gvhba.org | 1

SATURDAY, APRIL 28

Ovation Awards Gala

SUNDAY, JUNE 10Parade of

Renovated + Custom Homes

OCTOBER 18-21Builders’ Lounge at

the VancouverFall Home Show

FRIDAY,NOVEMBER 30Coats for Kids Wrap-Up Party

Leverage your membership and extend your marketing efforts in 2018 with the GVHBA. It all begins with the Ovation Awards, and continues with home renovation shows and the opportunity to showcase your award-winning projects on the Parade! Marketed in online campaigns, social media, and print, the GVHBA also publishes over 50 articles per year featuring members, providing extensive year-round coverage. Keep this guide close. Packed with consumer outreach opportunities and exclusive media offers, this is your roadmap to plan, budget, and register for GVHBA 2018 campaigns.

MONDAY, JANUARY 22

Ovation Awards Call for Entries Closes

Your GVHBA 2018 Consumer Outreach

MARKETING PLAN

REACH HOMEOWNERS WITH GVHBA

THURSDAY,MARCH 1

Ovation Awards Finalist O’iree

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

Homebuyer Forum

SATURDAY, MARCH 17

Home Reno Show at VanDusen Gardens

Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association | www.gvhba.org | 778-565-4288 | info@gvhba.org

2 | gvhba.org

Whether it’s about transforming our city skylines, revitalizing aging homes, harnessing innovative technologies, and/or redefining neighbourhoods, winning an Ovation Award will authenticate your brand promise to consumers and the industry. With 51 categories, there is opportunity for builders large and small, and everyone in between. Let the Ovation Awards recognize and elevate your story. Access year-round media coverage; GVHBA member Ovation Award finalists and winners are featured in 50+ articles each year!

$250+GST per entry$400+GST per Grand Ovation entry

Thurday, March 1Ovation Awards Finalist O’iree

The Ovation O’iree is the exclusive finalist reveal party, open only to Ovation entrants and sponsors. Recognition as an Ovation Award finalist exemplifies the commitment of GVHBA members to construction and design excellence. Competition is strong and being named a finalist represents a huge achievement. Your chance to network and be recognized by your industry peers.

Attendance: 200 guests

Book by: Monday, January 22 by noon at ovationawards.ca

Monday, January 22Ovation Awards Call for Entries Closes

Complimentary!

Limited sponsorships remain.

Media Opportunities:• Metro News• Boulevard Magazine Inc.

8-Page Spread

Wednesday, March 7Homebuyer Forum

The GVHBA is offering an interactive and informative evening for first-time homebuyers, and people looking to downsize. Walking consumers through the home buying process, the Forum offers information that is both granular and strategic, not readily found on the internet. Topics include market intelligence, up and coming neighbourhoods, down payment strategies, and shopping for the right product.

NEW: Introducing an online digital marketplace for extended coverage! Details to come.Anticipated Foot Traffic: 200 | Online Traffic: 300+Target Market: First-time homebuyers and their parents, and downsizers

$699 - includes the online marketplace & table-top

Book by: February 7 (to ensure media coverage) at gvhba.org/homebuyer-forum

Media Opportunities: • Editorial Coverage in:

• Vancouver Sun / Province• REW.ca

(Ad deadline: February 2) • NextHome

(Ad deadline: February 20)• Metro News

• 30 Second Live Social Media Video Commercial

Regular Rate: $2,295 GVHBA Rate: $1,595*Book advertising by March 10

gvhba.org | 3

Saturday, March 17Home Reno Show at VanDusen Gardens

Free for consumers to attend, this boutique show brings together everything homeowners need to plan a renovation – expert advice, face-to-face contact with the industry’s leading renovators, and informative seminars. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and renovation plans to discuss with the “Ask-a-Pro” exhibitors.

Anticipated Foot Traffic: 200+Target Market: Affluent homeowners looking for renovation advice

$499+GST

Book by: Friday, February 16 at gvhba.org/home-reno-show

Saturday, April 28Ovation Awards Gala

Now in its ninth year, the GVHBA Ovation Awards continues to grow and capture the attention of the industry and public. From modest kitchen renovations to stunning whole-home transformations, the Ovation Awards is a celebratory gala highlighting and honouring the best projects GVHBA members have built, renovated, designed, and marketed in Metro Vancouver.

Attendance: 400 guests

Single seat: $195+GSTTable of ten: $1795+GST

Book by: Saturday, March 31 for early bird rates at ovationawards.caMedia Opportunities:

• NextHome• Metro News• Vancouver Sun / Province• West Coast Homes• REW.ca• Boulevard Magazine• Luxury Living Magazine

Sunday, June 10Parade of Renovated + Custom Homes

Presented by FortisBC; homeowners are invited to tour an exclusive collection of professionally renovated and custom-built homes in Metro Vancouver.

NEW for 2018: Homeowners will register and pay online, with the opportunity to access additional homes via 360 VR tours, increasing opportunities for you to showcase homes not accessible in-person or in outlaying areas.Target Market: Affluent homeowners looking for design and construction inspiration

Packages:Participation rate: $599+GSTAdd a VR Tour: Starting at $300+GST

Book by: Thursday, May 10 at gvhba.org/parade

Media Opportunities:• Vancouver Sun / Province• REW.ca• Metro News

Speaking opportunities available

4 | gvhba.org

GVHBA’s builders and renovators come together to offer a contemporary solution to planning dream home renovations and custom home building with 360-degree virtual tours – all from the comfort of the Builders’ 360 Lounge at the Vancouver Fall Home Show. Offering “Ask-a-Pro” segments, our professionals are there to connect with homeowners looking for expert advice.

