by VRBA | Nov 7, 2023 | Blog, news
Mike Dalton, President, VRBA As 2023/24 President, it is a pleasure to be part of an outstanding VRBA team, building our community. I want to thank Ellie Sercombe, Past President for her leadership. I look forward to continuing to work with Ellie and the Board of... read more
by VRBA | Nov 1, 2023 | news
In my final week as VRBA President, I want to thank everyone for reading this column and for all of the positive feedback. Throughout the year, we advocated for improvements to address housing affordability and consumer protection. These include: a renovation rebate... read more
by VRBA | Nov 1, 2023 | Blog, Housing data, news
Today the BC govt announced legislation to increase density and improve permit approvals. More small-scale, multi-unit homes coming to B.C., zoning barriers removed | BC Gov News “The proposed legislation and forthcoming regulations will permit one secondary suite or... read more
by VRBA | Oct 31, 2023 | Blog, Building Code, Housing data, news
Saanich & Victoria are fast-tracking the Zero Carbon Step Code for new housing starting November 1, years ahead of the province. This undermines systems like on-demand hot water using renewable natural gas (RNG), which are both carbon neutral and more affordable.... read more
by VRBA | Oct 25, 2023 | Blog, CARE Awards, news
VRBA announced the Gold winners for our 32nd annual Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island. Fifty-one awards were presented at the Fairmont Empress Hotel attended by 280 builders, designers, trades and suppliers... read more
by VRBA | Oct 23, 2023 | Blog, CARE Awards, news
The Victoria Residential Builders Association announced the Gold winners at the 2023 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island held Friday, October 20th at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. (News release is here.) Fifty-one... read more
