Why Build Net Zero Vancouver

With rising energy costs, environmental concerns, and growing awareness of sustainable living, there’s no better time to invest in or build a Net Zero Home. The Vancouver Zero Emission Building Bylaw makes this opportunity even more appealing, offering up to 19% additional floor space, currently only possible for building permit applications received before the end …

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Great Option For Vancouver Homeowners | 2nd or 3rd Storey Additions

If you are a Vancouver resident, you are most likely keenly aware that space in our city is at a premium like never seen before. If you’re lucky Vancouver homeowner and find yourself wishing you had more space… Have you consider the option of building up?   Some advantages of adding a second or third …

Building a New Custom Home | Where to Start…

Are thinking about building or renovating your existing home? Investing your time up front to clearly define your home goals is the perfect place to start. It will provide clarity for you and your family and make the building process easier. What’s Motivating Your Renovation or Rebuilding? Have you and your family outgrown your home …

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Averra Developments on HGTV Massive Moves

Averra Developments big house move finally aired on HGTV’s show Massive Moves! The circa-1915 Vancouver heritage home was safely moved by Nickel Brothers building movers.  The episode documents how this home was: loaded onto a transport truck carefully navigated it through Vancouver city streets transferred on a barge at the Fraser River shipped to its new home on …