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CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION –
CALGARY REGION represents professionals in the
housing industry. CHBA – Calgary Region has been
in existence for over 60 years and is a network of
professionals that manages industry issues
to provide value to our members.
100-7326 10 St. N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 8W1
Tel: 403.235.1911; Fax: 403.248.1272
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.chbacalgary.com
Donna K. Moore | Chief Executive Officer
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Val Veldhuyzen | Director, Finance and Administration
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JULY 2014 • VOLUME 21 • ISSUE 11
A SSOCIATION INFORMATION
7 Message from the President, CHBA – Calgary Region
8 Message from the CEO, CHBA – Calgary Region
9 Message from the President, CHBA – Alberta
10 More choice for more people
in more places
35 In Memorium
37 New and cancelled members
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A SSOCIATION NEWS
11 Presidents’ Charity Golf
Tournament
12 2013-2014 year in review
16 Members recognized at June
Dinner Meeting
19 2014-2015 Board of Directors
COVER FE ATURE
20 Our new ‘tour guide’ is ready
for the trip
Cover photography by Don Molyneaux
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A SSOCIATION EVENTS
24 Food, fun and industry fellowship
26 Fairmont Golf Classic
33 2014-2015 Events calender
INDUSTRY NEWS
15 Homexpo 2015
28 Construction site safety
29 The PHBI quality cycle
31 Renovator’s Green Guide
36 Getting the word out
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President ’s message | association information
By Wayne Copeland
President, Canadian Home Buiders’ Association – Calgary Region
Calgary shining brightly
across the country
Our industry is one of the major economic engines
of our city with an impact of $6.1 billion. In 2013
we started 12,584 homes and employed 42,600
people in our industry and fields related to new home
construction, generating $2.7 billion in wages —
money which is largely spent in this city.
Tell me that is not a tremendous impact
on our entire economic picture. It most
certainly is!
CMHC is calling for 14,600 single- and
multi-family homes to be built this year —
up 16 per cent over last year — and with
mortgage rates averaging just 3.24 per cent,
the demand will most likely continue. In
fact, economists always point to Alberta as
the driving engine of Canada.
While this is all very positive news for
our industry, that’s not to say we won’t
encounter some speed bumps on the road
ahead. Certainly the ability to keep up
with the influx of new Calgarians, due
to accelerated economic growth and the
resulting demand for housing, continues to
be a key concern.
The ongoing ability of builders to access
a sustainable inventory of serviced,
‘buildable lots’ will be critical to ensure we
can meet this demand and keep the cost of
a new house, townhome or apartment unit
within reach for Calgary families.
There is a real danger of new home prices
becoming increasingly unaffordable should
our land supply position weaken further as
a result of overwhelming demand. In order
to better understand this situation and
more closely monitor the supply equation,
we have been working with UDI and our
city partners on enhancements to the
current reporting system.
We need to ensure all parties are aware
of any existing shortages or potential
problems on the horizon. We have asked
for monthly updates from the city on
available lots that take into account not
only what has been approved and put into
the pipeline, but what has been removed
from the supply.
We are also working on differentiating
between what the city reports as ready
to go serviced lots to build on versus
what builders would consider is actually
available. That difference is significant and
is critical to helping city administration
and council understand where the
industry’s concerns are coming from.
Pursuing these changes is important as
these actions will improve the overall
reporting of our land supply and create
increased clarity for both the industry and
the city. This, in turn, ensures decisions
about future supply are being
made with the best information
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available and a true picture of what’s
happening on the ground.
As we move forward on the land supply
issue, not to mention the many other
initiatives the association is involved in,
I would encourage you to remain engaged
in the conversation. Read the newsletters,
the bulletins and updates on the website.
Come to the dinner meetings and breakfast
sessions to keep in the know. Volunteer
for a committee if you have a passion or
expertise you want to share.
Make no mistake; I intend to lead by
example. I am dedicated, engaged and
ready for any and all challenges to come.
This industry, and in fact this
association, is made up of honest, hardworking, good Calgarians. We are a
community of businesses which employ
our citizens, contribute to our economy
and make differences at every opportunity.
It is an honour to serve this exceptional
industry and I cannot wait for September.
ceo’s message | association information
By Donna Moore
CEO, Canadian Home Buiders’ Association – Calgary Region
2013-2014: A term
to remember
2013-2014 has been an extremely busy term with
profound changes to our city and the way we do business.
I am happy to say that our membership is up — 653
compared to 639 last term. That bodes well for our
industry.
There is strength in numbers and a stronger
voice at the table as our position becomes
more and more important. We are valued
stakeholders grappling with the changing
face of our city and the governance around
the way it grows and the way new homes
and condos are built.
Throughout the year we have had many
successes. In this changing environment,
without a doubt, our advocacy efforts
remain one of our most important
functions. Thank-you to our members who
have volunteered on our behalf, sharing
their expertise. We have worked closely
with UDI – Calgary to share common
messages and we have been heard by city
administration and council on areas that
affect the way we do business.
We were so proud to honour all of our
volunteers at our June Dinner Meeting.
This year we had an incredible 179
members from 117 companies involved
in helping us help you. A big thank-you to
our Board of Directors who spent many
hours ensuring our continued strength and
future success as an organization.
Thank-you as well to our many sponsors
who provide us with the resources to
be able to continue to add value to your
membership.
We provided many opportunities for our
members over the year to enhance their
education, network with colleagues and
enjoy our activities. All-in-all 5,474 people
attended an event or function this term,
not including our volunteer committee
meetings.
Record submissions for our SAM Awards
program provided the perfect backdrop to
another successful Gala with close to 1,700
in attendance to support our winners,
whom we salute. It was truly a testament to
the industry to have built such wonderful
homes and communities in the midst of the
aftermath of the flood. And our message
was shared: we trended all across Canada
that night, meaning more people on twitter
were talking about our SAMs than any
other topic in our nation.
Our next most-popular event didn’t
disappoint — and once again, the Fairmont
Golf Classic was sold-out in record time
and a great time was had by all.
We added some valuable Professional
Development Seminars this year which
were targeted to specific needs, and those
who attended were rewarded with much
worthwhile information.
