Reminder for CHBA members, CHBA's Fall Meetings Week is October 20-24. This is a great place to find out how your membership with CHBA is working for you. If you plan to attend, the room block at the Ottawa Marriott expires Sept 22 at 5pm ET. Learn more: chba.ca/fall-meetings

Happy to have been interviewed for the newest edition of Building Excellence! I'm excited to start my travels and hear from CHBA members across the country as CHBA National President.

Big thanks to Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) for having me. I look forward to continuing CHBA's work to support members in Ontario and nationwide over my Presidential term.

The #CHBAFallMeetings have kicked off in #Ottawa! This week, CHBA members from across the country – and HBA staff from local, provincial, and national levels of the Association – will discuss issues, efforts, and innovations impacting Canada’s residential construction sector.

The #CHBANetZero Council (NZC) is exploring how to build more awareness of incentives for #NetZero Training, getting updated on the GHG emissions work, learning the best ways to advertise and promote their #NetZero Homes, hearing key outcomes from the Towards #NetZeroRenos

#CHBAFallMeetings | CHBA’s Technical Research Committee (TRC) members and HBA staff from coast-to-coast are meeting to help develop the idea of a national code interpretation centre to streamline approvals, and to learn about a new design concept called “Accessible-Ready

Last night in a packed house at the CHBA Members Reception during the #CHBAFallMeetings in #Ottawa, we paid tribute to outgoing CHBA President, Matt McCurrach, welcomed new President Curtis Mercer, and recognized Gary Sharp, who was named Member of the Year earlier this year! 🤝

This morning, CHBA’s Canadian Renovators’ Council (CRC) is receiving an update on the marketing rollout of #RenovationMonth, CHBA’s renovator advocacy efforts, and more during today’s #CHBAFallMeetings. Learn more about the role of CRC in supporting Cdn renovators:

This morning, members of CHBA’s Modular Construction Council are discussing the growing opportunities for factory-built construction as governments increasingly view #modular methods as a way to boost home building productivity in Canada. chba.ca/committees-and… #CHBAFallMeetings

This morning at CHBA’s Urban Council (UC) meeting, members discussed actions to find alternatives to development charges, as well as hearing from officials at Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada about the recently announced Build Canada Homes entity. Read more about

It's been a great #CHBAFallMeetings week! Right now, the CHBA Board of Directors are discussing key actions to advance the priorities of the Association.

This morning at #CHBAFallMeetings, the CHBA Board of Directors meeting continues as the Chairs of CHBA’s individual Committees and Councils deliver a recap of their productive discussions throughout the week. CHBA members also heard from BuildForce Canada about work that’s being

That’s a wrap! Big thank you to all members and HBA staff who attended the #CHBAFallMeetings! It was a productive week focused on advancing action on key issues affecting the residential construction industry in Canada. For members who could not attend, a recap National Update

#NationalHousingDay The dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach for many Canadians. Increasing housing supply, improving #housingaffordability, and unlocking the door to homeownership requires an all-hands-on-deck by governments, policymakers, and industry alike.

#ICYMI November's #NationalUpdate summarized how the #FederalBudget fell short on support for #homeownership, CHBA CEO Kevin Lee's testimony before the Senate Standing Committee on National Finance, on the barriers to creation of housing, and more. CHBA members, check your inbox

To all CHBA members: These awards are a great way to boost your brand and get the national recognition for all your hard work! Considering entering the #CHBAHousingAwards at chba.ca/housingawards

LAST CALL ⏰ The entry period for the 2026 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence ends at 5PM ET TODAY. CHBA members, with 49 categories available to choose from, now is the time to showcase your best work and gain national recognition for your housing projects. Enter

CHBA member renovators: Be sure to submit to CHBA's new Renovation Market Index (RMI). The data from this survey will be invaluable for the Association staff and volunteer representatives who advocate on your behalf. chba.ca/rmi

Don't Forget | CHBA members, join the panel of experts who are lending your expertise and giving back to their association by judging the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence! Be the first to see the most innovative projects from across the country and apply to judge the

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