If you are considering membership in an industry association in the New Year, consider the Victoria Residential Builders Association.

Our daily mission is to be effective, efficient, and affordable for our members.

We are the builders’ leading voice advocating housing affordability, consumer protection, education and professionalism.

VRBA provides:
• Renovation and new home projects sent directly to our builders;
• Free education seminars offering CPD credits required for licensing;
• Free contracts for VRBA builders;
• Incomparable advocacy and support for builders challenged by rising costs and regulations;
• Housing’s most successful awards program – the Annual CARE Awards celebrating Canada’s leaders in sustainable West Coast design and construction. Visit careawards.ca

Our events include the Annual Crystal Ball Housing Forecast on Wednesday, January 17 at the Royal Colwood Golf Club. Plan your business for 2024 by registering to attend at https://www.vrba.ca/events/2024-crystal-ball-housing-forecast/

Also, VRBA gives back to the community through fundraisers including the BC Children’s Hospital, Goldstream Chums, Threshold Housing Society, Habitat for Humanity, CFAX Santa’s Anonymous and T-C Christmas Fund.

Our fees are among the most competitive in the industry and our value is unmatched.

If you have been considering membership in an association, contact us at www.vrba.ca.

We would be pleased to discuss the advantages.

This column appears Wednesdays in the Times Colonist.

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