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More Resources When it comes to choosing a career path, it’s best to do as much research as possible. That is why we’ve put together a list of resources to help better prepare you for your future. Check out the resources available for students, parents and teachers below: Education and training fall under provincial jurisdiction, so…

Careers Working in the residential construction industry does not always mean going from construction site to construction site working in all weather conditions. Modular homes and buildings are constructed in factories—with the help of cranes, hoists and automated equipment—and workers stay comfortable inside, out of the rain or hot sun. Benefits to working in factories…

I’m a Building Official Code Compliance for Modular Buildings In a nutshell here is how it works: Modular buildings must adhere to the National Building Code (NBC) and local building codes – the same as site-built structures. The NBC allows off-site reviews for factory-built components. The certification of the factory process to the CSA A277…

Factory Process The processes used for in-factory construction of buildings and levels of automation vary among companies, but typically, the factory building process is organized like an assembly-line production. There are many time savings and other productivity gains compared to on-site construction, as well as environmental benefits. Nothing works better to experience this way of…

Code Compliance for Modular Construction  Every new building in Canada has to comply with building codes—whether site- or factory-built. Factory-constructed buildings require an “off-site review” to show the local authority that the elements constructed in the factory comply with code. This is typically accomplished through certifying the entire factory construction process to the CSA A277…

Modular and the Environment Factory construction can reduce the environmental impact of buildings. Aside from the fact that modular homes can be built with the same high-performance energy efficiency as site-built buildings—including net zero—modular construction processes can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 40%, and sustainable use of resources through effective waste reduction…

New Members Welcome to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association When you joined your association, you became a member at all three levels of CHBA, and you can benefit from member resources, discounts, and advocacy at the local, provincial, and national level of the association. We want to make sure that you make the most of…

National Value Page restricted  Sharable News from CHBA National Do you send out a newsletter or update your website regularly? If you’re not already, consider adding some content from CHBA National. In additional to sharing member benefits and opportunities, it helps strengthen the link between your members and the national level of the association, creating…

Membership Recruitment & Retention Page restricted recruitment & retention resources To help support EOs in the recruitment and retention of members, CHBA National has developed resources to help you convey the value of membership in our three-level association. If you would like to see resources created in addition to the ones that are below, please…

Membership Reporting Page restricted  How does reporting to the National Office work? There are two parts to membership reporting to CHBA: Membership Data Updates and Membership Remittance Forms.   Providing CHBA with timely and accurate member data means that the full offerings of the association – e-publications, industry alerts, webinars, and other communications – are accessible to your members. It also ensures that they can participate actively in programs and events,…