London Home Builders' Association

What London Home Builders' Association does

The London Home Builders' Association (LHBA) is a private, not-for-profit industry association founded in 1952 and headquartered at 680 Waterloo St., London, Ontario. It represents more than 350 member companies across the residential construction ecosystem, including home builders, developers, renovation contractors, suppliers, sub-trades, financial institutions, and allied professionals. Membership is voluntary and screened by a committee using the Association's Code of Ethics, with the RenoMark verification program adding a separate quality mark for renovators. The association is affiliated with the Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA) and the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA), giving it provincial and national advocacy reach.\n\nThe LHBA's core offerings center on a searchable online member directory, signature annual events (the Lifestyle Home Show with 300+ exhibitor booths at Western Fair District, the Awards of Creative Excellence gala, the Parade of Renovations, the LHBA Golf Classic, and the Constructors Cup soccer tournament), the Renovators' Council, community programs (Green Home Build, Hard Hat, Classroom Speakers, Student Ambassador), and Signature Homes & Renovations Magazine published in partnership with London Inc Magazine. The technology stack is modest: GrowthZone powers member login and event registration, with the website acting as a self-serve directory and information hub.\n\nThe business model combines four revenue streams: annual membership dues (recurring subscription), event revenue (ticket sales with member complimentary access), publication and advertising revenue through the magazine, and tiered annual sponsorships at Platinum and Gold levels. Pricing is selectively disclosed — event tickets range from $10 to $105, member dues are not publicly listed — and the organization operates with a small staff of 11, managed by CEO Jared Zaifman and Board Chair Adam Carapella.

Name

London Home Builders' Association

Legal name

London Home Builders' Association (Canada)

Website

https://lhba.on.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The London Home Builders' Association is a 1952-founded, not-for-profit industry association representing 350+ member builders, renovators, suppliers, and trade professionals in London and Southwestern Ontario, offering member services, signature events, advocacy, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Non-Operating Establishments (9995)

akta.pro primary industry

New Construction & Builder Sales (BPAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Home builders association
• Residential construction industry
• Trade association membership
• Home renovation professionals
• Industry advocacy events

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from builders, developers, renovators, trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, financial institutions and allied professionals. Membership is voluntary and screened by committee using Code of Ethics criteria.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from member events including dinner meetings, breakfast meetings, Lifestyle Home Show, Awards of Creative Excellence gala, Parade of Renovations, Constructors Cup soccer tournament, and Golf Classic. Guest tickets priced at $85-$105; complimentary for members.
3. Publication & Advertising: Revenue from Signature Homes & Renovations Magazine published in London Inc Magazine, and associated advertising partnerships with annual partners at Platinum, Gold, and other tiers.
4. Sponsorship: Annual partner sponsorships at Platinum and Gold tiers, plus event-specific sponsorships for Lifestyle Home Show, Constructors Cup, Renovators' Council initiatives, and community programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The London Home Builders' Association is a private not-for-profit trade association that delivers membership services, advocacy, and industry programming to over 350 residential construction companies (builders, developers, renovators, suppliers, sub-trades, and allied professionals) in London and Southwestern Ontario. It monetizes membership through annual dues, paid events, advertising, and sponsorships, and operates signature offerings such as the Lifestyle Home Show, Awards of Creative Excellence, RenoMark verification, the Renovators' Council, and community build programs.

Product overview

The London Home Builders' Association is a professional trade association serving the home building and renovation industry in London, Ontario. It operates as a membership organization offering a portfolio of services including a member directory connecting home buyers with verified builders and renovators, annual signature events (Lifestyle Home Show, Awards of Creative Excellence, Golf Classic, Constructors Cup), professional development programs (Renovators' Council with RenoMark verification), and community initiatives (Green Home Build, Community Build Program). The association also publishes the Signature Homes & Renovations Magazine. These offerings function together to support industry professionals, advocate for the home building sector, and give back to the London community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LHBA Member Directory Searchable online directory connecting home buyers with over 350 LHBA member builders, renovators, suppliers, sub-trades, and allied professionals, organized by New Home Builders, Renovation Specialists, Suppliers & Sub-Trades, and Professional Services categories.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350+ member companies represented across home building ecosystem
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum, gold, publishing, core and flagship.

