An increased number of purchasers are defaulting on the purchase of residential homes, whether condominium or lowrise freehold homes. This is particularly the case for homes sold at high prices at peak market (particularly in late 2021 and early 2022).
With 17.1 per cent of Indigenous people living in overcrowded housing, and within that umbrella 40.1 per cent of Inuit, 21.4 per cent of First Nations and 7.9 per cent of Metis, a solution to their housing crisis is imminently important.
To get more young people into the skilled trades in construction, it is imperative that we educate them at an early age about the myriad well-paying career opportunities that are available.
By Matt McCurrach, CHBA President
Last month, industry leaders came together in Saint John, NB for CHBA’s annual Home Building Week in Canada. Exciting meetings and events took place throughout the week, from advancing the association’s priorities during CHBA’s pre-conference Committee and Council meetings to celebrating the best in homebuilding and renovation across the country in the conference itself.
During Home...
Leaders in the homebuilding, renovating and marketing communities once again gathered for the prestigious Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) National Awards for Housing Excellence recently, this year staged in Saint John, NB.
Forty-eight awards for excellence in housing were presented to the best of the best during CHBA’s Home Building Week in Canada.
It was a record-breaking year for the competition,...
By Natasha Rombough, Director of Marketing and Communications, CHBA
Last month during Home Building Week in Canada, we welcomed in the new President of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association. Matt McCurrach is President of Homex Development Corp., a builder/developer company based in Kamloops, BC.
McCurrach has served in volunteer roles at all levels of the association for over a decade, including...
Meeting homeowner needs when it comes to choosing the right windows and doors is crucial. You have to know how to satisfy those needs
JELD-WEN battles climate change
As Canada’s weather gets more extreme due to climate change, the need for energy-efficient products that stand up to the elements is greater than ever.
To meet the challenge, JELD-WEN of Canada has the...
By Sarah Caron, Director, Renovation SERVICES, CHBA
The most important tool for a renovator is a written contract. A fair and comprehensive contract is the foundation for a positive renovation experience for both you and your clients. It helps build their confidence in you and can prevent misunderstandings and false expectations.
A proper contract is not optional for a professional renovator....
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.
Solmar Development Corp. donates $15 million to...
