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CdnBuilt: CHBA Members Stand by Those Affected By B.C. Wildfires
#CdnBuilt: CHBA Members Stand by Those Affected By B.C. Wildfires Tens of thousands of British Columbians have been displaced as wildfires rip through the province, which was declared under a state of emergency in early July. Seeing how hard so many communities have already been hit, Lacey Developments jumped to action just last week. “As a homebuilder,…
Tips for creating a cozy finished basement
Tips for creating a cozy finished basement A warm, comfortable, and cozy finished basement is a great feature that adds value to your home. It’s summer now, but soon the cooler weather will be here. Is your basement ready for the change in seasons? If you’re in a new house and planning on finishing your…
CdnBuilt for Generations: CHBA member revives Ottawa’s National Arts Centre in time for Canada’s 150th
#CdnBuilt for Generations: CHBA member revives Ottawa’s National Arts Centre in time for Canada’s 150th Measured at more than one million square feet of concrete, brick and granite, the National Arts Centre has been home to thousands of cultural arts performances since its grand opening in 1969. On July 1, 2017 – 50 years after…
Project Hope: Community Rallies to Build Net Zero Ready Home in Just Three Days
Project Hope: Community Rallies to Build Net Zero Ready Home in Just Three Days From June 9 to 11, 2017, CHBA Member Doug Tarry Homes gathered more than 600 volunteers in St. Thomas, Ontario to build Project Hope – a Net Zero Ready Home – in just three days. Proceeds of the sale of this new home will help support the…
Cycling to end the cycle of poverty: CHBA President Eric DenOuden Exemplifies #CdnBuilt
Cycling to end the cycle of poverty: CHBA President Eric DenOuden Exemplifies #CdnBuilt Nine weeks, nearly 7,000 kilometres and 135 riders- CHBA president Eric DenOuden is not going on just any ordinary bike ride. Beginning June 26 in Vancouver, British Columbia DenOuden will kick off his cross-Canada trek to raise awareness and funds to fight…
CHBA past president Bob Finnigan proud of 36 lives saved through The Mikey Network
CHBA past president Bob Finnigan proud of 36 lives saved through The Mikey Network Bob Finnigan, CHBA past president 2016, speaks proudly and from the heart about the network of defibrillators founded by Herity/Heathwood Homes, where he is a principal. In 2002, Finnigan’s home builder/developer company based in Toronto, Ontario started The Mikey Network to place…
CdnBuilt: Giving Back and Creating Communities
#CdnBuilt: Giving Back and Creating Communities Members of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) have been building, developing and renovating homes from coast to coast for generations. They know that strong communities are not just about bricks and mortar, but about the people living in them. That’s why our members are so passionate about giving back to…
How to choose the right home renovation contractor
How to choose the right home renovation contractor Finding the right renovation contractor for your home renovation project is a little bit like dating. The first step is looking for prospective contractors before choosing ‘the one’ you’d like to get to know a little better. Here’s what you need to know to find and interview…
The Risks of a ‘Cash Deal’ Home Renovation
The Risks of a ‘Cash Deal’ Home Renovation As the old adage goes, ‘your home is your castle’, and many of us enjoy spending time and money making our homes an enjoyable place to live, play and work. We all want to save money where we can. When you’re looking at updating your kitchen or…