As changes began to affect many areas
of our business, our Builder Breakfasts
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and Builder Bulletins were extremely
helpful for our members and kept everyone
up-to-date. We added other important
information sessions, such as the How
to Hire a Renovator seminar for the
public and a co-sponsored all-candidates
Councillors’ Forum pre-election.
We wound up our decades-long contract
with Showswork for our annual Homexpo
show and are excited to introduce the rebranding and new look and feel of the show
next year as we bring it in-house.
Thank-you to everyone for their
continued support and encouragement,
help and input throughout the term. I look
forward to another dynamic, fulfilling year
to come.
A big thank-you to
our Board of Directors
who spent many
hours ensuring our
continued strength and
future success as an
organization.
CHBA – alberta | association information
By Stephen Amonson
President, Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Alberta
Watching the weather
Winds of political change blow through Alberta
In many ways this will be a summer of political change in
Alberta. The resignation of Alison Redford and beginning
of the Progressive Conservative leadership contest to decide
the party’s next leader and premier will be the story making
headlines during the coming months.
Candidates Jim Prentice, Ric McIver
and Thomas Lukaszuk will be crisscrossing
the province selling memberships and
their message to individuals and groups
in the hope that they will win the day on
either the first (September 6th) or second
(September 20th) ballot. Prentice is
undoubtedly the well-backed frontrunner
at this point, carrying ‘outsider’ status
as the only candidate not involved in the
Redford cabinet. With that said, McIver
and Lukaszuk cannot be counted out due to
the wide-open nature of party membership
sales and the PC party’s history of not
electing the perceived frontrunner.
Redford, Ed Stelmach and Ralph Klein all
came from behind to win the leadership.
CHBA – Alberta will be in regular
contact with all three campaigns to
share information, gain the candidates’
perspectives on key issues and engage
in discussions with members of our
association on the campaign trail. This
is in addition to the continuing work
being done with ministers, MLAs and the
opposition related to the important issues
our industry faces each day.
Among the opposition parties, the New
Democrats are conducting a leadership race
and the Wildrose are undertaking policy
and platform development for the next
election. We will use this time of renewal
in Alberta politics to make contact with the
active parties in the Alberta legislature and
gain their perspective on key issues. We
will share our story and positive solutions
to the challenges of the day for industry
and Albertans.
Another change that has already taken
place came when Greg Weadick was
appointed minister of municipal affairs in
May, replacing Ken Hughes, who resigned
to run for the PC leadership and later
dropped out of the race. We are fortunate
We will share our story and positive
solutions to the challenges of the day for
industry and Albertans.
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that Minister Weadick is up to speed on the
issues through his past work as associate
minister of municipal affairs and associate
minister — recovery and reconstruction
of Southeast Alberta, as well as his time
as a city councillor in Lethbridge. He
maintains a strong relationship with
key CHBA – Alberta members and
staff. Minister Weadick attended our
most recent board meeting to discuss his
approach to several important issues.
While the winds of political change blow
through Alberta this summer, CHBA –
Alberta will be a constant, working each
day on the provincial issues impacting the
industry and indeed every Albertan. We
have been working diligently to increase
awareness of the new neighbour taxes that
are eroding affordability in communities
throughout Alberta, and to ensure
legislation such as the Condominium
Property Amendment Act, revised
Municipal Government Act and the New
Home Buyer Protection Act, are strongly
constructed and implemented.
CHBA – C algary Region | association information
By Amie Blanchette
Director, Government Affairs, CHBA – Calgary Region
More choice for more
people in more places
Advocating on behalf of the residential construction industry
While keeping up to date and involved in various initiatives
is nothing new, there has been a definite shift in how we
approach advocacy on behalf of our members and adapt to
our changing regulatory environment.
The shift began in the fall of 2013 when we
adopted the slogan, ‘more choice for more
people in more places’. That motto helped
crystallize where CHBA – Calgary Region
advocacy resources should be allocated,
identified priority issues and led to some
new partnerships.
Government Relations work has been
evolving for some time here at CHBA –
Calgary Region and over the past year we
have been encouraged by the results of this
new approach. Here are just a few examples.
More Choice
Building a variety of unit types ensures
a diverse housing stock and tenure
available within a city. Seeing an
opportunity to bring new product to the
market, we partnered with the Canadian
Wood Council, Alberta Wood WORKS!
and City of Calgary officials to discuss
the future of six-storey wood frame
construction in Calgary.
I am happy to report that partnership
has resulted in a first for CHBA – Calgary
Region. We will be working with Travelers
Canada and Canadian Wood Council to
bring a small group of members and city
officials out to Vancouver to visit sites
where six-storey wood frame construction
is already underway.
The City of Calgary is also working
with us on a draft variance template that
will outline the conditions for accepting
this type of construction locally. This
is a huge step forward as it would
mean no longer having to wait for the
accompanying changes in the Alberta
Building Code, still many years away.
More Places
Giving Calgarians the ability to choose
where to live in a variety of housing forms
is one way to keep Calgary an inclusive
and resilient community. CHBA – Calgary
Region has been working with
the city’s Land Use Bylaw
Sustainment team on a
new Land Use District
(R-CG) that would create
an opportunity within
the inner city to provide
more ground-oriented multifamily density in an existing
lower density single-family area. It is
currently in the council-approval stages.
Secondary suites are another
opportunity to provide additional
neighbourhood choices for those seeking
rental accommodations, but also for
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those looking to purchase a home with
income potential. CHBA – Calgary
Region provided a letter of support for
a recent Council Notice of Motion to
pursue the necessary bylaw changes
and is working together with Vibrant
Communities Calgary and the Mayor’s
Office on this issue.
Getting the Message
We developed a new tool in our advocacy
approach this year and began using a
series of infographics to reinforce our key
messages regarding ’more choice for more
people in more places.’
The response has been overwhelmingly
positive as we begin to break down complex
issues into bite-sized chunks of information
that can be more easily understood. So far,
we have used this technique to illustrate
inclusionary zoning, MDP targets and
the aging population. Our members,
other stakeholder groups and even city
councillors have referenced our
infographics to illustrate a point
in conversation and in meetings I
have attended.
