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Measure Twice, Cut Once
by Homebuilders Assn Van HAVAN
Your biggest home building questions answered by the pros.
Episodes
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Ep 97: Home Design with Western Living Magazine
A beautiful room is one thing. A room that makes everyday life easier? That’s great design. Western Living editor-in-chief Anicka Quin joins hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee to explore what makes a home both beautiful and practical. They look at standout designers from Western Living’s Designers of…
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Ep96: Know Your Pro-BBB
How do you know the people you're inviting into your home are the right people for the job? Simone Lis has been with the Better Business Bureau since 1999. As President and CEO of BBB Serving BC & Yukon, she has seen how home improvement scams work, and how little the playbook has changed: a…
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Ep 95: Intelligent Lighting
In Episode 95 of Measure Twice, Cut Once, David Weinstein, Vice President of Residential Sales at Lutron Electronics, explains how intelligent lighting is transforming homes by mimicking natural daylight, supporting healthy circadian rhythms and creating more comfortable living spaces. The…
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Ep 94: Designing Smarter, Healthier Homes
What if the smartest home isn't the one with the most technology—but the one that helps you sleep better, breathe easier and feel healthier every day? Doug Weinstein has spent years touring some of the world's most innovative homes and interviewing the architects, builders, designers and…
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Ep 93: New Home Warranty
A New Home Warranty protects one of your biggest investments, but knowing what it covers and when to act is just as important. Hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee welcome Michelle Hayes, Executive Director & Registrar of Licensing and Consumer Services at BC Housing, and Dean Elms, Associate Vice…
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Ep 92: Relocating Homes
Every year, thousands of homes across Metro Vancouver are demolished to make way for new development. But what if some of those homes didn't have to end up in the landfill? Hosts Mike and Jennifer welcome Glyn Lewis, Founder and CEO of Renewal Development, to explore how relocating quality homes...
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Ep 91: Burnaby Housing Authority
What role should municipalities play in delivering more housing? Hosts Mike and Jennifer welcome John McEown, CEO of the Burnaby Housing Authority, to discuss how Burnaby is using city-owned land, strategic partnerships, and an arm's-length housing authority to increase the supply of…
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Ep 90: Phoenix House Completed! Canada's First Zero Carbon Home
Episode 90 celebrates the completion of the Phoenix House, Canada's first zero carbon home. What began as a devastating house fire became a groundbreaking residential construction project. Hosts Mike and Jennifer welcome Todd Best of Best Builders and Elisabeth Baudinaud of Carbon Wise back to...
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Ep 89: Home Performance & Design
Episode 89 brings together builder Graeme Huguet of My House Design/Build Team, and Bryan and Sarah Baeumler of HGTV/Stack TV fame for a deep dive into how design, energy performance, and wellness shape modern homes. The group covers building envelopes, healthy materials, circadian-supportive...
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Ep 88: BC Housing and the Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing (DASH)
BC Housing’s Dr. Esther De Vos and Chris Hill join Mike and Jennifer-Lee to explain DASH: Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing. They walk through how DASH links digital tools, standardized designs, and off-site manufacturing to streamline approvals, reduce delays, and help produce…
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Ep 87: 1908 to Net Zero Retrofit Home Reno
Builder Todd Best (Best Builders) and energy advisor Barb Silverthorne (Capture Energy) join hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee to unpack the full transformation of a 1908 Mount Pleasant home headed for CHBA Net Zero and Built Green Net Zero Energy+. They explain embodied carbon, low-carbon materials,...
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Ep 86: 1908 to Net Zero - Deconstruction
Builder Todd Best (Best Builders) and deconstruction specialist Eric Serpas Ventura (Vema Deconstruction) join hosts Mike Freeman and Jennifer-Lee Gunson to explain how deconstruction works, how it differs from demolition, and why reclaimed materials matter for cost, carbon, and character. Using...
