell us? It confirms
what the founders of the program knew at
the beginning – the idea is a good one and it
deserves the chance to continue to grow and
evolve.
As the growth of the Built Green™ program
continues in years to come we hope that the
building community continues to commit
to building quality homes that include
sustainable building practices and technologies.
Governments and consumers will increasingly ask
all businesses to move in sustainable directions.
Our choices now will determine if we will
continue to stay ahead of the changes that are
inevitable. The Built Green™ Society is committed
to putting tools in the hands of our membership
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ASSOCIATIONNEWS
Partners in Education
THE CANADIAN HOME Builders Association – Calgary Region is proud to announce the launch of
a new educational partnership with Calgary area high schools. The association has recently taken
over the education programs formerly provided by the Centre for Excellence. When the Career
Pathways model was adopted, there were two important considerations that propelled the decision:
the knowledge that a large percentage of high school students are choosing to leave school before
graduating, and concern that those who do graduate have few ideas on which careers would be a
good fit for their interests and abilities. If we want this to change, we must take the lead. We, as an
industry, must do our part to help our youth.
We must focus on
ensuring that our
communities work
together to help our
youth complete their
basic education,
help them explore
their potential in
various careers
and encourage our
next generation of
workers to become
lifelong learners,
able to adapt to
ever-changing
environments.
Those in the home building industry
understand firsthand that the skilled
worker shortage has become critical
for many businesses, and addressing
this issue has become not only a major
concern for our industry but for others
as well. We must focus on ensuring that
our communities work together to help
our youth complete their basic education,
help them explore their potential in
various careers and encourage our next
generation of workers to become lifelong
learners, able to adapt to ever-changing
environments.
Over the last few months Ben
Kawaguchi, on behalf of the association,
has surveyed Calgary’s high schools,
meeting with senior school officials in
order to determine what our industry can
do to support the needs of their students.
We are now in the process of compiling
this data and hope to discover the ways in
which our members can help. There will
likely be an opportunity for your company
to be directly involved with a high school
through an industry partnership or
perhaps providing financial assistance to
a special program, scholarship or bursary.
Whatever the opportunity may be, it is our
hope that we can count on the support
of our members to create an encouraging
educational environment for the next
generation.
With our entire industry behind this
initiative, we believe we can make a
significant impact on our youth and their
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‘The Shape of Our City’
THE CHBA  Calgary Region’s Technical and Multi-Family Councils lead the charge on so many
by Michael Nyikes
Director,
Technical Affairs,
CHBA – Calgary Region
important initiatives that help shape the current and future appearance of Calgary’s skyline. Few
projects have been as important as our latest undertaking; in a collaborative effort with other
organizations such as the Urban Development Institute – Calgary, the Calgary Construction
Association and the Alberta Association of Architects, we endeavoured to work with City of Calgary
staff to rewrite the entire Land Use Bylaw. The scope of this initiative cannot be understated. It was
a huge project requiring many hours of our volunteers’ time and energy. If the last Bylaw (known as
Members will be
pleased to know
that many of the
CHBA – Calgary
Region’s requested
amendments appear
in 1P2007. Our task
forces feel this new
document is “leaps
and bounds” ahead
of the last bylaw,
encouraging much
more flexibility
and innovation,
while still providing
structure and
direction.
2P80) is any indication, it is possible that the new Bylaw (1P2007) could impact all development in
the City of Calgary for another 25 years or more!
Volunteer task forces made up of our members
have worked with the other key stakeholders
along with the City’s land use bylaw review team
during the past five years to extensively review the
content of Bylaw 2P80, and propose amendments
addressing current and emerging trends in the
construction sector. Realities such as the need for
higher building heights due to changes in grading
requirements, construction material changes,
and the public’s preferences for higher ceilings in
their living spaces are but a few of the changes
identified in 1P2007. Advocacy towards a system of
“Permitted Use” rules in place of the “Discretionary
Use” methodology; density measurement tools
using FAR values as opposed to UPA/UPH, and
the City’s “notice posting” procedures in the
development permit approval process were also
reviewed.
After numerous meetings with industry and
City representatives and many drafts of bylaw
revisions sent to the City’s bylaw review team; we
saw the new proposed Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 go
before City Council and receive final approval in
late 2007. Members will be pleased to know that
many of the CHBA – Calgary Region’s requested
amendments appear in 1P2007. Our task forces
feel this new document is “leaps and bounds”
ahead of the last bylaw, encouraging much more
flexibility and innovation, while still providing
structure and direction.