Anticipated Foot Traffic: 39,000+Target Market: Affluent homeowners

$599+GST + VR Tour Cost**Tours starting at $300

Book by: September 1 at gvhba.org/fallhomeshow

Thursday to Sunday, October 18 to 21Vancouver Fall Home Show - Builders’ 360 Lounge

Warming hearts since 1995, participating GVHBA members open their doors to local businesses, schools, and consumers as a drop-off location to collect gently used coats and new toys in support of the Lower Mainland and Surrey Christmas Bureaus supporting families in need. Wrapping up the campaign with one GIGANTIC donation, share the warmth, and connect with your community.

Collection Campaign: November 13 to 30Wrap-Up Party: Friday, November 30

Free!

Book by: November 1 at gvhba.org/coats-for-kids

Friday, November 30Coats for Kids Wrap-Up Party

GVHBA media releases

gvhba.org | 5

Introducing GVHBA’s Media Partners

One of the many benefits of your GVHBA membership is access to exclusive media opportunities. A sampling of these exclusive offers provided by some of our media partners is included in the following pages. Offering a variety of services from print to social and digital support, the expertise of our media partners, combined with their knowledge of the residential construction industry, makes for an excellent GVHBA member resource. I encourage you to reach out.

Dawn Sondergaard, Director Marketing Communications

Contact GVHBA Media PartnersBlack Press: REW Langley/Surrey, Ramona WildemanREW Abbotsford/Mission, Chris FranklinCommunity Papers, Lisa Farquharson

ramona.wildeman@blackpress.cachris.franklin@blackpress.calisa.farquharson@blackpress.ca

604-994-1033604-851-4508604-994-1020

Boulevard Magazine Inc., Harry van Hemmen

harryvh@blackpress.ca 604-575-5813

Glacier Media:Community Papers - REW, Janai YorkREW.ca, Igor Pogerelo

jyork@glaciermedia.caipogorelo@rew.ca

604-439-2647604-435-7977 ext. 22001

Metro News, Deanna Bartolomeu deanna.bartolomeu@metronews.ca 604-363-4337NextHome, Dave Bird dave.bird@nexthome.ca 604-319-7102SeeVirtual, Brett Youngberg brett@seevirtual360.com 604-575-1244 ext. 224Vancouver Sun / Province, Pete Ryznar pryznar@postmedia.com 604-605-2373

Contact GVHBA Staff for inquiries relating to:Event Bookings: Katrina Albert katrina@gvhba.org 778-373-9788Digital & Website: Vanessa Swanson vanessa@gvhba.org 778-373-9785Events & Sponsorships: Amanda Camara amanda@gvhba.org 778-373-9781Ovation Awards: Dawn Sondergaard dawn@gvhba.org 778-373-9783

6 | gvhba.org

D E A D L I N E SSpace Reservation February 9, 2018

Creative Deadline February 16, 2018

Published 40,000 copies

I S S U E D A T E : March 1, 2018

Advertise from just $232

Home Buyer’s Resource Guide

Reach More Buyers in Your Market Year Round

Real Estate Weekly Homes, in partnership with the Greater

Vancouver Home Builders Association, is pleased to announce

the publication of a new Home Buyer’s Resource Guide.

This annual publication will be available year round and packed

with essential information to assist home buyers throughout

the home buying process.

Covering the fi ve phases of home buying – dreaming,

preparing, choosing, bidding and securing – this publication

is the ideal reference guide for home buyers at every stage of

their real estate journey.

This guide will be distributed and available year-round in real

estate offi ces, consumer trade shows, participating retailers

and local Chambers of Commerce.

Don’t miss this opportunity to promote your services, listings

or new home developments to thousands of potential home

buyers in print and online!

E D I T O R I A L C A T E G O R I E SArticles:

• Finding a real estate agent

• Home hunting and bidding

• Presale versus resale

• Mortgages and the new stress test

• Home inspections

• Closing steps and costs

• Moving hacks

Checklists:

• Home search must-haves

• Mortgage pre-approval

• Subject removal

Directories:

• Associations

• Resources

oppo

rtunity

Distributedto hundreds ofLower Mainland home buyers at the GVHBA

Home Buyers Seminar

S P A C E A N D T I M E A R E L I M I T E D !

Tracey Aussem 604.782.2053 taussem@rew.ca

Igor Pogorelo 604.616.8760 ipogorelo@rew.ca

Lynn Fry 604.379.4576 lfry@glaciermedia.ca

Jackie Mollenhauer 604.418.3748 jmollenhauer@glaciermedia.ca

gvhba.org | 7

E M A I L M A T E R I A L T O :

rewads@rew.ca

F T P I N F O R M A T I O N :FTP2.rew.ca

Username: REW-guest

Password: Welcome001

Upload material to REW AD DROP folder

1 I N C H = 6 P I C A S

I M A G E S O R L O G O SAdobe CS5.5 software on

the macintosh platform is

used in our production

department.

