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Residential Construction Needs Women in Trades

Women represent only 4.5% of the skilled trades in BC. Residential construction needs women to help close the trade shortage, in fact: it won't recover without women.

Kerrisdale Residence is a Finalist in the 2021 Georgie Awards

We are thrilled to announce our Kerrisdale Residence has been selected as a Finalist for the 2021 Georgie Awards®.

Novell's Sunset Residence is Featured on Houzz for Best Tiled Accents

Novell's Sunset Residence is showcased on this week's Houzz Feature: Best Tiled Accents Beyond Bathrooms & Kitchens.

Celebrating Novell Design Build's 15 Year Anniversary

Vaulted Heights and Unlacquered Gold in our Kitsilano Residence

Announcing: Extended Services in a Strategic Partnership with Novella Outdoors

Trailblazing laneway design in Vancouver, before it was cool

Renovating a Vancouver Special with Design Build Solutions

Join us in Celebrating 15 Years of Design Build!

Design Build Insights of our Kerrisdale Residence

Vancouver's Making HOME Project as seen through a Design Build lens

In a bid to help fill the "missing middle" housing gap, the City of Vancouver has announced a new housing initiative, the Making HOME program. Design Build firms offer the breadth of service necessary to deliver this type of project from start to finish. A six dwelling property won't suffice for Vancouverites unless it is thoughtfully crafted, and meaningful to its inhabitants.

Our Mission: Thoughtful Solutions, Meaningful Spaces

As a design-build professional, ensuring thoughtfulness in solutions and creating meaningful spaces requires a mindful approach. Homes matter, and at Novell, we want the design-build work that we do to matter and be meaningful to homeowners for years to come.