The new City of Calgary Land Use Bylaw
1P2007 is to be implemented February 1/08
and come into effect June 1/08, meaning
Development Permits can be applied for under
either 2P80 (the old Bylaw) or 1P2007 (the new
Bylaw) until January 31/08. As of February 1/08,
only applications under 1P2007 will be accepted
by the City. Essentially, February 1/08 to June 1/08
is the transition period between bylaws 2P80 and
1P2007.
Calgary’s new Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 is now
available for purchase at a cost of $70 (including
GST) through the City of Calgary online store and
from the City’s Planning Document Centre (3rd
floor in the Municipal Building at 800 Macleod
Trail SE). Additionally, Part 10 (which includes the
Downtown and Beltline areas (and is separate
from Bylaw 1P2007) can be purchased for $40
(including GST). The City of Calgary online store
can be accessed by visiting www.calgary.ca. An
electronic copy can also be downloaded from the
web at www.calgary.ca/landusebylaw.
The CHBA – Calgary Region wishes to thank
the many members that have volunteered their
time, knowledge and vast experience to this
important initiative over the years. Because of your
contributions and those of our key partners,
Calgary’s new Land Use Bylaw 1P2007 will be
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What’s in a Safety Orientation?
IT IS MY privilege again to write an article addressing safety concerns in residential and multi-family
by Trampas Mayfield
Health and Safety
Coordinator for Unity
Builders Group, and
Chair of CHBA – Calgary
Region Safety
Committee
construction. The new year is upon us and we need to ensure that our responsibilities as a prime
contractor or an employer are in order. I myself have already taken care of my 2008 employer safety
contract; have you taken care of your responsibilities?
As I have mentioned in the past when referring
to due diligence, a safety contract for employers
is a must for any company. Let me share with
you the who, what, where, why and how of a
safety contractual agreement. This explanation is
by no means exhaustive, but if you do not have
anything in place or are looking to add to existing
agreements, this article should be of some value to
you.
First off, it is important to understand the
reason you need a safety contract: if you are a
prime contractor, you have the responsibility to
ensure your contractors can work safely. This broad
statement encompasses a variety of responsibilities.
If you are an employer, you have to ensure that
your workers and subcontractors have safety at
the forefront of any work they perform. Educating
your employees, contractors and subcontractors
through a safety orientation is a key process for your
company’s due diligence.
What to cover in your orientation? First of
all you may have separate safety rules for your
office and field staff, as well as separate rules for
your contractors and subcontractors. It is your
responsibility to ensure that they all understand
the rules you have laid down. Remember that, at
minimum, the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
Code and Regulation must be adhered to.
Beyond understanding the rules, you must
ensure that your workers are competent in the
duties they are performing. This means training,
experience (or supervision by an individual with
adequate experience), and being fluent with all
issues relating to safety. So the invariable next
question would be how does a person prove
this? The easiest way is through a simple test that
describes the duty at hand as well as the safety
aspects of that responsibility. If a person is unable
to answer this quiz, it’s a simple education process
which you can either do in-house or contract out to
separate venues such as the Alberta Construction
Safety Association. The ACSA has a wide variety of
safety awareness courses at reasonable prices that
will help you ensure that your people are adequately
trained.
Once your staff and employers are aware
of your company rules, and they have passed
the orientation quiz specific to their safety
responsibilities, you must ensure that they are aware
of the OH&S Legislation, safe work procedures and
practices. You can include awareness questions in
your orientation quiz to determine if anyone is in
need of extra training.
The safety orientation process and how you
implement it is your responsibility. Speaking from
experience, if something does go wrong and the
wolf comes knocking at your door, you will sleep
better at night if you can produce documentation
stating that you have in fact shown due diligence
and provided proper orientation for all employees,
contractors and subcontractors. I will caution you as
well to ensure that your contractors properly orient
any subcontractors that they may hire and provide
you with written proof that they have in fact trained
personnel to meet the legislation requirements,
and are able to comply with your company’s safety
standards.
This has been a reminder as well as a cursory
explanation of what you are responsible for as an
employer/prime contractor. As a company, I would
advise you to include the employer safety contract
with all other contracts and tenders you deal with
thoughout the year. As well, it may be in your
best interest to give monthly reminders to your
contractors to ensure that all new-hires are properly
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Safety Committee
Safety concerns on the job site continue to be a top concern
for our members. As we shift to a more balanced market and
the worker shortage issue becomes somewhat less critical,
builders and suppliers now have more time to ensure safety
standards are met on a consistent basis. The Safety Committee
would like to encourage everyone to post the Safety/Hazard
Assessment posters that are currently available through the
CHBA – Calgary Region office. These posters are free of charge
and should be posted at every worksite to keep safety top of
mind for all workers. Please email [email protected] to order your
posters today!
