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CHBA Launches Initiative Towards Cost-Effective Net Zero Energy Ready Residential Renovations OTTAWA – FEBRUARY 23, 2022 – Today, the Canadian home Builders’ Association (CHBA), with support from Natural Resources Canada, officially announced a new 5-year initiative towards cost-effective net zero energy ready residential renovations. In collaboration with local home builders’ associations, Canadian municipalities, and renovators and…

Builder Confidence Reaches Record Highs, Though Supply Chain and Labour Challenges Persist: Results from Q4 of CHBA Housing Market Index OTTAWA – January 31, 2022 – Builder confidence reached a record high in the 2021 Q4 results of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. But while builder sentiment is rising, likely…

Net Zero Home Label to Recognize Renovated Homes that Produce as Much Energy as They Consume OTTAWA – OCTOBER 28, 2021 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) today officially launched the Net Zero Home Labelling Program for Renovations. The new initiative continues CHBA’s long history in leading energy efficiency in residential construction and builds on…

Supply Chain Issues Affecting Residential Construction, Though Overall Sentiment Still Reasonably Strong: Results from Q3 of CHBA Housing Market Index OTTAWA – OCTOBER 26, 2021 – High demand for housing continues to command relatively strong builder confidence, though supply chain challenges have resulted in a lower sentiment indicated for the 2021 Q3 results of the Canadian Home…

Canadian Home Builders’ Association Reacts to Declining Homeownership Rates in Canada OTTAWA, ON – September 21, 2022 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) was not surprised today by the 2021 census numbers related to housing and homeownership. The numbers show a continued decline in homeownership rates in Canada from 69.0% in 2011, to 67.8% in…

Residential Construction Going Strong Despite Challenges: Results from Canada’s First Housing Market Index Release OTTAWA – AUGUST 3, 2021 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) released today a ground-breaking Canadian research and economics product. CHBA’s Housing Market Index (HMI) is a residential construction industry sentiments indicator for both the single-family and multi-family markets in Canada. This informative product…

CHBA’s Economic Performance Review Shows Residential Construction Industry’s Resilience and Importance During Challenging Times OTTAWA, ON – JULY 7, 2020 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) released today its annual report on the performance of Canada’s residential construction, outlining how despite the slowdown during the initial months of the pandemic and challenging lumber and product material prices…

Winners Announced for the 2021 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence OTTAWA, ON – MAY 7, 2021 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence, a competition that recognizes excellence in new homes, renovations, community development, and residential marketing. Over 700…

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…

Home Renovations A Key Component of Canada’s Housing for the Future As the housing stock in Canada ages and the needs of Canadians change, existing homes need to be updated. Renovation is a main focus for the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) and its national committee and council volunteers who are meeting virtually this week…