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CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION

VANCOUVER ISLAND

2017 Membership Directory & Resource Guide

What is the Canadian Home Builders Association - Vancouver Island?

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he Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is the voice of the residential construction industry in Canada, built on a vision and commitment - a vision of a strong and positive role for the housing industry, and a commitment to support the business success of our members and their ability to provide affordability, quality and choice for consumers. Representing more than 8,000 member firms across Canada, CHBA members come from every area of Canada’s housing industry – new home builders, renovators, land developers, trade contractors, product and material manufacturers, building product suppliers, lending institutions, insurance providers, service professionals and others.

Our activities are focused on three key areas: • Achieving a stable business environment for our members.

• Promoting and protecting the interests of consumers.

• Supporting the professionalism of our members.

CHBA membership is a voluntary affiliation made up of building professionals who are committed to industry excellence. New member applications are vetted and approved by the Board of Directors.

Through the association, members have access to technical information as well as specialized education and training courses.

CHBA also promotes a members’ code of ethics that calls for high standards in customer relations and business practices.

The Canadian Home Builders Association – Vancouver Island is a proud part of this national standard of excellence, servicing professionals and the communities of Vancouver Island.

The CHBA-Vancouver Island is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, elected by the members. As an Association, we owe a special debt of gratitude to our past and current Board of Directors who have so unselfishly dedicated their time, talent and energy to the growth, prestige and integrity of our Association and whose conscientious efforts and diligence make it the success it is today. The 2016-2017 CHBA-Vancouver Island Board of Directors are: Jason Schmidt (President) - Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd., Nanaimo Byron Gallant (Past President) - B. Gallant Homes Ltd., Nanaimo Mike Delves (Treasurer) - MNP Chartered Accountants, Nanaimo Mark Bernhardt – Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. Victoria Ron Bickford - Rob-Ron Developments Ltd., Victoria John Drazic - FortisBC, Nanaimo

Blaise MacDonald – MAC Renovations, Victoria Sean Mahon - Herold Engineering Ltd., Nanaimo Greg Martin - G.Martin Custom Builders, Nanaimo Anu Mayer - Island Aggregates Ltd., Nanaimo Peter Schultze - Peter Schultze Construction Ltd., Victoria Michelle Woodruff – The Brick, Nanaimo 2017 CHBA VI Membership Directory

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Professional Education & Training

icensed Home Builders in BC are now required to complete education and training as a condition of renewing their annual building licenses through BC Housing’s Licensing and Consumer Services Branch. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia was the first home builders’ association in Canada to develop a suite of courses and certifications based on the national e d u c a t i o n b e n c h m a r k s , p ro v i d i n g continuing education to the residential construction industry for over 20 years.

CHBA BC offers a total of eleven courses, which are continually updated in response to industry trends and changes. CHBA members have the opportunity to gain the following certifications: Certified Housing Professional, Certified Residential Building Company, Certified Renovation Professional, Certified Renovation Company and Master Residential Builder.

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The Canadian Home Builders’ Association Code of Ethics MEMBERS shall comply with applicable building codes of Canada as a minimum standard for construction and shall work toward its improvement in the interests of structural sufficiency, safety, and health.

MEMBERS shall plan their sites and homes to conform to the principles of good community planning and support for the environment.

MEMBERS shall deal justly with their employees, subcontractors, and suppliers of all goods and services.

MEMBERS shall deal honestly and fairly with their customers and stand behind the quality of their work and service commitments.

MEMBERS shall exchange information and experience, and encourage research on materials, technical advancements and building techniques in order to provide the best value for their customers.

MEMBERS shall avoid all conduct or practice detrimental to the house building industry, to the association, to the good name or reputation of any of its members, or its customers.

MEMBERS shall commit to continuing learning through human resource policies and practices, including employment practices which treat employees as assets.

MEMBERS shall actively promote health and safety principles.

MEMBERS shall treat their competitors, including their property and ideas, with respect.

These responsibilities are freely and solemnly assumed as they form part of an obligation as members of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association.