• CMYK or grayscale

• Photos to be supplied

at 300 dpi

(at 100% size to be used)

• Illustrator fi les-convert

all text to outlines

Supplied Ads

• Pdf Files

- Colour 300 dpi

- Grayscale 300 dpi

- Monochrome 600 dpi

Pdf, embed all fonts

(including system font subset)

embed all images- MUST be CMYK

• Pdf, compatible Acrobat 8.0 (Pdf 1.7)

Note: If the above image or ad criteria are not met,

Real Estate Weekly cannot guarantee correct

output of your material at press time

Q U A R T E R P A G E3.5" X 4.375"

F U L L P A G E + B L E E D 8.0" X 10.5" + .25" Bleed

H A L F P A G EH O R I Z O N T A L7.25" X 4.375"

S I X T H P A G E O NSERVICES DIRECTORY3.5" X 2.481"

PAGE 2 & 3 $1,674 OUTSIDE BACK PAGE $ 2 ,0 0 9 PROFILE PACK AGE $ 2 ,3 4 3 FULL PAGE $1,3 39 1/2 PAGE $73 6 1/4 PAGE $ 4 0 5 SERVICES DIRECTORY $ 232

D I M E N S I O N S

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DIRECTORY

Serving the Fraser Valley & Metro Vancouver since 1999

On-Call Emergency Service

604-657-9700Email: Anvilplumbing@shaw.ca

www.anvilplumbing.com

ANVIL PLUMBING AND HEATINGJIM KIRK

604-657- 9700

Licensed Plumber - Gas Fitter - Gas Contractor

• All aspects of Plumbing

• Renovations Repairs & Maintenance

• Hot Water Tank Installs, On Demand

Hot Water Heater Installs

• Boiler/Hot Water Heating System

Installations & Repairs

• Gas Fireplace Installs & Repairs

• New Gas Lines for Gas Stoves,

Barbeques, Patio Heaters,

Gas Fire Pits & Tiki Torches.

• Furnace Repairs & Replacements

DAVE JARDINE778-227-1119

SERVICE and QUALITY you can TRUST

Plumbing | Heating | Drainage | Gas

HotWater Tanks | Boiler Inspections

Strata Property Management & Preventative Maintenance

Comprehensive Services from leaky pipemaintenance to

full renovations & new builds.

www.DJPlumbing.ca • dave@djplumbing.ca

CALL DAVE FOR A FREE ESTIMATE7782271119

TAKING THE STING OUT OF HOME BUYINGServing the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley 7 days a week,

day or evening appointments

www.eurostyleflooring.ca • www.goldentrim.com

Visit one of our Showrooms for a world full of inspiring ideas:Vancouver Showroom 604-879-0900 *NEW location

GOLDEN TRIM Hardwood Floors 234 West 3rd Avenue.Richmond Showroom 604-231-8120

GOLDEN TRIM Hardwood Floors #103 - 11400 Bridgeport Rd.Burnaby Showroom and Warehouse 604-421-3998

GOLDEN TRIM Hardwood Floors 8411 Lougheed Highway.

VANCOUVER TANK SPECIALISTw w w . o i l t a n k . b i z

Specialize in oil tankremoval

FREE ESTIMATES!

604-715-1000

The HIGHEST quality work at the most REASONABLE price

安全作业 保质优价 免费估价

移走地下油罐

Quality work at reasonable prices.

VTS

BEST price for the Best Sevice

FULL INSURED

8 | gvhba.org8 | gvhba.org

DATESTHURSDAY MARCH 29TH

WHAT ARE OVATION AWARDS?

WHO ARE THE 2018 NOMINEES? How are they judged?

THURSDAY, MAY 10TH

WINNERS/FINALISTS ANNOUNCED! Feature the winners, why they won!

HALIFAX • MONTREAL • TORONTO • CALGARY • EDMONTON • VANCOUVER

METRO SPECIAL FEATURE | METRO SPONSORED PARTNERSHIP||

OVATIONAWARDS20

18

FEATURE OVERVIEWGVHBA AND METRO NEWS PRESENTS THE 2018 OVATION AWARDS

Metro News is partnering with the GVHBA to offer detailed coverage on the 2018 Ovation Awards. With each advertiser that purchases an ad, Metro News will match the size with content space for the Ovation Awards. The feature will run once after the nominees are announced and again after the winners are announced. The story will also be published on Metronews.ca with a minimum of 500 guaranteed clicks.

SIZESFull Page Ad | 1/2 Page Ad | 1/4 Page AdRates upon request

For more information please contact Deanna Bartolomeu

>604.363.4337Deanna.bartolomeu@metronews.ca

Premium finishes, chef-quality kitchens and spa-inspired

ensuites— all within South Surrey’s most liveable

community. Within walking distance to Grandview Aquatic

Centre and shopping at Morgan Crossing and Grandview

Corners, Westside is South Surrey’s premier collection of

single family homes. Connect to the comforts you want,

with the space you need to unplug and unwind.

