CHBA News

Call For Entries- National

Call for Entries Coming Soon! The call for entries for the 2022 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence will happen in mid-October, so get ready! The program recognizes the best in Canadian new homes, renovations, community development, and residential marketing. CHBA’s online entry process is simple, guiding you through your submission, and payment can be done online. This year we hopefully welcome a return to an in-person gala, to be held on May 13th … read more


New! Renovators’ Manual

The CHBA Renovators’ Manual is now available for pre-order, and members receive discounted pricing! Created as a companion text for the Builders’ Manual, this new authoritative guide takes a deep dive into applying building science to renovating for a wide variety of circumstances. Reviewed by seasoned renovators, researchers, educators, energy advisors, product manufacturers and subject matter experts from across the country, the Renovators’ Manual was written to support professional renovators in long and fulfilling careers renovating … read more


Renovator Survey

Earlier this June, CHBA launched a survey to learn more about renovator members and their needs. This was an opportunity for renovators to share their business challenges and identify areas where additional support is required.The results of the survey will allow the association at the local, provincial, and national levels to prepare a strategy on how best to ensure the success of renovators and continue to develop resources to help them grow their business. … read more


Building Industry Construction & Outlook Forum

Join us for our annual Building Industry Construction & Outlook Forum. Opening the Forum from 7:30am- 9:00am will be a Breakfast Session that we invite all members and industry partners to attend. This session will feature a CMHC Industry update and outlook presentation followed by a statistical analysis presented by the City of Nanaimo.  The Breakfast Session is included with the Education Sessions below.