Why Become a Member?

CKHBA membership connects your business with Chatham-Kent’s residential construction industry through advocacy, networking, education, and local visibility.

Our members include builders, renovators, trades, suppliers, developers, designers, manufacturers, and other professionals who support residential construction in Chatham-Kent.

As a member, you can:

  • Build relationships with local industry professionals

  • Stay informed on issues affecting housing and construction

  • Access member events, education, and industry resources

  • Strengthen your credibility with clients and homeowners

CKHBA members are also connected to the Ontario Home Builders’ Association and the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, giving your business representation at the local, provincial, and national levels.

Chatham-Kent Home Builders Association membership meeting

400+

Provincial Members

8000+

National Members

100+

Local Members

If your business serves Chatham-Kent’s residential construction industry, CKHBA membership helps you stay connected, informed, and involved.

Member Benefits

CKHBA membership gives your business access to advocacy, connection, industry information, credibility, and savings opportunities.

A Strong Voice in government

CKHBA gives local businesses a stronger voice on issues affecting residential construction, including policy, regulation, housing, development, and industry standards.

Enhanced Public Image

CKHBA works to maintain a strong public profile for the association and its members through communications, media activity, events, and community involvement.

Staying Current

Members receive updates on industry news, legislation, housing activity, association initiatives, and emerging issues affecting residential construction.

OHBA & CHBA Membership

CKHBA membership also connects your business to the Ontario and Canadian Home Builders’ Associations for support and representation beyond the local level.

Industry Connection

Membership helps you connect with peers, share ideas, and stay involved in the direction of the industry through meetings, committees, and events.

Consumer Confidence

Membership helps signal credibility to homeowners and clients. CKHBA members follow a Code of Ethics and belong to a recognized local industry network.

Member Savings

Members may access group discounts and savings opportunities, including advertising, insurance, office supplies, fuel, cellular plans, hotels, and vehicle rentals.

Local Visibility

Members are listed in the CKHBA directory, helping homeowners, businesses, and community partners find trusted local industry professionals.

Member Fee Structure

Annual membership fee is $1195.00 + HST

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Approximately one-third of annual dues support the Canadian Home Builders’ Association

PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATION

Approximately one-third of annual dues support the Ontario Home Builders’ Association

LOCAL ASSOCIATION

Approximately one-third of annual dues support the Chatham-Kent Builders’ Association

member meetings

Chatham-Kent Home Builders Association membership meeting tools

Quarterly Dinner Meetings

The association holds meetings with informative guest speakers addressing us on industry specific issues. The monthly dinner meetings provide a social setting where members can discuss common concerns and share solutions to everyday business problems as well as an opportunity for networking.

CKHBA Board Meetings

Board meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday of each month.

CKHBA Annual General Meeting

Held in October each year. President and Board of Director positions are nominated and voted on in accordance with association by-laws.

YOU GET OUT WHAT YOU PUT IN!

CKHBA is powered by member involvement. The more members participate, volunteer, attend, and connect, the stronger the association becomes.