News Releases

CHBA BC attends national meetings in Ottawa

Wed. Nov 18 2015

 

Ten BC representatives joined association presidents, committee members and executive officers from across Canada to engage in discussions, receive updates and review initiatives that help drive the association and the residential construction industry throughout the country.

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CHBA BC meets with Ministers in Victoria on housing issues

Tue. Oct 13 2015

 

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC CEO Neil Moody, President Simon Howse and Vice President Gordon Bliss were in Victoria October 6-7, to meet with senior officials from the provincial government. The meetings were part of the ongoing government relations activities of the Association.

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Industry Consultation Invitation - Labour market challenges facing B.C.

Tue. Oct 6 2015

 

The Construction Industry Training Network (CITN) is pleased invite members of the Canadian Home Builders' Association to an industry consultation and working lunch to address labour market challenges facing British Columbia’s construction sector, taking place at the Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre on October 16 between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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CHBA BC gathers for fall provincial meetings

Wed. Sep 30 2015

 

The Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC (CHBA BC) held its annual fall provincial meetings September 24 - 25 in Vancouver. They were attended by builders, renovators and industry professionals from regions throughout British Columbia.

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CHBA Actions Result in Canada Post Suspending $200 CMB Fee Indefinitely

Tue. Sep 1 2015

 

CHBA was pleased to announce in August 2015, that after further discussions with Canada Post, the Corporation has agreed to defer the implementation of the proposed community mailbox (CMB) fee indefinitely. This is a significant victory for CHBA's members, and especially for new home buyers, across the country.

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Inaugural VIBE Award Winners Announced

Wed. May 27 2015

 

The first ever Vancouver Island Building Excellence (VIBE) Awards took place Saturday May 23, 2015, celebrating strength, excellence and professionalism in the residential construction industry.

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BC Hydro Express Connection Requests Can Now be Completed Online

Tue. May 26 2015

 

Are you looking to add, modify or remove an electrical connection? Did you know that you can now do all of this online? BC Hydro has just introduced an online tool to complete your express connection request online – at your convenience!

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CHBA Members Learn the Latest in Social Media Marketing

Mon. May 25 2015

 

CHBA BC welcomed representatives from Houzz in an interactive Breakfast Seminar, instructing members how best to use the social media platform aimed at homeowners looking to purchase or renovate a home.

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Public Interest Inquiry - Concrete Reinforcing Bar

Tue. Apr 28 2015

 

A public hearing relating to this public interest inquiry will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia (exact location to be determined), commencing on the 27th day of July 2015, at 9:30 a.m. The Tribunal will, in due course, provide detailed information to parties on the procedures that it will apply during the hearing.

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CHBA BC Announces Delivery of ENERGY STAR® for New Homes

Tue. Apr 14 2015

 

BURNABY – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC) is pleased to announce that as of April 1, 2015, they are licensed to deliver ENERGY STAR training and certification to builders in the province.

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