DRHBA News JUNE 2007 - Durham Region Home Builders

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ISSUE 11, VOLUME 17
BUILDING
DURHAM
Since 1953
JULY 2008
THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE DURHAM REGION HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION
Oshawa scores Grey Cup Home
The Nolan family of Oshawa is on Cloud 9 after
being selected as the family that will call The
Grey Cup House their home. The shell of the
house was built by Habitat for Humanity Toronto
outside the Rogers Centre as part of the Grey
Cup festivities during the 95th Grey Cup championship in 2007. The City of Oshawa has donated land on Dean Avenue for the house to be situated on. On June 24th, everyone involved in
the project was invited to the Ground Breaking
ceremonies. Please see more photos on page 4
of this newsletter ot visit the Habitat web site at
www.habitatdurham.com
Inside
Upcoming Events
Fire Sprinkler Update
2
Habitat Ground Breaking
4
Volunteers Needed
6
EnerQuality Anniversary
9
Ride to Conquer Cancer
11
August 14, 2008:
OHBA GREEN HOUSING TOUR
August 20, 2008:
DRHBA GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sept. 16, 2008:
DRHBA DINNER MEETING
Sept. 21-23, 2008:
OHBA CONFERENCE
Durham Region
Mill Run
Harmony Creek Golf Centre
Collingwood
Our 2008 Corporate Sponsor Partners...
Ontario to require fire sprinklers in new
condos and apartments
McGuinty Government Improving Fire Safety Standards
June 18, 2008
NEWS
Ontario is increasing the fire-safety of new large residential
buildings. Changes to the Building Code will require sprinkler systems in new condos and apartments higher than
three storeys.
The changes will come into force on April 1, 2010. Building
permit applications for multiple-unit residential buildings
higher than three storeys submitted on or after that date
must comply with the new fire sprinkler requirements.
Residential fire deaths in Ontario have declined steadily
since the Building Code was introduced in 1975, and
Ontario has one of the lowest rates of residential fire deaths
in Canada.
The changes will bring the Building Code into greater harmony with the model National Building Code of Canada and
the codes in force in most Canadian and American jurisdictions.
QUOTES
“We are making our safe buildings even safer. These
changes to the Building Code will ensure residents of new
high-rises will have the same fire protection as all other
jurisdictions in Canada,” said Jim Watson, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing.
"The experience of other jurisdictions across North America
is clear: residential sprinklers significantly reduce injuries,
deaths and property loss due to fire. This requirement is a
huge step forward in the protection of citizens of this
province from fire," said Pat Burke, Fire Marshal of Ontario
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"Ultimately, residential sprinklers will provide a safer working environment for the brave men and women who put
their lives on the line to protect us," said Linda Jeffrey, MPP
for Brampton-Springdale, a long-time advocate for sprinklers in residential settings.
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Act, 1992. The code applies to the construction of new
buildings, and the renovation and change of use of existing
buildings.
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Habitat for Humanity Durham
The ecstatic new home owners - the Nolan family.
Below, they meet Michael “Pinball” Clemons.
Councillor Robert Lutczyk, a great supporter of Habitat
for Humanity at left; and Oshawa Mayor John Gray.
Marianne Tracey, co-chair Habitat Site Selection/Build
Committee and DRHBA Director; Kathy Chateauvert,
co-chair Habitat Site Selection/Build Committee and
DRHBA Past-President; Margaret Cox, Habitat Director
of Marketing; and Jennifer Hurd, DRHBA Director.
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DRHBA President Scott Jeffery with
Hugh Heron of Heathwood Homes.
DRHBA Golf
Tournament
Tarion Delayed
Closing Breakfast
**New Date! New Location!**
Wednesday,
August 20, 2008
Mill Run,
Uxbridge
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Jim Fortune and Scott Roward of Tarion facilitated a workshop June 10th on the new Delayed Closing rules. The
Builder Relations Department of Tarion will continue to
offer free clinics in their offices on the New Delayed
Closing/Occupancy Warranty which took effect July 1,
2008. Who should attend: Sales Reps, Administrative
Staff, anyone who deals with Purchase Agreements.