Celebrating Building and Design Excellence on Vancouver Island

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ancouver Island Building Excellence Awards (VIBE Awards), Vancouver Island’s premier housing awards program, are owned by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of Vancouver Island (CHBA-VI). The awards showcase the high quality and calibre of Vancouver Island’s home building and renovation community, highlighting the commitment and dedication to the building excellence and high standards that CHBA-VI member companies strive for.

Consumers can be confident in hiring a VIBE Award winner or finalist company!

For more information, including past finalist and winner’s photos, categories and criteria, and the online entry form visit www.VIBEawards.ca.

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Buyer Beware! Under-The-Table Deals are Both Risky and Illegal

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veryone loves a bargain!

It is no secret that some contractors offer to do work for unrealistically low prices, if they are paid cash without a written contract. When you hire a contractor to work on your home you need to be protected from risks related to poor work or dishonesty by the contractor, risks related to accidents that cause damage to property or injure someone and risks associated with breaking the law.

Ask yourself the following questions: • Why is the price lower?

• What if something goes wrong?

• What if someone is injured?

• What if the work is badly done?

• What if it’s only a small job?

• What if laws are broken?

Homeowners who get involved in cash deals usually assume the

contractor is cheating on taxes to offer the low price, and that the contractor is the one assuming all risks. In reality, underground cash deals involve a lot more than evading taxes.

Consider the following: • Municipal building codes, permits and inspections make sure work is done correctly. If a contractor fails to follow these requirements, you as a property owner, are responsible.

• Provincial regulations govern the health and safety of workers and provide lien regulations that limit the homeowner’s liability if the contractor does not pay his suppliers and sub-contractors.

• Workers Compensation programs protect workers injured on the job.

• Contractor liability insurance protects customers in the event

of an accident, damage during construction or injury to third parties.

A written contract states what the contractor will do, the work schedule, terms of payment and warranties. You need ‘paper’ to protect yourself and ‘paperwork and records’ are what the underground contractors avoid for fear of being caught cheating on taxes. What about the ‘really small job’? Construction work involves risks. What if a $100 plumbing repair turns into a $4,000 water damage problem when a pipe breaks? Or, if a worker doing a $500 roof repair falls and is disabled?

Consider the risks you impose upon yourself before you participate in the underground economy.

Visit www.hiringacontractor.com for more information on the risks of underground cash deals.

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Questions to Ask a Builder

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hen you buy a new home you want to get full value for your investment.

This means choosing an established and reputable builder—someone you can trust, someone who has the technical skills, a proven track record and a professional business approach. Fortunately, there are many good builders around, and with a little effort you will have no trouble finding someone who is right for you. Before you enter into a contract with anyone, ask lots of questions to make sure it is the kind of company you want to do business with.

Are you a member of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA)?

Membership in the Association is an indication of a builder’s commitment to the industry, to the success of their own company and, ultimately, to their customers. Members agree to a Code of Ethics that calls for fair and honest dealings with consumers.

Is home building your profession?

Home building is a serious business. It takes commitment to keep up with everything that is going on in the industry. It requires solid business skills and a track record of satisfied

clients. If a “builder” proposes to build your home part-time, you should proceed with caution. If this builder offers you a “better” financial deal, you need to wonder. The old adage that you get what you pay for holds true for home buying as well.

What is your experience, and how long have you been in business?

Good builders are proud of their track record, whether they have been in business for 3 or 30 years. They will tell you about their background, their training and experience, their strengths and what sets them apart from others. They will be honest with you about what they can do for you, when and for how much.

Are you a member of a home warranty program?

Warranty programs provide additional protection for the home buyer’s investment. In some regions, there is a variety of warranties available. Ask the builder to explain the details— you want the warranty that best meets your needs for both the short and the long term.

Will you give us references from your past clients?

Contact past customers to find out how

satisfied they are with their new home. Ask if the home was completed on budget and on time, what the builder was like to work with (easy to talk with, understanding, helpful), and about the company’s after-sales service.

What after-sales service does your company provide?

