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Considering a Career in Residential Construction? Leading Women in Industry Share their Insights
Considering a Career in Residential Construction? Leading Women in Industry Share their Insights Residential construction offers dynamic, rewarding careers from skilled trades to design to project management to sales and beyond. Despite the opportunities, it’s not a career that comes to mind often for women. CHBA’s inaugural Women in Residential Construction Council (WIRCC) at the…
Custom vs. Production Homes: Which Is Right for You?
Custom vs. Production Homes: Which Is Right for You? Building a new home is one of the most exciting-and significant-investments you’ll ever make. But before you start choosing paint colors and flooring, there’s an important decision to make: Should you build a custom home or purchase a production home? Both options have their advantages, and the…
Airtightness: Why it Matters in Housing
Airtightness: Why it Matters in Housing When talking about building or renovating homes for energy efficiency and comfort, airtightness often tops the list of priorities, and for good reason. It’s not simply a technical detail, it’s a cornerstone of temperature and moisture control, durability, health, and reducing energy costs. Yet, many new buyers and homeowners…
Simcoe 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…
CHBA 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…
Canada’s Best Custom or Renovated Net Zero Homes
Canada’s Best Custom or Renovated Net Zero Homes Homeowners across the country are increasingly asking Qualified Net Zero Builders/Renovators to deliver their Net Zero dream homes. And every year, they prove to be up to the task! Builders and renovators across Canada submitted their gorgeous Net Zero or Net Zero Ready Homes (qualified under CHBA’s Net Zero Home…
Maximizing Your Home Renovation: A Guide to Federal Government Tax Credits and Financing Programs
Maximizing Your Home Renovation: A Guide to Federal Government Tax Credits and Financing Programs Home renovations can be a thrilling yet daunting task. Between choosing the right colours, materials, and contractors, it’s easy to overlook the financial incentives available to you. Fortunately, the Government of Canada offers several programs designed to ease the financial burden…
The 2025 Big 3: Toasting Triumphs at the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
The 2025 Big 3: Toasting Triumphs at the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence he Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) National Awards for Housing Excellence rolled out the red carpet in 2025, celebrating the crème de la crème of the residential construction industry in Canada. With over 1000 submissions this year, nearly 300 industry experts sifted through a…
The Future of Housing: Canada’s Top 5 Net Zero Production Homes
The Future of Housing: Canada’s Top 5 Net Zero Production Homes Builders and renovators across the country are increasingly delivering on Canadians’ growing desire to live in an energy efficient home. This was never more evident than during this year’s CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence – Canada’s premiere competition for new homes, renovations, community development, and…