Builder-Realtor Program
After the first meeting of the year, members of this joint
committee made up of representatives from CHBA – Calgary
Region and the Calgary Real Estate Board decided to offer builders
more choice when it comes to advertising their participation in
the Builder-Realtor Program. In the past, a large cor-plast sign was
the only option for builders to display in their showhomes. Starting
this year, we have 4” x 6” decals available to order. These are
electrostatic decals that simply adhere to the inside of a window.
While the larger signs are still available, it is hoped that the
smaller size along with the potential for high-impact placement
will encourage builders to show their support for this important
initiative. As the economy changes and buyers demand more
options, it seems like a perfect time to reinvigorate your company’s
commitment to the Builder-Realtor program. If you are interested
in ordering the decals or additional cor-plast signage for your
homes, please visit the website at www.crhba.com for a copy of
the order form or contact the office directly at 235.1911 and we
would be happy to help you.
Sports and Recreation
Committee
The Sports and Recreation
Committee continues to be busy
into the new year with a bowling
tournament, curling bonspiel,
softball tournament and planning
for the new season of the golf
league well under way.
The committee is looking at even
more ways to get our members
out and about and would like to
ask for your help. What activities
are you interested in? Is there an
event, outing or activity that you
would like to see offered through
the CHBA – Calgary Region?
Remember, it doesn’t have to
be a sport; we are looking for all
kinds of new ideas to offer our
members. Let us know – we’d love
to hear from you!
Please email Event Director David
Bears at the CHBA – Calgary
Region, at [email protected], to
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SAM Awards
The SAM Awards Committee is happy
to report that significant increases in
the number of SAM Award submissions
are credited for boosting the upcoming
Gala event to star status. Noted actor,
comedian and writer of CTV’s “Corner Gas”
fame, Brent Butt, will host the upcoming
festivities, adding comedic energy to the
proceedings at the annual event. Industry
leaders will again gather at the Calgary
Telus Convention Centre on April 19,
2008 to honour their peers and celebrate
excellence among Calgary’s homebuilding
community. To date, the number of SAM
Award entries received by the CHBA –
Calgary Region are at a three-year high so
competition, though friendly, is brisk. We
look forward to seeing you there!
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Auction was held November 4, 2007 at Darla’s Auction House and we are proud to
say that $7,964.93 was raised!
All proceeds will go directly toward
the Inglewood Residence as we continue to raise funds in support of our
$1-million goal.
Organization of the event was
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Special thanks to the following members for their product donations:
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MARKET TRENDS
CMHC Housing Market Outlook
New Home Market
Single-detached starts pull back
by Lai Sing Louie
Senior Market Analyst,
Calgary
CMHC Prairie and
Territories Region
Total housing starts in the Calgary CMA have
pulled-back from the record of 2006. By year-end
total housing starts are projected to reach 14,250
units, about 16 per cent below the record level
set in 2006. Year-to-date August, single-detached
starts have tallied to 5,417 units, down over 27 per
cent from the 7,450 units that were started in the
same period last year. Multi-family starts have not
weakened as much as single starts and after eight
months have reached 4,001 units, a drop of just
over 12 per cent from the 4,551 units started in the
same period last year. A record level of active listings in the resale market, rapidly rising amortization
costs caused by large price movements, and an
upward drift in mortgage rates will impact demand
in 2008. Total housing starts in 2008 are projected to
decrease by approximately seven per cent to 13,250
units, a level close to production in 2005.
The record level of single-detached starts experienced in 2006 is working its way through the construction process toward completion. The continuous monthly year-over-year drop in single-detached
starts has reduced the level of construction activity.
At the end of August, there were 5,715 units under
construction, down eight per cent from a year
earlier. Construction activity remains at a high level
but has trended down from a peak of 6,509 units
under construction in October 2006. So far this year,
most single-detached homes completed have been
absorbed. In August, 825 single-detached units
were completed while 824 units were absorbed,
causing inventory to rise by one unit and bringing the overall inventory to 419 units, down 13 per
cent from August 2006. The completed and nonabsorbed inventory consisted of 400 show homes
and 19 spec homes, which is low by historical standards. It is uncertain how many of the 5,715 units
under construction are spec homes but a high level
of homes for sale in the resale market will continue
to compete with new home sales and negatively
impact housing starts. By year-end single-detached
starts are projected to reach 8,000 units, down
almost 24 per cent from the record level of 2006.
Supply in the resale market is expected to remain
elevated and continue to compete with new home
Calgary CMA - Single-Detached Starts
Pullback in 2007 and 2008
units
11,000
10,000
9,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007f 2008f
Source: CMHC, CMHC Forecast (f)
sales going into 2008. The rapid rise in new
home prices has also impacted demand.
