Mission Statement Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) represents the residential construction industry in the Greater Vancouver Area. Dedicated to the professionalism of its members, HAVAN provides the following services: Liaison with local governments and housing industry groups. Education and training. Technical and economic information transfer. Public visibility and recognition. Opportunities to network. Organizational Structure HAVAN is affiliated with the Canadian Home Builders' Association at both the provincial and national levels. Established in 1974, it is the largest of the 10 local associations in British Columbia with more than 850 members, six full-time and one part-time staff. A Board of Directors, elected annually by the general membership, governs HAVAN.