How will you position your renovation business for success in 2025 and beyond? Join us to uncover essential economic and market trends that will shape the renovation industry in the future.

Everything you need to know about how to enter the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence.

Thursday, November 21, 2024 2-3 PM

Everything you need to know about how to enter the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence.

Learn how CHBA is speaking up on your behalf with the federal government, what positive actions have come out of that advocacy, and some great mortgage solutions that RBC has available to your clients.

In the competitive world of home renovation, how will you differentiate your business from the rest? RenoMark offers a clear mark of distinction that elevates renovators' credibility and professionalism.

Part of the Public Reviews for the 2025 National Construction Code webinar series.

Join CHBA CEO Kevin Lee and MNP’s Melissa Aveiro, Regional Tax Leader and Real Estate and Construction Leader, and Peter Bangs, Partner, Taxation Services, as they break down the proposed budget.

Part of the Public Reviews for the 2025 National Construction Code webinar series

Part of the Public Reviews for the 2025 National Construction Code webinar series

Building on the fall webinar on the same topic, this webinar will detail the second set of proposed changes introducing “alterations to existing buildings” into the 2025 National Construction Codes.

Individuals who are currently living in homes that are 1 million dollars or higher in value indicate a strong preference for electrical vehicle chargers - with 34.44 percent* of those respondents considering it a “must have” feature.

A deep dive into new proposed changes for energy efficiency in Part 9. We will explain all energy efficiency and GHG related changes for Part 9 – regardless of whether they are going to the 2023 fall public review or the winter 2024 public review.

This webinar will give a detailed description of proposed changes introducing “alterations to existing buildings” into the 2025 national codes for the first time

Buyer fears are real and current market conditions are magnifying those emotions. To make things even more challenging, research indicates that the value perception of new homebuyers is declining.

Join us for an overview of proposed changes for the 2025 national codes. If you are not sure what’s being proposed or whether you want to submit public review comments or not, join us and we will explain where we are in the code process and summarize quickly what’s already approved for the 2025 national codes Part 9.

The Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act enshrines in legislation Canada’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. To better understand the impacts of this transition, FortisBC conducted an electrification costing study for the city of Kelowna.

Part of the federal government’s Rapid Housing Initiative, Horse Dance Lodge, or misatimosimôwin mîhkowâp in Cree, is a showcase example of the power of partnerships and utilizing advancements in multi-unit modular housing development.

Learn how first-time buyers and those looking to get into the market are being affected by today’s conditions.

Home construction techniques have seen some impressive advancements in recent years to the building envelope as we strive for greater energy efficiency. Yet most builders haven’t made big changes to the mechanical systems they’re installing. Point in case: the most used thermal appliance has a coefficiency of performance of less than 1.

What is Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) and how can it help deliver low carbon solutions? Enbridge Sustain will present their newly launched EaaS line of business which aims to help homeowners, developers and commercial customers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through the design, installation, maintenance, and energy reporting of dependable and convenient energy solutions.

If your construction company is currently looking to fill vacant entry-level positions, Construction Career Pathways may have the solution you need.

Net Zero construction is a crucial step towards reducing our carbon footprint and creating more sustainable communities. However, achieving Net Zero performance requires a collaborative effort from all parties involved. Join us for an informative webinar as we discuss the importance of collaboration in achieving Net Zero cost-effectively, and the role played by each partner.

The Federal Budget is scheduled to be released on March 28th. Join CHBA CEO Kevin Lee and MNP’s Peter Bangs, Partner, Taxation Services, and Melissa Aveiro, Regional Tax Leader and Real Estate and Construction Leader, as they break down how the proposed budget affects the residential construction industry and what you need to know for your business.

This webinar is predominantly aimed at building officials as it will describe how codes compliance is verified for factory-constructed buildings including provincial variations. The webinar will also explain how the factory certification according to CSA A277 works and what that means for code officials.

This webinar describes how a modular building is constructed in a factory, transported, and set up and finished at the site, discussing potential impacts on costs and productivity.

With over 35% of Canadians living in homes valued at $1 million or more considering an electric vehicle (EV) charger a “Must Have”*, EV chargers can increase the desirability of new homes.

The Net Zero Home Labelling Program will launch it’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Picklist in 2023. The new technical criteria will help promote better IAQ and will help builders to achieve one our key brand promises: exceptional indoor air quality for healthier living.

During this webinar, FortisBC’s team of experts, along with members of the strata council and the project management company, will discuss how a real-life example of how an exterior renovation project turned into a major retrofit and why leveraging utilities rebates plays a key role in making these upgrades more attainable. Also, we will learn about Deep Energy Retrofits and the role different stakeholders play in a Deep Energy Retrofit project and how to overcome some critical challenges.

