Building Excellence (Canada)

By Natasha Rombough, Senior Director, Operations and Communications, CHBA CHBA’s annual Home Building Week took place on May 4-8 in historic Quebec City. The event, which is comprised of National Committee and Council meetings in the first half of the week and dynamic conference programming in the second half, brings together industry leaders from across the country.

By Curtis Mercer, CHBA President Each year, CHBA’s Home Building Week in Canada serves as a reminder of the strength and diversity of our industry. This year’s event in Quebec City was no exception. Bringing together members, industry leaders, and partners from across the country, the week offered valuable opportunities to collaborate, celebrate achievements and advance the priorities that matter most to residential construction.

Left to right, 2026 winners: Reza Kamrani, Crystal Ingram, Rose Choy (EO of CHBA Central Interior), Sue Wastell, Larry Clay (HAVAN member receiving on behalf of HAVAN), Jared Zaifman and Melissa Jonker. Every year, volunteer members, HBAs and their staff work tirelessly to build strong communities, strengthen the industry and give back to cities, towns and neighbourhoods across Canada.

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Builder On Building Site Discussing Work With Apprentice By Richard Lyall RESCON They say the best time to fix a problem is before it breaks. That is why it is so critical for Canada to take a good long look at its apprenticeship system and find new ways of training recruits. Despite billions of dollars in public investment, uptake of training programs remains too low in many areas and the number of workers who complete training and receiving certification is on the decline.

A young businesswoman is working at her desk, managing lease agreements and coordinating with the HOA for an apartment complex, focusing on tenant relations and property maintenance. By Ladislav Kovac In an era of soaring real estate prices and increasing disputes over failed pre-construction purchases, the Ontario Superior Court’s decision in DiCenzo (Linden Park) Holdings Inc. v.

StoneTech Canada Expo 2026 recently concluded at the International Centre in Toronto, bringing together more than 1,200 industry professionals, including fabricators, architects, designers, contractors, distributors and suppliers from Canada and around the world. The event featured leading exhibitors from Canada, the United States, Portugal, China and Italy, showcasing the latest in natural stone, engineered surfaces, machinery, tooling and fabrication technology.

By Chloe Perreault, Communication Strategist, CHBA Each year, the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence spotlights the most thoughtful and forward-looking residential developments in the country. This year’s Best New Community award finalists exemplify the impressive variety of developments and communities that our country boasts.

Software systems, apps and high-tech tools assume an increasingly important role in streamlining processes and tasks in build-management Buildertrend is designed for: • Builders who oversee more than five projects a year or handle complex, multi-phase builds • Builders who want to go from six to eight figures • Builders who won’t compromise on production deadlines The company says its product helps builders stay on top of everything in one place, and put an end to questions such as, “Where’s...

By Frank Lohmann, INTERIM CHBA CEO On June 16, the CHBA Executive Committee informed all members that they had made the difficult decision to transition the leadership of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association. Kevin Lee, the former CEO, played an important role in strengthening CHBA’s voice across Canada, advancing the interests of our members, and helping establish the association as a respected advocate for the residential construction industry.