Our credibility with our
partners and elected officials
has been significantly enhanced
as a result of this new direction in
government relations activities at CHBA –
Calgary Region. What do you think about
these changes? Are we getting the results
you hoped for? Drop me a line with your
thoughts. As always, I look forward to
hearing from you!
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Association news
2013-2014 year in review
Various association committees make key contribution
The final meeting of the 2013-2014 term was a tribute
to outgoing President Douglas Whitney, and a chance to
recognize the continued support of the association by its
many volunteers.
Volunteers are the backbone of the
association, contributing thousands of
hours to meetings and planning events,
discussing possible solutions to issues,
communicating with the municipal,
provincial and federal government,
and much more. Without the valuable
contributions from our members sharing
their expertise, we would not have the
strong association that we do, or the
powerful voice that advocates for this
industry.
This year the association had 179
member volunteers from 117 companies
involved in helping us help our
membership.
A special thank you to everyone who
donated their time.
Here is an overview of our volunteer
committees and the valuable contributions
they have made for this past term.
Ambassadorship Advisory
Committee
Responsible for peer-to-peer outreach
to new members of the association
and member event hosting, the group
welcomed 53 new members to the
organization and hosted approximately
1,770 members at dinner meetings and
luncheons since September of 2013.
Guest speakers included: Don Campbell,
Founder of REIN; Hon. Doug Horner,
Minister of Finance, Government of
Alberta; Sarah Sladek, Founder and CEO,
XYZ University, and others.
Condo and Multi-Family Committee
Six-storey wood-frame construction has
been a focus of this group and substantial
progress is being made. After a round-table
discussion with various committee builder
members and city partners including
Planning Development & Assessment
General Manager Rollin Stanley, a Code
Variance template is being developed in
collaboration with Building Regulations.
If all proceeds accordingly, applications
should be accepted for this type of
construction by late 2014.
The Condo and Multi-family Committee
has also been involved in finalizing
the new 2014 permit fee calculation
framework for multi-family construction,
providing guidance on Land Use Bylaw
issues and initiating meetings to discuss
ways to streamline the application process,
particularly relating to development site
servicing plans (DSSP).
Economic Research Committee
One of the larger committees comprised of
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volunteers from all aspects of residential
construction, it met monthly to discuss
economic trends and was actively involved
in research analysis and projections of all
levels of economic forecasts related to the
residential home building industry.
Fairmont Golf Classic Committee
The committee organized CHBA – Calgary
Region’s signature event which welcomed
320 members and guests to the annual
golf tournament and industry networking
celebration. 288 golfers competed for
tournament and hole prizes while 22 of the
industry’s top aces and caddies entertained
crowds with a fierce horserace competition
prior to the closing banquet. Better than
50 member companies contributed to
making this season’s festivities a success.
The three-day event continues to generate
waiting lists of attendees and sponsors
alike.
Human Resources Committee
The committee continues to make progress
in its goal of establishing the industry as
the choice of job seekers. CHBA – Calgary
Region has partnerships and sponsors
scholarship programs with various
educational institutions. The committee
oversees the annual builders’ salary survey
and discusses human resource issues
across the industry.
Inner-City Builders Council
As city policies emphasize inner-city
redevelopment, initiatives this year
included consultation on Land Use
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Bylaw amendments, Cut Red Tape
Initiative, CARL list requirements and
providing support to the Land Use Bylaw
Sustainment team, as well as Transforming
Planning, Growth Management
Framework and site safety within the
established area.
This year also saw the inclusion of
new areas of involvement for this group
including the Developed Areas Land Supply
report, Roads department fee structures
and secondary suites.
Renovation Council
The council organized a renovation tour
in the fall of 2013 and re-introduced its
How to Hire a Renovator public seminar in
the Burnswest Theatre of Fort Calgary on
March 6, 2014. The non-partisan education
event featured presenters from CMHC,
Canada Revenue Agency, Better Business
Bureau, City of Calgary Development &
Building Approvals, SAIT Polytechnic
School of Construction, and the
association’s own RenoMark™ program.
LUB Working Group
This new working group was created to
deal specifically with Land Use Bylaw
sustainment issues. The objective of
this group is to eliminate barriers to
housing diversity in all areas of the city
and streamline the approval process for a
variety of housing types by reducing the
number of relaxations required.
The participants have created a new
report that clearly outlines specific
suggestions for Land Use Bylaw changes
in order to better deliver on the goals of
the Municipal Development Plan. Once
complete, this new report will be delivered
to city staff and the proposals discussed in
detail with the hope of LUB amendments
proceeding to city council in a more timely
fashion.
Volunteers are the
backbone of the
association, contributing
thousands of hours to
meetings and planning
events, discussing
possible solutions to
issues, communicating
with the government and
much more.
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Safety Committee
The Safety Committee continues to offer
feedback and direction on a variety of
safety-related issues such as COR/SECOR
requirements, WCB changes, Alberta
Occupational Health & Safety initiatives,
local school programs, Safety Barbeques
and, most recently, working with city
partners to address safety concerns and
fencing requirements around excavation
sites.
Association news
SAM Awards Committee
The 2013 SAM Awards set a new record
for number of entries submitted. 776
submissions were entered competing for
57 awards including the five annual Grand
SAM titles. Almost 1,700 people attended
the Gala celebration and awards ceremonies
at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre
which featured an R&B theme, 20-piece
orchestra, three feature vocalists and a
southern gospel choir. The event ruled social
media in Calgary even trending in Canada.
Student House Design Competition
Working Group
The Student House Design Competition
Working Group’s mandate is to inspire
students in the area of design and
encourage them to consider the new home
and renovation construction industry
as career options. The competition, now
in its 42nd year had a record number of
entries with over 150 from high schools
in Calgary and 135 from SAIT. $8,000 in
post secondary scholarships were handed
out to the winners.
Technical Council
The Technical Council reviewed or
commented on a variety of issues, such
as the new on-line permit programs,
amendments to the upcoming Building
Code, mandatory warranty changes,
new inspection processes, and potential
changes to air conditioner rules.
