Ride Through the Rockies is an annual fundraising event in support of Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta. This is the eleventh year that founder Ken Crockett, Vice President of Star Building Materials and a member of BILD Calgary Region, brought together leaders from the home building industry. Forty participants cycled hundreds of kilometres through the … Continued
Niagara HBA member Centennial Homes, and their network of suppliers and subtrades, have committed to build four townhomes in support of Habitat for Humanity Niagara. The homes, which have broken ground in Thorold, ON, will allow Habitat for Humanity Niagara to provide more affordable housing to deserving families in the Niagara region. “By building these … Continued
As part of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Okanagan’s (CHBA-CO) unwavering commitment to empowering women in the residential construction industry, the HBA has created a scholarship to help women pursuing construction-related post-secondary programs in the Okanagan. Launched by CHBA-CO’s Women in Construction Committee, the $2,000 “Women in Construction Education Award” can be used for … Continued
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
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
Beyond address housing affordability in their region, BILD Calgary member Genesis Builders Group took steps to address the widespread challenge of food affordability faced by parents, guardians, and caretakers in their community. On two separate occasions, Genesis volunteers rolled up their sleeves and passionately dedicated their time to prepare 5,023 healthy lunches for kids experiencing … Continued
Niagara HBA member Solmar Development Corp. made a heartfelt contribution into the Niagara region with a donation of $15 million to the St. Catharines hospital. The large financial gift, which was presented to the hospital by Angela Marotta and Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli, sisters of the family-owned development corporation, will contribute to the enhancement of the hospital’s … Continued
Fusion Homes, a Guelph and District Home Builders’ Association member, demonstrated a deep commitment to their community with a generous gift aimed at providing essential food security to families in need this holiday season. With rising food costs and financial challenges for many families in the Guelph and Wellington regions, Fusion Homes donated $60,000 to … Continued
With labour shortages rampant in the residential construction sector and retirements slated to rise over the coming decade, members are recognizing the need to encourage youth to consider a rewarding career in the skilled trades. Thorough CHBA BC’s Workforce Development Program, CHBA BC teamed up with CHBA Vancouver Island (VI) member Slegg Building Materials to … Continued
Members of CHBA Edmonton Region (CHBA-ER) came together to give back to their community by partnering with local charity Uncles & Aunts at Large Edmonton Area Society. The agency, which offers companionship, mentorship, and friendly support for parents and youth from single-parent families in need, desperately required their facility renovated. To ensure the families and … Continued