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Mission Statement
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association represents the residential construction industry in the Greater Vancouver Area. Dedicated to the professionalism of its members, GVHBA provides the following services:

  • Liaison with local governments and housing industry groups.
  • Education and training.
  • Technical and economic information transfer.
  • Public visibility and recognition.
  • Opportunities to network.

Organizational Structure
GVHBA is affiliated with the Canadian Home Builders' Association at both the provincial and national levels. Established in 1974, it is the largest of the 10 local associations in British Columbia with more than 700 members, six full-time and one part-time staff. A Board of Directors, elected annually by the general membership, governs GVHBA.

GVHBA History

Read about the history of GVHBA.  Construction Business magazine's article (PDF format) about the association and its 30 years of service to members.
 
See what GVHBA has been doing this past year, read the Annual Report.
 
New Bylaws adopted:  Read here.
 
Staff
Peter E. Simpson, BIAE
President & CEO
Staff liaison Executive Committee, Board of Directors
E-mail:
peter@gvhba.org

Larraine Lippiatt

Office Manager
Staff liaison for Suppliers' Council
E-mail:
larraine@gvhba.org

Wendy McNeil, BA, Dipl.T
Vice President, Marketing & Education
Staff liaison for Education Committee, Technical Committee, Renovation Council, Renovations Awards Committee, Open House, A Showcase of New Homes
E-mail: wendy@gvhba.org

Renée Auer, BA
Director of Membership & Sales
Staff liaison for Membership Committee
E-mail:
renee@gvhba.org

Amy Spencer-Chubey, BA
Director of Government Relations
E-mail: amy@gvhba.org
 
Christine Reid, BA
Marketing Co-ordinator
Staff liaison for Social Committee, Golf Tournament
 
Elizabeth Hicks, CGA
Financial Co-ordinator

Office Location
Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association
#1003, 7495 - 132 Street
Surrey, BC  V3W 1J8

Phone: (778) 565-4288
Fax: (778) 565-4289
email:
info@gvhba.org

Membership Requirements
To become a member of GVHBA, a company must submit an application form, bank reference, a minimum of two GVHBA member references, and two trade references. Builders should be a member of a third-party warranty program and be registered with the Homeowner Protection Office.

Application Process
All applications for membership in GVHBA are circulated to the general membership for review prior to ratification by the Board of Directors. Upon ratification the new member agrees to abide by the GVHBA Code of Ethics. Memberships are renewed each year if the company remains in good standing with the association.
Learn more about joining GVHBA.

Code Of Ethics
GVHBA members agree to abide by this Code of Ethics.

Complaints and Ethical Issues
Complaints about GVHBA members are dealt with according to the Canadian Home Builders' Association Code For Disciplinary Action. A Complaints Committee addresses issues around possible improper conduct of members.

2009/2010 President's Message

 
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