However, many homeowners are carrying a significant amount of equity in their
existing home and this will allow them to
buy new if they so choose. In 2008, singledetached starts are forecasted to moderate
to 7,250 units, down over nine per cent
from the level of 2007.
Multi-family starts will moderate in 2008
Multi-family starts, which include semidetached units, rows and apartments, have
reached 4,001 units to the end of August
2007, about 12 per cent below the cor-
the units under construction to 8,948
units as of August, up over 11 per cent
from a year ago and to the highest level
since 1982. Units under construction are
expected to peak within a year as demand
for condominiums begin to ease with the
lower level of net migration. Some potential first-time buyers will also need more
time to save a down payment and this will
delay their purchase. Speculative transactions in condominiums will likely ease too
as rapidly rising prices level off and reduce
the opportunity for short-term trading
gains. Most of the multi-family product
completed this year is being absorbed.
responding level last year. Multi-family
starts in 2007 are expected to remain
near the production level of 2006. Price
escalation in all segments of Calgary’s
homeownership market have maintained
strong demand for condominiums, and
a large number of building permits for
this type of construction are pending.
By the end of 2007, multi-family starts
are projected to reach 6,250 units, down
about five per cent from last year. In
2008, multi-family starts are forecasted
to moderate to 6,000 units, a decrease of
about four per cent from 2007. The high
level of multi-family starts has increased
Calgary CMA - Multi-family Starts
Moderate in 2007 and 2008
units
7,000
6,500
6,000
5,500
5,000
4,500
4,000
3,500
3,000
2,500
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Year to date, multi-family completions
have reached 2,898 units while absorptions have tallied to 2,885 units. At the end
of August, there were 109 multi-family
units completed and not absorbed, low by
historical standards but up 25 units from a
year ago.
New house price growth rate decelerates
in 2008
For the Calgary CMA, the year-to-date
August average price of an absorbed
single-detached home was $453,509, up
almost 32 per cent from the same period
a year ago.
Note, the absorbed average price
reflects the price of the home when it is
completed and absorbed but was likely
negotiated and priced before construction began. The sharp increase in house
and land costs experienced in 2006 and
to a lesser extent recently will continue to
move the average absorbed price upward.
By year-end, the 2007 annual absorbed
average price of a single-detached home
is expected to reach $475,000, up over 34
per cent from 2006. The rapid price growth
of a new home experienced in 2007 is
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of land moderate. Year-to-date August, the
average wage growth was under five per
cent, about half the growth rate experienced a year ago. The growth rate of land
prices has decelerated in 2007, from an
extraordinary 49 per cent year-over-year
gain in January 2007 to 16.5 per cent higher in July 2007. The New House Price Index
(NHPI) is projected to have a 2007 annual
average rise of about 16 per cent. The
increase in the NHPI for the Calgary CMA is
forecasted to return closer to its historical
average next year and is project to go up
by an annual average of seven per cent
in 2008. Price escalation in the new home
market will be moderated by a very large
supply of single-detached homes in the
resale market. Home builders will compete
for new home sales as potential home
buyers have more selection. Competition
from the resale market, coupled with
moderating supply factor input costs
will moderate price growth. The average
absorbed price of a single-detached home
in 2008 is forecasted to reach $550,000, up
about 16 per cent from the projected level
of $475,000 in 2007.
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Resale Market
The Calgary housing market continued
to intrigue market watchers and participants as home prices set monthly records
in early 2007. Buyers came forward at a
record pace in January 2007, reversing the
slowdown in sales growth experienced in
the second half of 2006. By the end of the
first quarter of 2007 sales were more than
10 per cent above the record pace set in
2006 and home prices rose briskly. Rapidly
rising prices had a substantial impact
on mortgage carrying costs, and many
first-time buyers have been adversely
impacted. Meanwhile, listings have risen
sharply and to a level that has dramatically
reduced upward price pressure. While sales
growth has eased, resale housing units are
still projected to reach 33,100 sales in 2007,
just eclipsing the record that was set in
2006. In 2008, MLS sales are forecasted to
decrease by over four per cent to 31,700
units, representing the third highest level
of sales on record. At the end of August,
total MLS sales were 2.3 per cent ahead of
the record pace set in 2006 in the Calgary
CMA. Although total sales are at a record
pace the composition is revealing a divergence between single-detached homes
and condominiums. Year-to-date, singledetached sales are 4.7 per cent ahead of
last year’s pace and have only been down
once on a monthly basis, year over year. It
appears move-up buying has not been too
adversely impacted by the approximate 21
per cent increase in year-to-date average
price. Many move-up buyers enjoyed the
rapidly rising real estate values and had a
large down payment from their existing
home.