The council has also been discussing
the upcoming energy efficiency code
changes and the impact these will have on
local builders and city inspectors. Once
these Code changes are approved by the
The Student House Design Competition Working Group’s
mandate is to inspire students in the area of design.
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provincial government, several Builder
Breakfasts are planned to ensure all
members are fully informed.
Young Guns
The Young Guns continued to engage
the younger generation through their
Mentorship events this year. The November
Dinner Meeting was a combined event
focused on networking and allowed the
Young Guns to sit with mentors throughout
the evening as well as learn networking
skills from keynote speaker, Shael Gelfand.
The sold out Children’s Christmas Party
was a hit again this year — with the most
children in attendance ever. A well received
Mentorship Luncheon was also held in
March. Heading into the new term, the
Young Guns are excited to undertake new
formatting for their Mentorship Events.
Contributed by Deanna McArthur,
Communications Assistant,
CHBA – Calgary Region
| industry news
2015
New image, new approach, new and improved show
Homexpo, CHBA – Calgary Region’s largest fundraising
event of the term, is back for its 48th year.
Running January 16th to 18th, 2015,
the CHBA – Calgary Region show will be
brought back in-house with a fresh new
attitude and more reason than ever for
members to participate.
Not only is Homexpo a great place to
showcase your company, your products
and your services to the targeted audience,
Homexpo is your show — CHBA – Calgary
Region’s major fundraiser that allows us to
create value for you, our members.
The show is changing in progressive ways
that will be of benefit to everyone.
Here are a few things you can expect to
see at the next Homexpo:
New location: While remaining in the
familiar venue of the BMO Centre, the
show has been moved to its new location in
exhibition halls D and E, which are more
polished areas and will be enhanced by an
eye-opening new floor plan.
The objective is to create an environment
where patrons can comfortably have
meaningful exchanges with you, and in
turn, your company will get even more
exposure.
Enhanced support: The sophisticated
advertising campaign that continues to
include print and electronic broadcasts will
be expanded even further by a campaign
along Calgary transportation corridors.
New and exciting guest speakers: the
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show features popular celebrity presenters
who are sure to draw in large crowds.
Watch for details in the next issue of
Profile magazine in late September.
New Year — same great show dates:
Timing is everything, and January is the
perfect time for a refresh — and consumers
know it. This is why Homexpo is the first
show of its kind in the New Year, giving our
exhibitors a chance to be the first to reach
consumers.
Book your booth early to get the
best locations at the best rates. Contact
Laurina Milne, show manager, at
[email protected].
Contributed by: Deanna McArthur
Communication Assistant, CHBA – Calgary
Region
Association News | President ’s awards
Members recognized at June
The last monthly meeting
of the 2013-2014 term
was a tribute to outgoing
President Doug Whitney,
who presented Presidential
Awards to CHBA – Calgary
Region members for their
dedication, help, advice,
and support to him during
his term. The award
recipients are as follows:
Rookie of the Year Award:
This award recognized a member who
has made an outstanding contribution
in his or her first year as a director of
CHBA – Calgary Region. This year’s recipient was Glenn Edwards, Carolina
Homes Inc.
Rooftopper of
the Year Award:
This award recognizes the member
who has recruited the most new
members during the 2013-2014
fiscal year. This year’s winner was
Howard Tse, Cedarglen Homes.
(L-R) President Doug Whitney, Glenn
Edwards, winner
of the Rookie of the Year Award,
and Donna Moore
Beaver Award:
The prestigious award is presented annually by CHBA – Calgary Region to a builder
member in recognition of his or her dedication and service to the Association, Charron Ungar, Homes by Avi Urban (2006)
Inc., was this year’s recipient.
Bob Ward Memorial Award:
In recognition of Bob Ward, one of our
long-serving and most dedicated volunteers, this award is presented each year to
a CHBA – Calgary Region volunteer who
has provided services to the association of
more than 20 years. This year’s recipient
was Wilf Richter, Mattamy Homes, for 24
years of service.
ime Kitchen Party Dinner Meeting
Enjoying the lobster at the June Marit
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President ’s awards | A ssociation News
Dinner Meeting
Bill Beattie Memorial Award:
This award is presented to member companies or individuals who have contributed to the overall good of our industry
through their contributions to the community at large.
Cedarglen Homes took home this year’s honour.
President’s Award:
This award is the president’s choice of a member who has
made the most outstanding contribution of achievement in
the best interest of CHBA – Calgary Region and its members. Charron Unger, Homes by Avi
Urban (2006) Inc., was this year’s
recipient.
CEO Donna Moore gives a
demonstration
on how to eat lobster
Outgoing Directors who were in attendance — (L-R) Glenn Edwards,
Whitney
Wendy Jabusch, Charron Ungar were awarded by President Doug
Outgoing Director Awards:
(L-R) Charron Ungar, Homes by Avi
Urban (2006) Inc. accepting the
Beaver
Award from CHBA – Calgary Regio
n
President Doug Whitney. Ungar was
also
presented with the President’s Awar
d
Given to the directors who have completed
their term serving on CHBA – Calgary
Region Board of Directors, the following
recipients were honoured: Howard Tse,
Larry Noer, Glenn Edwards, Charron Unger, Wendy Jabusch, and Larry Thomson.
Thank You sponsor!
June Dinner Meeting
June 18 was the date of the association’s Annual General Meeting where the election results for seven Directors elected for two-year
terms were announced. The last dinner meeting of the year followed, featuring our Maritime Kitchen Party where members enjoyed a
delicious steak and lobster dinner, then paid tribute to our outgoing President Doug Whitney and the many association volunteers who
made valuable contributions to our association and our industry over the past year. The new Board of Directors, including in-coming
president Wayne Copeland, was sworn in. Special thanks to Wolseley Canada for sponsoring this dinner event.
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association News | Board of Direc tors
2014-2015
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE
President – Wayne Copeland
Director, Business Development,
Double R Building Products Ltd.
