🌲 You’ve probably heard the term softwood — but what does it mean? "Softwood" refers to wood from coniferous trees — the evergreens that keep their needles year-round, like spruce, pine, & fir. These trees grow faster, are easier to mill used in framing, decking, fencing, & more

This muddy highway camp wasn’t built for comfort—it was built for progress. Northern trades didn’t get days off—they got the job done. 💪❄️ Before we existed, the builders of this region were already showing what Northern grit could do. No roads. No rest.

🌲 Big news for the building industry! Canada just unveiled new support for the softwood lumber sector — a major win for forestry, jobs, and housing across the country. 📌 Especially vital for Northern BC, where wood builds communities. Read more: reminetwork.com/articles/canad…

Behind every seasoned tradesperson is someone who gave them a shot. Apprenticeships give hands-on learners a path to earn, grow, & lead — with real pay and real skills. #CHBA builders across the North are proud to mentor the next generation. #SkilledTradeSaturday #Apprenticeship

Engineered lumber isn’t just wood—it’s wood reimagined. 🪵✨ By bonding layers of wood fibres or veneers under heat and pressure, mills create beams and joists that are stronger, straighter, and more stable That means: Longer spans Less twisting or shrinking

One of the smartest moves you can make when starting a home build? Talk timelines with your builder. A CHBA builder won’t just hand you a start date and hope for the best they’ll walk you through each stage, explain what’s in your control and what isn’t, and keep you in the loop

🌉 #NorthernBCTrivia 🌉 Which city is home to the historic Kiskatinaw curved wooden bridge, built for the Alaska Highway in 1942? A) Dawson Creek B) Fort St. John C) Smithers D) Quesnel

🇦🇺 In Australia, hands-on skills expos give teens a chance to try welding, bricklaying, wiring circuits, even running an excavator simulator in 1 day. It’s a fast way to go from “I don’t know what I want to do” to “I could see myself doing this.” #CHBA #SkilledTrades

Al Huble, Northern BC’s early DIY builder—and community architect. In 1903 he settled north of Prince George, building more than just shelter. He constructed a trading post, general store, barns, blacksmith shop, and a homestead that supplied miners, trappers, and travellers

🛣️✨ On this day in 1970, under the towering face of Mount Robson, B.C.’s Premier W.A.C. Bennett and Alberta’s Gordon Taylor cut the ribbon on the Yellowhead Highway — linking Northern BC to Alberta with a vital new route for trade, travel, and opportunity.

👷‍♂️ Footings. Walls. Walkways. Garage slabs. Basements. Concrete finishers set the pace and precision of nearly every job. Here in Northern BC, concrete isn’t just about strength it’s about survival. Winter frost, shifting ground & insulation demands mean the pour has to be right

Walk-through pantries aren’t just a client trend — they’re one of the most requested features in new builds across Northern BC. As builders, we know it’s about more than shelves. A good walk-through pantry solves traffic flow, adds storage, and gives homeowners that “wow” moment

Samuel Maclure wasn’t just an artist — he was a tradesman in his own right. Born in 1860, he became one of BC’s most prolific architects, designing over 450 homes. His trade was architecture: mastering proportion, light, layout, and the use of local materials to shape houses.

“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.” – Henry Ford 🏗️ In Northern BC, every build shapes the landscape — and the lives within it. CHBA builders don’t wait for ideal conditions; they create lasting impact one nail, beam, and plan at a time. #MondayMotivation

👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ See what happens when home builders come together? 💪 Tomorrow, the Dream Home Lottery is going for 1,000 tickets in one day for Hospice 💜 — and at 9AM, it’s our very own Kathy Carlson’s hour. Kathy isn’t just the Executive Director of CHBA Northern BC — she’s 1 of us.

Kathy’s shift on the phones may be done ✅ — but the Hospice Dream Home is still buzzing with energy! Today, local celebrities are stepping in to keep the phone lines ringing and the tickets moving. 💜📞 PG Hospice House

Princess Uwera is breaking the mold. From arriving in Kenya with nothing → to mastering carpentry → to leading 60 workers as a Site Supervisor. Her story isn’t about displacement. It’s about discipline, grit & leadership. 💪🏾 #WomenInConstruction #Leadership

👀 HUGE master bedroom goals! This is the Hospice Dream Home — built by Elite Pacific Homes, a #CHBA Northern BC member & filmed by Kathy Carlson. ✨ We’re proud to support #princegeorge Hospice 💜 Every ticket helps care in our community & could make this YOURS. PG Hospice House

“This is the biggest investment of my life — of course I have questions.” 💬 Good builders know listening is as important as building. 🏡 Trust, respect, and clear answers make the foundation stronger. #CHBA #NorthernBC #PrinceGeorge #Quesnel #DawsonCreek #FortStJohn

The Red Seal isn’t just a badge it’s a national standard. In carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC & more, it means a tradesperson has the training, hours & expertise to meet Canada’s highest benchmarks. CHBA builders work with Red Seal pros for a reason. #CHBA #NorthernBC