News Releases

Read CEO Neil Moody's article on smart renovations

Mon. Oct 2 2017

 

October is Renovation Month. CHBA BC's CEO Neil Moody writes about smart renovations and why you need to work with a professional.

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Fall budget update brings new provincial housing strategy and affordable rental investments

Mon. Sep 11 2017

 

Finance Minister Carole James announced plans for a provincial housing strategy and new affordable housing investments in today’s fall budget update.

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Journal of Commerce - CHBA BC welcomes new ministry focused on housing

Thu. Jul 27 2017

 

July 27, 2017 - CEO Neil Moody says combining municipal affairs and housing under one cabinet minister is a logical choice.

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CHBA BC congratulates Hon. Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Tue. Jul 18 2017

 

The Hon. Selina Robinson, representative for Coquitlam-Maillardville, was sworn in as the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on July 18, 2017.

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Victoria home first to be qualified under the new CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling Program

Thu. Jun 8 2017

 

Falcon Heights Contracting in Victoria has built the first net-zero energy home in Canada to be qualified under the new Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) Net Zero Home Labelling Program.

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BC members take home 15 awards at the National Awards for Housing Excellence

Wed. May 17 2017

 

The National Housing Awards of Excellence Gala was held on Friday May 12, 2017 during the CHBA National Conference in St. John's, Newfoundland.

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Residential construction industry jobs increased 15.5 per cent in 2016

Mon. May 8 2017

 

Residential construction industry jobs, wages, and investment value have all increased by double-digit percentages in British Columbia, according to the latest economic data released by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association.

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CHBA BC announces Lynn Harrison as new president

Mon. Apr 3 2017

 

Lynn Harrison, a long-time advocate in the residential construction industry, is the new president of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC).

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Georgie Awards® Gala celebrates 2017 winners and 25 years of home building excellence

Mon. Mar 13 2017

 

The 2017 Georgie Awards® winners were announced on Saturday, March 11, at the 25th Anniversary Georgie Awards® Gala in Vancouver.

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Homeowners: Let the CRA help you lay the foundation for tax-filing success

Tue. Feb 28 2017

 

Whether you’re jumping into the housing market for the first time or moving on up to accommodate a growing family, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has resources and programs to help homeowners keep money in their pockets at tax time.

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