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BILD 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…
Centennial Homes to build four townhomes in support of Habitat for Humanity Niagara
Centennial Homes to build four townhomes in support of Habitat for Humanity Niagara Niagara HBA member Centennial Homes, and their network of suppliers and subtrades, have committed to build four townhomes in support of Habitat for Humanity Niagara. The homes, which have broken ground in Thorold, ON, will allow Habitat for Humanity Niagara to provide more affordable…
Elevate Your Workspace: Crafting a Stylish and Functional Home Office Sanctuary
Elevate Your Workspace: Crafting a Stylish and Functional Home Office Sanctuary Creating a functional home office space is essential for productivity and well-being, especially in an era where remote work is becoming increasingly common. And by making the space look nice, you’ll be more inclined to want to spent time in it (or at least…
Top 5 Custom or Renovated Net Zero Homes in Canada
Top 5 Custom or Renovated Net Zero Homes in Canada As the desire for extremely energy efficient homes grows in popularity across Canada, many homeowners are asking Qualified Net Zero Builders/Renovators to deliver their Net Zero dream homes. Builders and renovators who submitted projects into this year’s CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence – Canada’s foremost competition…
CHBA Central Okanagan launches scholarship for women in construction-related post-secondary programs
CHBA Central Okanagan launches scholarship for women in construction-related post-secondary programs As part of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Okanagan’s (CHBA-CO) unwavering commitment to empowering women in the residential construction industry, the HBA has created a scholarship to help women pursuing construction-related post-secondary programs in the Okanagan. Launched by CHBA-CO’s Women in Construction Committee, the $2,000…
Logel Homes builds new community hub to support unhoused individuals
Logel Homes builds new community hub to support unhoused individuals BILD Calgary member Logel Homes partnered with McMan Youth, Family, and Community Services Association of Calgary & Area to build a new community hub in their 27-unit transitional housing development, The James House. The James House was built in 2018 by Logel Homes in partnership with Cardel Homes, the Resolve…
5 Award-Worthy Production Net Zero Homes in Canada
5 Award-Worthy Production Net Zero Homes in Canada Canadian home buyers are increasingly showing interest in Net Zero Homes, and builders and renovators across the country are expertly producing the goods. This year’s CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence – Canada’s premiere competition for new homes, renovations, community development, and residential marketing – recognized housing excellence in…
Debunking Myths About the Skilled Trades in the Residential Construction Industry
Debunking Myths About the Skilled Trades in the Residential Construction Industry Jobs and workplaces evolve, but sometimes persistent myths stick around, influencing how we think about careers and the people who work in them. There are myths and stereotypes about most jobs, and the residential construction industry is no exception. For example, unfortunately, one prevalent…
The Big 3: Meet the Builders and Renovators that Made a Big Splash at the 2024 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
The Big 3: Meet the Builders and Renovators that Made a Big Splash at the 2024 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence The 2024 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence recognize the best in Canada’s residential construction industry. There were over 900 submissions this year, and nearly 300 industry experts from across the country meticulously…