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CHBA Adaptiv Home Manual

CHBA Adaptiv Home Manual

The new definitive guide for adaptiv home renovation in Canada

Approximately 90% of Canadians have said they want to live in their homes as long as they possibly can. 15.3 million Canadians, or almost 16% of the population, are living with some form of disability that affects their level of freedom, independence, or quality of life, and it is estimated that by the year 2036, more than half of all Canadian households will be headed by people 55 years or older. There are many opportunities in the renovation industry: the Canadian Home Builders’ Association identified, through its own market analysis, that 80% of Canadian homes need to be modified in order for homeowners to age in place, and that the adaptive home sector is valued at approximately $77 billion dollars.

One of the current barriers for the aging-in-place home modification sector is the lack of training and information available to renovators and other trade professionals, including product manufacturers. As the demand increases, consumers will seek out qualified professionals to take on their home modification renovation or new build projects. Renovators who are educated in this sector and know which products to specify will have a better understanding of the needs of consumers, will be better prepared to market their services, and successfully handle all types of adaptiv home modifications.

All New Adaptiv Home Renovation Manual!

CHBA Members receive $10 off. You must be logged in to the website for the discount to apply.

Overview

Here is a brief overview of what’s in this manual:

  • Client Communication, empathy and privacy considerations
  • Professional partnerships
  • Contract and Marketing
  • Design solutions and accessibility approaches
  • Building knowledge specific to living in place
  • Air quality and lightening
  • Home automation for living in place
  • Fire safety
  • Conditions and disease fact sheets
  • Renovator checklist for adaptiv homes

Who should buy this book?

Canadian Home Builders’ Association Adaptiv Home Renovation Manual is a comprehensive book on all aspects of living-at-home renovation. It is a companion text to the Renovators' Manual and Builders’ Manual The Adaptiv Home Renovation Manual is written for renovators, yet is also very useful for:

  • Builders
  • Engineers
  • Kitchen and bath specialists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Interior designers
  • Architects
  • Trade contractors
  • Manufacturers and suppliers
  • Government officials
  • Building product and hardware retailers
  • Educators and students in building-related courses
  • Individuals and their caregivers interested in learning more about living in place and adaptive home modifications

About the Canadian Home Builders’ Association

Since 1943, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) has been the voice of the residential construction industry in Canada—one of the most vital and enterprising industries in Canada. Canada is an acknowledged world leader in residential construction, and Canadians are considered among the best-housed people in the world. We are widely recognized for our technological “know-how,” highly regarded for our innovative spirit and well respected for the quality of the homes we build. This manual is the latest step in a long history of CHBA’s active role in supporting training and education for the Canadian homebuilding industry.

Bundle: Save $20

Bundle contains the Adaptiv Home Manual and Builders' Manual. Both books will be shipped together.

CHBA Members receive an additional $20 off the bundle pricing. You must be logged in to the website for the discount to apply.

Bundle: Save $20

Bundle contains the Adaptiv Home Manual and Renovator's Manual. Both books will be shipped together.

CHBA Members receive an additional $20 off the bundle pricing. You must be logged in to the website for the discount to apply.

Bundle: Save $30

Bundle contains the Renovators' Manual, Adaptiv Home Manual and Builders' Manual. All three books will be shipped together.

CHBA Members receive an additional $30 off the bundle pricing. You must be logged in to the website for the discount to apply.