Professional builders stand behind their homes with an after-sales service program.

Ask the builder to explain the program in some detail: what’s covered, how to request service and the typical response time.

Can we visit your work site(s)?

The work site offers many clues about the company and the quality of the builder’s homes.

Ask for a tour of a home under construction and a chance to meet the site crew. Take note of the details: is the site clean and orderly, are materials stored out of the weather, and so on.

Remember that when you buy a home you are also “buying” the builder-you need to pay as much attention to choosing the right builder as you do the right home. Asking the questions suggested here will give you the information you need to choose a builder with confidence.

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Planning Tips for Successful Home Renovation

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enovating your home can be an exciting and rewarding process. Whether you are making modest changes in one or two rooms, or you are transforming the entire house into a dream of a lifetime, the process can be pleasant and smooth, if you take the time to plan your project carefully. There will be better chances of ensuring a successful renovation by following these 10 steps:

4. Get estimates. Obtain two or three different bids; more are usually not required.

Make sure that you provide all the renovators with the same detailed information. It is important that they bid on the same job, or you will not be able to compare estimates.

1. Do your homework. Advanced research is the key to getting what you want.

6. Work out a contract. Don’t automatically take the lowest bid, unless you are certain that the renovator has properly understood what you want. Sometimes low bids turn out to be the most expensive in the end. Even the simplest of jobs should be outlined in writing because the contract is the basis of understanding between you and your renovator.

2. Find out how much you can afford. If you are thinking about using outside funds, discuss your borrowing needs and options with your lender. You will probably find that there are many financing possibilities to consider, from personal loans and lines of credit to home equity loans and homeowner’s mortgages.

3. Look for a professional renovator. Go to www.chbavi.com to find a list of professional renovator members.

5. Check references. Do not omit this step just because you are too busy or “they seem like the right person for the job.”

7. Plan how you will live during the renovation. Careful planning can greatly minimize inconvenience of living in the midst of a renovation.

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8. Establish a good working relationship and mutual trust with your renovator. Renovators and homeowners agree that a good working relationship is a vital ingredient in successful renovation projects. Keep the lines of communication open.

9. Try to stick with your first choices. Once work is underway, changes should be kept to a minimum. The details of your project are described in the contract, down to the finishing touches, from the basis of both the price and the schedule of your job. Changes could affect both significantly. Your CHBA member renovator, however, wants you to be satisfied with the final result, and will likely attempt to accommodate any alteration in plans, as long as you accept a possible delay in completion and/or a change in price.

10. Be prepared to enjoy the results.

Research, good planning, a professional work crew, open communication and trust, are the recipe for a home renovation that you will enjoy for years to come!

Visit www.chbavi.com or www.hiringacontractor.com for more information and resources when planning a successful home renovation, including a project checklist, contractor interview worksheet, reference check worksheet, warranty and insurance information, building permits and inspections.

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Consumer Protection for Homebuyers Buying or building your own home? Find out about your rights, obligations and information that can help you make a more informed purchasing decision.

Visit the Licensing & Consumer Services section of BC Housing’s website for free consumer information.

Services • New Homes Registry – find out if a home registered with BC Housing: • can be legally offered for sale • has a policy of home warranty insurance • is built by a Licensed Residential Builder or an owner builder • Registry of Licensed Residential Builders

Resources • Residential Construction Performance Guide – know when to file a home warranty insurance claim • Buying a Home in British Columbia Guide • Guide to Home Warranty Insurance in British Columbia • Maintenance Matters bulletins and videos • Subscribe to consumer protection publications

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rofessional contractors provide a clearlydefined warranty on materials and workmanship, and set this out as part of the contract. Make sure this is included. Verbal assurances that a contractor will “come back and fix anything that goes wrong” are very difficult to enforce after the job is finished.

The contractor’s warranty should cover the quality of the installation or construction work done, specifying what is covered and for how long. Manufacturers of products used by the contractor warrant their products to be free from defects for a specified length of time if they were installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Your contractor should provide you with the manufacturers’ warranty documents on products and materials used in your project – make sure to get these.

