industry Resources
Renomark
RenoMark identifies professional contractors who have agreed to abide by a renovation-specific Code of Conduct. The Renovators Mark of Excellence makes it easy for homeowners to identify participating professional renovators who have agreed to provide a superior level of service.
Ontario Home Builders’ Association
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) represents over 4,000 member companies, advocating for industry-friendly policies, providing access to cutting-edge industry education, and connecting you with a powerful network of industry professionals.
Canadian Home Builders’ Association
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, their membership is made up of ~8,500 companies – including home builders, renovators, land developers, trade contractors, product and material manufacturers, building product suppliers, lending institutions, insurance providers, and service providers.
Tarion Warranty Corporation
Tarion is a not-for-profit consumer protection organization established by the Ontario government to administer the province’s new home warranty program.
The Home Construction Regulatory Authority
The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) licenses and regulates the people and companies who build and sell new homes in Ontario. In addition to regulating new home builders and sellers, HCRA protects consumers by providing them with educational resources and information to guide them in the home-buying journey. They also work to support the continuous improvement of the new home building industry in the province.
Enerquality
ENERQUALITY is the #1 certifier of energy efficient housing in Canada and the market leader in residential high-performance building programs.