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 performance-based process, tune in for tips from Barb Silverthorn of Capture Energy. You will find “Measure Twice, Cut Once” podcasts on iTunes, Spotify and Google podcasts. Thanks to sponsors: FortisBC, BC Housing, Trail Appliances, Rami Films, jPod productions, and AI Technology & Design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HAVAN – the Homebuilders Association Vancouver rRepresents 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 professionals — the people who build over 65% of Metro Vancouver’s homes. As a not-for-profit association, we bring people together — connecting industry and consumers through education, resources, and shared opportunities. We work closely with government to promote smart policy, with a focus on housing solutions that meet the region’s growing needs and are proudly  affiliated with CHBA BC and CHBA National.