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Adera Development Corporation,
Vancouver, B.C.: “Seven35”.

BUILDER PROFILE: Meet your President: Deep Shergill
Working in the residential construction industry since 1980, Deep Shergill knows what it takes to be a builder in recessionary times, boom times and every time in between.




AWE: CHBA Recognizes 2012 National SAM Award Winners
Twenty-three CHBA National SAM Awards were presented at the Association’s 70th National Conference on March 8, 2013 in Lake Louise, Alta.




TOOL TALK: Non-traditional Solutions
In the event that Deck Talk didn’t answer all of your decking needs, never fear: We’ve got more non-traditional solutions to make your life a little bit easier.




DECK TALK: A New Generation of Pressure-treated Wood
It has taken several years to get this new technology adapted to Canadian species wood and then through the Canadian approvals process. Some are saying that we have a game change in exterior wood and building decks.




ROOM WITH A VIEW: Top 10 outdoor living trends
Modern landscapes are being designed as a natural extension of the house, with the opportunity to include sunrooms or screened-in gazebos to create spaces that can be used year round.




BUILDING SCIENCE: Practical Application of Vacuum Insulation Panels
A pilot project in Whitehorse, Yukon, has demonstrated the feasibility of using VIPs on a wall exterior.




COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Signs of the Times
Creating pedestrian and cyclist friendly communities