Miracon is a finalist in the 2017 National

Awards for Housing Excellence, finalist

in three categories of the 2017 Georgie

Awards, and six categories of the 2017

Ovation Awards including Single Family

Builder of the Year.*This is not an offering for sale. Any such offering can

only be made with a disclosure statement. E.&O.E. Marketed by:

Developed by: HIG

HWAY99

168

THST

32ND AVE

160

THST

28TH AVE

164TH

ST

26TH AVE

24TH AVE

VE

REGISTER NOWmiracon.ca/westside604.372.0383

UNSURPASSEDCRAFTSMANSHIP.UNCOMPROMISEDLIVEABILITY.

53 PREMIUM

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES

IN SOUTH SURREY’SMOST DESIRABLECOMMUNITY.

NEW SHOWHOMENOW SELLING2573 164A StOpen Daily 12–5pm

Closed Fridays

SPONSORED CONTENT

OVATION AWARDS

Vancouver

SUMMIT/PHASE 1’/CONTRIBUTED

R

PENDER DUPLEX/CONTRIBUTED

inc. for On a Clear DayRemoving the wall between the kitchen

and living room created visual connec-

tivity, with areas defined by seismically

attached drop-ceiling lighting panels,

which conveniently hide the electrical

upgrade in this older condo renovation.

Matching wood is used for the mantel and

island, with a stainless-steel fireplace and

kitchen drop-ceiling wrap to complete

to overall look and feel. Efficient heating

is achieved with mix of radiant heat, and

resized baseboard heaters, plus a bio-fuel

fireplace, which requires no venting, for

added warmth and feel.Complete with wine fridge, two freezer

drawers, and cooktop with down-vent,

the kitchen island also functions as the

dining table with space-saving seat-

ing and integrated footrests for added

comfort on both sides. Smart-home auto-

mation controls heat, dimmers, audio,

blinds; plus an ‘all-off ’ exit button to

lowers blinds for control of solar gain.

SPONSORED CONTENT

sizizeedd babasseseboboard hd heate

ze

rs, plus a bio

eepepllacce, wwhwhicch reqequir

pl

es no venting,

deeddd wwarwarmrmmthh andd feel.Commmpmplelette e wiwith wwine frid

om

ge, two free

awwwerrs, , anandnd ccooktktop wi

we

th down-vent,

e kkitkitcchehenn in islland aalso

kit

functions as the

Congratulations to all finalists

of the 2017 Ovation Awards

Award-worthy homes start with natural gas

Buyers notice stylish natural gas appliances, and

homeowners will enjoy the efficiency and affordability of

natural gas for years to come.Contact a FortisBC energy solutions manager before

starting your next project. We’ll work with you every step

of the way.That’s energy at work.fortisbc.com/ovationawards

FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (17-121.2 04/2017)

SPONSORED CONTENT

OVATION AWARDS The Ovation Awards is a symbol a con-

sumer knows to look for when buying or

building a new home, or planning a dream

renovation. From complete condominium renova-

tions to stunning whole-home trans-

formations, and from family-oriented

townhouse communities to luxurious

custom-built estate homes, the Ovation

Awards recognize the work of the in best

new-home construction, renovation and

design in Metro Vancouver. A complete

list of 2017 Ovation Award finalists can

be viewed at ovationawards.ca.FortisBC Award for Excellence in

Energy Efficiency in New Residen-

tial Construction Finalist: Blackfish

Homes for AmblesideThis home not only has plenty of west coast charm with natural wood finishes,

it also is a finalist for the FortisBC Ova-

An ovation for the best of Vancouver

tion Award for Excellence in Energy Ef-

ficiency in New Residential Construction.

Rated BuiltGreen Platinum Energuide

82, the home features a gas fired Combi-

Boiler with in-f loor radiant heat. A large

covered area off the kitchen allows for

year-round outdoor cooking and seat-

ing. This overhang functions as a late day

solar shade for the large glazing facing

the west yard to prevent solar gain. Air

conditioning is not required thanks to

smart design of windows, and solar pow-

ered, timed venting skylight above the

main staircase. Best Townhouse/Rowhome De-

velopment (In-Fill) Finalist: Project

Mint Developments Ltd for Pender

DuplexA cohesive blend of urban minimalism

and warmth, this infill duplex finalist pro-

ject has a split-level design with sunken

kitchen featuring 12-foot ceilings and 32-

inch deep counters, creating additional

working surface. White quartz island/eat-

ing bar connects directly to wall at level

of living-room f loor, maximizing seating

space. French-doors provide connectivity

between kitchen/dining area and outdoor

patio. The front foyer is designed with practi-

cality in mind - wide enough to accom-

modate baby-stroller turn-around. Large

automated skylights provide ventilation,

with upper section of living-room’s 12'x3'

bay windows angled for winter solar heat

gain. Including on-demand water and

in-f loor heating, this home is not only

well designed it is built to an impressive

Energuide 82 rating.Shaw Peoples’ Choice Award; Best

Residential Multi-Family Commun-

ity Finalist: Hayer Builders Group

for Summit/Phase 1Replicating a single-family house with a

split level design, this townhome is built

to appeal to growing-families who want

a unique home. Transforming typically

wasted rooftop space, rooftop patios

create over 327-square-feet of additional,

private living space, for year-round out-

door entertaining. The community’s 900

square-foot free-standing ‘Social Lounge’

features additional amenities to extend

your family’s living space too. Add in

side-by-side parking garages with ample

space for storage, this is truly a unique

townhome.Just one of four finalists in the Best

Residential Multi-Family Community cat-

egory, this year consumers can have a say

too. Check out shaw.ca/ovation to view all

four finalist projects and cast your vote!