As technology advances, it can be challenging — and expensive — for small-to-medium businesses to keep up. That’s why the federal government set aside $4 billion in its 2021 budget to create the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP). {Note: Program now over}

Housing affordability is challenging right now, especially for first-time buyers and those looking to get into the market. How much are current conditions affecting those looking to purchase their first home?

According to the CHBA National 2021 Home Buyer Preference Study, the top 3 overall “Must Have” home features identified by recent homebuyers are 1) high-efficiency windows, 2) energy-efficient appliances, and 3) an overall energy-efficient home.

This webinar highlights how the factory construction process and the resulting factory-constructed buildings can reduce environmental impact and contribute to sustainability and climate resilience.

In this webinar, CHBA’s Frank Lohmann and Liz Wynder will walk you through the energy-efficiency changes published in Part 9 of the 2020 National Building Code.

Indoor air is 2-5x more polluted than outdoor air, which can lead to serious health risks. Since today’s high-performance homes let in significantly less fresh air than older, less efficient homes, these health risks are increasing.

The Federal Budget is scheduled to be released on April 7th. Join CHBA CEO Kevin Lee and MNP’s Eddy Burello, Business Advisor and Partner, along with Anthony Condello, Senior Manager, as they break down how the proposed budget affects the residential construction industry and what you need to know for your business.

Home construction techniques have seen some impressive advancements in recent years to the building envelope as we strive for greater energy efficiency. Yet most builders haven’t made big changes to the mechanical systems they’re installing. Point in case: the most used thermal appliance has a coefficiency of performance of less than 1.

With more people working from home and having kids attending remote school from home, having a home office or other livable space in the basement has become a bigger priority for many households.

During the 2020 Net Zero Leadership Summit last year, Chris Magwood, Executive Director at The Endeavour Centre & Builders for Climate Action, provided a very informative presentation on the work he has been doing on the impact of embodied carbon in materials.

Join CHBA CEO Kevin Lee and Tim Bailey, Chief Strategy Officer of Avid Ratings, as they unveil the results from the 2021 Home Buyer Preference Survey.

Join CHBA Alliance Network member Owens Corning for an interactive roundtable discussion on simple first steps that builders can do TODAY to optimizing the energy performance of the homes.

With more people working from home and having kids attending remote school from home, having a home office or other livable space in the basement has become a bigger priority for many households. Join us for this webinar to learn how you can unlock the potential of an added living space that is healthier, safe, comfortable, durable, and also minimizes radon ingress.

Join CHBA CEO Kevin Lee and Government Relations Manager Nicole Storeshaw as they review the 2021 Federal Election, what it means for your businesses and the residential construction industry, and how CHBA will be proceeding on your behalf. This quick-hitting session will include time at the end for Q&A from webinar attendees.

In November, Bill C-208 will result in changes to succession planning for businesses.

There are many energy options for new Net Zero Homes, which can leave a builder wondering which option is the best for their project and, more importantly, is the Net Zero option affordable?

In 2019, FortisBC commissioned Guidehouse, a well-regarded consultancy with expertise in both energy and environmental issues, to study how a diversified pathway that utilizes natural gas and electric systems could perform using many of the actions Fortis BC is taking today to pursue their 30BY30 target (to reduce their customers' emissions by 30% by 2030).

Panasonic, in partnership with Karwood Ontario, is undertaking an exciting new project that examines the capital and operating costs of a traditional HVAC ducted system vs. a ductless air-source heat pump (ASHP) installation in a typical single storey home.

Homeowner concerns around home indoor air quality, comfort and energy costs were raised continuously throughout 2020, amplified by the pandemic.

Canada is on the path to advancing its energy codes in residential construction. The 2020 National Building Code (NBC) will support higher degrees of energy performance in homes through a tiered energy code with the most stringent tier intending to approximate to ‘Net Zero Energy Ready.’

Don't miss this opportunity for an advance look at some of the most exciting products and innovations coming soon to the Canadian market! Hear from Alliance Network industry experts on must-have items that will improve design, drive growth, and ensure your upcoming projects stand out. Hosted by former CHBA President Stefanie Coleman with presentations from Gentek, Dupont, Lubrizol, Canadian Wood Council, Home Depot and Avid Ratings!

This webinar will discuss the economic conditions and performance of the housing and mortgage markets. Join CHBA CEO Kevin Lee and a panel of industry experts as they delve into the economic landscape’s current state and future outlook, what’s in store for the housing market, and insights into a portion of the mortgage market – especially trends for first-time homebuyers.

