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Measure Twice, Cut Once

Homebuilders Assn Van HAVAN

Your biggest home building questions answered by the pros.

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45:15

The Burdens tackle millwork, walls & floors

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2022/11/01

Planning on paper does not always translate into the real world. Tune in for design and building solutions as the project comes to life, including a major hiccup as the existing floor is removed and the basement is unexpectedly exposed. Join host Jennifer-Lee of ‘Measure Twice, Cut Once’ as she catches up with the Burdens, who are living in the basement through their heritage building renovation. “We're going to have to reno the basement next because we've trashed it by living down there,” said

30:28

Electrical and plumbing work is completed for permitting

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2022/10/25

On this edition of 'Measure Twice, Cut Once', emotions are waning and the dishes are piling up in the basement. Getting to the rough-in stage and past permitting has taken some muscle and perseverance. Do the Burdens have what it takes to see this through? Join host Jennifer-Lee Gunson as she catches up with the Burdens, who are living in the basement through their heritage B renovation. "The home features a new combination boiler/hot water heater," said homeowner Justin Burden. "Upgrading has been

40:43

Things get real during demo days

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2022/10/18

Finishing ahead of the two-week schedule, both good and concerning issues impacting the budget came up, including a hiccup on day one. Host Jennifer-Lee Gunson of 'Measure Twice, Cut Once' rides the reno wave of emotions with Skyla and Justin Burden as they make financial and design decisions after the walls are opened. "On this project we’re working with a fixed budget and fixed scope of work," said Alex Dumitru of Level One Construction. "If there are unknowns you can have an allowance but you

32:19

Project planning and tough choices

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2022/10/11

In the latest episode of 'Measure Twice, Cut Once' things are getting real as the Burden Family realizes their Pinterest dreams might not all come true after bringing together the designer, builder and required engineers in the project planning stage. Host Jennifer-Lee Gunson explores the realities and sometimes tough choices that had to be made to realize their dream, within budget. "Having the Burdens live in the basement through the project resulted in big impacts on what was possible upstairs,"

26:05

Meet the Burden Family

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2022/10/04

Host Jennifer-Lee Gunson invites you to “Meet the Burdens”, as the “Measure Twice, Cut Once”, podcast produced by the Homebuilders Association of Vancouver (HAVAN) follows the Burden Family of B.C. as they renovate their home. “This is not a make-over like you might see on reality TV; we’re talking real life; a real renovation. Looking to live in the basement with two young children while the upper floors of their 1912 heritage home are fully gutted back to the studs.”says Gunson. Listeners will

31:33

Outdoor Living

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2022/06/17

Connecting the outdoors to your indoor living space has natural health benefits for your family. Victor from Huckleberry Landscape Design shares strategies to create the best outdoor living space including plant selection to temper outdoor heat islands, and improve your indoor space too! Join co-hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee of Measure Twice, Cut Once as they get inspiration to help you build the best outdoor living spaces.Thank you to sponsor: FortisBChttps://havan.ca/measuretwicecutonce/See

37:23

Reno Trends: Room by Room

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2022/06/08

Realistic reno budgets, and creative design solutions are two topics close to the hearts of Laura Grist Interior Design and Dan Klassen of Jedan Brothers Contracting as they work with homeowners to re-invent livable spaces. Listen in as co-hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee of Measure Twice, Cut Once explore partial home renovations, room by room.Thank you to sponsor: FortisBChttps://havan.ca/measuretwicecutonce/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37:51

Water Works

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2022/05/31

With an eye for design and a passion for globetrotting, Aleem Kassam, co-owner of Kalu Interiors walks us straight through his closet, and into the bathroom bursting with ideas to create a wellness retreat to rival any 5-star hotel! Listen in as co-hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee of Measure Twice, Cut Once hear about the latest bathroom design trends to improve our lifestyles.Thank you to sponsor: FortisBChttps://havan.ca/measuretwicecutonce/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33:10

Take a Breath! Air quality in your home

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2022/05/06

Award-winning master builder, and owner of Clay Construction, Larry Clay, and Luke Dolan, energy advisor of Capital Home Energy explore the choices we can make to improve the air quality in our homes for healthier living environments. Listen in as co-hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee of Measure Twice, Cut Once learn about working with an energy advisor to build our best homes.Thank you to sponsor: FortisBChttps://havan.ca/measuretwicecutonce/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

38:00

Smart Kitchens: By design

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2022/04/28

Taking a nod from commercial chefs, award-winning designer Katerina Vastardis, co-owner of Designs by KS, and award-winning builder, Niky Furtado of Furtado Contracting, explore how smart kitchen design can impact efficiencies and the wellness of your family too. Listen in as co-hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee of Measure Twice, Cut Once learn about kitchen layout, planning and organization to maximize storage space, and advancement in appliances, and hardware, for improved health and energy benefits

