Giving Back
CHBA Fraser Valley Boot Bank helps students step into careers in residential construction
CHBA Fraser Valley Boot Bank helps students step into careers in residential construction CHBA Fraser Valley (CHBA FV) found a practical way to open doors for young people looking to access careers in residential construction through its lending Boot Bank. Started after a secondary school asked for spare steel-toed boots for a field trip, the…
Read MoreBILD Central Alberta members collect winter gear for Red Deer’s most vulnerable
BILD Central Alberta members collect winter gear for Red Deer’s most vulnerable Members of BILD Central Alberta (BILD-CA) showed strong community spirit by stepping up for SPARC Red Deer’s Paint the Town Positive: Winter Warm-Up campaign. Donations collected by BILD-CA volunteers quickly filled a truck bed with mittens, toques, socks and winter gear for vulnerable…
Read MoreFounder of Richcraft Homes donates $20M to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation
Founder of Richcraft Homes donates $20M to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation When Kris Singhal arrived in Ottawa from Delhi with two suitcases in hand, he brought values that would shape a lifetime of community impact. In 1983, he founded Richcraft Homes, a member of Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA), building thriving neighbourhoods while giving back…
Read MoreSimcoe County HBA spearheads the construction of new facility for at-risk youth
Simcoe County HBA spearheads the construction of new facility for at-risk youth Simcoe County HBA (SCHBA) is making a significant contribution to their community by spearheading the construction of a new purpose-built rental facility for Youth Haven, an organization that provides housing and outreach services to up to 300 at-risk youth annually. The existing facility, which is…
Read MoreCHBA Central Okanagan members help inspire young women to pursue trades
CHBA Central Okanagan members help inspire young women to pursue trades Recognizing the need to encourage more women to consider careers in the residential construction industry, CHBA Central Okanagan (CHBA-CO)’s Women in Construction Committee sponsored an event hosted by Okanagan College aimed at giving high school girls in grades 9-12 the opportunity to experience trades programs…
Read MoreHomes by Avi invests $500,000 for students in construction trades programs
Homes by Avi invests $500,000 for students in construction trades programs In an effort to tackle the skilled trades shortage and support the residential construction industry in their region, BILD Edmonton Metro member Homes by Avi made a five-year, $500,000 investment to support students considering post-secondary studies at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)’s School of Construction and Building Sciences.…
Read MoreAlberta New Home Warranty Program hosts charity lawn bowling tournament to support those experiencing homelessness
Alberta New Home Warranty Program hosts charity lawn bowling tournament to support those experiencing homelessness Earlier this year, BILD Alberta member Alberta New Home Warranty Program (ANHWP) held two charity lawn bowling tournaments to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary. Decked out in 1974-themed attire, builder members battled on greens in Calgary on June 6 and…
Read MoreCentra Windows raises $110,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Centra Windows raises $110,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities CHBA BC member Centra Windows hosted a golf tournament for a great cause with their 24th annual Centra Cares Golf Tournament in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities. This year, the tournament raised $110,000, with $90,000 going to the Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon and $20,000 to Ronald…
Read MoreLondon HBA and Tricar Group host a charity soccer tournament for local homelessness fund
London HBA and Tricar Group host a charity soccer tournament for local homelessness fund A fund dedicated to helping London’s homeless population received a boost from the region’s home builders. The second annual Constructors Cup, a charity soccer tournament hosted by London HBA in conjunction with Tricar Group, raised $70,000 for The Health and Homelessness…
Read MoreBILD Calgary members ride for Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta
BILD Calgary members ride for Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta Ride Through the Rockies is an annual fundraising event in support of Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta. This is the eleventh year that founder Ken Crockett, Vice President of Star Building Materials and a member of BILD Calgary Region, brought together leaders from the home building industry. Forty participants cycled…
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