2020 was the CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling Program’s most impressive year yet, and this webinar gives an in-depth sneak peek into some of the most interesting findings from the 2020 Net Zero Home Labelling Program Summary Report, which is being released in May.

The Federal Budget was released on April 19th. Join CHBA CEO Kevin Lee and Eddy Burello, FCPA, FCA, Business Advisor and Partner, MNP, as they break down what affects the residential construction industry and what you need to know for your business.

Cyber threats are on the rise, and it’s no longer sufficient to only protect your business from threats you can see. If your devices or documents are lost or stolen, or if computer networks are breached, leading to information being stolen or ransomed, business operations interrupted, computer systems corrupted, consequences can last much longer than one might think.

Join this webinar to learn about the results and lessons learned from the NRCan funded Net Zero Renovation Pilot initiative - directly from those who shaped it and used it to safely renovate homes to Net Zero or Net Zero Ready.

Building codes, product standards, and regulatory requirements are changing for spray foam. This webinar will examine the latest industry updates and how this impacts your projects. Join us to learn how spray foam’s innovative applications can make your upcoming project code compliant, energy efficient and green.

Join Kevin Lee and a panel of lumber experts to get the full story on lumber and where we go from here.

The newly released NRCan Planning and Decision Guide for Solar PV Systems offers an integrated design strategy to support builders to seamlessly integrate solar PV into their projects.

What are the most popular and exciting trends in exterior siding in Canada today, and what will 2021 bring? With home values increasing in many markets, consumers are expecting higher-end exterior siding products on their new homes that provide curb appeal.

The public reviews of proposed changes to the 2020 codes generated an unprecedented number of comments. Find out where things stand and what is under discussion.

Learn what the latest technical challenges are for getting to Net Zero – including new homes, MURBs, and renos? Join us for this riveting presentation on current hot topics in the Net Zero space. + BONUS Stump the Net Zero Chump

Presented by Brett Cass of CHBA Learn what the latest technical challenges are for getting to Net Zero – including new homes, MURBs, and renos? Join us for this riveting presentation on current hot topics in the Net Zero space.

Learn more about efforts underway to utilize modular construction to achieve Net Zero Energy levels of performance. CHBA’s Net Zero Project Manager, Marie Hanchet provides an update on the NRCan funded project “Affordable, Replicable, and Marketable Net Zero Ready MURBs”.

Join us for this webinar to learn more about efforts underway to utilize modular construction to achieve Net Zero Energy levels of performance. CHBA’s Net Zero Project Manager, Marie Hanchet will provide an update on the NRCan funded project “Affordable, Replicable, and Marketable Net Zero Ready MURBs”.

An Interactive Panel Discussion with Industry Experts

Salvatore Ciarlo of Owens Corning and Andy Cockburn of NAIMA Canada join CHBA CEO Kevin Lee to discuss the latest advances in high performance building enclosure solutions, to help the building industry navigate the path to achieve higher levels of energy efficiency in new and existing residential buildings.

Join CHBA CEO Kevin Lee and Tim Bailey, Chief Strategy Officer of Avid Ratings, as they unveil the results from the 2020 Home Buyer Preference Survey, which surveyed 27,674 new homebuyers across 8 provinces.

Join CHBA CEO Kevin Lee and Kiki Sauriol-Roode, VP of Business Development for Genworth Canada, as they discuss a view of the residential homeownership market and recent announcements in the mortgage insurance industry.

The Federal Government has put several measures in place to support businesses and individuals through the economic realities during COVID-19.

2020 public review on proposed changes to codes

2020 public review on proposed changes to codes

2020 public review on proposed changes to codes:

On February 1, 2020, version 1.1 of the Net Zero Home Labelling Program will officially launch. Qualified Participants are expected to join the v1.1 Update Webinar on Wednesday January 15th, 2020 from 1-2pm EST via GoToWebinar and have been emailed the registration link separately. If you’re unable to attend, you’ll be required to watch the recorded webinar and schedule time for an individual follow up phone call.

Are you the owner or leader of a construction company who is looking to drive further growth, build more value in your business and increase your own retirement equity?

CHBA CEO Kevin Lee hosted the Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister responsible for CMHC, for a one-on-one sit-down to discuss the new first-time buyer incentive program, housing affordability, housing supply, and more.