1st Vice-President – Wendy Jabusch
Vice President, Calgary Housing,
Brookfield Residential
2nd Vice-President – Roger Duurtsema
Director, Alberta Sales, Ply Gem
board members
Doug Beach
General Manager, Homes by Avi (Calgary)
LP
Dan Hill
President, Hillson Homes
Marion Murray
Vice-President, Hopewell Residential
Secretary/Treasurer – Howard Tse
President, Cedarglen Homes
Larry Noer
Vice-President, Calgary Jayman
MasterBUILT Division, Jayman Group
of Companies
Past-President – Doug Whitney
Vice President, Sales, Crystal Creek Homes
Inc.
Laura Parsons
Area Manager Business to Business,
Bank of Montreal
Donna Moore, Chief Executive Officer,
CHBA – Calgary Region
Brad Remington
President, Brad Remington Homes
(2010) Ltd.
Wilf Richter
Vice-President – Planning & Government
Relations, Mattamy Homes
Jim Stinson
President, Astoria Homes Ltd.
Larry Thomson
President/Owner, Calbridge 2010 Ltd.
Shane Wenzel
President, Shane Homes Ltd.
President —
­ Wayne Copeland, incoming president,
accepts the gavel from outgoing President Doug
Whitney at the June Dinner Meeting
Blaine Wickerson
President, Prestige Railings & Stairs Ltd.
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Our new ‘tour guide’ is
ready for the trip
Passion, professionalism, power: CHBA – Calgary Region’s newest president
Take a look at the scenery — beautiful homes
nestled together (closer than ever) in enclaves where
environmental sustainability, innovation and
neighbourhood design will launch the city into the
next phase of its growth.
It’s beautiful, it’s exciting and it’s the
place where Calgarians aspire to hang
their hats — but that growth isn’t
without its challenges, and as the 67th
president of the Canadian Home Builders’
Association – Calgary Region buckles up
his seat belt, he says he’s ready for the
wild ride.
And make no mistake: Wayne Copeland
will represent the association well.
“I’m simply the tour guide for this
portion of the journey,” he says of his
role leading the association that boasts
more than 650 member companies —
companies that are expected to build
some 14,600 homes and condo units this
year; companies who are responsible for
creating 42,600 jobs in construction,
renovation and related fields; and
companies which generated $2.7 billion in
2013 alone.
This portion of the journey is fraught
with potholes, unexpected curves and red
lights — but Copeland plans on steering
the course with the direction of the able
crew, the newly-elected 2014-2015 Board
of Directors. See page 19 for the crew
members.
We had a chance to sit down and talk
to Copeland about his history and his
expectations for the year ahead. Here is
your new 2014-2015 president.
organizations, and run the CBHL (Calgary
Builders Hockey League). (The league is
not an association event, but consists
of members interested in pursuing the
sport).
Question: What are your other interests
and hobbies?
Answer: I play golf — and have been on
the Sports Committee for CHBA for years,
working on the Fairmont Golf Classic.
I also have a motorcycle and Vicki and I
take a lot of trips.
Question: Tell us about yourself.
Answer: I am 41 years old — one of the
youngest ever to become president of the
association.
I am a native of this city, born and
raised in northeast Calgary. I am so proud
of our city — it is a beautiful place to live,
providing everyone with a wonderful
lifestyle.
I’ve been married 16 years to my wife,
Vicki, and have two children, 9 and 13
years of age.
Question: What is your history with the
residential construction industry?
Answer: My father, Dennis, has been in
the industry for years and I started with
him as a supplier of stairs and railings
when I was 18 years old. I’ve been with
Double R Building Products Ltd. ever
since — 23 years — and am now Director
— Business Development, involved in
every aspect of the operational side of the
business that has 75 employees, including
five salesmen and two inside sales.
Double R has been a member of
Canadian Home Builders’ Association –
Calgary Region for close to 32 years.
Question: That must keep you busy.
Answer: Absolutely. My passion is
hockey, so I not only play hockey, I
am a certified hockey and goaltending
coach, coach my son’s team, have
worked for various hockey development
Question: When did you get involved
with CHBA – Calgary Region and how?
Answer: I am driven. I have been
engaged with volunteering with the
association for 15 years, on committees
that included Builders Watch, SAMs and
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the Associate Board, where I was chair for
two years.
This is my sixth year on the Board of
Directors.
By volunteering, you get so much out
of it — you’re able to contribute and give
your opinion on things that matter to
the organization, and the networking
opportunities are huge.
I am so proud of this industry and this
association and what we’ve been able to
accomplish — and I’m happy to give back
however I can.
Question: What is your vision for your
upcoming year as president?
Answer: While I definitely have no
illusions — I am merely steering the ship
— I ironically did set goals when I was 23
years old — and one of them was to be
president of CHBA by the time I was 40. I
only missed it by one year!
I have not accepted this role because of
a youthful dream; I accepted it because
I am ready for the task and ready to give
it my full attention, to represent our
association to the best of my ability.
My goal as president is to be open, to
get input from all people involved in the
association, to provide input myself, and
to be committed and engaged.
By volunteering, you get
so much out of it — you’re
able to contribute and
give your opinion on
things that matter to the
organization, and the
networking opportunities
are huge. I am so proud
of this industry and this
association and what we’ve
been able to accomplish.
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Question: Do you see any personal
challenges to your year?
Answer: One of my biggest challenges
is that I am not a builder and not at
the forefront of what they are dealing
with daily at the municipal government
level with new regulations and changes.
However, I am here to learn and to do the
best of my ability to fulfill my obligations.
I am open to conversation with anyone to
talk about the concerns and issues.
I am also thankful for CHBA and all
that we have been able to accomplish. The
work done at the municipal government
level is second to none and we wouldn’t be
where we are without the people there.
I think anyone who is passionate about
this industry understands the value our
association provides — and it’s never been
more important than today when we face
many challenges of growth and where we
are headed as a city in future.
Question: The city and our province are
growing — but they are also the economic
engines of Canada. Tell me what you like
about Calgary.
Answer: It is a beautiful place to live
and it treats its citizens well. Just look at
some of the wonderful things that have
been accomplished. The efforts to end
homelessness are not just a pipe dream:
they are going to happen. Factors such as
the unemployment being so low make me
extremely proud of our city. It’s a wonderful
place to live and raise a family.
The work done at the
municipal government level
is second to none and we
wouldn’t be where we are
without the people there.