The warranty provisions in your contract should also state how you can access warranty service from your contractor – contact details for any needed follow-up service.

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CHBA - Vancouver Island Membership Directory ABC Concrete 1125 Cedar Road, Nanaimo (250) 722-4001 • www.abcconcreteltd.com Agius Builders Ltd. #1-1255 McPhee Avenue, Courtenay (250) 334-3061 • www.agiusbuilders.ca Alair Homes Vancouver Island Ltd. 96 Wallace St., Nanaimo (778) 762-1349 • www.alairhomes.com Archie Johnstone Plumbing & Heating Ltd. 113 Gava Place, Nanaimo (250) 754-2232 • www.ajph.com Ardmore Construction Ltd. 674 Dalkeith Road, North Saanich (250) 656-3129 • www.ardmoreconstruction.ca Aryze Developments Inc. 1839 Fairfield Road, Victoria (778) 977-1977 • www.aryze.ca Award Builders Ltd. 330 Wray Ave, Victoria (250) 361-5359 • www.awardbuilders.ca B. Gallant Homes Ltd. 170 Wallace Street, Nanaimo (250) 714-1991 • www.bgallanthomes.com BC Hydro 5th Floor - 333 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver (604) 623-4340 • www.bchydro.com/newhome Baseview Homes Ltd. 5683 Brookwood Drive, Nanaimo (250) 756-4399 • www.baseviewhomes.com Bedrock Redi-Mix Ltd. 10 Nanaimo River Road, Nanaimo (250) 754-0126 Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. 1535 Oakcrest Drive, Victoria (250) 857-2432 • www.bernhardtcontracting.com The Brick 6361 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo (250) 390-6671 • www.thebrick.com Buck Island Construction Ltd. 2521 Labieux Road, Nanaimo (250) 758-2185 • www.buckislandconstruction.com Budget Glass 3900 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo (250) 758-3374 • www.budgetglass.com Butler Brothers Supplies Ltd. 6700 Butler Cres. PO Box 7000, Saanichton (250) 652-4484 • www.butlerbros.ca C.A. Design 184-C West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach (250) 752-2222 • www.ca-design.ca Cadillac Homes Inc. #29-1400 Cowichan Bay Road, Cobble Hill (250) 733-9894 • www.itsacadillac.com Camelot Homes Ltd PO Box 7 122 East 2nd Ave., Qualicum Beach (250) 752-7909 • www.camelothomes.ca Centra Windows 2132 Northfield Road, Nanaimo (888) 534-3333 • www.centra.ca City Construction #5-3179 Barons Road, Nanaimo (250) 585-8801 City of Nanaimo 411 Dunsmuir Street, Nanaimo (250) 755-4429 • www.nanaimo.ca

