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Page restricted News Alert: CHBA actions to address anti-dumping drywall duty To: Builder, Renovator and Developer Members CHBA National Board of Directors Provincial and Local Executive Officers From:  Kevin Lee, CEO As noted in other CHBA communications last week, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has made a preliminary determination of dumping into Canada drywall…

2015 Economic Impacts of Residential Construction Ottawa – August 10, 2016 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today released its report on the 2015 Economic Impacts of Residential Construction. ​ The new estimates show that, in 2015, the industry supported over 1 million jobs in new home construction, renovation and repair, and continues to be one…

Guelph, Welland Homes First to Qualify For Net Zero Energy Label One of the five Net Zero Energy Homes built by Reid’s Heritage Homes in Guelph, ON ​ Ottawa – August 2, 2016 – On July 25, 2016 the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) qualified five Net Zero Energy (NZE) homes built by Reid’s Heritage Homes,…

Winners Announced for 2016 CHBA Association Leadership Awards KELOWNA, BC – May 6, 2016 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the winners for the CHBA – Association Leadership Awards. These awards were presented during the Association’s 73rd National Conference in Kelowna, BC and pay tribute to the tremendous work carried…

Winners Announced for 2016 National Awards for Housing Excellence KELOWNA, BC – May 6, 2016 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the winners for its National Awards for Housing Excellence, presented in partnership with Masco Canada/Delta Faucet and Genworth Canada. Thirty-three CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence were presented at the…

Home Builders Welcome Public Transit, Infrastructure and Housing Investments in Federal Budget March 22, 2016 OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today welcomed the government’s Budget plan to invest in public transit systems and municipal infrastructure, which will help make houses more affordable. “Federal investment of up to 50% of capital costs in…

2016 National Awards for Housing Excellence Finalists Named March 9, 2016 OTTAWA  – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the finalists for the inaugural National Awards for Housing Excellence, sponsored by Delta Faucet and Genworth Canada. CHBA Chief Executive Officer Kevin Lee noted: “These prestigious awards are all about excellence and…

Home Builders Look Forward to Housing Policy Discussions with New Ministers OTTAWA (November 4, 2015) – Following today’s swearing in of the new federal Cabinet, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) welcomed several new Ministers with housing-related portfolios. “Housing and home ownership are central to the lives of Canadians,” said CHBA CEO Kevin Lee. “Our…

2014 CHBA NATIONAL SAM AWARDS RECOGNIZING CANADIAN HOUSING EXCELLENCE – FINALISTS ANNOUNCED OTTAWA – December 17, 2014 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2014 CHBA National SAM Awards – Recognizing Canadian Housing Excellence, sponsored by MASCO/Delta Faucet and Genworth Canada. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in…

CHBA Announces Members Of Net Zero Energy Housing Council December 11, 2014 An Action Plan for Net Zero Energy Housing in Canada Moves Forward Ottawa, ON – On December 9, 2014 the CHBA Board Executive Committee approved the 2015 members of the Association’s Net Zero Energy Housing Council (NZC). The NZC supports innovation in our industry with…