LUNCHEONS
CHBA SEA TO SKY MONTHLY MEMBER'S MEETING
VENUE: Earl's Restaurant in Whistler Village.
TIME: 12pm to 1:15pm
Our next member's meeting/luncheon will be held on WEDNESDAY, March 17, 2010
Host: Millson Technologies Inc
Home automation and technology integration made simple!
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
- Leonardo da Vinci
For more information, please visit the Millson Technologies Inc Website
Be sure to mark it down on your calendar!
CHBA Sea to Sky members meet on the second Wednesday of each month at Earl's Restaurant, Whistler Village. All members and their employees are welcome!
2010 Luncheon Calendar:
February- NO LUNCHEON DUE TO 2010 OLYMPICS
March 17, 2010- MILLSON TECHNOLOGIES INC
April 14, 2010- INNOTECH WINDOWS
May 12, 2010- To Be Confirmed
June 9, 2010- CELTIC ROOTS MASONRY INC
July- No Luncheon
August- No Luncheon
September 8, 2010-To Be Confirmed
October 2010- AGM Luncheon
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CONGRATULATIONS to CHBA S2S's 2010 Georgie Awards® FINALISTS!
Date: March 13, 2010
Venue: The Westin Bayshore
For tickets, please visit the CHBC BC website
Category: Best Townhouse Development
Project: The Aspens at Kicking Horse
CHBA Sea to Sky Member: Innovation Building Group, Whistler, BC
Category: Best Residential Renovation $500,000 to $ 749,999
Project: Nash/Parker
CHBA Sea to Sky Member: Schreyer Construction Ltd, Whistler, BC
Category: Best Residential Renovation- Any Room
Project: Nash/Parker
CHBA Sea to Sky Member: Schreyer Construction Ltd, Whistler, BC
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2009 BUILDER'S BALL
Thank you to everyone who particpated in this year's "Builder's Ball"
You helped us raise over $ 11,000 to help with the CHBA Scholarship Fund as well as helping to fund Education & Training Programs for those in the industry!
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
In an effort to bring our member's standards up to the level in which they could work AND educate themselves, CHBA-BC has revamped our E & T courses. Most courses are one day in class sessions but require(depending on the course) that you complete 15-40 hours of on line work/exercises & tests prior to attending the course date that you choose.
All particpants MUST register on line with CHBA-BC for each course. Please visit CHBA-BC Education & Training Website to register for the courses, contact Michelle at michelle@chbabc.org or call toll free: 1-800-933-6777
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*** Please note that you MAY qualify for government funding through your employer to attend these courses. Please visit the
BC Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development Website
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Built Green TM Builder Training Course
Dates: April 9 & 10, 2010
Location:Howe Sound Inn & Brew Pub, Squamish, BC
Registration Deadline: MARCH 26, 2010
COURSE Content:
Introduction to the house as a system
• Building science principles, including heat, moisture and air flows in buildings
• Building envelope construction, including advanced framing techniques that save money
• Air and vapour barrier systems, new options in air barrier materials and methods
• Secrets to preventing condensation and moisture movement
• How to build better foundations and avoid common basement problems
• Energy efficient window technology, and how better widows can improve comfort
• Mechanical systems for indoor air quality, moisture and mould management and comfort
• Cost effective ventilation solutions
• Built GreenTM Checklist and enrollment procedures
• Quality assurance procedures
• How Built GreenTM can increase sales and profits
**Please note, that in order be promote yourself as a Built Green Builder, you MUST hold a CHBA- BC membership AND also register at the Built Green Canada at an additional cost.
Visit the CHBA-BC Education & Training Website to register for this course.
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Project Management
Date: April 23, 2010
Location: Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler, BC
Time:8:30am to 4:30pm
Registration Deadline: MARCH 19, 2010
This course covers methods to get employees and sub-trades to work together to get the job done on time and on budget while meeting standards for quality and using new and innovative methods and materials. Techniques that will help in planning and scheduling of complex projects, get people working as a team and keeping projects on the path to successful completion are discussed. WHMIS and Residential Construction Waste are also discussed as well as the use of written contracts.
**NOTE: Early registration is necessary, as this course will involve the advance receipt and completion of workbook and online quizzes and assignments by way of email, as well as the one-day session to review all material and prepare for writing the examination.
