About Us

The Canadian Home Builders' Association is the voice of Canada's residential construction industry, with the South Okanagan chapter representing member firms from Summerland to Osoyoos, Nelson and the Central Kootenay area. CHBA South Okanagan members represent every area of the housing industry - new home builders and renovators, land developers, trade contractors, product and material manufacturers, building product suppliers, lending institutions, insurance providers, service professionals and others.

The South Okanagan Local Office operates throughout the year, keeping members up to date on important issues through e-news and managing events and seminars. CHBA South Okanagan manages the Penticton Home and Reno Show, the Okanagan’s largest tradeshow in the Home and Reno industry!

How We Work

CHBA is one association working at three levels – nationally, provincially and locally. Our members join their Local Home Builders’ Association, and automatically become members at the provincial and national levels of the Association.

Each level of the Association works with the government at their level. And because many housing issues involve multiple levels of government, we frequently collaborate to ensure a consistent approach towards real solutions that will benefit consumers.

CHBA is a federal not-for-profit organization governed by an elected Board of Directors and a volunteer executive, supported by our professional staff.

At the national level, our system of Committees’ and Councils brings together builders and industry experts from across the country to share information and ideas, and to formulate recommendations to governments to improve the quality and affordability of homes for Canadians.

The CHBA is a three-tiered non-profit association, representing the builders industry locally, provincially and nationally.

CHBA BC

The Canadian Home Builders' Association of British Columbia represents more than 2,000 members. CHBA members represent every area of Canada's housing industry - new home builders and renovators, land developers, trade contractors, product and material manufacturers, building product suppliers, lending institutions, insurance providers, service professionals, and others. Find out more about the CHBA BC Board of Directors, Committees and Government Relations.

CHBA National

Since 1943, the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) has been "the voice of Canada's residential construction industry." Representing one of the largest industry sectors in Canada, our membership is made up of over 8,500 companies – including home builders, renovators, land developers, trade contractors, product and material manufacturers, building product suppliers, lending institutions, insurance providers, and service professionals.

CHBA National seeks a strong and positive role for the housing industry in Canada’s economy and in the life and development of communities. In addressing this goal, CHBA supports the business success of their members. Working to ensure Canadians have access to homes that meet their needs at a price they can afford to pay, and that the interests of homebuyers and homeowners are understood by governments. CHBA provides information to Canadians to help them become more informed and confident when they buy a new home, or hire a renovator to improve their existing one.

MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS

• Members shall comply with applicable building codes of Canada as a minimum standard for construction and shall work toward its improvement in the interests of structural sufficiency, safety and health.
• Members shall plan their sites and homes to conform to the principles of good community planning and support for the environment.
• Members shall deal justly with their employees, subcontractors, and suppliers of all goods and services.
• Members shall deal honestly and fairly with their customers and stand behind the quality of their work and service commitments.
• Members shall exchange information and experience, and encourage research on materials, technical advancements and building techniques in order to provide the best value for their customers.
•  Members shall avoid all conduct or practice detrimental to the homebuilding industry, to the Association, to the good name or reputation of any of its members, or its customers.

• Members shall commit to continuing learning through human resource policies and practices, including employment practices which treat employees as assets.

• Members shall actively promote health and safety principles.

• Members shall treat their competitors, including their property and ideas, with respect.

These responsibilities are freely and solemnly assumed as they form part of an obligation as Members of the Canadian Home Builders Association – South Okanagan.

Complaints and Ethical Issues

Complaints about CHBA South Okanagan members are dealt with according to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Code For Disciplinary Action. A Complaints Committee addresses issues around possible improper conduct of members. Complaints about members or industry-related companies, products or services must be made in writing, explain how a member or industry-related company violated the CHBA South Okanagan Code of Ethics addressed to: