West End Home Builders' Association
@westendhba.bsky.social
🏡 Voice of the home building industry
Hamilton • Burlington • Grimsby
300+ member companies | 80+ years strong 🛠️
Hamilton • Burlington • Grimsby
300+ member companies | 80+ years strong 🛠️
Thank you to our 2025 Partners.
Our partners play a vital role in everything we do at WE HBA. Their support makes our events possible and strengthens our government relations work while building meaningful connections across our community.
Our partners play a vital role in everything we do at WE HBA. Their support makes our events possible and strengthens our government relations work while building meaningful connections across our community.
December 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Thank you to our 2025 Partners.
Our partners play a vital role in everything we do at WE HBA. Their support makes our events possible and strengthens our government relations work while building meaningful connections across our community.
Our partners play a vital role in everything we do at WE HBA. Their support makes our events possible and strengthens our government relations work while building meaningful connections across our community.
It was a pleasure meeting Honourable Gregor Robertson. His commitment to strengthening housing and transportation in Hamilton was encouraging to hear, and it’s reassuring to see these priorities recognized at the federal level.
November 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
It was a pleasure meeting Honourable Gregor Robertson. His commitment to strengthening housing and transportation in Hamilton was encouraging to hear, and it’s reassuring to see these priorities recognized at the federal level.
Thank you to Team Shane for hosting our group in their showroom and ADU model home. Shane introduced the space, and Adam Clermont from Resimate delivered a helpful ADU presentation during our joint session on missing middle housing and infill opportunities.
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Thank you to Team Shane for hosting our group in their showroom and ADU model home. Shane introduced the space, and Adam Clermont from Resimate delivered a helpful ADU presentation during our joint session on missing middle housing and infill opportunities.
Attend The Benefits of Transit-Oriented Communities on December 4 in Toronto from 2:30pm to 4pm.
Sign up here: informaconnect.com/the-building...
Sign up here: informaconnect.com/the-building...
November 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Attend The Benefits of Transit-Oriented Communities on December 4 in Toronto from 2:30pm to 4pm.
Sign up here: informaconnect.com/the-building...
Sign up here: informaconnect.com/the-building...
It was an honour to have the opportunity to attend the Ontario Economic Summit this week. Conversation with Hon. Rob Flack focused on the need to remove the HST for all new homebuyers - a practical step that will help build a sustainable path to homeownership for future generations.
November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
It was an honour to have the opportunity to attend the Ontario Economic Summit this week. Conversation with Hon. Rob Flack focused on the need to remove the HST for all new homebuyers - a practical step that will help build a sustainable path to homeownership for future generations.
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Annual WE HBA Awards! Presented at the Chair’s Gala, these honours recognize the outstanding contributions of members who have strengthened our association and the industry in the past year.
November 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Annual WE HBA Awards! Presented at the Chair’s Gala, these honours recognize the outstanding contributions of members who have strengthened our association and the industry in the past year.
It was an incredible evening at the Chair’s Gala celebrating David Ionico of McHugh Ionico Boer LLP and his dedicated, forward-thinking leadership as our 2025 Chair.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of style, good food and even better company.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of style, good food and even better company.
November 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It was an incredible evening at the Chair’s Gala celebrating David Ionico of McHugh Ionico Boer LLP and his dedicated, forward-thinking leadership as our 2025 Chair.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of style, good food and even better company.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening of style, good food and even better company.
Thank you to MP @aslamrana.bsky.social for taking the time to meet yesterday. We had some important and timely conversations about the collapse of the residential housing industry and the barriers severely limiting new home construction.
November 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Thank you to MP @aslamrana.bsky.social for taking the time to meet yesterday. We had some important and timely conversations about the collapse of the residential housing industry and the barriers severely limiting new home construction.
Our CEO Mike Collins-Williams was pleased to be invited by our HBA colleagues at Oxford County Builders Association to connect with Premier Doug Ford and MPP Ernie Hardeman to talk housing issues and the challenges our industry faces.
November 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Our CEO Mike Collins-Williams was pleased to be invited by our HBA colleagues at Oxford County Builders Association to connect with Premier Doug Ford and MPP Ernie Hardeman to talk housing issues and the challenges our industry faces.