Course Content:
• Proven traits to successful Project Managers
• How to ensure tasks get done on time without looking over people’s shoulders
• Sure fire methods of cost control
• On the job safety measures
• The all-important administrative tasks of Project Managers; and
• How site planning can save time and money.
Visit the CHBA-BC Education & Training Website to register for this course.
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Financial Management
Date: May 6, 2010
Location: Howe Sound Inn & Brew Pub, SQUAMISH, BC
Registration Deadline: APRIL 1, 2010
Most business owners are not trained professionally in accounting or finance; but given the uncertain nature of business and economic cycles combined with an increasingly rapid rate to technological change, monitoring the financial condition of a business and making sound financial decisions has never been more important. This course addresses the role of a “money manager” and the need for continuous financial management and control.
**NOTE: Early registration is necessary, as this course will involve the advance receipt and completion of workbook and online quizzes and assignments by way of email, as well as the one-day session to review all material and prepare for writing the examination
Course Content:
• Understanding the two key financial statements: Balance Sheet and Income Statement.
• Analyzing the Balance Sheet and Income Statement through the use of ratios;
• Profit planning and cash budgeting
• Cash flow forecasting
• Managing growth; and
• Dealing with financial sources and bankers.
Visit the CHBA-BC Education & Training Website to register for this course.
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Business Planning
Date: Thursday/May 13, 2010
Location: Howe Sound Inn & Brew Pub, SQUAMISH, BC
Time: 8:3am to 4:30pm
Registration Deadline: April 8, 2010
The Business Planning and Management course will help both company owners and management improve their understanding of the elements of business planning and management, and how this affects the everyday operations and competitive strategy of the company. Participants will discover that management strategies, tactics and activities should all be developed in sync with the business plan. Company owners and their team will become more effective managers and leaders with a proper plan in place.
NOTE: Early registration is necessary, as this course will involve the advance receipt and completion of workbook and quizzes and assignments by way of email, as well as the one-day session to review all material and prepare for writing the examination.
Course Content:
Understand the elements that will help make you more successful
Understand the importance of developing a business plan
Understand the planning process
Understand the purpose of a business plan
Identify the six components of the business plan
Identify the key elements within each component of the plan
Learn how to complete the elements within each component
Learn how to complete your Plan of Action for your KEY Performance Indicators
Learn how to package your business plan
Use the template provided to complete your own business plan
based on the content of this course
Duration:
Home study of approximately 15-20 hours plus 1 day of in-class instruction and discussion - see the website for full details on all Policies and Procedures, including our Refund Policy.
Visit the CHBA-BC Education & Training Website to register for this course.
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Construction Law
Date: May 28, 2010
Location: Nita Lake Lodge/2131 Lake Placid Rd, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B2
Time:8:30am to 4:30pm
Registration Deadline: APRIL 23, 2010
The Construction Law course will provide answers to questions regarding contracts, risks you are and are not accepting, risk minimizing clauses, issues that could lead to liability disputes, holdbacks and more. A more professional knowledge of the law as it relates to construction projects and building contracts and the creation of legal relationships will be gained.
**NOTE: Early registration is necessary, as this course will involve the advance receipt and completion of workbook and online quizzes and assignments by way of email, as well as the one-day session to review all material and prepare for writing the examination
Course Content:
• Simple techniques to help eliminate conflict over holdbacks
• Effective ways to minimize disputes
• The importance of change work orders and how not to lose on extras
• Surefire ways to collect debt quickly
• Important facts you should know about the Builders’ Lien Act
• The critical differences between the various standard building contracts
• Legal liabilities during and after construction.
Visit the CHBA-BC Education & Training Website to register for this course.
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BC Building Code -Single Family Dwellings
Date: June 5, 2010
Location: Nita Lake Lodge/2131 Lake Placid Rd, Whistler, BC V0N 1B2
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Registration Deadline: May 9, 2010
Learn the importance of the BC Building Code, Part 9 and how it was developed. This course will help familiarize students with the code book and teach them how to mark their code book for easy reference.
NOTE: Early registration is necessary, as this course will involve the advance receipt and completion of workbook and online quizzes and assignments by way of email, as well as the one-day session to review all material and prepare for writing the examination.