Condominium sales cooling
On the other hand, condominium
sales have experienced four consecutive
monthly sales decreases, year over year.
June, July and August each experienced
sales decreases of over 20 per cent. Firsttime buyers have not enjoyed the windfall
gain of rapidly appreciating real estate
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highest level on record as of August 2007,
quite the reverse from April 2006 when
active listings were at the lowest level
on record. Demand for housing remains
strong in the Calgary CMA but the high
level of supply has extended sales times
and put downward pressure on price
growth as listings compete for sales. At the
start of the year, total supply in the resale
market was just over one month but this
has expanded to about 3.5 months and
is trending up. Supply will continue to
expand and active listings are expected
Increased supply
Supply in the resale market has been
expanding rapidly. With more selection,
buyers are taking more time to buy. The
average number of days on the market
for a single-family and condominium unit
has grown to 39 and 35 days, up 13 days
and 12 days, respectively, from a year ago
August. With supply growing faster than
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telling sign that the first-time buyer is
being significantly impacted by the rapid
price rise is the shrinking proportion of
condominium sales. Condominium sales
were averaging over 29 per cent of the
market in 2006 but this proportion has
dipped to about 25 per cent between the
May and August 2007 period. Year-to-date,
condominium sales are down only 3.6 per
cent but this is because of the surge in
sales during the first quarter. In 2006, the
expectations of many first-time homebuyers went from a single-detached home
to an apartment condominium because
of the rapid 38 per cent rise that took the
annual average price of a single-detached
home from $250,832 in 2005 to $346,675
in 2006. Condominium prices have been
escalating as well. The average price of a
resale condo was $285,918 in January 2007
and after a quarter of surging demand,
the average price hit a high of $332,237 in
May 2007. This is higher than the average
price of $320,246, set for a single-detached
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are expected to come than leave the
Calgary CMA.
Non-residential construction rising rapidly
to peak in 2008 as the high level of new
home construction is completed and new
home buyers list their existing property.
Economy
Net migration easing
A main driver of housing demand is
population growth, natural increase plus
net migration. Calgary is expected to grow
and net migration has been a major contributor to Calgary’s population growth.
Net migration is an important element of
housing demand in that people relocating
need housing on arrival, be it rental, resale
or new. The Calgary CMA experienced
a surge of 31,223 more people coming
than leaving in 2006. More people are still
coming but there are indications that net
migration will be less this year due to the
improved economic opportunities outside
of Calgary. The City of Calgary’s April 2007
civic census reported a decrease in net
migration of about 31 per cent from the
April 2006 civic census. Net migration is
expected to add another 22,000 people to
the Calgary CMA in 2007, a significant gain
but a drop of about 29.5 per cent from the
level of 2006. In 2008, 18,000 more people
While residential construction moderates, non-residential construction is
growing at a blistering pace. Year-to-date
August, the City of Calgary has approved
over $2 billion in non-residential construction investment, up almost 54 per cent
from a year ago. Any slack in residential
construction will be picked up in non-residential construction. The unemployment
rate in the construction industry was 2.3
per cent in August. Investment in nonresidential construction is expected to
remain high for the remainder of 2007.
Job creation remains robust
Economic opportunities outside of
Calgary and Alberta are improving as indicated by a national unemployment rate
of around six per cent. Even with good
labour markets in other parts of the country, Calgary will still continue to be a draw
for those looking for a new opportunity.
The labour market in Calgary has been
tight for 2007 and this is expected to be
the case in 2008. Employment opportunities are plentiful in Calgary and this will
continue to attract people. Job creation
in 2007 is easing from 2006 but it is still
high at a projected 4.4 per cent growth
rate. Job creation in 2008 is projected to
be lower than 2007 and grow at 2.1 per
cent. Despite this softening, the majority
of jobs created will be full-time jobs. The
expanding economy and labour market
has increased the number of people
employed to 698,100, as of August 2007,
representing the highest number of people working in the Calgary CMA on record.
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Mortgage rates are expected to remain
flat through the end of 2007. While still
low by historical norms, mortgage rates
are expected to rise gradually by 25-50
basis points in 2008. The one-year posted
mortgage rate is forecast to be in the
6.5-7.5 per cent range, while three- and
five-year posted mortgage rates are forecast to be in the 6.75-7.75 per cent range
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IN THE LAST year and a half or so, the Building Regulations Division at The City of Calgary hired
by Ron Greene
Safety Codes Officer,
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about 50 new staff in the various disciplines and we’ve promoted another dozen or so to training
and leadership roles. In the last issue we introduced you to the Residential Plans Examination Branch
because you work so closely with them at the permit issuance stage.
