Members of QHBA have been building and transforming communities throughout the Quinte Region for 50+ years. Today, it is that same entrepreneurial spirit which drives our members to design and construct the area’s next generation of homes and neighbourhoods. As they have historically, our Builder, Renovator, Supply, Sub-trade, and other professional members continue to push the envelope of innovation, technology, performance and efficiency. We are also proud members of the Ontario and Canadian Home Builder Associations.
 

QHBA Membership Advantages & Privileges

The Quinte Home Builders' Association consists of builders, land developers, trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, utility representatives, professional people and others engaged in the residential construction industry: Individuals who know that membership has its privileges.

• Profit from Group Activities: where you learn more about your industry by participating in Association activities;
• Improve Your Business: through the information available in publications that you receive and the exchange of ideas at meetings, seminars and the annual provincial and national conferences;
• Increase Business Contacts: because every contact a business makes is a potential asset;
• Be Better Informed: on what is being done in the housing industry through Association contacts with government bodies, trade journals, etc.
• Further Your Own Industry: As a prominent statesman once said: "Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has the moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.";
• Acquire Prestige of Membership: in a respected Association that is frequently called upon for assistance and recommendations by local, provincial and federal government agencies;
• Support Your Industry's Organization: by joining other members of the team and forming the "voice of the residential construction industry";
• Everyone Needs a Friend at Court: you may think it can't happen to you, but when you need help, the Association is on your side.

Quinte Homebuilders' Association Code of Ethics

All active members of the Quinte Home Builders' Association solemnly promise and subscribe to uphold the following Code of Ethics:

(a) Members of the Quinte Home Builders' Association believe and affirm that:

1. Home ownership by Canadian families should be encouraged;
2. Canadian homes shall be well designed, well constructed and well located in attractive communities with educational, recreational, religious and shopping facilities accessible to all;
3. Canadian homes shall be built under the free enterprise system.

(b) To achieve these goals, I/we pledge allegiance to the following principles and policies:

1. Members shall comply with the Ontario Building Code as a minimum standard for construction and shall work toward its improvement in the interest of structural sufficiency, safety and health;
2. Members shall plan sites and homes to conform to the principles of good community planning;
3. Members shall deal justly with their employees, sub-contractors & suppliers;
4. Members shall deal honestly and fairly with their customers;
5. Members shall cooperate to extend the effectiveness of the Association by interchanging information and experience and shall encourage research on materials and techniques in order to provide better homes at lower cost;
6. Members shall uphold the principle of appropriate and adequate compensation for the service which they render;
7. Members shall avoid all conduct & practice likely to discredit or to injury to the house building industry;
8. These responsibilities are freely and solemnly assumed as they form part of an obligation as members of the Canadian Home Builders' Association.