Information on the Housing Industry

These documents provide a brief overview of the Canadian residential construction industry:

• Canadian Housing Industry - Performance and Trends (October 2012)

• Economic Impacts of the Housing Industry - Canada (2013) (Fact Sheet, Renovation Fact Sheet, Full Report)

• Housing Affordability and Accessibility: A Synopsis of Solutions (October 2012)

• Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emission Performance of the Canadian Housing Industry 1990 - 2010 (May 2012)

• CHBA Position on the Environment (February 23, 2007)

Corporate Social Responsibility Guides

These Guidelines were adopted at the Annual Meeting of Members in February 2007 as a follow up to the CHBA Member Builder’s Statement of Business Values and Commitments (adopted in February 2006) and to help members fulfil their role in the community.

• Canadian Home Builders' Association's Statement on Principles and Guidelines for Employer-Employee Relationships
• Canadian Home Builders' Association's Position on Workplace Health and Safety
• Guidelines for New Home Builder, Renovator and Developer Members of the Canadian Home Builders' Association to the Development of Environmentally Responsible Housing
• Guidelines for the Development of Environmentally Responsible Communities
• Guidelines for New Home Builders and Renovators to Assist Them in Meeting Realistic Buyer Expectations
• Guidelines for New Home Builders, Renovators and Developers on Contributing to the Community