National Value

  National Value  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 added…

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Membership Reporting

  Membership Reporting  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, such…

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Consultations

Consultations The federal government continues to hold public consultations on a number of topics related to housing. As per CHBA advocacy, the federal government acknowledged that every level of government affects housing, and has committed to a coordinated, Federal‐Provincial‐Municipal approach to developing housing policy. This reflects how CHBA has always approached housing issues. The following…

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How the 3 Levels Work For You

How the 3 Levels Work For You The Canadian Home Builders’ Association is “the voice of Canada’s residential construction industry,” and our members are the industry’s leaders from coast to coast. As a three-level organization, when you join your local Home Builders’ Association, your become part of our strong collective voice locally, provincially and nationally –…

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Why Net Zero Homes are healthier and more comfortable

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Why Net Zero Homes are healthier and more comfortable Good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) are both key to a healthier and more comfortable living experience. On top of being far more energy efficient than conventional homes, Net Zero Homes provide exceptional IAQ and IEQ for greater wellness and comfort. In this post,…

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Renovating Your Home for Energy Efficiency: Explained

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Renovating Your Home for Energy Efficiency: Explained What is an energy efficiency renovation? An energy efficiency renovation improves the energy performance of your existing home. Undertaking an energy efficiency renovation on your home is an investment that delivers a multitude of benefits that you will enjoy immediately, and it can also increase the value of…

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BuildForce Canada Residential Construction Labour Market Forecast Shows Growing Career Opportunities

BuildForce Canada Residential Construction Labour Market Forecast Shows Growing Career Opportunities over the Next Decade Ottawa, ON – May 6, 2020 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today welcomed a new report by BuildForce Canada that affirms the tremendous career opportunities available for young women and men in the residential construction industry. The report (see Residential…

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Community Development Trends Transforming The New Decade

Modern houses line a gently curving street with tiered stone retaining walls, landscaped gardens, and greenery. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and the area appears to be a quiet, suburban neighborhood.

Community Development Trends Transforming The New Decade Today, a master-planned community development offers a beautiful balance between nature, homes, shops and amenities. Thanks to this years finalists, residents are finding themselves in vibrant up-and-coming, sustainable neighborhoods with acres of green space to enjoy the outdoors or relax and watch the sunset. “Whether you prefer to…

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BuildForce Canada Affirms Huge Career Opportunities in Residential Construction

BuildForce Canada Affirms Huge Career Opportunities in Residential Construction Ottawa, ON – April 23, 2018 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today welcomed a new report by BuildForce Canada that affirms the tremendous career opportunities available for young women and men in the residential construction industry. “BuildForce estimates that our industry will need to…

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