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CHBA Qualifies First Home with Net Zero Energy Renovation Label Ottawa – July 30, 2020 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the first Net Zero Energy home renovation labelled under its recently launched Net Zero Energy Renovation Labelling Program Pilot. The house, renovated by RenoMark member Solar Homes Inc. of Calgary,…

CHBA Net Zero MURBs Initiative Leading the Way to Voluntary Adoption of Advanced Building Science OTTAWA – June 24, 2020 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) and participating CHBA members across Canada are pleased to announce CHBA’s Net Zero initiative for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs), in partnership with Natural Resources Canada. This program aims…

Winners Announced for 2020 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence OTTAWA, ON – JUNE 12, 2020 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence. This year there were once again over 700 entries-the best of the best from all across Canada-in…

CMHC takes more steps to restrict Canadians’ access to homeownership OTTAWA – June 5, 2020 – As Canada looks hopefully towards economic recovery, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporations announcements yesterday to further restrict access to insured mortgages, especially for first-time homebuyers, further emphasized the Crown corporation’s leadership’s desire to reduce homeownership in Canada, while also reducing…

Canada’s residential construction industry is putting safety and health first OTTAWA, March 26, 2020 – The health and safety of everyone who works in the residential construction industry, their families and loved ones, and the communities they build and renovate, is always a top priority of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) and its 9,000…

2020 CHBA NATIONAL AWARDS FOR HOUSING EXCELLENCE FINALISTS NAMED OTTAWA, ON – February 6, 2020 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence. The competition recognizes the best in Canadian new homes, home renovations, community development and marketing. Over 700 entries…

2019 CHBA Association Leadership Award Winners Announced Niagara Falls, ON – May 10, 2019 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the winners of its Association Leadership Awards. Presented during the Association’s 76th National Conference in Niagara Falls, ON, these prestigious awards showcase the contributions, qualities and accomplishments of leaders within…

Winners Announced for 2019 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO – MAY 10, 2019 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the winners for its 2019 National Awards for Housing Excellence, powered by Avid Ratings Canada and representing the best new homes, new communities, home renovations, and residential…

Great Teams Achieve Great Results Stefanie Coleman, 2019 CHBA President Canadian Home Builders’ Association 76th National Conference – Niagara Falls, Ontario May 9, 2019 Distinguished guests, friends and colleagues – I am proud and honoured to stand here today as the President of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association. Getting to this place has been a…