Clinics will be focused on: What you need to know and do
to comply with the new delayed closing/occupancy warranty. Please register in advance by calling 1-877-9TARION
ext. 3812 or e-mail [email protected], indicating
the date, time, company name and number of attendees.
All Clinic Times: 8:30 a.m. Registration; 9:00 a.m. Start.
Lunch will not be provided. Visit www.tarion.com for locations and dates.
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DCs Take
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Homes
CLARINGTON
Clarington has recently approved a 46% increase in residential Development Charges from $9961 to $13,012
(single and semi-detached) starting July 1, 2008 subject
to annual indexing bringing the total to $14,538 January
1, 2009.
Non-residential will increase every six months. Current
charge is $41.45 sq/m and will increase to $48.35 July 1,
2008; $55.16 on Jan. 1, 2009; and $61.97 on July 1,
2009.
These increases are an Amendment to the existing
Clarington By-Law 2005 which does not expire until June
30, 2010. The full background study is available at
www.clarington.net
TOWN OF WHITBY
Town of Whitby is proposing an increase from $9454 to
$10,086 on August 1st.
CITY OF OSHAWA
Oshawa is not currently going through their bylaw..their
indexing is in March and in Sept. so we can probably
expect something in Sept.
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
Regional DC's will increase $3956 to $18,486
GO Transit $607 indexed 3% July 1st
Regional Transit $367 indexed 7.2%
On the region's website http://www.region.durham.on.ca/
you can fill out an application online for your DCs but a
cheque must be mailed in.
Kathy Geffros
Regional Builder Manager - Ontario
Hardware & Home Improvement Group
6
111 Brunel Road, Suite 110
Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X3
P. 905-545-3217
F. 905-545-7910 C. 647-271-0282
[email protected]
www.bdhhi.com
The Durham Region Home Builders’
Association (DRHBA) is seeking Builder
members for its Board of Directors for
the 2008-2009 year.
Our team of Executive and Directors represent the home building industry and
our members here in Durham Region at
the local, provincial and national level.
We are seeking candidates to bring new
ideas to the table and to help lead our
organization into the future.
This volunteer position gives you a front
row seat to all the issues facing the
industry. You will benefit personally
through the knowledge gained about the
industry and through the various contacts you will meet.
Your commitment would involve attending our Board of Directors meetings the
first Tuesday of every month (4:30 p.m.
for about two hours) and some involvement on our various planning committees throughout the year.
If you’re interested in this opportunity,
please call President Scott Jeffery at
905-433-4701 ([email protected])
or Executive Officer Donna Donaldson at
905-579-8080 ([email protected]).
DRHBA GOLF TOURNAMENT AUGUST 20, 2008
Our Golf Tournament date is:
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Mill Run, Uxbridge
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Oshawa, ON L1H 8B7
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RE/MAX Ability Real Estate Ltd.
379 Bond St. W. Suite 300
Oshawa, ON L1J 8R7
Ken Peters, 905-571-6207
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369 King St. W. Unit 5
Oshawa, ON L1J 2K3
George Cardona, 905-571-6288
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369 King St. W. Unit 5
Oshawa, ON L1J 2K3
Brett Puckrin, 905-985-4427
RE/MAX Scugog Realty Ltd.
144 Queen St.
Port Perry, ON L1J 2K3
Lloyd Elliott, 905-668-3800
RE/MAX First Realty Ltd.
223 Brock St. Unit 7
Whitby, ON L1N 4H6
Ted Rytwinski, 905-655-8330
Min Com First Realty Ltd.
86 Winchester Rd. E.
Brooklin, ON L1M 1B4
George Flemming, 905-576-2548
Ristow & Flemming
203 Bond St. E.
Oshawa, ON L1G 1B4
John P. Shewchuk, 905-623-3393
Royal LePage Frank Real Estate Ltd.
39 Temperance St.
Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A5
J. Warren Fromm, AMP, 905-576-4111
Royal LePage Frank Real Estate Ltd.
80 Athol St. E.
Oshawa, ON L1H 8B7
Tony Slavin, 905-432-7200
RE/MAX Ability Real Estate Ltd.