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Ep 85: Construction Financing
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd (CEO, Bridgestone Financing Pros | HAVAN's Immediate Past Chair of the Board) joins Mike Freeman and Jennifer-Lee Gunson to demystify construction mortgages—how they work, when funds are released, and why working with a qualified builder makes financing smoother. From permits…
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Ep 84: The Business Behind the Builder
Builder Chad La Pointe (Nikari Homes) joins Mike Freeman and Jennifer-Lee Gunson to unpack how strong systems create successful builds. From early builder involvement and transparent budgeting to clear communication and reliable trade networks, Chad explains how process—not chance—drives great...
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Ep 63: Generational Wealth
According to Bobby Purba of BDC Homes, who has built many multi-plex and multi-generational homes, talking about generational wealth and real estate can be tough, but says these conversations need to S.U.C.K. Sharing insight on the new multiplex legislation, listen in as Bobby offers tips and...
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Ep 82: Rightsizing For Your Home: Mechanicals & Windows
To mark HAVAN’s 50th Anniversary, CEO Wendy McNeil hosts a special conversation with Mark Rosen (Building Knowledge Canada) and Alfred Jury (Euroline Windows) exploring how far we’ve come in building science. They discuss the evolution of window and mechanical technologies, the importance of...
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Ep 81: Bringing New Housing to Market
(00:00:00) Ep 81: Bringing New Housing to Market (00:00:46) How housing has changed in 50 years (00:02:28) Layers of regulation & red tape (00:04:09) Government fees and taxes on new homes (00:07:28) The cost of affordability: who really pays? (00:10:15) Comparing Canada & U.S. housing systems...
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Ep 80: Plumbing Trends
Save More Plumbing & Lighting’s Nishin Handa joins Mike & Jennifer-Lee to unpack the plumbing trends shaping modern homes. From water-saving toilets and faucets to instant hot water taps, workstation sinks, antimicrobial surfaces, and bidets, Nishin explains how smart choices improve comfort,...
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Ep 79: Adaptive Living
Builder Sandro Stefanucci (Abstract Homes) joins Mike & Jennifer-Lee to unpack adaptive living—designing homes that adapt to you. From lighting and automation to elevator-ready shafts, wider openings, and stylish, accessible finishes, learn how early planning protects dignity, independence, and...
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Ep 78: Building Education and Energy Advisors
Smarter homes start with smarter choices. Guest Mark Bernhardt (Bernhardt Contracting) explains how HEET (Home Energy Efficiency Tool) turns thousands of energy-upgrade variables into clear, cost-smart options, and why continuing education (CPD) and integrated design are vital for builders and...
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Ep 77: Evolution of Home Design
From French-fry sketches to modular futures, Synthesis Design’s Curtis Krahn unpacks 30 years of home design—complex sites, Revit, resilience, and sourcing—plus how building science, extremes, and teamwork shape tomorrow’s homes. You will find “Measure Twice, Cut Once” on iTunes, Spotify…
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Ep 76: Your Builder, Your Ally
From engineering roots to award-winning custom homes, HAVAN Member Kevin Liskew of Upward Construction shares how trust, teamwork, and strong communication turn challenges into opportunities. Discover the story behind the “California Dream” project, tips for assembling the right team, and why…
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Ep 75: Skilled to Build. The Education Equation.
HAVAN CEO Wendy McNeil sits down with Guido Wimmers, Dean of BCIT’s School of Construction and the Environment, to explore the pivotal role education plays in equipping the people and resources needed to build the homes our communities urgently require. Tune in — you might be surprised by Guido’s...
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Ep 72: Award-winning Design Reno Duo Kennedy Construction + Jessica Bremner Design
Successful teams thrive on collaboration built on open communication, trust, and shared goals to navigate renovation challenges. Award-winning designer Jessica Bremner and builder Andrew Kennedy showcase the synergy of design and construction, demonstrating the dedication it takes to achieve...
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Ep 71: Luxury Homes
Luxury Homes and budgets don’t go hand in hand – or do they? HAVAN Residential Renovator of the Year Troy Van Vliet of TAVAN Developments shares his strategies for staying on budget when building luxury homes in Vancouver's high-end market. You will find “Measure Twice, Cut Once” podcasts on...
