By Sarah Caron, Director, Renovation Services, CHBA
In the dynamic world of home renovation, trust and quality are paramount. Renovators face the challenge of standing out in a crowded market while showcasing their worth to homeowners. Add in the current economic pressure, and the competition with cash operators can feel like a race to the bottom. This is where RenoMark...
If a contractor is not paid within a certain amount of time, a contractor can generally register a construction lien against title to a property, as security for the contractor’s purported the improvement of the property and their entitlement to payment.
When people shop for pre-construction homes and condos in the Greater Toronto Area, they most wisely research builders and developers to determine their track records for success.
But how many, I wonder, ask about the construction professionals who transform a developer's vision into reality?
The 2024 Ontario Building Code is scheduled to come into effect Jan. 1, 2025. There will be a three-month transition period for applications if working drawings are completed before Jan. 1, 2025.
The changes are long overdue and will provide a much-needed update to construction regulations. They will streamline processes and increase harmonization with the national code.
By Leah Nord, Senior Director of Operations, CHBA
BuildForce Canada, which provides reliable labour market information, tools and resources for the construction industry, released an Immigration Report Update in March 2024 that CHBA helped inform. The report tells the now well-known story of Canada’s aging population and illustrates why immigration has become the primary driver of population growth and the...
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There’s so much beauty in Canada. Picturesque environments dotted with cottages, vacation homes and resorts. Enchanting architecture in bustling cities such as Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Calgary. It’s no wonder Canada is experiencing a load of growth right now. However, it can be difficult to keep up with.
Canada also endures challenging weather conditions, labour shortages and a demand...
By Nicole Storeshaw, Director, Government Relations, CHBA
Arecent and unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) provides greater certainty in the law related to how compensation for a “constructive taking” – or expropriation of land – must be determined. This is another positive precedent-setting outcome for CHBA’s developer members thanks in large part to successful CHBA intervention at...
Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) members have been building, developing, and renovating Canadian homes for generations. We are sharing the extraordinary contributions CHBA members make in their communities every day through our ongoing #CdnBuilt for Generations campaign. Here are a few recent stories. To read more stories follow our hashtag or visit blog.chba.ca/category/giving-back.
Logel Homes builds new community hub
BILD Calgary...
By Ryan Jones, Vice-President, Risk Services, Federated Insurance
Although we’re still in the early days of summer, wildfires have already begun burning across the country. According to Natural Resources Canada, the 2023 wildfire season was the most destructive ever recorded in our country, and widespread from the West Coast to the Atlantic Provinces and in the North. In a typical...
By Kevin Lee, CHBA CEO
Government advocacy-wise, this year has already been one of the best ever for the association.
After extensive advocacy by CHBA and provincial and local HBAs on behalf of members, the federal government put forth measures in this year’s federal budget that many seasoned veterans of the association noted is the most significant set of budget policy...