Winners will be announced April 29th at

the Ovation Awards Gala ceremony.Best Townhouse/ Condominium

Renovation; $300,000 and over

Finalist: maison d'etre design-build

MAISON D'ETRE DESIGN-BUILD INC., ‘ON A CLEAR DAY’, BEFORE AND AFTER

Ovation Awards recognize the best in home construction,

renovation and design

AMBLESIDE/CONTRIBUTED

Congratulations to all winners

of the 2017 Ovation Awards

Award-worthy homes start with natural gas

Buyers notice stylish natural gas appliances, and

homeowners will enjoy the efficiency and affordability of

natural gas for years to come.Contact a FortisBC energy solutions manager before

starting your next project. We’ll work with you every step

of the way.That’s energy at work.fortisbc.com/ovationawards

FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (17-121.2 04/2017)

SPONSORED CONTENT

OVATION AWARDS

TION AWARDS

Signature homes to great reviews. Featuring

spacious open plan living, attached garage, full

basement, complete with bar, master bedrooms

with spa inspired ensuite with free-standing

soaker tub, practical mudroom with full-size

laundry, these homes attracted families wish-

ing to stay in the Surrey area, looking to upsize

as their families grow, and those downsizing

too.

Tavan Developments Ltd. Custom

Home Builder of the YearBuilt by Tavan Development s Ltd this home

not only emulates the luxuriousness of the sur-

rounding neighbourhood steeped in old-world

charm, it is also built to today’s standards with

an EnerGuide-rating 101. Featuring Energy Star

appliances, controlled heating and cooling, a/c

vents, and under-deck spray foam insulation

for warm attic, this home is built for optimal

living from rooftop to cellar. Complete with six

bedrooms, including two master bedrooms,

all with own ensuites, plus spectacular wine

bar, media room and entertaining room for the existing neighbourhood, it is built to last a

lifetime too.

Build-Pros Construction Ltd. FortisBC

Award for Excellence in Energy Effi-

ciency in New Residential Construction

The new ‘Built Green’ homes constructed today

will last for at least 100 years according to Build

with a heat recovery ventilation system. Venti-

lation and indoor air quality are two important

sections in the Built Green checklist. Euroline

keep out external pollens, while retaining heat

and turn windows offer draft-free ventilation

back to its source. For those who suffer from ailments like

asthma, the focus on improved air quality can

become quite important and result in a much

more comfortable home life.

SmallWorks Best Small Scale Home -

Under 1,000 s.f.Designing in a small space is always a challenge,

often requiring one to make compromises in

order to prioritize more important lifestyle

elements. For this project, an expansive liv-

ing room was high on the homeowners’ list.

The bedrooms were made to be cozy, and the

prep island, to table is seamless, and the post

dinner lounging is sweetened by the living required some very precise technical planning

in order to achieve a seamless transition from -

less integration ensured the entire building

footprint could take advantage of the radiant

Marble Construction Ltd. Best Special

Feature: New or Renovated

This wine room feature is made of a sus-

pended natural solid stone slab which not only

maintains the weight of stone slab, but also the

weight of 90 full wine bottles! Marble Con-

struction manually crafted 186 holes to install

stainless steel pins. Supported by structural

metal straps and thick ply-wood, the stone slab

is suspended with six steel standoffs.

The in-room cooling system allows for tem-

perature control, while entry via double glass

doors provides easy access and visibility from

ADERA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MIRACON DEVELOPMENT INC.

SMALLWORKS

TAVAN DEVELOPMENTS LTD.

BUILD-PROS CONSTRUCTION LTD.

the adjacent bar. Truly a piece of artwork.

Euro Canadian Construction Best

Townhouse Condominium Renovation

$300,000 and overThis original 1950s condo situated in the iconic

Hycroft Towers, which is one of Vancouver’s -

pletely renovated by Euro Canadian Construc-

tion. The 1700 square foot condo consisting of

three small bedrooms, an ensuite, powder

room, living room and dining rooms felt like a

maze of closed-off rooms. Unnecessary walls

blocking natural light from the windows were

removed to transform this unit into a stunning

Giving the unit a spacious feeling and a

view of the city from all rooms, the design was

pulled together with the natural wood mill-

work which features large doors throughout

the condo that gives a lot of options for hidden

storage.

MARBLE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

BEFORE AND AFTER/EURO CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION

audio, f exit button to nds for control of solar gai

all finalistsAwardsnatural gasand

fff off rdaba ility of

befoff reu every step

ge allows for oor cookking and seat

ing and seat-

his overhang fufunctions as a late day

solar shade for the lr the large glazing facingglazing facing

the west yard tto prevenvent solar gain Aisolar gain. Air

ar gain. Air

conditioning is is not ret reqquiruireduired thanks ted thanks to

anks t

smart design of winwindodowwsws, andand solar powd solarolar powar pow-

ered, timed veventinng skskykyyllighght abt abht ababove theove the

main staircasse. Best Townhohousese/R/RRowowwhohohoomme De-

velopment ((In-F-Fill)ll) ) FFinnaaalisist: Projeal

ct

Mint Develoelopmemenntsts s LLtdd d ftd foor Pender

DuplexA cohesive bleend oof uururbbanan mmminnimalism m

and warmth, tthis iinfifililll d dudupplplex x finalist propl

-

ject has a split-lit-levvel dedesesigignn wiwith sunken n

kitchen featuuring 1122-f2-fofoott cceeillings and 32-ce

tg typically pace, rooftop patios

over 327-square-feet of addi

private living space fdoor entertsquarsquar

featuryour fyour faside-bysidside-byspace foace fspace fotownhomtownhomtownhownho

