News Releases

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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Home builders applaud tax savings for first-time home buyers and small businesses in BC Budget 2017

Tue. Feb 21 2017

 

The provincial budget announced today in the Legislature includes new tax savings for both first-time home buyers and small businesses. These changes are welcomed by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC.)

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Georgie Awards® Customer Satisfaction Finalists Announced

Mon. Jan 23 2017

 

Four finalists have been announced for the 2017 Georgie Awards® Customer Satisfaction award category.

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Drywall Duty Report Recognizes Negative Impact on Industry and the Canadian Economy

Thu. Jan 12 2017

 

The Tribunal has provided a number of recommendations to the Federal Government to mitigate the negative impacts of the drywall tariff on the residential construction industry.  

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