This webinar features lessons from the trenches of real projects. Four cities partnered with FCM/GMF to assess 8 project sites for technical feasibility (how to build net-zero neighbourhoods in 8 cases), financial feasibility (ie: how to fund it), and process feasibility (ie: how to get a permit). The participating cities all hosted mock-trial approvals processes and reported all the lessons learned. This webinar will cover the outcomes.

There’s a need for changes in wall design, detailing, and construction to move towards more highly insulated assemblies required to reach Net Zero and Net Zero Ready levels of performance. Exterior wall systems are an important consideration that determine much of the cost and constructability of a home. Details left for consideration on-site can lead to delays, costs, and deficiencies.

There’s a need for changes in wall design, detailing, and construction to move towards more highly insulated assemblies required to reach Net Zero and Net Zero Ready levels of performance. Exterior wall systems are an important consideration that determine much of the cost and constructability of a home. Details left for consideration on-site can lead to delays, costs, and deficiencies.

There’s a need for changes in wall design, detailing, and construction to move towards more highly insulated assemblies required to reach Net Zero and Net Zero Ready levels of performance. Exterior wall systems are an important consideration that determine much of the cost and constructability of a home. Details left for consideration on-site can lead to delays, costs, and deficiencies.

How it affects our industry

Mechanical ventilation equipment is a key component of your building and has a great influence on the comfort and health of the occupants. Gord Cooke from Building Knowledge Canada will share his thoughts and advice based on his extensive experience. Loïc Arès from Venmar will provide useful information to guide the builders and energy advisors through the different options available. Doug Tarry from Doug Tarry Homes will provide input about the use of energy recovery ventilators from a builders’ perspective, based on h

With the right operational strategy in place, a successful residential real estate or construction company can have a long and prosperous run.

An exceptional level of airtightness is a critical first step towards achieving net zero ready performance and ensuring long term performance and durability of the building envelope. Simply adding more insulation to meet new stringent energy efficiency Codes without controlling air leakage could lead to unintended consequences and premature building enclosure failures.

More stringent energy codes require a different approach to the design of the building envelope. Builders are examining new ways of constructing walls that maximizes the performance of the different components by integrating them into one system.

A 10-Year Industry Perspective

How it affects our industry

As businesses increasingly rely on technologies to store critical data, and keep private client information safe, digital security needs to be a top priority.

Are you looking for that next generation of durable and cost effective wall systems that will get you over the Net Zero hump? What about the next mechanical system to efficiently provide comfort for your high performance homes?

Results and Data Tool Demonstration

This 16 minute pre-recorded webinar will provide members with insight into the energy efficiency results of the 2017 CHBA Home Buyer Preference Survey.

Energy storage is a natural step in the evolution of sustainable and resilient home building. This cutting edge technology increases the amount of solar energy used directly in the home. It also provides a reliable, quiet and safe source of backup power. And for builders, it’s a key differentiator that will change the way people look at your next development, and your business as a whole.

What does it mean for our industry and your business?

Join us for this webinar to learn about some of the tools that Energy Advisors and Builders are using to help design Building Envelopes for Net Zero Homes. Each presenter will provide an introduction to their tool, highlighting the key functionality and outputs. You will learn where to access the tools and who to contact for more information. After the presentations, you will have the opportunity to ask questions to the panel.

Increasing energy performance requirements in codes means rethinking how we build envelopes. Examining the entire wall assembly and optimizing the window specifications may prove to be the best opportunity for builders to cost effectively improve the overall performance of their homes.

This presentation provides the results of the NRCan ecoEII Owens Corning Net Zero Energy Communities initiative.

Are you a planning on building a Net Zero or Net Zero Ready Home? Using right-sized HVAC equipment and ductwork will prevent on-off short-cycling, prolong equipment life, and increase operational efficiencies – not to mention improve occupant comfort. Smaller equipment and ductwork can also allow for greater design flexibility, offering more living space.

Kyle Kasawski is the Managing Director of SOLARMAX Power, PV supplier for the Landmark Group in Alberta.

Matthew Schiedel, is Building Knowledge Canada’s Net Zero Energy expert. He is the lead on several Net Zero projects for Building Knowledge, including regional consultant for Reid’s Heritage Homes’ five ecoEII community Net Zero Energy homes, two R-2000 Net Zero Energy home pilot projects and five additional CHBA Net Zero/Net Zero Ready pilot projects.

Ben Giudici is an electrical engineer and director with Riverside Energy Systems in Kamloops BC, former faculty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, and well versed in the design and application of PV systems in British Columbia. Riverside Energy Systems has designed and installed numerous residential and commercial PV systems in BC and abroad, including the CMHC EQuilibrium Green Dream Home in Kamloops.