Just onJust onResidentiaegory, thistoo. Check ofour finalistWinners wilthe Ovation ABest TownhoRenovation; Finalist: mais

MAISON D'ETRE DESIGN-BUILD INC., ‘O‘‘ N A CLEAR D

UNSURPASSEDRAARARARAFTFTFTFTFTFTSMASMASMASMASMAM NSHNSHNSHNSHNSHNSHIPIPIPIPIP.

r gain.

nishes,, cchchef-quaquaall withithininn SouththWithinn wwwalkingkingshoppinpinngng at MorMorestsidee issis Southuthy homees.s. Connecnnecace youu nnneed ttoo uu

CRACRACRCRACRACR

of additional, pace, for year-round out-

entertaining. The he community’s 900

re-foot free-standi

e foot free-standing ‘Social Lounge’

ng ‘Social Lounge’

res additional amenities to extend

mily’s living spamily’s living space too. Add in

ace too. Add i

y-side parking ga

y-side parking ga

y side parking garages with ample

rages with amplrages with ample am

r storage, thior storage, thisor storage, this is truly a u

is truly a unique

is truly a unique

me.meme.ene of four finaline of four finalists in the Best

sts in the Best

ial Multi-Family Community cat-

s year consumers can have a say

out shaw.ca/ovation to view all

t projects and cast your vote!

ll be announced April 29th at

Awards Gala ceremony.ouse/ Condominium $300,000 and over

son d'etre design-build

DAY’, BEFORE AND AFTER

DD

FortitisBCCC ususess tththee FFortirtisBC naname and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (17-121.2 04/2017)

CCCCCooooonnnggratulations toooooofff tthhhe 2017 OvationAAAAAwwwwwaarrddd-worthy homes start wit

BBuuyuyyeers noottice stylyy ish natural gas applianc

hhoommmeeoownners will enjnn oy the effff iff ciency and

nnaatttuuurall gaas foff r years to come.CCoonntttacct a FFortisBC energy solutions manag

ssttaarrtttinngg yooyy ur next projoo ect. WeWW ’ll work with y

ooff ttthhhe wwayyaa ..yyyyTThhaaattt’s’s eenerrgy at work.ffoororrffff tttiisbbc.ccom/ovoo ataa ionawaa ards

SPONSORED CONTENT

SSS

Signature homes to grea

Signature homes to grea

Signature homes to great reviews. Featurint reviews. Featuring

t reviews. Featuring

spacious open plan livi

spacious open plan livi

pacious open plan livius open p

ng, attached garage f

ng, attached garage, fu

g, attached garage, fed garag llll l

basement, complete with

basement, complete with

basement, complete with

ement, complete wit bar, master bedrooms

bar, master bedrooms

ar, master bedrooar, master bedroom

with spa inspired ensuidte with free-standing d

soaker tub, practical mudroom with full-size

laundry, these homes attracted families wish-

ing to stay in the Surrey area, looking to upsize

as their families grow, and those downsizing

too.

Tavan Developments Ltd.

TT

Custom

Home Builder of the YearBuilt by Tavan Development s Ltd this home

not only emulates the luxuriousness of the sur-

rounding neighbourhood steeped in old-world

charm, it is also built to today’s standards with

an EnerGuide-rating 101. Featuring Energy Star

appliances, controlled heating and cooling, a/c

vents, and under-deck spray foam insulation

for warm attic, this home is built for optimal

living from rooftop to cellar. Complete with six

bedrooms, including two master bedrooms,

all with own ensuites, plus spectacular wine

bar, media room and entertaining room for the existing neighbourhood, it is built to last a

lifetime too.

Build-Pros Construction Ltd. FortisBC

Award for Excellence in Energy Effi

AA

-

ciency in New Residential Construction

The new ‘Built Green’ homes constructed today

will last for at least 100 years according to Build

with a heat recovery ventilation system. Venti-

lation and indoor air quality are two important

sections in the Built Green checklist. Euroline

keep out external pollens, while retaining heat

and turn windows offer draft-free ventilation

back to its sourceback to its sourcback to its source. For those who suffer f

For those who suffer frsuffer from ailments lik

om ailments like o

thma, the focus on i

asthma, the focus on im

asthma, the focus on im

thma, the focus on improved air quality ced air quality c

proved air quality can d air quality can

become quite important portant and result in a much

remore comfortable home life.

SmallWorks Best Small Scale Home -

WWUnder 1,000 s.f.Designing in a small space is always a challenge,

often requiring one to make compromises in

order to prioritize more important lifestyle

elements. For this project, an expansive liv-

ing room was high on the homeowners’ list.