This issue we are going to highlight a group of
people who all were recently promoted to their
positions. The folks in these positions are referred to
as Operational Supervisors and they have taken on
very important roles. The hiring that we embarked
upon over the last while has primarily been a search
for Safety Codes Officers (SCOs) in all disciplines.
Of course, management in the division needs to
provide all these new people with guidance and
training so a decision had to be made about the
new positions that City Council had approved for
us. Wisely, the leadership in the Building Regulations
Division decided to experiment with some matrix
management ideas.
In March of 2007, senior management decided
to create middle level management positions in
each discipline to provide leadership for the specific
discipline and also to create decision makers for
general things that every one of our inspectors
needs or uses. Thus, each of the new Operational
Supervisors has certain extra duties or portfolios. As
we tell you about the individuals, we will also tell
you about their portfolios.
Let’s start with Marco Civitarese. We expect that
Marco may be the one person with whom many of
you are already familiar. Marco was a senior SCO in
the Residential Plans Examination Branch and was
everybody’s go-to guy for a number of years. Marco
is one of two operational supervisors in the Building
Discipline. He joined the City in the Engineering
Department but later joined Building Regulations
and stayed. Along with mentoring staff and a myriad
of other duties, Marco has safety as his portfolio.
He is concerned that we are all properly trained in
safety issues, wear the appropriate gear to job sites
and maintain a clean and safe working environment
in the office. Occupational Health and Safety is not
one of our division’s mandates so Marco won’t be
going out to job sites to monitor your site safety
when things just don’t seem to work for
our established folks.
Jeff Anderson is another of the new
operational supervisors. In Jeff ’s case,
his expertise lies in the area of Heating,
Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
When Jeff was hired we really needed
his expertise in hydronic heating, which
was becoming significant as a heating
system around that time. Along with all
his other tasks, Jeff ’s portfolio takes into
consideration depots and renovations. You
may be aware that the City’s Municipal
Building is getting a little crowded and
that some departments have moved
into area offices or depots. Development
and Building Approvals is one of the
departments that is locating its staff to be
closer to areas of larger growth; it’s a faster
and more efficient approach to the way
we work. Jeff finds locations for us and
monitors the work that needs to be done
to ensure the building meets our needs.
Gerry Kitchen is the operational
supervisor who represents the Plumbing
and Gas area. Since the Plumbing and Gas
section does inspections for plumbing
and for gas, they feel that they do twice as
much work as any other section so Gerry
has a lot of work to do – plus his portfolio
deals with our fleet of vehicles. Since the
use of City vehicles is still relatively new to
our department, Gerry has his hands full
determining the needs of our staff. There
are several components to monitoring a
fleet of vehicles including the choices of
vehicles, and the maintenance, care and
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Last but certainly not least is Lou
Greco, who is the operational supervisor
representing the Electrical Section. Lou
has been a City of Calgary employee
since 1974. He mentors the Senior Safety
Codes Officers in the Electrical Section
and his portfolio is reporting and resource
management. He is another high-end user
of the computer and, in his case, he likes
statistics. He’s involved with the number of
inspections and the kinds of inspections
we do. You can imagine that we do a lot of
them. Lou is involved with why we do what
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All of our operational supervisors liaise
with the Business Operations Division of
Development and Building Approvals, and
amazingly, they do keep things running
smoothly with all the activity going on.
issues except in cases that would affect the
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The other Operational Supervisor in the
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similar mentoring duties with the senior
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and his portfolio is mobility. In this case
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vehicles. Randy is the process and systems
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OUR SMOKE DETECTOR Program committee members were eager to join our
partners, the Calgary Fire Department, for their annual “October Blitz”. They went
door to door in Dover, visiting 54 addresses, checking batteries and installing
working smoke detectors to ensure the safety of each home’s residents. The
evening kicked off with a hearty meal provided by the firefighters, which was
much appreciated by our volunteers as they needed the energy for a long night
of door-knocking! By the end of the night, 27 smoke detectors had been installed
along with two batteries changed. Residents of the community were left well
informed regarding the need for emergency exit plans and ongoing fire safety
in their homes. In the coming year we will also be upgrading the type of smoke
detector that is used during these door-to-door campaigns. Dean Krupa of the
City of Calgary Fire Department underscores the importance of leading the way
when it comes to fire safety. “How can we keep using the same product we use
now, when we know there is a better product on the market? Let’s lead the way in
fire safety and set the example for others to follow.”
