News Releases

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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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BURNABY – This significant milestone is welcomed by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC, which was a member of and participated in the Modernization Advisory Group that contributed extensively to the changes that will update and streamline the province’s building regulatory system.

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VICTORIA - The B.C. government is indexing increases in the general minimum hourly wage and liquor server wage to B.C.’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), Minister for Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, and Minister Responsible for Labour, Shirley Bond announced today.

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