1413 King St. E.
Courtice, ON L1E 2J6
David Ginter, 705-932-1212
RE/MAX Eastern Realty Ltd.
4 King St.
Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0
Don Smith, 905-665-4344
Don Smith Real Estate Ltd.
2770 Wilson Rd. N.
Oshawa, ON L1H 8L7
Maurice J Haineault, 905-434-7777
RE/Max Ability Real Estate Ltd.
379 Bond St. W. Suite 300
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Chester Stocki, 905-668-3800
RE/MAX First Realty Ltd.
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Whitby, ON L1N 4H6
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Chris Tyrovolas, 905-666-1333
Royal LePage Frank Real Estate Ltd.
200 Dundas St. E.
Whitby, ON L1N 2H8
Phillip Lack, 905-579-7942
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Oshawa, ON L1G 4W5
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Royal LePage Frank Real Estate Ltd.
80 Athol St. E.
Oshawa, ON L1H 8B7
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204 Killdeer St.
Oshawa, ON L1G 6X3
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Each diverse area of the commercial real estate profession
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Durham Commercial Council REALTORS® are accredited
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Call on a Member of the Durham Region Association of
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EnerQuality Celebrates 10 Years
The Honourable Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, George
Smitherman was the special guest at the 10th anniversary celebrations of EnerQuality Corporation.
In honour of all attendees at the event, EnerQuality donated
200 Trees to Trees Ontario (http://www.treesontario.on.ca).
For more information, visit www.esnewhomes.ca
DRHBA President Scott Jeffery; The Honourable George
Smitherman, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Corey
McBurney, Managing Director, EnerQuality Corporation; DRHBA President Scott Jeffery with Frank Giannone, 1st Vice
Michael Lio, President, EnerQuality Corporation.
President OHBA; and with Victor Fiume, Past-President OHBA.
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Habitat for Humanity
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or email
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Courtice, ON L1E 2T1
Tel: 905-434-1900 • Fax: 905-434-9776
[email protected]
Ed Derks
Sales Representative
Tel: 416-213-5700 Ext. 236 • Cell: 647-321-5073
Fax: 905-839-8639 • 1-800-263-4690
Email: [email protected]
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KITCHENER 1125 Rite Road
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Visit our web site at www.rockettlumber.com
Paul Wesley
Sales Manager
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Bike Ride for Cancer
The Superior Propane
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Put propane in your
plans and we’ll reward
your wisdom.
Our Special ‘Builders’
Hot Water Heater Rental
Program provides:
• free on-site estimates
• optional guaranteed
price and equal billing
Congratulations to DRHBA Member Alex Kerves of Salit
Steel who participated along with 2850 riders in the Ride to
Conquer Cancer.
“Thanks to everyone’s support, over $14 million dollars was
raised,” said Alex. “We rode over 200 kms for two very long
days. We rode along side of hundreds of cancer survivors and
everyone made it to the finish line.
This was a great endeavour, one which I
will never forget. I am already registered
for next year’s ride along side the Salit
Steel team and I am raising my fundraising goal to $25,000.00 for this next year.
I thank you and all of my sponsors for
the support I have received to reach my
goal and final destination.”
For more information, visit
www.conquercancer.ca
programs
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E-mail: [email protected]
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2007-2008
Board of Directors
ANNUAL
GOLF TOURNEY
Wednesday,
August 20, 2008
Mill Run
Uxbridge
Visit
www.drhba.com
to print out
your registration and
sponsorship
forms
Executive
Scott Jeffery, President
Frank MacPhee,1st Vice President
Rebecca Evans, 2nd Vice President
Kathy Chateauvert, Past President
Donna Donaldson, Executive Officer
Phyllis Dupuis, Treasurer
Directors
Bobbi Ann Brooks
Wayne Clarke
Bill Collier
Ed Derks
Emidio DiPalo
Mike DiPalo
Heather Hreljac
Jennifer Hurd
Neil Saunders
Rick Siblock
Marianne Tracey
Jeff Goldman, Presidential Appointee
Beth Kelly, Presidential Appointee
Drew Dowling, Presidential Appointee
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