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Logel Homes builds new community hub to support unhoused individuals

BILD Calgary member Logel Homes partnered with McMan Youth, Family, and Community Services Association of Calgary & Area to build a new community hub in their 27-unit transitional housing development, The James House. The James House was built in 2018 by Logel Homes in partnership with Cardel Homes, the Resolve Campaign, and various government stakeholders … Continued

5 Award-Worthy Production Net Zero Homes in Canada

Canadian home buyers are increasingly showing interest in Net Zero Homes, and builders and renovators across the country are expertly producing the goods.  This year’s CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence – Canada’s premiere competition for new homes, renovations, community development, and residential marketing – recognized housing excellence in two Net Zero Home awards categories: … Continued

The Big 3: Meet the Builders and Renovators that Made a Big Splash at the 2024 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence

The 2024 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence recognize the best in Canada’s residential construction industry. There were over 900 submissions this year, and nearly 300 industry experts from across the country meticulously selected finalists and winners for 48 categories. These categories span newly built single-family homes, multi-family residences, high-rises, and new communities, home renovations … Continued

Debunking Myths About the Skilled Trades in the Residential Construction Industry

Jobs and workplaces evolve, but sometimes  persistent myths stick around,  influencing how we think about careers and the people who work in them. There are myths and stereotypes about most jobs, and the residential construction industry is no exception. For example, unfortunately one prevalent misconception is that skilled trades are for people who don’t do … Continued

Tricar Group invests $50,000 into Home for Good Campaign in Guelph

Tricar Group, a member of Guelph and District HBA, is committed to their community. They recently gifted $50,000 to Guelph’s Home for Good Campaign, which is delivered jointly by The Guelph Community Foundation, Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination, and United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin. The Campaign aims to reduce the number of … Continued