Who
We
Are

The Niagara Home Builders’ Association (NHBA) is the leading voice for new home builders, renovators, contractors, and residential developers across the Niagara region.

We are a volunteer, not-for-profit trade association dedicated to advancing quality standards in residential construction and home renovation through advocacy, education, and collaboration. We also champion workforce development, partnering with local colleges and training programs to create pathways into the skilled trades. Through our committees and advocacy efforts, we help shape local policies and building standards, ensuring Niagara’s communities grow sustainably and responsibly.

What We Do

Advocacy & Representation

We engage with local government, regulators, and industry stakeholders to shape policies, building codes, zoning and development standards that impact home building and residential renovation.

Education & Training

NHBA offers ongoing professional development, trade training, safety certification, and workshops for builders, renovators, tradespeople and industry partners.

Member Support & Networking

Through committees, events, and peer‐to‐peer exchanges, our members gain access to resources, best practices, cost-savings, and a community of residential construction experts.

Excellence & Recognition

We promote quality craftsmanship via our Awards of Excellence, support ethical standards with programs like RenoMark™, and help maintain high satisfaction and trust among homeowners.

Why Join The NHBA

Access to leading residential construction resources including building-code updates, safety bulletins, and technical guides.
Opportunities to enhance your credentials, expand skill sets, and stay current with renovation trends and sustainable building practices.
A strong, respected voice in the home building and renovation industry in Niagara; your membership amplifies collective influence.
Networking with trusted builders, renovators, trade suppliers, and contractors serving Niagara homeowners.

Areas of Impact & Focus

New Home Construction & Subdivision Development
Residential Renovation & Home Improvement
Safety, Health & Building Code Compliance
Skilled Trades & Workforce Development
Sustainability & Green Building Practices
Professional Services, Marketing & Supplier Support

NHBA at a Glance

70+

Years established (1955)

165

Members (builders, renovators, contractors, developers & suppliers)

$250000+

Donated by members to community initiatives and charitable causes

Scholarship recipients supported in pursuing careers in construction, trades or related jobs

Events hosted annually, including networking nights, awards, and open houses

1000+

Volunteer hours contributed by members annually

53%

Membership growth rate over the past decade

320

Students/apprentices trained or supported

Get Involved with the NHBA

Join the NHBA

Are you a builder, renovator, supplier, or industry professional looking to elevate your business? Membership connects you with a network of peers, advocacy, education, and resources that support your growth and strengthen Niagara’s building industry.

Become a Member

Find a Member

Looking for a qualified builder, renovator, or trades partner you can trust? Our members are dedicated professionals who uphold the highest standards of workmanship, safety, and integrity in the Niagara region.

Browse NHBA Members

Explore Careers in Skilled Trades

Considering a career in construction or the skilled trades? The NHBA is committed to workforce development, connecting future tradespeople with opportunities, training, and resources to build rewarding careers in Niagara’s thriving residential building sector.

Explore Careers in the Trades

Serving Niagara Homeowners & Industry Professionals

From Niagara-on-the-Lake to Fort Erie, and St. Catharines to Welland, our members represent the full spectrum of residential building and renovation. They include home builders creating everything from single-family homes and condominiums to entire master-planned communities, renovators transforming kitchens and bathrooms, contractors specializing in windows, roofing, and HVAC, as well as suppliers providing the essential materials that make homes safe, comfortable, and energy efficient.

The NHBA works to ensure homeowners benefit from quality workmanship, integrity, and transparent industry practices.

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NC ushers in Fall Convocation with honours for NHBA CEO Chuck McShane

Who
We
Are