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Contributed by Kathy McCormick,
Communications Director of
CHBA – Calgary Region
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association Events
Food, fun and industry
CHBA events provide professional development, networking opportunites
Builder Breakfasts
The important topic of construction site signage and fencing drew in a sold-out crowd
for the Builder Breakfast in May. Representatives from the City of Calgary Development and Building Approvals covered the new ePermit and online inspections programs and joined McLeod Law LLP in exploring what builders are required to provide
to ensure a safe and secure construction site. Special thanks to Firm Capital Corporation for sponsoring this breakfast event.
The June Builder Breakfast was presented by Gord Cooke, president of Building
Knowledge Canada and Air Solutions. Cooke shared his expertise on how to design
for better envelope protection and performance. Special thanks to Hard Rock
Developments Inc. representing Quik-Therm Insulation, for sponsoring this breakfast.
Thank You sponsors!
Sold out May
Builder Breakfast
Education Months
May and June were member education months, and CHBA – Calgary Region hosted three professional development breakfast seminars
to enhance members’ knowledge base and help them plan for the future. Representatives from Grant Thornton spoke on the benefits
of having a succession plan in place to ensure an effective and smooth transition of business and wealth, May 8. The Grant Thornton
Corporate Recovery and Reorganization team was also present and provided a brief overview of the various options available when a
corporation is faced with insolvency.
May 22, leaders from two of the most successful family-owned businesses in our residential construction industry shared their
strategy for success at the Family Enterprise Best Practices seminar. Alex Chupik, CEO and founder of Canyon Plumbing and Heating,
and Dave Hooge, president and general manager of Stepper Custom Homes, joined Trudy Pelletier, a certified family enterprise advisor
with Simply More to talk about the challenges of transitioning ownership as the entrepreneurial company founders begin to retire.
The toughest anti-spam legislation anywhere in
the world came into effect in Canada on July 1 and
has changed the way every company does business.
Robert Fooks from McLeod Law LLP spoke to the
membership June 12 at our Anti-spam Legislation
seminar to help members minimize the impact the
Act, which carries fines up to $10 million, could
have on their businesses.
Thank You sponsors!
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association Events
fellowship
Contextual Rules Luncheon
Representatives from various City of Calgary departments presented
a complete review of contextual dwellings covering Permitted and
Discretionary Uses and a breakdown of Land Use Bylaw related rules
to more than 100 members at a luncheon in April. Guest speakers
included Matt Zabloski and Dane Morris from the Land Use Bylaw
Sustainment Team, Lydia Korolchuck, Steam 3 File Manager Group,
Jeff Douglas and Matt Straub, Bylaw Check Area and Gordon York,
Development Inspector.
Finance Minist
er
Doug Horner
speaks at the
May Dinner
Meeting.
May Dinner Meeting
We were honoured to have Finance Minister Doug Horner
as keynote speaker for our Dinner Meeting in May. Minister
Horner spoke on the budget, the Building Alberta Plan and
how staying on its current path will mean continued economic
success for Alberta in the years to come. This
dinner meeting, sponsored by Moen, was
a chance for the winners of the annual
CHBA – Calgary Region Student House
Design Competition to showcase their
winning entries. The contest, now in its
42nd year, awarded $8,000 in post-secondary scholarships to the winners from
both high schools in and around Calgary
as well as SAIT.
Thank You sponsor!
Finance Minist
er Doug Horn
er reviews Jaso
Student Hous
n Hashman’s
e Design Com
winning
petition entry
at the May Di
nner Meeting.
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2014 Fairmont Golf Classic
For the 28th straight year, the sold out Fairmont Golf Classic invited over 300 members to
network and golf at the beautiful Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, June 5 – 7. The weather was
spectacular — the best we’ve seen in years — which made for a thoroughly enjoyable weekend
had by all. Congratulations to Daryl Stayura, Divine Hardwood Flooring Ltd., for claiming the
title of Low Gross Champion — his fifth time in the past 10 years. Congrats also goes to Daryl
for winning the Horse Race and Frank Lindsay Memorial Cup, with partner Brent Hawthorn,
Hawthorn Interiors Ltd. Coming up close behind were crowd favorites Roger Pare, Chateau
Exteriors, and his very enthusiastic partner, Tom Tang, Alberta Hardwood Flooring 1985
(Cgy) Ltd. Taking third place this year was Andrew Mackenzie, Broadview Homes, and Matt
Kerley, Inland Concrete, Division of Lehigh Hanson Materials Ltd.
Our sincere appreciation goes out to those 50 member companies that stepped forward
to make this year’s Fairmont Golf Classic possible through their sponsorship, including the
continued support of tournament sponsor, Double R Building Products.
Vicki Copeland
Wayne Copeland, Double R Building Products
Ltd., and tournament winner Daryl Stayura,
Divine Hardwood Flooring Ltd.
Lorrie Wood, Star Building Materials, Cory Larson, Canyon Plumbing and Heating,
Norm Corner, Central Door, and Amanda Siemens, Albi Homes
Fairmont Golf Horse Race Players
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Networking at its finest
Sophie Belanger, Icon Stone and Tile thirst aid station
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Cit y of C algary | Industry News
By Vanessa Gash
Safety Codes Officer – Residential Building Regulations Division
Development and Building Approvals, City of Calgary
Construction site safety
Knowing the rules is the first step to following them
Calgary’s busy construction season is underway and safety
is always top priority. In order to protect public safety
and minimize disruption to neighbours it is essential that
construction safety is properly managed.
Since its inception in 2010, the Safety
Response Unit (SRU) has been responding
to construction and building site incidents
and conducting investigations where
public safety may have been compromised.
Additionally, work focusing on proactive
measures promotes public awareness and
understanding of responsibilities. This
helps owners and contractors avoid risks to
the safety of their construction teams.
The City’s Building Regulations team
partnered with the Calgary Construction
Association to produce the ‘Practical Guide
for Construction Sites in Calgary’ which
encourages optimal construction and
demolition site management practices.
This practical guide, as well as the ‘OnSite Construction Safety Best Practices’
and ’BOMA Envelope Safety Guide’, are
available on calgary.ca to help owners and
contractors promote safety.
