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Our Vision Setting the Standard for the Residential Construction Industry in New Brunswick  Our Mission:  Serve as The Voice of the Residential Construction Industry to Advance the Interests of Our Members Through Integrity Training Professionalism and Certification

Canadian Home Builders’ Association New Brunswick Delivery Address: #406 – 212 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB, E3B 1A8 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3358, Stn. B., Fredericton, NB, E3A 5H1 Telephone: 506-459-7219 #200 Email: nbhome@nbnet.nb.ca www.nbhomebuilders.ca

 

 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Builders and Renovators

YOUR COMPANY INFORMATION

CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION

CODE OF ETHICS

 

• Members shall comply with ALL applicable Building Codes of Canada as a minimum standard of construction and shall work towards its improvement in the interests of structural sufficiency, safety and health.

• Members shall plan their sites and homes to conform to the principles of good community planning and support for the environment.

• Members shall deal justly with their employees, subcontractors and all suppliers of all goods and service commitments.

• Members shall exchange information and experience, and encourage research on materials, technical advancements and building techniques to prove the best value for their customers.

• Members shall avoid all conduct or practice detrimental to the house building industry, to the Association, to the good name or reputation of any of its members, staff or customers.

• Members shall commit to continuing learning through human resource policies and practices, including employment practices which treat employees as assets.

• Members shall actively promote health and safety principles.

• Members shall treat their competitors, including their property and ideas, with respect.

These responsibilities are freely and solemnly assumed as they form part of an obligation as a Member of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association.

 

RenoMark – THE RENOVATORS MARK OF DISTINCTION

The RenoMark™ Brand is owned by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association and can be used by participating CHBA Members only.  This Program is designed to bring reassurance to your clients that you are a professional and legitimate renovator.  For more information visit www.RenoMark.ca.  This program is not mandatory and is renewed annually.  CHBA NB and our national Association, CHBA actively promotes its RenoMark members through social media advertising and other promotion.  CHBA NB provides its members with free truck decals upon registration.

DECLARATION FOR ALL MEMBERSHIP APPLICANTS

 I hereby make application for membership with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association.  I certify that none of the principles of my Company has been refused membership, refused renewal of membership, or had membership revoked by any level of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, across Canada.

I hereby consent that should I own other companies who do not have a registered membership with the CHBA, that these companies will not use the Association Logo or refer to membership with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association whatsoever.

I declare that all information contained in this application to be true and accurate and I authorize the Association to undertake what actions it deems necessary to confirm the accuracy of information contained in this application including but not limited to a verification of credit worthiness of the applicant through the Atlantic Credit Agency or other agencies as the Association may deem appropriate.  I agree that the Board of Directors of the Association reserves the right to reject any application for membership in the Association, or to defer consideration of an application.  Should my application be rejected, I agree to indemnify and save harmless the Association and its directors from any and all loss, cost, claims or damage of whatever kind and however arising as a result of such refusal of this application.

It is the mandate of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) at all levels; Locally, Provincially and Nationally, to provide information, promote membership and foster communications.  Some samples of how we do this are: 

·         Link from our website to your website

·         Listing your company on our website

·         Creating, boosting, and running FaceBook Ads promoting you as a professional and a member of this Association

·         Radio Ads

·         Advertising associated with the Awards of Excellence, should you wish to participate

·         Listing of your company and contact information in our Directories which are available at our member vendor locations and at home shows in your area

·         Listing your Company in our Annual Magazine distributed at home shows, sent digitally through social media and at various kiosks throughout New Brunswick.

As a builder/renovator member of this Association, I hereby acknowledge that I will comply with the polices regarding the CHBA-NB Master Builders™ Designation and acknowledge that I have 60 Months – 5 Years from the date of membership approval to obtain the required training and to make application to be bestowed use of the Professional Designation of CHBA-NB Master Builder.

Finally, I hereby consent and acknowledge that the information contained in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.  I further hereby consent to and agree that as a member of the Association I will adhere to the By-laws at all levels of the Association as they apply to my company, I will maintain in good standing the requirements to be a member of the Association and I will act in compliance with the CHBA Code of Ethics.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Annual Membership Dues: $990.76 ($861.53+HST)

RenoMark Membership:  $57.00 ($57+HST)

Our Membership Year runs from November 1 to October 31 annually.   Membership applications received after January in each membership year are prorated.  Upon approval of your application, you will be contacted for a credit card which will be charged the appropriate amount and a copy of the invoice and receipt will be emailed to your accounting contact noted above.

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT AGREEMENT

 1.        That the monthly payment will be deducted from the members’ credit card (AS PROVIDED ABOVE) on the last day of each month for 12 consecutive months or until the full amount of the annual dues owning has been collected which will be October 31st;

2.        In any membership year, first instalment is due on November 30th, or if a new applicant, the first day upon which membership is granted;

3.        The Member will pay an annual fee of $25.00 plus HST to cover the administration charges for this payment plan;

4.        The Member will pay the Association a $50 + HST for each failed attempt to collect the payment due;

5.        Should the Association be unable to collect the monthly payment due within three (3) attempts to do so, the Member will lose the privilege of monthly payments and the full amount of the balance due will be required within 15 days of notification from the Association, to remain a member in good standing with the Association;

6.        Should the Member resign their membership, or have it revoked for non-payment of dues at any point throughout the membership year (November 1 – October 31), the Member accepts and agrees that it will pay the Association the full amount of membership dues left owing to the Association for the membership year within 15 days of notification;

7.        The Member may cancel this Agreement at any time and provide to the Association the balance remaining for the dues required in the membership year. This request is to be made in writing and sent to nbhome@nbnet.nb.ca;

8.        It is the responsibility of the Member to provide the Association with any changes to their banking information for these purposes prior to the 15th of the month, or fees may apply see section 4 of this Agreement;

9.       The Association maintains its right to pursue the collection of any unpaid amounts through a third-party debt collection agency should the dues not be collectable pursuant to this Agreement.
I hereby consent to the monthly dues payment terms as noted above.