Canadian Home Builders' Association of Central Vancouver Island and Herold Engineering present "Ask A Pro" Speakers' Series & Trade Show

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Saturday, October 19th, 2013
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Free advice from Residential Construction Professionals onsite! Visit the following companies throughout the day:

- B.Gallant Homes
- department G
- G. Martin Custom Builders
- Pheasant Hill Homes
- Island Aggregates
- Illuminations Lighting Solutions
- Western Financial Group

Listen to CHBA Professionals on Stage at Centre Court Throughout the Day. The schedule is as follows:

10am: �Kitchen Renos� a Small Taste Before the BIG Bite!�
James MacIntyre of Studio Kitchens and Pi Granite will highlight what�s new, in style and now available to build or update your kitchen! James will introduce door styles, hardware, granite, quartz, laminate and planning.

11am: �Gutter Talk With Hank Aarsen�
Hank Aarsen of Aarsen Gutters will talk all things gutter � including gutter maintenance, downspouts, pipes and leaf catchers. After listening to Hank you won�t look at your gutters the same way!

Noon: �Green Renovations Seminar�
Vanessa Joehl, department G and Einar Halbig, E3 Eco Group
In partnership with FortisBC, department G delivers consumer seminars throughout the province to educate and encourage homeowners� decisions to make energy efficient upgrades to their home. Learn the steps to take when considering an upgrade to a home, resources on where to begin to retrofit a home, long lasting effects of energy efficiency, how to evaluate the most cost effective places to begin a renovation, how to balance your need for sustainability with your budget, whether there are grants or incentives available, cleanest and most affordable fuels, importance of infrastructure items and supplies, and the holistic benefits of upgrades in addition to energy savings.

1pm: �Bringing the Living Room Outside�
Join Rob Muir from Easy Living Landscaping and ESSCO Solutions as he demonstrates how to expand and enhance your outdoor living space using the elements of water, fire, light, and sound. Rob will answer your questions on everything from outdoor firepits to landscape lighting and provide some helpful tips for any do-it-yourselfers.

2pm: �Love it or Leave it � Should You Move, Build or Renovate?�
Ken Connolly, Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.
Professional builder and renovator Ken Connolly of Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd. will discuss the pros and cons of moving, building and renovating to accommodate your changing housing needs. Key topics include the size, functionality, energy efficiency, maintenance and affordability of the different housing options available to you.

3pm: �Apples to Apples: Comparing Commercial Insurance�
Bill Brendon, Western Financial Group
Confused about insurance providers? Insurance is a necessity, but comparing different plans can leave you scratching your head. Bill will break down the details and compare the pros and cons of different plans to help you make an informed decision when shopping for insurance.