Vision and Mission

CHBA Vision: 
The Canadian Home Builders' Association Central Interior is built on a vision of housing excellence. We provide industry leadership that creates a professional, affordable and profitable housing environment. 

CHBA Mission: 
The Canadian Home Builders' Association of Central Interior is the leading advocate of the residential construction industry across the interior of BC. We work to the benefit of our members and the public through excellence in government and public relations, education and building innovation. 

 

Benefits of Becoming a Member

Becoming a member of the CHBA Central Interior is a great way to demonstrate to consumers and other businesses that you are committed to professionalism, accountable for your work, and trusted in your community. Our members receive a host of benefits including:

 

1. Credibility

As a member of CHBA Central Interior you are perceived by the consumer to be a professional, experienced, reliable builder or trades person. Use of the CHBA logo is available to all members in good standing. CHBA members agree to a voluntary Code of Ethics which is promoted to the public.

 

2. Education and Training

CHBA Central Interior regularly puts on seminars for home builders and related industry suppliers to assist them in keeping abreast of new technology, requirements and trends.

All licensed general contractors will be required to take Continuing Professional Development courses in areas related to the residential construction industry as a condition of renewing their licence each year with BC Housing. CHBA Central Interior offers formal and informal training throughout the year.

Courses which lead to the Certified Housing Professional (CHP), Certified Renovation Professional (CRP) and the Master Residential Builder (MRB) are made available regularly in order for our members to upgrade their skills and stay ahead of the competition.

3. General Membership Dinner Meetings

Build relationships with builders, suppliers and related professionals monthly by attending these complimentary dinner meetings for members. Each evening has a keynote speaker, relevant to the industry. Exclusive dinner meeting sponsor opportunities are available to position your company strategically in front of the local home builders.

4. Annual Fun Golf Tournament

CHBA Central Interior coordinates a great, fun golf tournament annually for the benefit of its current and future members.

 

5. Website

Your company and contact information are listed by category on the Central Interior Home Builders website, in the membership directory.

6. Member Referrals

Often the Central Interior Home Builders Office is phoned by a consumer asking for a home builder or member trades person. We are quick to provide contact information for our members as a referral.

 

7. Training House/Dream Home Lottery

CHBA Central Interior partners with the Thompson River University Trades and Technology Division to have the first year trades pre-apprentice students build a home from start to finish. The home is then sold to the YMCA/YWCA to use as their Dream Home lottery fund raiser.

Local suppliers have an opportunity to participate as a sponsor in this high profile project. Sponsors are recognized in various ways according to their sponsorship level over a one year period.

8. Canadian Home Builders Association of BC and Canadian Home Builders Association

Your membership includes membership in CHBA-BC, the provincial organization that advocates for industry regarding appropriate education, training and the elimination of the underground contractors who jeopardize the whole industry. It also includes membership in CHBA, the national body that lobbies the federal government on issues relevant to the homebuilding industry like indexing GST rebate thresholds, reforming federal tax laws to encourage rental housing investment, and revising immigration rules. These groups are well respected and influential with elected officials in advocating on behalf of the Home Builder Industry sector.

9. Leadership/Personal and Professional Growth

Every member has the opportunity to chair a committee or run for a Board Director position of the organization at the local, provincial or national level. The experience and connections made are invaluable and are reflected in the success of your business

10. Keystone Home Builder Awards of Excellence

As a member you are eligible to participate in our annual CHBA Central Interior hosted Builder Awards. CHBA members are eligible to enter the provincial Georgie Awards as well as the National SAM awards. Winning a home builder award lends great credibility and profile to your business and is a great marketing tool.

11. Office Space Availability

As a member of CHBA Central Interior, you may book the boardroom at the CHBA CI office for your meetings at no cost, space available. Contact the office for further information or to book.

 

12. Advocacy

CHBA Central Interior is the voice of the residential builders for this region often consulted by municipal departments and media on residential building topics and issues.

We advocate the interests of the housing industry with the federal government, making sure that political decision-makers and public servants respond to our concerns and priorities. We make representations to intergovernmental bodies where federal, provincial and municipal governments meet and make decisions affecting the industry.

13. Standard Contract Documents

The following standard contract documents are available for a nominal cost to CHBA members:

• Construction Agreement
• Renovation Agreement
• Construction Specifications
• Builder & Sub Contractor Agreement
• Purchaser and Contractor Agreement
• Change of Work Orders
• Costing Estimates
• Offer to Purchase
• Sales Agreement