Training for Home Modifications

CHBA is currently optimizing training for builders, renovators, and health professionals who want to learn more about modifying existing homes for health, ability, and aging in place, and how to provide innovative options to their clients.


Home Modifications

Canada’s population has a variety of abilities and needs, and many people require modifications to their homes so that they can thrive.

Whether you’re building a new house or renovating an existing home, understanding current and future living space requirements for illness, injury, or aging – and how to meet them – can pose some unique challenges. CHBA is currently optimizing course content that will provide professionals like yourself the expertise required to guide your clients through a successful home modification to allow them to meet all of life's changes.

Learning Highlights

  • Design and building standards
  • Universal design concepts
  • Implementation of design concepts
  • Scenario-based learning
  • Instructor led training
  • Scenario-based discussions

Meet Your Trainer



Gary Sharp, P.Eng.

Director, Renovator Services
   Canadian Home Builders' Association

Contact CHBA

For inquiries about the training course, please email Dina McNeil.