DURHAM REGION HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

What DURHAM REGION HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION does

The Durham Region Home Builders' Association (DRHBA) is a member-driven, non-profit trade association founded (per its logo) in 1953 and headquartered at 1-1255 Terwillegar Avenue, Oshawa, Ontario. It serves as the leading voice of the residential construction industry in Durham Region, representing a horizontally diverse membership of home builders, developers, renovators, trade contractors, material suppliers, and industry professionals. The association is affiliated with the Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA) and, through it, the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA), giving local members access to provincial advocacy, national standards, and programs such as OHBA Awards of Distinction and Tarion warranty protection.

DRHBA's service portfolio includes the RenoMark professional renovator certification (adopted from BILD, formerly the Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association), a searchable member directory, consumer education resources on home buying and renovation, government relations and advocacy, and a recurring calendar of networking and recognition events — including golf tournaments, Awards of Excellence, President's Ball, the annual Central Ontario Housing Summit, and the Women in Construction: Nine & Dine series. Revenue is generated from annual membership dues, corporate sponsorship packages, and event ticket and sponsorship sales, with sponsorship tiers disclosed at $150–$1,500 and tickets at $80–$150 per person. The association engages with municipal, provincial (Government of Ontario), and federal (Government of Canada) partners on housing supply, affordability, HST rebates, and development charge policy, including the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build referenced at $8.8 billion.

The association operates with a small staff of 1–10 employees, runs on Wild Apricot membership software, and distributes communications through its website, social media, email newsletter, and in-person events. There are no disclosed revenue figures, no AI or proprietary technology products, and no parent company or equity sponsorship; DRHBA is an independent non-profit organization with a regional scope limited to Durham Region.

Name

DURHAM REGION HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Legal name

Durham Region Home Builders' Association

Website

https://drhba.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Durham Region Home Builders' Association is a member-driven non-profit trade association founded in 1953, representing builders, developers, renovators, trades, and suppliers in Durham Region, Ontario. It delivers advocacy, RenoMark renovator certification, networking events, and consumer education, affiliated with OHBA and CHBA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Trade Association

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Family Home Construction (Detached Homes) (IMAFABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), New Construction & Builder Sales (BPAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Home builders association
• Residential construction industry
• Building industry advocacy
• Trade association membership
• Housing development networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Oshawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from builders, developers, renovators, trades, suppliers, and industry professionals. Members receive benefits including advocacy, education, networking events, and industry recognition.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship packages offering visibility among builders, renovators, suppliers, and decision-makers in Durham's residential construction and renovation industry.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from events including golf tournaments, awards dinners, and networking events with various ticket and sponsorship tiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Durham Region Home Builders' Association is a non-profit trade association that represents the residential construction industry in Durham Region, Ontario. It offers membership services, industry advocacy, networking events, professional development, consumer education, and member recognition programs to builders, developers, renovators, trades, suppliers, and related professionals. Its recognized offerings include a Corporate Sponsorship Program, the RenoMark renovation designation, a public Member Directory, consumer tips and education, the Women in Construction initiative, and the 2026 Housing Summit.

Product overview

The Durham Region Home Builders' Association operates as a non-profit membership organization serving the residential construction industry in Durham Region, Ontario. Rather than offering a unified software product, DRHBA provides a portfolio of member services including a Corporate Sponsorship Program for brand visibility, the RenoMark Program for professional renovator certification, a Member Directory for industry networking, Consumer Tips and Education resources, networking events like Women in Construction Nine & Dine, and the annual 2026 Housing Summit. The organization advocates for the residential construction industry through education, collaboration, and government relations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RenoMark: A professional renovator certification program adopted by DRHBA from the Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association (now BILD), designed to differentiate professional renovator members from non-member renovators and inspire consumer confidence.
• 2026 Housing Summit

Products and services

• Corporate Sponsorship Program A sponsorship offering that allows businesses to support the association and gain visibility with members and the Durham Region residential construction community.
• RenoMark Program A renovation contractor recognition program identifying member renovators who have committed to a code of ethics and professional standards, helping homeowners find trusted renovation professionals.
• Member Directory A public directory of DRHBA member builders, developers, renovators, trades, and suppliers, used by homeowners and industry peers to find vetted local residential construction professionals.
• Consumer Tips and Education Resources Educational content and resources for consumers and prospective homeowners about the residential construction and renovation process, provided through the association's website.
• Women in Construction (Events Program) A recurring events program focused on supporting and connecting women working in the Durham Region residential construction industry.
• 2026 Housing Summit An annual housing industry summit hosted by DRHBA, bringing together members and stakeholders to address housing issues affecting the Durham Region residential construction market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Stronger communities through quality home building
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRHBA is a member of OHBA, connecting local builders to provincial advocacy, education, and recognition programs including the OHBA Awards of Distinction.
• Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough OHBA membership, DRHBA connects to CHBA which provides national standards, consumer resources like the Get it in Writing campaign, and policy advocacy.
• Tarion Warranty CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTarion provides new home warranty protection for homebuyers in Ontario. DRHBA advises members and consumers to ensure builders are registered with Tarion.
• BILD (formerly Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe RenoMark program was adopted from BILD to provide consumers with professional renovator recommendations in Durham Region.
• Grandview KidsminorOthersDRHBA events including 2022 President's Ball and Golf Classic raised $10,000 each for Grandview Kids, a children's treatment centre.
• Government of OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRHBA advocates with municipal and regional partners including Ontario government on housing policy, development charges, and HST rebate programs.
• Federal Government of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on housing affordability initiatives including the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build ($8.8 billion) for development charge reductions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Peel-Halton Home Builders' Association (now part of BILD network discussions): Regional HBA chapter serving Peel and Halton regions adjacent to Durham. Similar member base, events, and advocacy mission in the GTA corridor.
• Calgary Residential Rental Association / CHBA - Calgary Region: Regional HBA chapter in Alberta with comparable builder/developer membership and advocacy focus. Different geography and provincial policy environment than DRHBA.
• Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (CHBA - Vancouver): Regional HBA chapter serving the Vancouver residential construction market. Comparable mandate (advocacy, education, member services) but operates in a different Canadian region.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): US national trade association for the residential construction industry. Comparable mandate at much larger scale but provides benchmark for federation structure and member services.
• Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA): National federation connecting DRHBA to national standards, consumer campaigns (Get it in Writing), and federal policy advocacy on housing.
• Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA): Provincial-level federation of which DRHBA is a chapter. Operates overlapping advocacy, education, and awards programs (e.g., Awards of Distinction) at Ontario-wide scale.

Others

• Tarion Warranty Corporation: Ontario's new home warranty provider. Strategic partner of DRHBA and adjacent ecosystem player offering statutory warranty protection that DRHBA members must maintain.

Direct peers

• BILD (formerly Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association): Toronto-area residential construction trade association. Direct peer to DRHBA with comparable member services (advocacy, RenoMark program origin, events, awards) but operating in the larger GTA market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/durham-region-home-builders-association

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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