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City Tile In Nanaimo Ltd. 4337 Boban Drive, Nanaimo (250) 729-9766 • www.citytile.ca Cloverdale Paint Inc. #12 - 4128 Mostar Road, Nanaimo (250) 758-4140 • www.cloverdalepaint.com Coast Wholesale Appliances Ltd. #10, 4151 Mostar Road, Nanaimo (250) 758-4044 • www.coastappliances.com Coastal Community Credit Union 2350 Labieux Road, Nanaimo (250) 729-2569 • www.cccu.ca Coastline Electrical and Plumbing Ltd. 2209 McCullough Rd., Nanaimo (250) 729-8055 • www.coastlinecontracting.ca Concept Photography 690 St Andrews St, Nanaimo (250) 754-1850 • www.conceptphoto.ca Concert Properties Ltd. 1190 Hornby Street, Vancouver (604) 688-9460 • www.concertproperties.com Couverdon Real Estate 201-648 Terminal Ave., Nanaimo (250) 716-3750 • www.couverdon.com Creative Concepts Carpentry Inc. 3200 Fairway Cresc., Nanaimo (250) 797-4499 • www.creativeconceptscarpentry.ca Denford Construction Management 1162 Fort Street, Victoria (250) 385-1505 Dogwood Mountain Homes Ltd 3478 Sante Fe Place, Nanaimo (250) 585-6317 • www.dogwoodmountainhomes.com Dueck General Contracting #1A, 4515 Uplands Drive, Nanaimo (250) 756-4480 Falcon Heights Contracting Ltd. 1725 Falcon Heights Road, Victoria (250) 298-7338 • www.falconheights.ca Federated Insurance PO Box 5800, Winnipeg (204) 784-6741 • chba.federated.ca FortisBC (Vancouver Island) Inc. 2220 Dorman Road, Nanaimo (250) 751-8338 • www.fortisbc.com Freeman Construction Ltd. 551 Hooper Place, Ladysmith (250) 714-8460 • www.freemanconstruction.ca Fairwinds 3455 Fairwinds Drive, Nanoose Bay (250) 468-7054 • www.fairwinds.ca G. Martin Custom Builders Ltd. 6537 Doumont Road, Nanaimo (250) 390-3987 • www.martincustombuilders.ca GNB Builders Inc. 13100 Magdalena Drive, Ladysmith (250) 245-5717 • www.gnbbuilders.ca Griffith Homes 1395 Trillium Drive, Comox (250) 941-6960 • www.griffithhomes.ca Gryphon Construction Ltd. 1826 Government Street, Victoria (250) 592-6688 • www.gryphonconstruction.com Habitat for Humanity Mid Vancouver Island #1-4128 Mostar Road, Nanaimo (250) 758-8078 • www.habitatmvi.org

Hazelwood Holdings Ltd. 1930 Bollinger Road, Nanaimo (250) 716-1940 • www.hazelwoodconstruction.com Hazpro Environmental 355 Catherine St, Victoria (250) 891-4977 • www.hazpro.org Herold Engineering Limited 3701 Shenton Road, Nanaimo (250) 751-8558 • www.heroldengineering.com Horizon Pacific Contracting 104-4226 Commerce Circle, Victoria (250) 380-4605 • www.horizoncontracting.ca Hughes Construction Ltd. 5020 Stag Road, Victoria (250) 744-0933 • hughes-construction.ca Icon Developments Ltd. P.O. Box 163, 1796 Rainforest Lane, Ucluelet (250) 726-7608 • www.icon-developments.com Illuminations Lighting Solutions Ltd. #201 - 4300 Wellington Rd, Nanaimo (250) 756-3614 • www.illuminationsbc.com Image Construction Ltd. 2808 Gregory Road, Shawnigan Lake (250) 701-3346 Integral Wealth Insurance Agents Ltd. 450 Wentworth Street, Nanaimo (250) 753-1124 • www.integralwealth.com/nanaimo Interior Design Group Inc. #200, 4311 Boban Drive, Nanaimo (250) 751-0922 • www.bcinteriordesigngroup.com Island Aggregates Ltd. 2213 McCullough Road, Nanaimo (250) 758-0185 Island Asphalt Company 6702 Rajput at Keating Cross Road, Victoria (250) 652-8738 • www.islandpaving.com J. Zsiros Contracting Ltd. 6010 Island Highway North, Courtenay (250) 218-2330 K & S Railings Ltd. 130 Fry Street, Nanaimo (250) 754-9003 • www.kandsrailings.ca K2 Construction 6780 Beaumont Avenue, Duncan (250) 748-0533 • www.k2construction.com K2 Stone 930 Maughan Rd. Duke Point Industrial Park, Nanaimo (250) 722-2420 • www.k2stone.ca Kang & Gill Construction Ltd. #105 - 937 Dunford Avenue, Victoria (250) 590-3140 • kangandgill.com/

