Making the Industry Better

The CHBA-Lethbridge Region's mission is the Make the Industry Better. It exists to serve the interests of our members to help them succeed and prosper in a complex and challenging environment.

Housing technology and the skills required to build quality homes are becoming more demanding. Rapid changes in communication and information systems are having a profound impact on the way we do business. In a diverse marketplace, the industry must respond to changing consumer needs and preferences. At all levels, government policies have a great deal of influence on our businesses.

In a constantly evolving business environment, CHBA-Lethbridge Region is the industry's agent for positive change. We keep a constant eye on the regulatory environment and the marketplace.

We develop clear, practical positions on issues that matter to the industry and our consumers.

We make sure that our voice is heard-loud and clear-and that we reach and influence decision-makers at all levels government.

Some of the issues we are currently working on, on behalf of our members:

	Taxation reform		Regulatory reform
	Housing affordability		Infrastructure financing
	Builder licensing		Shortage of skilled labour
	Sustainable Community Development		Regional Economic Development
	Environmental regulations		Smart growth
	Housing finance		Construction Waste Recycling
	Builder liability		Underground economy
	Consumer protection		Common Sense Housing

CHBA-LR also arranges educational opportunities for members and networking opportunties.  It hosts an annual Building the Best Awards night to recognize the very best in residential construction.  The Parade of Homes each fall invites visitors to member show homes.  A business expo and tradeshow in the spring offers educational courses in construction, business, and economic topics.