The Construction Site Contact
Information Sign is another information
tool created by the SRU to increase
public awareness. This sign is posted on
construction site fencing with important
contact information so that construction
site hazards can be mitigated, and site
contacts notified efficiently if an urgent
response is required. Signs are provided
with issued Building Permits at the
Planning Services Centre on the third
floor of the Municipal Building. For
builders needing larger quantities of signs,
additional copies are available at the city’s
Eastlake depot and a limited number at the
Canadian Home Builders’ Association –
Calgary Region office. For builders wishing
to customize signs with corporate logos,
PDF copies are available that include the
required content, size, colour and QR code
for smart phone use.
There are three important things to watch
for with respect to construction site safety:
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• Ensure Excavations are Safe –
Excavations must be contained within
the subject property and must not
undermine any neighbouring property.
In some cases, this may require
shoring and bracing with appropriate
engineering. Open excavations must be
fenced at all times and on all sides.
• Construction Site Fencing – So long as
any hazard to public safety exists, all
construction sites require a 1.8-metrehigh fence that fully encloses the
construction and has a Construction
Site Contact Information Sign posted in
clear public view. Fencing is imperative
to ensure the safety of children and
neighbours.
• Asbestos – Asbestos was commonly
used in home construction prior to 1980.
When asbestos is released into the air
during construction and demolition
it may pose public health risks. It is
vital to confirm if asbestos is present
and if so to have it properly abated
prior to construction. For this reason,
when applying for a demolition permit
applicants are required to sign an
Asbestos Abatement Form. Additionally
it is now required that the City is notified
24 hours prior to demolition.
In the event that a person is injured on
or near a construction site resulting in an
emergency situation, call 911 immediately.
If community residents report a suspected
unsafe condition at or near a construction
site, the city’s Safety Response Unit will
respond right away to identify the appropriate action required. Together we can
ensure that construction site safety in our
city is held to the highest standards.
PHBI | Industry News
By Joe Connelly
PHBI Executive Director
The PHBI quality cycle
Identifying improvements and educating homebuilders
The concept of “Quality Cycles” began decades ago but
is still used by many major organizations to identify
improvements and improve quality.
PHBI is focused on providing quality
education with every course so this cycle
is utilized to ensure we (and by extension
— our industry) gets better at delivering
quality every day.
The PHBI quality cycle begins when the
homebuyers move into their new homes.
The homebuilding industry has changed
dramatically in recent years and there has
been a steady emergence of new materials
as well as advanced building technologies.
Increased warranty obligations bring
the promise of higher quality and more
energy-efficient homes. At the same
time, the challenges and complexities
of the homebuilders’ craft become more
difficult every day. This is where PHBI
really makes a difference. We measure the
critical delivery of quality when it comes
to materials and workmanship for most
homes built in Alberta.
At the one-month timeframe, the
homebuyers’ perception and expectation
of quality is extensively surveyed.
Every year, PHBI, through its partner,
CustomerInsight™, sends over 40,000
surveys to Albertans to understand their
views on their new home workmanship,
quality and customer satisfaction. It is
this “Voice of the Customer” that provides
a real-time response which gives PHBI,
participating builders and warranty
companies an in-depth understanding of
the quality of the home-buying process.
From this extensive information,
the quality cycle continues as industry
improvements are identified by PHBI
and incorporated into our ever-evolving
educational programs. At a builder level,
the survey feedback allows builders to
view their individual areas of successes
and areas for improvement at a corporate,
branch or community level and to
benchmark their results against those of
the industry.
On occasion, the identified
improvements demand that a new course
be created. All of PHBI’s courses are
created in collaboration with industry
experts, stakeholders, and many different
areas of government together with
education experts. PHBI’s
most recent offering, The
Residential Construction
Site Manager (RCSM)
program launched
Canada’s first occupational
designation for our
industry and was the result
of collaboration of over
250 industry and subjectmatter experts.
The RCSM program is
an apprenticeship-type
education where trainees
progress through three
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levels of curriculum while completing
related on-the-job work experience where
they apply their new knowledge and
skills. Upon successful completion of the
provincial exam, the trainee earns the
RCSM Occupational Designation from the
Government of Alberta.
All of these steps of the quality cycle are
taken to ensure that the training material
is delivered, understood and applied back
on the job. It’s a win-win-win as all parties
involved get better results at the end of the
day. The homebuilder gets a better, more
talented employee, the employee is further
educated and therefore more marketable
and the homeowner gets a house of the
highest quality standard.
“Quality is never an accident. It is always
a result of high intention, sincere effort,
intelligent direction and skillful execution.
It represents the wise choice of many
alternatives” – William A. Foster
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CMHC | industry news
By Anand Mishra
Senior Research Advisor, CMHC, Prairies & Territories
Renovator’s Green Guide
Environmental objectives can also be cost effective
In 2012, $6.5 billion was spent in the renovation sector
in Alberta. As housing stock ages, more renovation work
will be required to renew and preserve the millions of
homes already built.
Home renovations also make it possible
to improve energy efficiency, indoor air
quality and comfort; reduce environmental
impact and resource consumption; and
make a home more affordable to live in,
operate and maintain. While market
research shows Canadians are concerned
about such matters, renovations are
seldom done to specifically address “green”
objectives alone. However, renovations do
offer an excellent opportunity to include
additional cost-effective measures that can
address a range of environmental interests
and concerns the homeowner may have
For renovators, this can represent
both a challenge and an opportunity. The
challenge is to understand what options
exist for any given job and the need to
balance such value-added measures with
the homeowner’s budget and interest. The
opportunity is to serve customers better by
meeting a wider range of their needs.
CMHC’s “Renovator’s Green Guide”
goes over measures to “green” a
renovation. While there are many different
meanings of “green,” CMHC’s Healthy
Housing™ principles offer a well-rounded
interpretation:
1. Occupant health/healthy indoor
environments – It promotes superior
quality of indoor air, water, lighting and
comfort.
2. Energy efficiency and renewableenergy production – It reduces energy
use in all areas in all seasons and
minimizes heat loss in winter and heat
gain in summer.
