By Natasha Rombough, Director, Marketing and Communications, CHBA
If there’s one challenge that has been constant for Canada’s residential construction industry in recent years, it’s reliable access to skilled tradespeople. And with baby boomers retiring – BuildForce Canada says we can expect 20 per cent of our labour force to retire, with 40 per cent reaching 55-plus, in the coming...
By Natasha Rombough, Director of Marketing and Communications, CHBA
In London, Ont., a new kind of community is rising up. EVE Park, by developer s2e Technologies Developments, is not only architecturally fascinating, it shows just how livable a sustainable home can be.
Beginnings
EVE Park is part of the Greater Sustainable West 5 Community – North America’s first and largest mixed-use net...
By Brett Cass, Technical Manager, Net Zero Energy Housing, CHBA
The CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling Program is delivered through a national network of CHBA Qualified Net Zero service organizations, trainers, energy advisors, builders and renovators that design, model, build/renovate, test and inspect each home. The program has become an important stepping-stone in Canada’s pursuit to a more sustainable future.
Each...
By Natasha Rombough, Director of Marketing and Communications, CHBA
Based in Guelph, Ont., Terra View Custom Homes Ltd. won this year’s Best Production Net Zero Home Award. In many ways, the accolade is a testament to the path the company has been on for many years now to be at the forefront of energy efficient homes that are appealing to...
By Frank Lohmann, Director, Building Science, CHBA
Changes are coming to the National Building Code and the National Energy code that will, for the first time, make these codes applicable to renovations – or, as the codes will call it, “alterations to existing buildings.” In response, CHBA established a 29-person working group, along with extensive work by CHBA staff, to...
Rising interest rates, labour shortages and the potential for a recession have all had significant impacts on Canada’s real estate and construction industry. It can be daunting to make decisions about the business when you’re not sure what the economy will look like next month – let alone next year.
Do you slow down operations or stay optimistic and push...
By Susan Carter, Vice-President, Marketing And Communications, Sagen
The housing market has undoubtedly experienced a whirlwind of economic forces over the last couple of years that have played a pivotal role in shaping first-time homebuyer sentiments and preferences. Homebuyers navigated through a maze of market influences, including home-price fluctuations, inflation, interest rate increases by the Bank of Canada (BoC) and...
Case Study: Advanced exterior insulation strategies
Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a Gold Sponsor Member of the CHBA Net Zero Council, which focuses on innovative and high-performance housing solutions.
Net Zero Homes generate as much energy as they consume, appealing to environmentally conscious individuals looking to reduce utility bills and combat climate change.
A key aspect of Net Zero construction is the advanced...