KB Design Inc. 5043 Rocky Point Road, Victoria (250) 384-1550 • www.keithbakerdesign.com KSG Consulting Ltd. 2090 Skaha Drive, Nanaimo (250) 755-9437 Lewkowich Engineering Associates Ltd. Suite A-2569 Kenworth Road, Nanaimo (250) 756-0355 • www.lewkowich.com Licensing and Consumer Services Branch of BC Housing 203 - 4555 Kingsway, Burnaby (604) 646-7050 • www.bchousing.org Lida Homes Inc. 5441 Parker Ave., Victoria (250) 514-7702 • www.lidahomes.ca MAC Renovations Ltd. 825 Viewfield Road, Victoria (250) 384-6091 • www.macreno.com Mark Hanna Holdings Ltd. PO Box 1333, Parksville (250) 248-1069 • www.hannaconstruction.ca Mayco Mix Ltd. P.O. Box 542, 1125 Cedar Rd., Nanaimo (250) 722-0064 • www.maycomix.com Mazzei Electric Ltd. #B - 1910 Northfield Rd., Nanaimo (250) 751-1727 • www.mazzeielectric.com Madman McKays 207-3300 Norwell Drive, Nanaimo (250) 751-0768 • www.madmanmckay.ca McLaren Lighting Ltd. 105-2520A Bowen Road, Nanaimo (250) 758-0138 • www.mclarenlighting.com MJ Chahley Construction Group Ltd. 5485 Mildmay Road, Nanaimo (250) 758-4163 • www.mjcconstruction.ca MNP Chartered Acountants Suite #400, Nanaimo (250) 753-8251 • www.mnp.ca Monterra West Homes Ltd. P.O. Box 3734, Courtenay (250) 338-2414 • www.monterrabuilders.ca NAI Commercial 201 - 155 Skinner Street, Nanaimo (250) 753-5757 • www.naivanisle.ca Nicon Developments Ltd. PO BOX 21010, Duncan (250) 748-5353 • www.nicon.ca NZ Builders Ltd. PO Box 53016, Victoria (250) 516-6294, www.nzbuilders.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Ocean Green Homes Ltd. 5307 Seascape Terrace, Nanaimo (250) 585-5440 • www.oceangreenhomes.com Osprey Electric Ltd. 56-1117 Industrial Way, Parksville (250) 586-6220 • www.ospreyelectric.com Peter Schultze Construction Ltd. 4464 Kulshan Place, Victoria (250) 472-0344 • www.newhomesvictoriabc.ca Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd. 101-5170 Dunster Road - Suite 524, Nanaimo (250) 618-6880 • www.buildbetterhomes.ca Piluso Construction Ltd. 5283 Old West Saanich Road, Victoria (250) 386-0620 Quadrate Ventures Ltd. Box 237. 1050-A West Road, Quathiaski Cove (250) 285-3583 • www.quadrateventures.com Radcliffe Development Corp.

P.O. Box 114, 251 Mills Street, Parksville (250) 954-1777 • www.radcliffe.ca Ragged Ass Ventures Ltd. 1033 Farquharson Drive, Courtenay (250) 897-0856 Rathy Homes Renovations & Interior Design 2099 Cedar Road, Nanaimo (250) 722-2524 • www.rathy.com RBC Royal Bank PO Box 429, 152 S. Alberni Hwy, Parksville (250) 240-0599 • www.rbcroyalbank.com/mortgages Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. (RJC Engineers) #301 - 155 Skinner Street, Nanaimo (250) 716-1550 • www.rjc.ca Real Insurance Solutions Inc. 2 - 4180 Island Highway N., Nanaimo (250) 585-2950 • www.realins.ca Regional District of Nanaimo 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo (250) 390-6530 • www.rdn.bc.ca Removall Remediation Services Ltd. 4423 Tyndall Ave., Victoria (250) 478-9998 • www.removall.ca Rob-Ron Developments Ltd. PO Box 430, Victoria (250) 544-0120 • www.rob-ron.com Ron Egli Construction & Design Ltd. 180 Denison Road, Victoria (250) 361-5872 • www.roneglifinehomes.com Rona (Cobble Hill) 3730 Trans Canada Hwy, Cobble Hill (250) 743-7573 • www.rona.ca Satgur Developments Inc. 3205 Ridgeview, Nanaimo (250) 618-6814 • www.satgur.ca