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Ep 70: Award-winning Design Build Duo
Hiring and working with a dynamic duo can lead to a multitude of accolades. In the case of Aleem Kassam of Kalu Interiors and Dave Bowes of Tall Tree Construction, this team brought in multiple wins at the 2024 HAVAN Awards. Tune in for award-winning tips! You will find “Measure Twice, Cut Once”...
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Ep 69: Permit Pending
Nick Petrie of Phase One Design is passionate about building codes. And that’s a good thing! With 27 different jurisdictions across the Lower Mainland with an estimated 350 different zones, having someone like Nick on your team is a smart move. Tune in for tips and market updates from Nick! You...
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Ep 68: Reno & Build Fundamentals with special guest Bryan Baeumler
Bryan Baeumler of HGTV and Stack TV fame and Graeme Huguet of My House Design Build are back talking to Mike and Jennifer-Lee about keeping homebuilding and renovations real; focusing on what is important to ensure your investment is protected and the home you build can stand the test of time.…
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Ep 67: Single-Family Builder of the Year
Celebrating his 2024 HAVAN Awards Single Family Builder of the Year award, Ryan O’Shea of Miracon Development shares the company’s philosophy for the single-family home and building community. You will find “Measure Twice, Cut Once” podcasts on iTunes, Spotify and Google podcasts. Thanks to...
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Ep 66: Interior Designer of the Year
Celebrating her 2024 HAVAN Awards win as Interior Designer of the Year, Sarah Gallop share her approach to designing award-winning homes. Tune in. This episode is a winner! You will find “Measure Twice, Cut Once” podcasts on iTunes, Spotify and Google podcasts. Thanks to sponsors: FortisBC, BC...
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Ep 65: 6 Homes. 1 Lot.
Bryn Davidson of LaneFab Design/Build has been building in the small housing multi-family space for over a decade. Tune in and learn what Bryn has to say about Bill44 and the new Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH). You will find “Measure Twice, Cut Once” podcasts on iTunes, Spotify and Google...
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Ep 74 Market Update with Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Ravi Kahlon - Part 2
Tune in as HAVAN's Acting CEO Wendy McNeil continues her conversation with Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Ravi Kahlon, who shares his outlook for 2025. You will find “Measure Twice, Cut Once” podcasts on iTunes, Spotify and Google podcasts. Thanks to sponsors: FortisBC, BC Housing, BC...
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Ep 73 Market Update with Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Ravi Kahlon - Part 1
Tune in as HAVAN's Acting CEO Wendy McNeil catches up with newly re-elected Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Ravi Kahlon shares updates on the provincial government's housing initiatives and his new role. You will find “Measure Twice, Cut Once” podcasts on iTunes, Spotify and Google...
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Ep 64: Kitchen Appliance Design Trends
Renovating 20+ kitchens every year, Julie Hale from Trail Appliances knows a thing or two about how to determine which appliances will work for you and how to design the ultimate kitchen that works for you. Tune in the hear the latest kitchen design and appliance trends, and optimize your next...
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Ep 62: Suite Solutions
Meet Sara Goldvine from BC Housing. Looking at housing through a holistic lens, Sara dives into the concept of housing as a system, providing an overview of BC Housing and solutions to address our housing crisis such as the BC Builds program, the new Secondary Suite Incentive Program, and…
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Ep 61: Multi-Family Homes
Meet Laurel James, the design-half of the award-winning Novell Design Build team. Passionate about building homes for families of all configurations, Laurel approaches design with a curious and thoughtful eye to ensure the dwelling spaces nurture our creature comforts. Listen in as Laurel shares...
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Ep 60: Energy Advisors and Your Home
Mike and Jennifer-Lee explore the benefits of working with an Energy Advisor to calculate the building envelope, mechanical systems, and the air-tighness of your home to help provide choice, manage budgets, and above all, increase the comfort of your home when building new or renovating. A...