The bedrooms were made to be cozy, and the

prep island, to table is seamless, and the post

dinner lounging is sweetened by the living required some very precise technical planning

in order to achieve a seamless transition from -

less integration ensured the entire building

footprint could take advantage of the radiant

Marble Construction Ltd. Best Special

Feature: New or Renovated

This wine room feature is made of a sus-

pended natural solid stone slab which not only

maintains the weight of stone slab, but also the

weight of 90 full wine bottles! Marble Con-

struction manually crafted 186 holes to install

stainless steel pins. Supported by structural

metal straps and thick ply-wood, the stone slab

is suspended with six steel standoffs.

The in-room cooling system allows for tem-

perature control, while entry via double glass

doors provides easy access and visibility from

MIRARR CAA ON CC DEVELOPMENT PP

INC.

SMAMM LLWORKSKK

TATT VAA AVV N DEVELOPMENTPPSTT LTD.LL

BUILD-PROS CONSSTRUSS CTION LTD.LL

the adjathe adjacendjacent babar. Trulyly

the a

a

Eurro o CCCaanaadadidianan Cononstruction B

Towwnnhnhooususese nh e

TTCCoondodominium Ren

$303000,00,000000 a0 aandd oveer

0,This is ooririgginanal al 1195050s cononori

do situated in

Hyccroofoftft ToTowowewerers, wwhichch is one of Vancoupleteetely ly y reenonovovatated ed by EuEuro Canadian Con

tionon. TThehee 17170000 0 sqsquauare fofoot co

e

ndo consisting

threree se ssmamallll bbeedrorooms,ms, as

n ensuite, powder

roomom, livivingg rroroomm andd d

m, l

ining rooms felt lik

mazaze oof clclososesedd-offoff roomomof

s. Unnecessary wal

blockckinkiningng ng nanatuturural ll light t from the windows we

remmovveved d too trtraranssform m th

ve

is unit into a stunnin

MAMM RBLE C

SPONSORED CONTENT

OVATION AWARDS

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Associa-

tion (GVHBA) announced the 2017 Ovation

Award winners on April 29. The industry juried

awards, now in their eight year, honour the

best in new-home construction, renovation and

design."We continue to see strong growth in new

home development, and renovations across

Metro Vancouver," says Bob de Wit, CEO,

GVHBA. "The wide variety of homes up for

awards this year was truly outstanding from

stunning kitchen renovations, complete condo

make-overs, laneway houses, to complete home

renovations and opulent custom built homes."

Tavan Developments Ltd. was a big winner

of the night bringing home 4 awards includ-

ing the coveted Custom Home Builder of the

Year Award. Adera Development Corporation

won three awards including Excellence in In-

novation and Sustainability in New Residential

Construction, Best Multi-Family Lowrise De-

velopment and the Grand Ovation Multi-Family

Home Builder of the Year. My House Design/

Build Team also won three awards, including

Residential Renovator of the Year, with Miracon

Development winning Single-Family Home

Builder of the Year.

"The Ovation Awards showcase the variety

of homes and outstanding craftsmanship, and

building science of Metro Vancouver‘s residen-

tial construction industry. It is a symbol we are

very proud to represent, which helps connect

homeowners with award-winning profession-

als," says De Wit.Representing the residential construction

industry in the Greater Vancouver area, the society with 1,000+ members, and is proudly

-

adian Home Builders’ Associations.My House DesignBuild Team Ltd.

Residential Renovator of the Year

My House Designbuild Team Ltd renovation

brings a 1980s UBC home into 21st century.

Renovated to BuiltGreen-Platinum, ERS-79

standard, much of this home was completely-

-

dows/doors, rain screen cladding, new stucco

Fibercrown, spray-foam insulation, HVAC, HRV,

and mechanical. Incorporate Feng-Shui design-

appliances, complete with water-sense faucets,

smart-touch-technology, and hydronic-heated

to meet the holistic needs and budget of the

homeowners.

Adera Development Corporation

Multi-Family Builder of the Year

Prodigy, built by Adera Development Corpora-

tion, is a six-story pure wood-frame building

with one to four-bedroom luxury homes in the

UBC community, located in the heart of West-

brook Village. West Coast Modern architecture blends the

stunning 6-story wood-frame building with

the natural elements of its surroundings, with

cladding interplayed with glass. Awarded with -

-

ogy in surrounding grounds to in aid water

conservation.

Miracon Development Inc. Single

Family Builder of the Year

Single Family Home Builder of the Year, Miracon

Development Inc built Westside Phase 1 –

Builders bring home the best with Ovation Awards

MY HOUSE DESIGNBUILD TEAM LTD.

ADERA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

FACTSMETRO NEWS READERSHIP STATSPRINT328,000 Daily readers, 837,000 weekly Readers

DIGITAL200,000 unique monthly visitors

BUYING CATEGORY METRO HOUSEHOLDS

Remodel Kitchen 12,012Remodel Bathroom 14,196Use a Realtor to Buy Real Estate 15,912General Remodeling 7,488Purchase Personal Residence 7,176Purchase Condominium or Townhouse 6,864Purchase Land or Property 5,772Purchase Investment Property 6,552

gvhba.org | 9

CONTACT 1.855.626.4200 OR NEXTHOME.CA/CORPORATE TO LEARN MORE.

REACH MORE CUSTOMERS THAN EVER BEFORE – BOTH IN PRINT & DIGITAL.