3. Resource efficiency – It makes efficient
use of all natural resources. Efficient
use is made of building materials
through thoughtful design and careful
construction.
4. Environmental impact – It aims to reduce
the effect of the residential sector on
the environment at all stages of its life
cycle and lessens the impacts of pollutant
emissions on air, water and land.
5. Affordability – It must be appealing and
financially accessible to consumers, and
be profitable for builders and renovators
in order to succeed in the marketplace.
The features of the Healthy House
are generally consistent with housing
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affordability. Energy savings lower
operating costs, and the house’s design
can make it more affordable to build and
adaptable to its occupants’ changing
needs over time. A well-planned
renovation can allow other Healthy
Housing™ features to be added more
easily when the budget allows it.
A key consideration in successfully
applying Healthy Housing™ principles
to renovation projects is viewing the
house as a system. A house is a complex
assembly of many interacting parts. Each
part or component of a house (roof, walls,
heating and cooling systems, windows and
doors) and how a house is operated and
maintained influence the performance
and long-term sustainability of the
entire system. Renovator’s Green guide
shows how to apply Healthy Housing™
principles to common renovations and
provides guidance on house-as-a-system
considerations to help avoid potential
pitfalls and unintended consequences of
a renovation project that, in turn, help
support green objectives.
In the end, the client’s wants and needs,
their budget, and regulatory requirements
will ultimately determine how a renovation
proceeds and how many green features may
be incorporated. However, with the guidance
provided in the guide, you can ensure that
homeowners are aware of the benefits and
opportunities that a green approach provides
so they can make informed decisions.
Renovator’s Green Guide can be downloaded
for free from www. cmhc.ca
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Events C ALENDAR
2014-2015
Events calendar
In early June we asked all of you
to complete a survey to tell us
how you liked our events over the
past term — and to add in any
suggestions you had.
Thank-you to everyone. We had
a tremendous response and are
currently working through the
results before we set our 2014-2015
calendar for you.
Please check the website www.chbacalgary.com frequently
and look for our next issue of Profile magazine for the updated
calendar so you can plan your year and be assured you won’t
miss any of our events designed to entertain, educate and
enjoy this vibrant industry.
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members | association Information
In Memorium
William (Bill) Nicholas Jager
February 9, 1920 – May 25, 2014
Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Calgary Region
sends condolences to the family of William (Bill)
Nicholas Jager, who passed away May 25, 2014 at the
age of 94.
Jager, an icon of the home building
industry, built his first basement in 1947 in
the neighbourhood of Killarney with $2,000.
In an interview in 1997, he said: “We lived
in it, then sold it for $9,000, moving from
house to house — and it’s still there.”
That one house led to the founding of
Jager Homes, still actively building in and
around Calgary today. Jager Homes has
built in excess of 14,000 homes since then
in 42 communities. A true entrepreneur,
Jager was unhappy with a manufacturer
so developed a truss plate, roof trusses
and I-joists himself for home building,
eventually forming Jager Industries, one
of the largest businesses of its kind in
Canada and selling throughout the world.
He was also involved in land development,
amassing lots in some of the city’s prime
locations at the time.
“Bill Jager was truly a pioneer of the
home building industry in this city,” says
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Donna Moore, CEO of Canadian Home
Builders’ Association – Calgary Region.
“His entrepreneurial spirit has left a
legacy of homes and new innovations in
building technology that will forever be
remembered in our industry.
“He built his first home using a pick and
shovel — with a horse to haul away the
dirt. It is hard to believe how this industry
has changed over the years, but it all
started with icons such as Bill.”
Jager is survived by his wife Donna,
eight children, numerous grandchildren,
and a large extended family.
industry news |
Getting the word out
Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) effective July 1, 2014
Bill C-28, Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) came
into effect July 1, 2014, and will change the way you do
business.
This new legislation is the toughest in
the world to date — with penalties for noncompliance reaching up to $10 million. It
aims to protect businesses and consumers
alike by deterring the most damaging and
deceptive forms of spam or other electronic
threats from occurring in Canada, says the
Government of Canada website.
Now that the new law is in force, the
following is prohibited:
1. Sending a commercial electronic message
without the recipient’s express or
implied consent.
2. Sending a commercial electronic message
without fully identifying the sender.
3. Making false or misleading electronic
representations in the promotion of
products, services or business interests.
4. Sending a commercial electronic message
without a clear way and means for the
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recipient to unsubscribe.
5. Collection of electronic addresses by the
use of computer programs, or the use of
such addresses without permission, a
practice known as address harvesting.
And much more.
CHBA – Calgary Region had a recent
information session with our member,
Robert Fooks of McLeod Law LLP, on this
important legislation and what it means to
companies. His presentation is available at
www.chbacalgary.com.
And for more information on CASL visit
www.fightspam.gc.ca.
Ne w and c ancelled members | association Information
NEW MEMBERS
Metrik Developments
Builder
Rep: Jeff de Paiva
Schluter Systems Canada
Supplier/Manufacturer/Trade
Rep: Darrell McGorman
n May 2014
Shamrock Mountain Building
Renovator
Rep: Dale Higgins
n March 2014
Atrium Mortgage Investment
Corporation
Service/Professional
Rep: Daniel Stewart
n April 2014
Cedarglen Living
Builder
Rep: Cole Haggins
Cunningham and Associates
Real Estate
Supplier/Manufacturer/Trade
Rep: Judy Cunningham
Elegant Woodwork and
Construction Ltd.
Supplier/Manufacturer/Trade
Rep: Natasha Cawston
Build My New Home.Com Corp.
Service/Professional
Rep: Roxy Acheson
City Wide Services
Supplier/Manufacturer/Trade
Rep: Trymer Morrow Senior
Cobalt Developments Ltd.
Renovator
Rep: Greg Coad
n April 2014
n May 2014
Prism Interiors Ltd.
Renovator
Rep: Paul Nagel
CANCELLED MEMBERS
Canyon Custom Homes
MHK Insurance Inc. Calgary
Woodparke Homes Ltd.
Liv Inspired Homes
Builder
Rep: Abbas Hamzeh
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Builder
Rep: Kent Halluk
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