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Nova Scotia has a vibrant and strong residential construction industry and the Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association (NSHBA) is dedicated to making it even stronger.

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In order to ensure quality and peace of mind when embarking on a new home or renovation project, it is important to hire a professional. Professional builders and renovators bring skill, judgment and integrity to the job. This will be reflected in both the quality of their work and the quality of their business relationship with you.

Important Things to Remember:

» What Should I Ask a Builder?
» Get it in Writing
» Before you Build
» Before you Renovate
» Request a Renovation Package
» Request a New Home Package

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2013 Energy Efficiency Showcase of Homes
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Energy Efficiency Showcase of Homes (previously “R-2000 Showcase”), produced by the Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association (NSHBA) and featuring some of the latest in energy-efficient home construction and technology.
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2013 New Home Information Sessions
The idea of a new home is often as exciting as seeing the first signs of Spring. A new home, however, is not something that likely comes around every year for you and your family.
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Enerhouse 2013 - The Return of the Fab Four
ENERhouse 2013 is the Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association’s (NSHBA) bi-annual industry conference. The two day conference includes seminars and presentations featuring top-notch speakers and a trade show.

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The REAL Home Show 2013
Once you make the decision to build, buy or renovate, the process has only just begun. Are you searching for the right information on products, plans or contractors? Are you wondering about what your options are on different features and upgrades? Wouldn’t it be great to get this all done in one location?
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Nova Scotia Home Builders & Renovators take home the NSHBA Peter Kohler Peak Awards
On November 30th, the Nova Scotia Home Builders ‘Association (NSHBA) hosted its annual Peter Kohler Peak Awards. This event recognizes all NSHBA members for their accomplishments in the residential construction industry over the past year. Dozens of members were awarded for their efforts in raising the bar in the residential construction industry.
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Efficiency Nova Scotia Demonstration Homes
…the future of housing in Nova Scotia! When it comes to advanced building practices, Nova Scotia leads the way for innovation. This makes the Efficiency Nova Scotia Demonstration Homes project all the more exciting!
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Who are the NSHBA?
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The Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association is the voice of the residential construction industry in Nova Scotia. For more than 50 years, the Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association has played a key role in promoting quality, choice and affordable housing for all Nova Scotians..
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What is EnerGuide for New Houses?
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Developed by the Office of Energy Efficiency of Natural Resources Canada, EnerGuide for New Houses (EGNH) is a sustainable housing program designed to improve the energy efficiency of your new house. Essentially, EGNH can be broken down into two components.
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Home Builders Care
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Homebuilders’ Care is a new program that the Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association (NSHBA) has started in an effort to meet the needs of non-profit organizations that help others but have issues with the space they work in.
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