The Renovation Roadmap
Renovating your home is an exciting process. This site will help you make the right choices and develop a clear map to reach your renovation goals.
BuiltGreen Alberta
BuiltGreen™ homes are 3rd party certified, energy efficient, and environmentally responsible home. This label adds value your home by promoting the use of resource-efficient, environmentally friendly, construction practices and products.
Get it in Writing!
Having a written contract gives you control over your renovation or construction project, and is a good way to protect yourself and ensure long-term satisfaction.
Builder’s Manual
For those who need to know how to build homes in one of the toughest climates on earth, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Builders’ Manualis the most authoritative guide you will find for building superior energy-efficient housing.
Alberta Construction Safety Association
The mission of the Alberta Construction Safety Association is to provide quality advice and education for the construction industry that will reduce human suffering and financial costs associated with workplace incidents.
Certificate of Recognition Program (COR)
The Certificate of Recognition program is available to all members and associate members of the ACSA from owner/operators to large corporations and is administered by the Alberta Construction Safety Association.
www.acsa-safety.org/COR/tabid/60/Default.aspx
Small Employer Certificate of Recognition (SECOR)
Careers in Housing
GPRC Apprenticeship Programs – www.gprc.ab.ca/programs/details.html?ID=283
The Professional Home Builders Institute of Alberta (PHBIA) – www.phbia.com
Alberta Builder Connect – www.albertabuilderconnect.com
Warranty Programs
The Alberta New Home Warranty Program – www.anhwp.com
National Home Warranty – www.nationalhomewarranty.com
Progressive Home Warranty Solutions Inc. – www.progwar.com/progressive/