Slegg Building Materials Ltd. (Sidney) 2030 Malaview Ave. PO Box 2235, Sidney (250) 656-1125 • www.sleggbuilding.com Somenos Construction Ltd. 6401 Genoa Bay Road, Duncan (250) 746-5953 • somenosconstruction.com Sorensen Trilogy Engineering Ltd. 103-5220 Dublin Way, Nanaimo (250) 585-1360 • www.sorensentrilogy.ca South Shore Cabinetry Ltd. PO Box 1043, Lake Cowichan (250) 932-2004 • www.southshorecabinetry.com Starline Windows Ltd. 7425 Industrial Road, Lantzville (250) 390-3335 • www.starlinewindows.com Sun Porch Homes Ltd. 5189 Maple Street, Vancouver (604) 345-3482 • www.sunporchhomes.com T.S. Williams Construction Ltd. PO Box 39, Nanoose Bay (250) 821-4767 • www.tswilliams.ca Tidman Construction Ltd. 6-7120 W. Saanich Road, Brentwood Bay (250) 652-1101 • www.tidmangroup.com The Timbersmith Log Construction Ltd. 10 Mistaken Island, Nanoose Bay (250) 954-4046 • www.timbersmith.ca Travelers Insurance Company of Canada #2500 - 650 W Georgia Street, Vancouver 1 (800) 555-9431 •www.travelerscanada.ca TRF Woodcrafts Ltd. 3430 Karen Road, Black Creek (250) 337-2004 • www.trfwoodcrafts.com Triple Bar Construction PO Box 613, Saanichton (250) 655-0435 • www.coastal.cn United Floors 104 - 2520 Bowen Road, Nanaimo (250) 758-4664 • www.unitedfloors.ca Vancouver Island University 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo (250) 740-6304 • www.viu.ca W&J Construction Ltd. 4147 Blenkinsop Rd., Victoria (250) 477-1205 • wjconstruction.ca/ Western Financial Group #20 - 2220 Bowen Road, Beban Plaza, Nanaimo (250) 758-3343 • www.westernfinancialgroup.net Wilco Construction Ltd. Unit #3 - 315 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island (250) 537-1603 • www.wilcoconstruction.ca World Construction Services Inc. 360 Fourneau Way, Parksville (250) 954-1084 • www.worldconstruction.ca Zebra Group 1161 Newport Ave, Victoria (250) 360-2144 • www.zebragroup.ca

HELPFUL RESOURCES Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Vancouver Island 170 Wallace Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B1 Contact: Kelsey Botting, Executive Officer Phone: 250-755-1366 Email: Kelsey@chbavi.com Website: www.chbavi.com Canadian Home Builders’ Association – BC Telephone: 604-432-7112 Toll Free: 1-800-933-6777 Email: info@chbabc.org Website: www.chbabc.org

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WITH 11 LOCATIONS ACROSS VANCOUVER ISLAND WE’RE JUST AROUND THE CORNER WHEN YOU’RE READY TO START YOUR NEW PROJECT. AT SLEGG, YOU’RE #1.

NANAIMO

4950 Jordan Ave. Nanaimo, BC

(250) 758-8329 KEATING

2046 Keeting Cross Rd. Saanichton, BC

(250) 652-1130

COMOX

LANGFORD

(250) 339-2207

(250) 478-5509

554 Anderton Rd. Comox, BC

SALTSPRING

804 Fulford-Ganges Rd. Salt Spring Island, BC

(250) 537-4978

2901 Sooke Rd. Victoria, BC

TOFINO

661 Industrial Way Tofino, BC

(250) 725-2538

SIDNEY

CUMBERLAND

(250) 656-1125

(250) 336-8710

2030 Malaview Ave W. Sidney, BC

3217 Small Rd. Cumberland, BC

CONTRACTORS ADMIRALS ROAD QUADRA 1496 Admirals Rd. Victoria, BC

(250) 388-5443

3934 Quadra St. Victoria, BC

(250) 920-2001

DUNCAN

2853 Roberts Rd. Duncan, BC

(250) 715-3730

www.sleggbuilding.com