Course Format:
Upon registration for the course, the course manual will be delivered by regular post, to be completed at their own pace along with the online portion. Any student can email questions to the instructor at any time prior to the course date. The one day in-class session will be used to review all of the material, answer any questions and prepare for the exam in the afternoon.
Duration:
Online home study 40-45 hours with quizzes and assignments which constitutes 50% of the final grade and must be completed at least 21 days prior to the in-class session - see the website for full details on all Policies and Procedures, including our Refund Policy.
Visit the CHBA-BC Education & Training Website to register for this course.
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Sales & Marketing
Date: June 24. 2010
Location: Nita Lake Lodge/2131 Lake Placid Rd,Whistler, BC V0N 1B2
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Registration Deadline: May 24, 2010
This course will cover the process involved in an effective Sales & Marketing Strategy, from researching the market to opportunities to building a home to meet the exacting needs of the target buyer. All of which results in the final sale of the home to very satisfied customers that “sing the praises” of the builder/trader/developer/Realtor.
**NOTE: Early registration is necessary, as this course will involve the advance receipt and completion of workbook and online quizzes and assignments by way of email, as well as the one-day session to review all material and prepare for writing the examination.
Course Content:
• preparing a marketing plan and budget
• how to use market research to stay ahead of the competition
• how to select your marketing team
• how to produce winning promotional materials and advertise to results
Visit the CHBA-BC Education & Training Website to register for this course.
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Marketing & Project Sales for Renovators
Dates: TBA
Three experienced industry trainers present this course in an interactive and entertaining way by the use of group exercises, brainstorming and lectures. You will receive a wealth of instruction material, but perhaps more valuable will be the wide array of tips, experience and other pertinent information that will be shared by the presenters and other renovators and builders in the room.
Marketing & Project Sales for Renovators is a required course to earn the designation of Certified Renovator (CR) for businesses and Registered Renovator Professional (RRP) for individuals. Registered Housing Professional builders who want to earn the RRP Designation only need to take this additional course.
COURSE Content: includes a copy of CMHC’s Renovator’s Business Guide
• Types of customers and jobs you want
• Developing your own corporate image
• Low-cost advertising and promotional materials
• Generating leads for customers you want
• Qualifying leads and closing more sales
• Benefiting from after-sales service
• Future trends in the renovation marketplace
Visit the CHBA-BC Education & Training Website to register for this course.
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Certified Energy Advisor Training Workshop
Date: TBA
This workshop provides training on the use of the HOT2000 software which is used to model house plans within the Built Green TM BC & R-2000 programs. This workshop is for those who wish to become third party advisors to builders building Built Green TM BC homes including certified R-2000 homes. Plan evaluators perform HOT2000 energy analysis of house plans and play a key role in the quality assurance process for labelling Built Green TM Homes and certification of R-2000 houses.
This is a condensed workshop will provide an introduction to EnerGuide for New Houses (EGNH), and operational procedures. Training will be provided on ‘blower door’ test equipment and procedures.
Requirements for participants: demonstrated understanding of building science and construction practice; understanding of residential mechanical systems; access to and familiarity with a laptop computer capable of running the latest version of HOT2000 software, which will be provided to you at the course.
Note: Students will be required to bring their own laptop computer to the class and load the required software. The 2-day Builder Training Workshop is a prerequisite for this course.
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THE CONSTRUCTION SAFETY NETWORK
For detailed information on all of CSN's programs with alternative date & locations, please visit the
Construction Safety Network website
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CHBA- SEA TO SKY 2010 SCHOLARSHIP
Three(3)x $ 500.00 scholarships to be awarded to three graduating students in the Sea to Sky Corridor, pursuing training for a career in the construction industry.
It is important that the applicants submit all the criteria below so that the board has a clear understanding of their intentions & performances.
Please submit the following:
1)A letter of the applicant’s experiences and/or intentions regarding a career in the Construction Industry.
2)References from woodworking teachers, councilors or persons involved in the industry.
3)An updated report of the applicant’s grades
All applications will be reviewed and awarded by the
CHBA -Sea to Sky Scholarship Committee
A $ 500 Scholarship will be awarded upon receipt of ‘Proof of Registration’ to the school of the applicant’s choice, showing that the student is enrolled in studies to further his or her career in the BUILDING INDUSTRY.
The applicant has 2 years to utilize the scholarship.
To apply, please contact your career councillor at school.
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