Note: the QHBA has been having some technical difficulties. We apologize for the delay in the receipt of this newsletter.
QHBA's Industry Update
For September 25, 2021
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2nd Round - Mobile Vaccination Clinics for Construction
We will be conducting our 2 nd round of mobile vaccination clinics for construction in coordination with HPE Public Health next week.
Please see the schedules below for our mobile vaccination clinics with HPE Public Health:
Note: Times and locations are approximate.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - Belleville Locations
TIME: Approx. 8:00 am (or earlier)
Farnham Road Area
- Geertsma Homes - Riverstone Way – (new access road)
- Staikos Homes - Whims Way/Essex
- Dor-ann Homes - Heritage Park – Redwood Drive area
TIME: Approx. 10:00 am (dependent on volume at previous location)
- Potters Creek Subdivision - Includes sites of Van Huizen Homes, Frontier Homes, McDonald Homes, Duvanco Homes
TIME: Approx 11:30 am (dependent on volume at previous location)
- Bayside – Stonecrest Estates (Mirtren Homes)
- Settlers Ridge – Hampton Ridge Drive (north)
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - Quinte West/Stirling Locations
Quinte West:
TIME: Approx 8:00 AM (dependent on volume at previous location)
- 2nd Dug Hill Rd – Appledene Park Estates & Hillside Meadows
- Orchard Lane Subdivision – Ambrosia Terrace
TIME: Approx 10:00 AM (dependent on volume at previous location)
- Antonia Heights - 45 Caleb Crescent, Frankford
Stirling:
TIME: Approx 11:00 AM (dependent on volume at previous location)
- Farnsworth Construction – Off of Front Street West near 400 block (not yet confirmed)
- Davis New Homes – Stirling Heights – Baker Street
- Ryell Homes – 25 Aberdeen Street
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Prince Edward County - dates to be confirmed
Please contact the QHBA at 613-970-2216, if you need more details or if you would like your subdivision/builds added to the schedule. PEC dates will follow.
Although the focus of this clinic is to follow up with second vaccinations, both first and second vaccinations will be made available, with both Moderna and Pfizer as options. This is a completely voluntary program, intended for convenience and open to all onsite workers, member admin staff & management, and even to residents of the subdivision. We ask that if you're able to, please pass this information on to your onsite employees, contractors and/or administrative staff/ management. Thanks in advance, it is greatly appreciated.
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Canadian housing starts are at their highest since 1977 - Livabl
Trudeau's economic agenda includes inflation, taxes, housing – Financial Post
ERO: 019-2346 A Proposed Approach to Update the Projection Methodology Guideline- OHBA
There has never been more housing under construction in Canada — but the city that needs it the most is missing the boom
Member Supplier Update:
Natural Gas Meter Location Survey
With the residential construction world experiencing issues regarding densification, vertical growth and smaller building envelopes we are interested in gaining the builders perspectives on the challenges of finding a location for the natural gas meters. Enbridge will be using the survey responses as a baseline for our Builder Stakeholder Outreach Webinar on the topic in October 2021. If you're a member and are interested in participating in the Webinar and reviewing meter placement options for all forms of construction including detached, townhomes, laneway developments, multi-res mid rise and hi-rise options please send a request for involvement to susan.cudahy@enbridge.com or michelle.vestergaard@enbridge.com. We will ensure you receive an invitation.
Builder-Meter Location Benchmark Survey
Please click on the link above to take the short survey!
The GT3 Exam Prep course is now rescheduled and open for registration. Please note that the cut-off for registration is December 15, 2021, and the course will start on January 8, 2021. Full details can be found at the link below.
http://loyalisttraining.com/workshops/upcoming-workshops/gas-technician-3-challenge/
CLICK HERE FOR OIL BURNER TECH 3 SESSION INFO
CLICK HERE FOR GAS TECHNICIAN 3 SESSION INFO
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CITY OF BELLEVILLE - DEVELOPMENT CHARGES UPDATE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS
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The QHBA met with City of Belleville staff and consultants last week, for the first time since May of 2021.
Although the full reports - Parks/Rec Master Plan, Infrastructure Phasing Strategy and DC Study 2021 - have not been finalized and not yet available to the public, we believe we are looking at a potential increase similar to what was last proposed to Council prior to the interim rate implementation. We've been told that these reports will be made available to the public on October 6th, as required under the Development Charges Act. We expect that a recommendation for an increase will go before Belleville City Council on Dec 13 with an effective date, once approved, expected as Jan 1, 2022. We would encourage members, if you're able, to put forward your permits ahead of Dec 31, 2021.
The Builder/Developer Advisory Group Chairs, and QHBA staff will be meeting on Sept 29 to discuss the perceived increase and will prepare a proposal to share with members. We should note that based on the work of our group (special thanks to Arnold Vandermeer) that there was a rate impact to our favour, as a result of Arnold's findings. We will continue to provide updates to members on the information as soon as it has been provided to us. In addition, we have invited representatives from the non-residential side to join our conversation on Sept 29 as we work towards a collaborative approach on this issue.
More details will follow to members via email, and we expect the full Builder Developer Advisory Group to meet early next week. Please watch your inbox for the additional details as we look forward to your insight on this important initiative.
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Employer Update: Sept 27, 2021
Templeman has prepared an updated Employer Handout, covering several regulatory amendments and recently-issued guidance documents. Please click the link below to view the attachment.
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In case you missed this webinar, you can access all the details(recorded webinar and slide deck) by clicking the button below.
Note: Members only and must be logged in to access the recorded webinar and slide deck.
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REMINDER: AWARDS PORTAL NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE ON OCT 15, 2021 at 11:59 pm.
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NEW CATEGORIES FOR 2021:
Builder/Developer of the Year
Renovator of the Year
Supplier of the Year
Judging Criteria
- Community Service
- Innovation (including but not limited to products, designs, system, and environmental)·
- Sales and Marketing excellence
- Support of Industry
Submission must include responses to the following questions in all Awards Categories.
- How has your company demonstrated sales and marketing excellence that goes above and beyond?
- What innovations (including but not limited to products, designs, systems, and environmental) does your company adopt and/or employ and why?
- How has your company demonstrated community service that goes above and beyond?
- How has your company demonstrated support for the industry (including locally and/or provincially, nationally)?
- Why is your company the best in your field in Quinte?
Submissions must include your company logo and 5 - 10 photos exhibiting the judging criteria (Minimum 1500 pixels in height or width).
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY BY OCTOBER 15, 2021
Winners will be announced at the President's Awards Gala in December.
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CONGRATS TO OUR 2021 Getting Back into the Swing of Things Golf Tournament Winners: Three Hills Engineering
Winners each receive a QHBA Exclusive Fall Jacket and a gift card.
Thanks to all our players for an amazing day. Special thanks to volunteers, staff & management at Black Bear Ridge GC. THANK YOU
  
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