Since the inception of the program to
the end of 2006’s campaign, the Smoke
Detector Program has replaced or installed
over 18,500 smoke detectors and replaced
over 12,000 batteries in communities
throughout the city. While those numbers
are impressive, it is a much smaller number
that means the most. Twenty-two lives
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value of the Smoke Detector Program also
accelerates. There are more people to educate and more opportunities for tragedy.
Each year we outdo the past and each year
the number of lives saved increases.”
A very special thank-you goes out to all
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Fax: (403) 240-9331
Website: www.eleganthomesltd.com
REAL ESTATE GROUP
New Home Construction
Mortgages & Financings
Condominiums / Multi Family Developments
Project Development
B.C. Real Estate
3rd Floor
14505 Bannister Rd. SE
Calgary, Alberta T2X 3J3
Gulf Canada Square
#850-401-9th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3C5
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INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
ACCOUNTANTS
David Warkentin B Th C.G.A. ........................... 26
BUILDING ENVELOPE
Can-Cell Industries, Inc. ............................ 30, 31
APPLIANCES
MABE Canada, Inc........................................... 34
The Brick Warehouse ...................................... 41
BUILDING PRODUCTS & MATERIALS
Star Building Materials.................................... 17
The Cedar Shop Building Materials ................. 32
Totem Building Supplies Ltd. ........................... 42
ARCHITECTS
IBI Group......................................................... 58
AUTOMATED ACCESS SYSTEMS
Intercept Systems Corp. .................................. 24
BATH ACCESSORIES
Taymor Industries Ltd...................................... 43
BATHROOM & KITCHEN FIXTURES
Kohler Canada Co. .......................................... 10
Wolseley Mechanical Group ............................ 12
BRICK MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS
IXL Brick Supplies ........................................... 47
BUILDERS
Elegant Homes ............................................... 55
Homes By Avi, Inc. .......................................... 28
ZyTech Building Systems ................................ 16
CEDAR PRODUCTS
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Kellam Berg Engineers & Surveys Ltd. ............ 58
COMMUNICATIONS
Bell Mobility .................................................... 14
COMPOSITE DECKING
McIlveen Lumber Industries Ltd. ..................... 40
CONCRETE
Inland Concrete Ltd......................................... 24
CONCRETE PRODUCTS
BURNCO Concrete Products Ltd. ..................... 35
Foothills Ready Mix, Inc................................... 44
CONCRETE PRODUCTS/SUPPLIERS
Foothills Ready Mix, Inc................................... 44
Lafarge Canada, Inc. ....................................... 24
Rolling Mix Concrete Ltd. ................................ 12
CONCRETE PUMPING
Inland Concrete Ltd......................................... 24
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES
Calgary Fasteners & Tools Ltd. ........................ 57
CRIBBING
Giusti Group LP ............................................... 26
DECKING
DEMOLITION
Smart Site, Inc. ............................................... 41
DOOR VIEWER
DRYWALL
Jertyne Interior Service Ltd. ............................ 46
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11/14/07 5:19:44 PM
Dale Aksenchuk
Servicing Alberta Since 1977
#9, 4600 - 5th Street, NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7C3
Phone: (403) 571-3228
Fax: (403) 243-5680
Cell: 371-9416
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DRYWALL CONTRACTORS
Empire Drywall ............................................... 56
United Drywall Ltd. ......................................... 39
DRYWALL/INSULATION CONTRACTORS
Prophit Management Ltd................................. 28
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Rik’s Electrical ................................................ 57
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
Mark Staffing Solutions ................................... 57
EQUIPMENT RENTAL/SALES & SERVICE
Bobcat of Calgary ........................................... 44
Deerfoot Rentals ............................................. 43
EXCAVATION CONTRACTORS
Keystone Excavating Ltd. ................................ 16
FOUNDATION CONTRACTORS
Thiessen Enterprises Ltd. ................................ 55
GRANITE
Jade Stone Ltd................................................ 18
FOUNDATION REPAIR
HBD Basement Foundation Protection, Inc....... 12
GRAPHIC DESIGN AGENCY
McQdesign Strategies ..................................... 56
FURNISHINGS & DECORATIVE ARTIFACTS
Grand Gallery Imports ..................................... 43
HARDWARE
FURNITURE
HARDWOOD FLOORING
Divine Hardwood Flooring Ltd. .......................... 6
GARAGE BUILDERS
CarShacks ...................................................... 12
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
Lennox Industries Canada ............................... 32
GARAGE INTERIORS & CABINETS
Slide-Lok of Calgary ....................................... 38
HEATING & PLUMBING CONTRACTORS
Wm. Schmidt Mechanical Contractors Ltd. ...... 20
FENCING
Introducing
Jaison Thomas
Proud Member
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FINAL OCCUPANCY CLEANING
Smart Site, Inc. ............................................... 41
FIRE ALARMS
FIRE PROTECTION
No-Burn Canada ............................................. 20
FIRE RETARDANTS
No-Burn Canada ............................................. 20
FIREPLACE EQUIPMENT/ACCESSORIES
Mr. Fireplace ................................................... 22
(403) 263-5120
FLOORING
Timber-Tech Floor Systems............................. 46
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MAIN BRANCH
#1, 1288 - 42 AVENUE. S.E.
