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GOHBA Recognizes Outstanding Members with Special Achievement Awards
GOHBA Recognizes Outstanding Members – Special Achievement Awards 2023 Each year GOHBA members have the honor of acknowledging three of their own with distinguished awards for outstanding accomplishments and service to the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association and the residential construction industry. Numerous people are committed to making the mission of the Greater Ottawa Home…
Read MoreRemarks to Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
Remarks to Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs February 6, 2023 Hello, my name is Jason Burggraaf, Executive Director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association. Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today, it is much appreciated. I’m pulling a bit of double duty here today as I’m…
Read MoreOnce-In-A-Generation Moment For Ottawa Housing
These past few weeks have been a whirlwind of news and changes for housing in Ottawa. First and foremost a New Mayor and City Council. As a mayoral candidate Mark Sutcliffe committed to the target of building 100,000 new homes over the next ten years, creating a housing task force to focus on affordability, and…
Read MoreHome Builders welcome approval of Ottawa’s Official Plan with changes that address local housing affordability and supply crisis
November 4, 2022 — The Greater Ottawa Home Builder’s Association (GOHBA) today welcomed provincial government approval of Ottawa’s Official Plan, along with prescribed changes to help address the local housing affordability and supply crisis. “Reversing Council’s decision to limit minor corridors across the City to 4 storeys and expanding the urban boundary by…
Read MoreHome Builders support government’s bold new housing plan to improve housing affordability and supply in Ottawa and across the province
October 25, 2022 — The Greater Ottawa Home Builder’s Association (GOHBA) and the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) support the introduction of the Ontario government’s new, once-in-a-generation housing plan. The More Homes, Built Faster Act will ensure that there are enough housing options for residents of Ottawa now and into the future. The new legislation…
Read More2022 Reno Tour: Check out three great renovations
If you’re in the market for a renovation, you need to do your research and a great place to start is the 2022 Reno Tour presented by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA). The projects on this year’s tour showcase extensive renovation and addition projects from three of Ottawa’s most respected renovation companies —…
Read MoreOHBA Job Ready Program
1. How does the program help employers? The OHBA Job Ready program helps employers – especially smaller companies without a complete HR function – recruit and train entry-level workers for starter roles in construction. Program participants have completed mandatory industry safety training Up to a $3,000 incentive (per hire) may be available Ability…
Read MoreCHBA Home Buyer Preference Survey Now Open!
Want to know what home buyers are looking for in a new home? What features they will trade-off to get what they want? CHBA’s annual nationwide market research study – powered by Avid Ratings Canada – is the only source for this vital market insight. Be sure your company is part of the 2023 study! …
Read MoreGOHBA Recognizes Outstanding Members with Special Achievement Awards
Each year GOHBA members have the honor of acknowledging three of their own with distinguished awards for outstanding accomplishments and service to the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association and the residential construction industry. Numerous people are committed to making the mission of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association a reality. Without each of these people,…
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