EXPAND YOUR REACH

A great way to reach a highly targeted audience. NextHome offers a truly multimedia approach to get your

brand and products in front of ready to purchase consumers. We know where and how Canadians are

searching for real estate.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR GVHBA MEMBERS!

3 Month Package Includes:

› Facebook Paid Ads

› MavenSocial Acquisition

› Geo Fencing

› PPC Campaign

› Double Page Spread

› Lightbox

An integrated multimedia campaign ensures

multiple touchpoints with active real estate buyers.

They are looking for properties online, in print and

on their phones.

› Our print & digital package spreads your message

across a large network to create an impactful and

strong campaign.

› Our targeted strategy gets your brand seen by

the right consumers, where and whenever they are

searching for real estate.

Package Value: $39,700Client Investment: $29,495

Contact us to learn more:

Dave.Bird@nexthome.ca T: 604.319.7102

Ricardo.Hernandez@nexthome.ca T: 604.319.7103

SAVE 25%

10 | gvhba.org

MARKETING INNOVATION BY

Land more jobs and put your prospects inside any project you’ve done using an immersive experience where they can easily see your hard work and effort and look at your unique craft as if they were there in person.

Bring Your Spaces to Life in 3D & Virtual Reality

Blow your prospective clients away and showcase your design choices, building science, and material selection. Leverage the latest technology including interactive hotspots inside the 3D & VR space that can display additional images, videos, or direct them to a website to show them all the details they’ll need.

Give your clients an unparalleled way to “walk around” and view your past projects. When you want them to see that amazing kitchen, bathroom or entrance, you can transport them right there as if they were standing in that space!

Your Projects in Immersive 3D

Dollhouse View shows how your entire design fits together

Virtually walk around your projects like a video game with Inside View

View floor-by-floor at a glance with top-down Floor Plan View

*Annual 3D or 360 account required to host your tours.

Contact Brett Today to Get Started!and get a FREE VR Headset when you mention this ad

Brett Youngberg 604-575-1244 ext 224

www.seevirtual360.com

GVHBA Member Marketing Plan Special We’ve extended our high volume pricing to participating GVHBA members on single projects with no commitment to volume.

3D & VR Tours starting from $207*

High End Photography starting from $280

360° Virtual Tours starting from $300*

Aerial Drone Video starting from $299

Showcase Your Projects Right!project hey

at

mmersive 3D

Glasses Not Required!

gvhba.org | 11

1. R ESPONSIVE WEBSITESNeed a website? Postmedia’s responsive websites are designed to provide a stellar web experience. The Postmedia advantage:

• Incorporate the features you need – shopping cart, embedded video, forms, blogs, appointment booking and more • Quickly and easily update content via an intuitive, user friendly content management system• Worry-free website maintenance so you can focus on growing your business • Responsive design optimized for any screen - mobile, tablet and desktop • SEO friendly and SSL encrypted

6 – 10 page responsive Website Design setup and hosting for 1 year. Includes 1 hr per mo. of website maintenance plus a user-friendly content management system for self-serve site updates.

Cost $200/mo + $600 setup fee. Total 1 year cost = $3,000

Member bonus- Receive 2 half page Province ads or one ¼ page Sun ad. ( value: $1800)

2. SEO AUDIT (SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION)Have a website but need to improve your organic ranking? Let us perform an SEO audit on your website. Analyzing your website helps us evaluate how to make it more accessible for search engines. It also helps ensure a positive user experience for your prospects. We’ll provide a comprehensive audit outlining your current

MULTI- MEDIA RATE PACKAGES EXCLUSIVE TO GVHBA MEMBERS

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT POSTMEDIA’S DIGITAL CAPABILITIES, PLEASE CONTACT PETE RYZNAR 604.329.2755 PRYZNAR@POSTMEDIA.COM

12 | gvhba.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT POSTMEDIA’S DIGITAL CAPABILITIES, PLEASE CONTACT PETE RYZNAR 604.329.2755 PRYZNAR@POSTMEDIA.COM

3. SEO

4.SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING SEM

5.LIVE CHAT

6.PRINT DISCOUNTS - Receive a discount on Province print rates:

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT POSTMEDIA’S NAR 604.329.2755 PRYZNAR@

esates:scount on Punt o es:unt ont $

gvhba.org | 13

More Ways to Advertise with GVHBA

GVHBA.org AdvertisingAdvertise on GVHBA’s website. Reach consumers and/or members with landing page and sidebar advertisements.

Anticipated traffic: 30,000+ in pageviews / month

$200 per month, $1,100 per six months, $2,000 per year

Book at gvhba.org/post-an-advertisement

GVHBA Newsletter AdvertisingAdvertise on GVHBA’s email communications. Advertisements available on our weekly Monday Morning Briefing, Government Relations Update, and e-Blasts.

Anticipated traffic: 1800+ Members receive in their inbox (40% open rate)

$125 per month

Book at gvhba.org/post-an-advertisement

2019 Contact Directory AdvertisingWith 9,000 copies circulated, the Contact Directory is printed and marketed by media partner Glacier Media, GVHBA provides content including the membership database, plus industry resource information.

Advertising Space:$400 to $1400+GSTListing: ComplimentaryBook by contacting renee@gvhba.org*Deadline: December 2018