April 8 @ 1PM ET | 10AM PT

Join us for a practical, renovation-focused Insurance 101 session designed exclusively for CHBA Renovators and Trade Contractors. Led by Alex Hawkins of Federated Insurance, this webinar breaks down the core coverages renovators rely on, along with the common risks that drive actual claims. Learn how Federated can provide insurance that follows RenoMark’s $2M liability requirement, strengthen your protection, and take advantage of the exclusive 10% discount available to RenoMark members. Register HERE today!

CHBA has launched a new Renovation Market Index (RMI) to strengthen advocacy for renovator and trade contractor members by providing timely, credible data on the renovation sector. Modeled on CHBA’s Housing Market Index (HMI), the RMI is a sentiment indicator that tracks current renovation activity, expectations for the next six months, and the level of client inquiries and project pipelines. More than 200 members participated in the inaugural survey, which produced a national score of 48.3—considered neutral—reflecting generally steady current conditions but more pessimistic expectations ahead. Regional results showed stronger sentiment in the Prairies and Atlantic Canada, with weaker scores in Ontario and British Columbia, mirroring HMI results and ongoing affordability challenges. CHBA will use RMI data to inform policymakers, industry stakeholders, and media, reinforcing the need for measures such as renovation tax credits, GST relief for key retrofit projects, and hiring professional RenoMark contractors. Click HERE for the full results or to sign up for the next RMI panel.

Check out the updated version of this CHBA resource aimed specifically at renovator members. This membership guide details how the national level of CHBA is helping renovators succeed and prosper through government advocacy, training programs, brand-building initiatives, and member-only perks. Learn more about how the Canadian Renovators’ Council is addressing the interests of renovators nationwide and see the long list of companies offering discounts to you & your staff through the National Advantages Program.

This federally-funded opportunity is for the restoration, renovation or transformation of an existing building and/or exterior space intended for community use. It provides funding through the Department of Canadian Heritage for community-initiated capital projects. Recipients may receive up to 50 per cent of eligible project expenses up to a maximum of $500,000. Learn more HERE.

CHBA is thrilled to announce the finalists for the new Adaptiv Home Award which recognizes outstanding residential projects that prioritize accessibility, adaptability, and aging-in-place designs and is open exclusively to builder & renovator members who are Qualified Adaptiv Home Specialists. And the finalist are:

• Amsted Design-Build, Ottawa, ON: “Accessible Elegance”
• Centennial Kitchen & Bath, Saskatoon, SK: “Still Water Bathroom Retreat”
• Clay DCC, London, ON: “Adaptiv Duplex”
• Lagois Design - Build - Renovate, Ottawa, ON: “Fabulous Flex”
• Pinnacle Group Renovations by Design Ltd., Calgary, AB: “Church Residence”

Finalists in all 13 Renovation categories will be highlighted on the CHBA social media channels over the next two months. Winners will be unveiled during the Glitter & Groove Awards Bash, presented by LG Electronics Canada, on May 8th during the grand finale of CHBA’s Home Building Week in Canada in Québec City, QC. Tickets to the gala are included with conference registration. A full list of finalists, with a link to the finalists’ image gallery, can be found here.