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Manuals Discover CHBA’s complete collection of industry-leading manuals—brought together to support builders, renovators, and professionals at every stage of the housing journey. From the Builders’ Manual, the definitive guide to constructing high-performance homes in Canada’s demanding climate, to the Renovators’ Manual, which dives deep into applying building science to existing homes, and the Adaptiv Home…

CHBA Renovators’ Manual CHBA Renovators’ Manual The new definitive guide for home renovation in Canada In Canada, the renovation sector creates great jobs and employs even more people than the new home building sector. Annually, Canadians invest more in renovation and repair of their homes than is invested in building new homes. Approximately 90% of…

CHBA Adaptiv Home Manual CHBA Adaptiv Home Manual The new definitive guide for adaptiv home renovation in Canada Approximately 90% of Canadians have said they want to live in their homes as long as they possibly can. 15.3 million Canadians, or almost 16% of the population, are living with some form of disability that affects…

CHBA Builders’ Manual CHBA Builders’ Manual This is the definitive guide for home building in Canada For those who need to know how to build homes in one of the toughest climates on earth, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Builders’ Manual is the most authoritative guide you will find for building superior energy-efficient housing. And…

  Net Zero Program Requirements Program Requirements Expand Net Zero Home Labelling Program Requirements For New Homes 1)  Administrative Requirements 2)  Technical Requirements (Amended) 3)  Technical Procedures Guidebook 4) Project Registration Workbook – For New Homes    For Renovations 1)  Administrative Requirements 2)  Technical Requirements 3)  Technical Procedures Guidebook 4)  Project Registration Workbook – For Renovations   NEW: For Net Zero Ready Alternative…

  Resources for Renovators Renovator resources at your fingertips   If you’re a renovator, you know that it takes a lot of expertise, time, and effort to successfully complete a renovation project. That’s why we’ve created this page to provide you with helpful resources to make your job easier. From sample renovation contracts to a…

After Buying a New Home Taking Possession Inspecting Your New Home Before Taking Possession As your home gets close to completion, usually a few days before you are due to move in, the builder will take you on a tour of the entire house. There are two reasons for doing this. First, the builder wants…

How to label your home How to Label Your CHBA Qualified Net Zero Homes Program Requirements Looking to become a CHBA Qualified Net Zero Builder/Renovator but not yet a member? Contact your local association to learn more about the benefits of being a CHBA Member. For information specific to the labelling program, contact a CHBA Qualified Net Zero…

How to Become Qualified How to Become a Qualified Net Zero Participant Please do not register as a Qualified Net Zero Participant until your Service Organization has confirmed your eligibility and prompted you to register. The registration serves as your Participant Agreement and Attestation and is to be signed annually.   For more information see the Program…