About CHBA-Edmonton Region

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Edmonton Region (CHBA-ER) is the trade association of the residential construction industry in the Capital Region.  Our role is to strengthen the industry and encourage the highest standards of product and business practices among our membership. Each member is encouraged to contribute energy and ideas to help to shape the future of the home building industry.

Established in 1954, CHBA - ER is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 450 member companies, including:

  • Builders
  • Renovators
  • Land Developers
  • Trades
  • Manufacturers
  • Suppliers
  • Financial Institutions
  • And a host of allied professionals

The CHBA - ER is affiliated with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Alberta as well as the Canadian Home Builders’ Association. As one of 43 Home Builder Associations across Canada, membership in the CHBA - Edmonton Region includes membership in both these organizations.

Our Mission

“To shape the future of the homebuilding industry in the Capital Region.”

Our Vision

The Canadian Home Builders' Association is built on a vision of a strong and positive role for the housing industry,

Our Commitment

We are committed to supporting the business success of our members and their ability to provide affordability, quality and choice for consumers.

We are committed to a fair and competitive marketplace, where all members have the opportunity to operate their businesses profitably.

We believe that skills, experience and integrity are the cornerstones of professionalism in our industry. We are committed to providing our members with opportunities to learn, grow and take pride in their achievements

What We Do

Government Relations

Recognizing that governments at all levels have an enormous impact on the housing industry, the CHBA - Edmonton Region has made government relations a top priority. It is our goal to ensure that governments are fully informed of the impact their decisions have on housing costs, and to ease any negative effects through strategic lobbying and relationship building.

Education

CHBA-Edmonton Region members have access to a wealth of industry knowledge through monthly dinner and breakfast meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences, technical publications, industry position papers, monthly building permit reports, economic forums, networking opportunities, and so much more.

We promote worksite safety and encourage all members to participate in industry education and training programs, such as COR, SECOR, the MasterBUILDER program and more.

Programs & Services

Each member is encouraged to contribute energy and ideas to help to shape the future of the home building industry. CHBA-Edmonton Region offers dozens of committees and working groups designed to enhance members’ participation in, and understanding of, the homebuilding industry.

Communications

Through communications with local media, a dedicated public relations committee and increased participation with local decision makers, the CHBA-Edmonton Region Is improving the public perception of the homebuilding industry. CHBA-Edmonton Region members are recognized as qualified building experts whose exemplary standards set the bar for homebuilding excellence across the Capital Region.

Networking

CHBA-Edmonton Region members are experts in the field of new home construction and renovations. Through the Association’s various networking events, members have an opportunity to interact, exchange knowledge and experiences, and develop lasting, quality business relationships.