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CHBA Economist Peter Anderson projected 180,000 housing starts for 2011 but cautions builders to be careful for what they wish for: in some regions, we may have building material supply issues, as well as a shortage of land availability.
Photo by Richard Bain

Meet your President, Vince Laberge
Find out what the new CHBA national president thinks about ‘green’ initiatives, governments, giving back, and getting ready for tomorrow…



Going Green Inside & Out
Two builders discuss the future of eco-friendly construction.



TOOL TALK: Yes, Tools Do Change
Resident tool expert Jon Eakes showcases a selection of new and innovative tools.



Expert Opinion
Whether your company currently employs temporary foreign workers (TFW) or may do so in the future, you need to be aware of the new Temporary Foreign Worker Program regulation.



The Plant Encyclopedia
Currently, The Plant Encyclopedia is in beta testing phase, and lists more than 25,000 plants. In March, 300,000 more plant pages were planned to be “seeded”.