Tools For HBAs

Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emission Performance in Canadian Homes Since 1990, 1990 - 2008 Update

This is an update on the CHBA’s previous reports that show how well our industry is doing in terms of energy efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Clearly, the very positive environmental performance of Canadian housing continues.  Over the reporting period, the number of homes in Canada grew by a third, while growth in household energy use was only 14%, and greenhouse gas emission went up less than 1%.  Our sector is a clear environmental leader, and we have a lot to be proud about! 

Members should take every opportunity to spread this good news, and make sure our sector gets the environmental recognition we deserve.

In addition to national data, the report includes results at the provincial level.  As always, if your HBA requires more detailed data for your government representation efforts, please contact CHBA’s Director of Environmental Affairs, David Foster, so he can be of assistance.

Update on Economic Impacts of the Housing Industry - 2011

This information shows the tremendous contribution our industry makes to local economies.

These estimates were prepared by Will Dunning Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in housing market analysis.  They cover housing starts, jobs, investment and government revenues from construction of new dwellings of all types, as well as renovation, conversion and repair of existing dwellings and other expenditures relating to new residential construction.

These reports illustrate the importance of residential construction in generating jobs, wages, investment, and significant government revenues.

Model By-laws for Home Builders' Associations

Toolkits

  • The Urban Infrastructure Challenge in Canada: Perceptions and Realities
  • Housing Affordability and Choice: Community Prosperity in the 21st Century
  • Smart Policy Decisions: Implementing Smart Government in the Housing Sector
  • Demonstrating the Benefits of Growth
  • The Potential Effects of Inclusionary Zoning in Canada
  • Tracking Development Charges in Municipal Reserve Funds
  • Municipal Appeal Mechanisms
  • How Recent Changes to the National Model Codes Process Help Deal with Urgent and Emerging Issues
  • Extended Producer Responsibility and Waste Management
  • Cap and Trade
  • Innovation in the Housing Industry
  • Private Property
  • Rental Housing
  • Human Resources in the Resdiential Construction Industry
  • Standards in the Residential Construction Industry
  • Liability in the Residential Building Industry
  • Municipal Accountability for Regulation

CHBA and The Environment

 

  

New Homes Month Images & Backgrounders

  

Renovation Month Images & Backgrounders

This year’s New Homes Month theme is “Enjoy! Your New Home” The campaign images and backgrounders invite consumers to explore what’s possible in a new home, and encourage them to contact the professional new home builders in their community.

  

Renovation Month focuses on the professional renovator through our theme “Unleash Your Home.” The campaign images and backgrounders drive home the benefits of hiring a professional who does things the right way.

 

CHBA Membership Kit Brochures