45:54

Healthy Renos

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2022/04/25

Renovating with purpose and lifestyle in mind creates interesting challenges when looking to build above code. Sharing a great character home renovation project, award-winning builder/renovator Henri Belisle, president of TQ Construction, and homeowner Dr. Janet Simons share their strategies to reach higher-performance levels without losing the livability of her forever home. Listen in as co-hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee of Measure Twice, Cut Once gain insight into designing and renovating with

36:35

Design Build Trends

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2022/04/19

Packed with information and ideas to begin understanding the impact of award-winning design and building techniques, be sure to check out Design Build Trends and discover how designing with purpose and building above code can enhance the livability of your home. Award-winning industry leaders Joe Geluch of Naikoon Contracting, and Khang Nguyen of Architrix Design Studio believe in designing with purpose and building above the basic code to improve the livability of our homes to improve the wellness

35:14

Bright Ideas

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2022/04/12

Packed with bright ideas, Jordanna Nelson of BA Robinson shares insight on how the light in our home can impact our moods. Layers and dimmers are just some of the tips to help improve the atmosphere and how we feel and function in the home. Listen in as co-hosts Mike and Jennifer-Lee of Measure Twice, Cut Once get switched on to easy tips for improving the living environment in your home. Thank you to sponsor: FortisBC, BA Robinson and AI Technology &

34:59

Healthy Homes

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2022/04/05

What makes a home healthy, and why should we care? Brett Stenner, owner of CI Partners, and certified Well AP walks through three key elements: water, air, and light. Listen in as Mike and Jennifer-Lee of Measure Twice, Cut Once learn about building solutions for the spaces where we live and now work, to improve our quality of living.Thank you to sponsor: FortisBChttps://havan.ca/measuretwicecutonce/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

55:44

Home Cents: Leverage your property investment

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2021/05/18

Bobby Purba of By Design Construction and Alisa Aragon-Lloyd of Bridgestone Financing Pros understand the power of building your team when you are looking to buy real estate in Metro Vancouver to build or renovate. Listen in as Mike and Jennifer-Lee of Measure Twice, Cut Once learn about the importance of having good people on your team, to leverage your property and make it work for you to maximize one of the greatest investments in your lifetime, your home. Thank you to our podcast

32:42

Scope & Cost: Know the Real Cost of Home Renovation...

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2021/05/11

How much is my house going to cost me is the most common question asked of builders. Shira of DOS Design Group and Damian of Newcombe Wood Concepts and Construction suggest working from the top down. Establish your budget, then talk to your designer and builder to help determine your project to define your cost per square foot. Measure Twice, Cut Once co-hosts Jennifer-Lee and Mike tackle how to establish a cost per square foot. Thank you to our podcast partners:FortisBCBC HydroBC HousingRami

46:41

Condo Renos: Listen from the pros before you begin!

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2021/05/04

Jamie Banfield Design and Babak from Condoworks Design Renovations understand the power of good design when looking to renovate cookie-cutter condo floor plans. Knowing what to look for in a building will help you locate and renovate the home right for you. Join Jennifer-Lee and Mike on Measure Twice, Cut Once as they explore the possibilities of condo renovations. Condo living has never felt so good!Thank you to our podcast partners:FortisBCBC HydroBC HousingRami

34:14

Seeing Double: Duplex Homes and lifestyle benefits

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2021/04/27

Doubling down on a housing type not readily allowed in all Metro Vancouver municipalities has Kiff Mowat of Davenport Homes and his brother Cam seeing double. These brothers know first-hand how a duplex can provide an affordable approach to living in a ground-oriented home. Listen in as Jennifer-Lee and Mike from Measure Twice, Cut Once learn about the brothers’ journey from living in condos, to building a duplex with suites, to house four families. Thank you to our podcast partners:FortisBCBC

31:01

Passive Passion: Lifestyle benefits of living in a...

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2021/04/20

Passionate about everything Passive House, Nick Bray, of Nick Bray Architecture, shares his unlikely journey with Mike and Jennifer-Lee on Measure Twice, Cut Once, about building a 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom high-performance house on a 25-foot-wide peat bog in Vancouver. Bonus! Lucila Diaz of Harmony Sense Interiors shares her expansive design solutions. Thank you to our podcast partners:FortisBCBC HydroBC HousingRami Filmshttps://havan.ca/measuretwicecutonce/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

32:37

Prefab-ulous! Panelized and factory built homes!

Measure Twice, Cut Once ·

2021/04/13

Extending the life of a traditional prefab Pan-Abobe home with factory-built panelized wall systems, Steve Kemp of Kemp Construction believes you can add life to almost any home, noting the ones with quirky designs often yield the best results. Join Mike and Jennifer-Lee on Measure Twice, Cut Once as they explore whole-home renovations using state-of-the-art building science.Thank you to our podcast partners:FortisBCBC HydroBC HousingRami Filmshttps://havan.ca/measuretwicecutonce/ See

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