• Enbridge GasplatinumOthersPlatinum annual partner of LHBA. Enbridge Gas supports the home building industry and LHBA events and initiatives.
• Libro Credit UnionplatinumOthersPlatinum annual partner of LHBA. Libro Credit Union provides financial services partnership and supports LHBA programs.
• Strik Baldinelli Moniz (SBM)platinumOthersPlatinum annual partner. SBM provides civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services as an allied professional in the home building industry.
• Copp's BuildallgoldOthersGold annual partner. Building supplies distributor supporting LHBA member events and initiatives.
• Drewlo HoldingsgoldOthersGold annual partner. Apartment rentals company and member of LHBA supporting industry events.
• Reliance Home ComfortgoldOthersGold annual partner. Home comfort solutions provider supporting LHBA programs.
• London Inc. MagazinepublishingOthersPublishing partner for LHBA's Signature Homes & Renovations Magazine featured in London Inc Magazine.
• Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLHBA is affiliated with CHBA which represents more than 8,500 companies nationally. CHBA provides national advocacy, awards programs, and industry resources.
• Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLHBA is affiliated with OHBA representing nearly 4,000 members through 28 local chapter associations. OHBA advocates for residential construction industry in Ontario.
• The Tricar GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of annual Constructors Cup charity soccer tournament raising funds for Homes for Heroes and Fund for Change. Tricar provides venue (Tricar Field), planning support, and matching donations. Event has raised $167,000+ over 3 years.
• Children's Health FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLHBA partnered with Children's Health Foundation for 2026 Lifestyle Home Show initiative raising $88,625 for Jahnke Family Paediatric Oncology Centre of Excellence at Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre.
• Kids Kicking Cancer CanadaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLHBA donated $100,000 from Green Home Build project sale proceeds to Kids Kicking Cancer Canada's Heroes Circle program supporting children with illness through martial arts-based integrative medicine.
• Fund for Change / London Community FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFund for Change supports London's Whole of Community System Response to homelessness. Constructors Cup proceeds matched dollar-for-dollar through this fund. $74,000 raised in 2025.
• Homes for Heroes FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner2026 Constructors Cup proceeds donated to Homes for Heroes and London's Veterans Village supporting Canadian Armed Forces Veterans facing homelessness.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edmonton Home Builders' Association (BILD Edmonton Metro): Edmonton-area HBA providing membership services, awards, advocacy, and home shows. Functions as LHBA's direct analog for the Edmonton market with comparable programs and structure.
• Winnipeg Regional Home Builders' Association: Manitoba's regional HBA providing comparable membership, awards (SAM Awards), home show, and advocacy services for residential construction professionals.
• BILD (Building Industry and Land Development) - Greater Toronto Area: Greater Toronto Area home builders' association that performs the same trade-association function for the GTA region as LHBA does for London. Comparable member directory, events, awards, and advocacy model.
• Calgary Home + Design Show / BILD Calgary Region: Calgary regional HBA that provides member directory, advocacy, awards (Awards of Excellence in Housing), and runs a comparable regional home show, paralleling LHBA's Lifestyle Home Show.
• Hamilton-Halton Home Builders' Association: Regional Ontario HBA serving the Hamilton-Halton area with similar member directory, awards, Renovators' Council, and home show programming. Closest geographic peer to LHBA within Ontario.
• Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (CHBA-BC): Regional home builders' association serving the Vancouver metro area with similar member services, Renomark, advocacy, and a comparable Ovation Awards program. Directly comparable regional HBA peer.
• Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association (SRHBA): Saskatchewan regional HBA offering membership, SAM Awards, home shows, and Renovations Council. Comparable structure and program mix to LHBA for a smaller prairie market.

Broad incumbents

• Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA): Provincial trade association that LHBA is directly affiliated with. OHBA represents ~4,000 members through 28 local HBAs including LHBA, providing overlapping advocacy, awards, and member services at a provincial tier.
• Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA): National industry association representing 8,500+ companies across Canada. CHBA is LHBA's national affiliate and provides overlapping advocacy, certifications (including Renomark at the national level), and the CHBA Awards that LHBA members participate in.

Others

• Renomark (CHBA Renomark Program): National renovator verification program administered by CHBA that LHBA's local Renomark program feeds into. Not a competing association but the national umbrella for the same verification service LHBA localizes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/LondonHomeBuildersAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/london-home-builders'-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/londonhba

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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