T. 800-322-7094
CALGARY FASTENERS & TOOLS LTD.
&
BAY M, 7139 - 40 STREET S.E.
T. 800-465-8971
11/23/07
2:03:54 PM
Cameron Horne Law Office
Barrister - Solicitor - Notary Publics
A.B. (Sandy) Cameron B. Comm., LLB
[email protected]
www.calfast.com
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NORTH BRANCH
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Office: (403) 531-2700
Calgary, Alberta T2W 4X9
Fax: (403) 531-2707
www.cameronhorne.ca
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Fric, Lowenstein & Co. LLP
BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS
9/17/07 10:54:32 AM
RIK’S ELECTRICAL
All Commercial & Residential Wiring & Renovations
New Homes • Apartments • Fire Alarm/Intercom Wiring
HOWARD M. LOWENSTEIN
#310 2891 Sunridge Way NE
Calgary, Alberta T1Y 7K7
(off Barlow Trail by 16 Avenue NE)
Tel.: (403) 291-2594
Fax: (403) 291-2668
JAI PRAKASH
Master Electrician
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Phone: 568-9354
Fax: 280-5214
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HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
HOME BUILDERS
Trico Homes, Inc. ............................................ 50
HOME THEATERS
INSULATED CONCRETE FORM SYSTEMS
Beaver Plastics ........................ inside back cover
INSULATION
Atomik Interiors, Inc./
Atomik Spray Systems ........... inside front cover
Ener-Spray Systems, Inc. ................................ 32
INSULATION MATERIALS
Owens Corning
Canada, Inc.......................... outside back cover
INSURANCE - BUILDERS
Anthony Clark International
Insurance Brokers Ltd. .................................. 12
Builders Insurance Group, Inc.......................... 58
Renfrew Insurance Ltd. ................................... 22
INSURANCE - GENERAL
Anthony Clark International
Insurance Brokers Ltd. .................................. 12
Toole Peet & Company Ltd. ............................. 26
LUMBER
D&B Lumber & Supplies (Calgary) ................... 55
MASONRY - CONTRACTORS
BBC Masonry Ltd. ........................................... 32
KITCHEN CABINETS
Woodcraft Kitchen Cabinets ............................ 28
MORTGAGE & FINANCE
Home Loans Canada ....................................... 55
LAND SURVEYORS
Vista Geomatics Ltd. ....................................... 55
ON-LINE SITE INSPECTION APPOINTMENTS
The City of Calgary ......................................... 44
LAWYERS
Fric, Lowenstein & Co. LLP.............................. 57
LeClair Thibeault ............................................. 55
McLeod & Company LLP ................................. 55
PLANNING
LEGAL
Cameron Horne Law Office ............................. 57
LOCKING SYSTEMS
LOCKS
PROPERTY/CONDOMINIUM MANAGEMENT
Condominium First
Management Services Ltd. ........................... 26
ROOFING PRODUCTS & TRADES
Unicrete Products Ltd...................................... 28
SAFETY PRODUCTS
Avenues Access Systems Ltd. ......................... 15
SAUNAS
SECURITY SYSTEMS
AAA Alarm Systems Ltd................................... 39
SIDING
Delta Construction & Siding ............................ 56
SIDING/SIDING CONTRACTORS
Alberta Siding Projects .................................... 55
SITE MAINTENANCE
Smart Site, Inc. ............................................... 41
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STAIRS/HANDRAILS
Artistic Stairs, Inc. ........................................... 22
Prestige Railings & Stairs .................................. 8
STRUCTURED WIRING
SURVEYORS
VENTILATION
WATER PROOFING
HBD Basement Foundation Protection, Inc....... 12
WATER TREATMENT & RECYCLING
ACI Distributing, Inc......................................... 44
WINDOWS & DOORS
All Weather Windows ........................................ 3
CWD Windows & Doors ................................... 12
Gienow Windows & Doors ............................... 51
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