BUILDERS' COUNCIL
The council is a venue for identifying concerns and issues affecting builders in Ontario. Builders' Council is open to all OHBA builder members.
Contact: Bob Finnigan, Healthwood Homes, 416-490-1400
ECONOMIC REVIEW COMMITTEE
The committee consists of members from all aspects of the building industry. The committee discusses the housing industry and economy.
Contact: Scott Cameron, Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital (Toronto), 416-591-8787
HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
This committee is concerned with the effective promotion of workplace safety and accident prevention. It is the main liaison with the Ministry of Labour, WSIB and CSAO.
Contact: Bruce Bolduc, Construction Workplace Safety Training Ltd. (Simcoe County), 705-812-1656
LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The committee works on a wide range of land-use, planning and approvals issues and is composed mainly of builders, developers, planners and engineers.
Contact: Douglas Stewart, Stantec (Waterloo Region), 519-585-7351
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS' COUNCIL
Membership consists of Executive Officers from each local association. The council promotes professionalism and the exchange of ideas and information to assist EOs.
Contact: Aggie Tose, Haliburton County Home Builders' Association (Haliburton), 705-457-3837
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RENOVATORS' COUNCIL
The council works on professional standards, technical services, public awareness, government liaison and the long-term development of the renovation market.
Contact: Sandra Baldwin, Lifetime Contractor (Toronto), 416-483-2151
SALES & MARKETING COMMITTEE
The committee is actively involved in the planning and direction of the OHBA Awards of Distinction program as well as providing guidance to members interested in sales and marketing.
Contact: Richard Luciani (Toronto), 905-232-5054
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
This committee was established to provide technical assistance and information to members while constantly monitoring the Ontario building codes and standards.
Contact: Andy Oding, Reid's Heritage Homes (Waterloo Region Home Builders'), 519-658-6656
TRAINING & EDUCATION COMMITTEE
This committee provides a forum for the exchange of information and ideas relating to training and education within the residential construction industry.
Contact: Frank Giannone, FRAM Building Group (BILD), 416-747-9661
OHBA/TARION LIAISON COMMITTEE
The committee, comprised of builder members from across Ontario and senior executives from Tarion Warranty Corporation, including the registrar, discuss external services and policies of the program concerning builders.
Contact: Mike Memme, Mountainview Homes (Niagara), 905-688-3100