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Ep 59: Window Selection for Energy Efficient Homes
Looking into windows, one quickly realizes there are many considerations and potential unintended consequences that can impact the heating and cooling, plus the affordability, and comfort of your home. Speaking with Anton Van Dyk of Layton Consulting, Mike and Jennifer-Lee look into the…
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Ep 58: Zero Carbon Phoenix House with Best Builders
Discover the remarkable journey of resurrecting Phoenix House, a home devastated by fire, as Best Builders, Nick Bray Architecture, and Carbon Wise unite to rebuild it to the prestigious Zero Carbon certification standard from the Living Future Institute. Join Mike and Jennifer-Lee as they delve...
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Ep 56: HP Reno Review
Discover the challenges and triumphs of renovating a 112-year-old home as we bring back the builder - TQ Construction, and the homeowner, Dr Janet Simons, to review the high-performance whole home renovation project. Including lessons learned, scope creep, and pesky woodpeckers, this episode is...
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Ep 55: Designing Dreams, Building Reality
Zane Erickson from ZED Studio believes every home has a soul, and dreaming of homes on a large luxury scale, Zane’s passion for design helps to navigate the realities of construction. ‘When clients walk into a building that has been designed and built with care and attention, and each person...
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Ep 54: HAVAN Awards: Renovator of the Year
Graeme Huguet, Renovator of the Year from My House Design Build Team, is joined by the Chu family who chose to renovate their bungalow. ‘This is the first home to be a certified Platinum Built Green Plus Net Zero renovated home in all of British Columbia and received a national award for Best Net...
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Ep 53: HAVAN Awards: Interior Designer of the Year
Co-hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee chat with Interior Designer of the Year Katerina Vastardis, joined by Paul Shepski of Geography Contracting. ‘When you are taking a house and turning it into two homes, space can become quite tight, but there are bylaws in Vancouver that allow more square footage in…
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Ep 52: HAVAN Award Winner: Best Reno +1.5M
Restoring a 1911 heritage home in Kitsilano from three poorly renovated rental suites into the home ‘it always wanted to be when it grew up’, Quinton Construction and Madeleine Design Group share the steps to their award-winning 4-level single-family home with basement suite reno. ‘As a designer,...
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Ep 51: HAVAN Awards Winner: Best Kitchen Renovation
Listen in as co-hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee chat with award-winning duo Laura Grist Interior Design and Jedan Brothers Contracting sharing their secret recipe for award-winning kitchen renovations. ‘There was an opportunity to bring in some real lovely natural lighting. We decided to take out the...
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Ep 50: Best Energy Labelled Home – HAVAN Awards
You will find “Measure Twice, Cut Once” podcasts on iTunes, Spotify and Google podcasts Challenged by homeowners to push the boundaries in this custom home design build, Architrix Studio and Kingdom Builders share their solutions to include out-of-the-box design ideas. including in-floor radiant...
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Ep 49: HAVAN Awards Winner: Best Interior Design Custom Residence
Karly Kristina Design and Marcraft Homes share the design and cliff-dropping building engineering challenges as their clients with waterfront property including ultra-modern home plans - look to build their classic Hamptons dream home, without going back to the architect. ‘With a 40-foot grade…
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Ep 48: Meet the builder and architect of the Best Environmental Home at the HAVAN Awards
In This Episode; Todd Best of Best Builders teams up with Ian McLean Architecture sharing the story of Triadic, an award-winning home recognized for its environmental initiatives, housing solutions, and excellence in energy efficiencies. ‘I think the most important thing you can do is get the...
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Ep 47: Meet the HAVAN Awards Custom Home Builder of the Year
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. HAVAN – the Homebuilders Association Vancouver represents over 1,100 members. We’ve been a trusted voice in the homebuilding industry since 1974. Our members include builders, developers, renovators, designers, suppliers, trades, and...
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Ep46: Housing Minister Kahlon discusses the Housing Supply Act
Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon kicks off Season 6 sharing his outlook on the impact of the Housing Supply Act, with Jake Fry of Smallworks and HAVAN CEO Ron Rapp chiming in with a few thoughts from the builder’s and industry perspective. Join Mike and Jennifer-Lee. You will find “Measure Twice, Cut...
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