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Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Newfoundland and Labrador
(CHBA-NL)
April 30, 2014
CHBA-NL VisionRecognized as the voice of the residential construction
industry in the Newfoundland and Labrador.
Members are professionals involved in new home construction and residential renovations.
Dedicated to the business of building affordable, quality homes.
CHBA-NL MissionAs the advocate of the industry, we offer services to
members through guest speakers, programs, networking, and policy development
Members Benefits
Events & NetworkingLearn about your industry and increase business contacts• Home Show• Housing Forum• Golf Tournament• National Conferences• Monthly membership luncheons and Builder Breakfasts• Joining a CHBA-NL Committee
Enhanced MarketingLet us promote your business to
consumers:• Website• Social media• Monthly E-newsletter• Members’ Advantage Program
(MAP)• Consumer Directory (annual)• Unique sponsorship
opportunities
CHBA-NL Advocacy• Housing affordability, the underground economy and
government-imposed costs (Tax on New Housing)• Canada Post agrees to suspend community mailbox fee• Accessing Canada Job Grants for industry employers• Working with Private training college to create more
localized industry training (Framing Technician Program)• Business Boot-Camp for residential construction • Partnering with the Office of Climate Change and
TakeCharge NL to improve home energy efficiency• Radon and asbestos removal education• Launch of “Building YES: A NIMBY Toolkit”
Fire Regulations and Connectivity – Upstairs Downstairs
• NBC 2010 – all subsidiary apts and main dwelling interconnected by electrical system, therefore, all smoke alarms must be connected
• Provincial Electrical Code – cannot have connected units in one system
• RESULT: CHBA-NL is collaborating with municipalities and the province to seek clarification on behalf of the industry
Pole Installation
Section 9 of the NBC• 2012 energy efficiency revisions to the NBC provides
flexibility - the Prescriptive Compliance Pathway OR the Performance Compliance Pathway
CHBA-NL Membership
Learn more about CHBA-NL
Website – www.chbanl.caEmail – [email protected]
Talk with one of our 200 members