Today we pause to remember those who served and sacrificed for our country and freedoms.
The new veteran’s memorial crosswalk in Dundas beside the Cenotaph was created in partnership with the Dundas Legion and Hamilton Public Works as a lasting symbol of remembrance and gratitude.
Lest We Forget 🇨🇦
The new veteran’s memorial crosswalk in Dundas beside the Cenotaph was created in partnership with the Dundas Legion and Hamilton Public Works as a lasting symbol of remembrance and gratitude.
Lest We Forget 🇨🇦
November 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Today we pause to remember those who served and sacrificed for our country and freedoms.
The new veteran’s memorial crosswalk in Dundas beside the Cenotaph was created in partnership with the Dundas Legion and Hamilton Public Works as a lasting symbol of remembrance and gratitude.
Lest We Forget 🇨🇦
The new veteran’s memorial crosswalk in Dundas beside the Cenotaph was created in partnership with the Dundas Legion and Hamilton Public Works as a lasting symbol of remembrance and gratitude.
Lest We Forget 🇨🇦
🏡 Now is the perfect time to join the West End Home Builders’ Association. Our Fall Membership Deal gives you full membership through the end of 2026, along with access to events, resources, and a strong community of local industry leaders.
Apply here: members.westendhba.ca/member-appli...
Apply here: members.westendhba.ca/member-appli...
November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
🏡 Now is the perfect time to join the West End Home Builders’ Association. Our Fall Membership Deal gives you full membership through the end of 2026, along with access to events, resources, and a strong community of local industry leaders.
Apply here: members.westendhba.ca/member-appli...
Apply here: members.westendhba.ca/member-appli...
Thank you to everyone who joined the Central Ontario Housing Summit! Hon. Rob Flack said it best: “The dream of homeownership is the quintessential Canadian dream. It needs to be protected and enhanced.”
Read the recap: www.westendhba.ca/2025-central...
Event photos: www.flickr.com/photos/20152...
Read the recap: www.westendhba.ca/2025-central...
Event photos: www.flickr.com/photos/20152...
November 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined the Central Ontario Housing Summit! Hon. Rob Flack said it best: “The dream of homeownership is the quintessential Canadian dream. It needs to be protected and enhanced.”
Read the recap: www.westendhba.ca/2025-central...
Event photos: www.flickr.com/photos/20152...
Read the recap: www.westendhba.ca/2025-central...
Event photos: www.flickr.com/photos/20152...
Our Annual Women in Industry Luncheon was a success! Building Leadership for the Future brought together inspiring voices and meaningful conversation across our industry.
A wonderful afternoon celebrating leadership, connection, and the contributions of women at WE HBA.
A wonderful afternoon celebrating leadership, connection, and the contributions of women at WE HBA.
October 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Our Annual Women in Industry Luncheon was a success! Building Leadership for the Future brought together inspiring voices and meaningful conversation across our industry.
A wonderful afternoon celebrating leadership, connection, and the contributions of women at WE HBA.
A wonderful afternoon celebrating leadership, connection, and the contributions of women at WE HBA.
📈Burlington scored a solid “B” on the @missingmiddleca.bsky.social and RESCON's Q2 Report Card for Ontario housing starts. A fridge-worthy grade driven by strong leadership and smart planning.
Read the full report here: www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/failing-gr...
Read the full report here: www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/failing-gr...
October 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
📈Burlington scored a solid “B” on the @missingmiddleca.bsky.social and RESCON's Q2 Report Card for Ontario housing starts. A fridge-worthy grade driven by strong leadership and smart planning.
Read the full report here: www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/failing-gr...
Read the full report here: www.missingmiddleinitiative.ca/p/failing-gr...
🏡 Our Fall Membership Deal is now available!
Join the West End Home Builders’ Association (WE HBA) and enjoy full membership through 2026. Apply now and connect with leaders shaping the future of housing.
Join today: members.westendhba.ca/member-appli...
Join the West End Home Builders’ Association (WE HBA) and enjoy full membership through 2026. Apply now and connect with leaders shaping the future of housing.
Join today: members.westendhba.ca/member-appli...
October 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
🏡 Our Fall Membership Deal is now available!
Join the West End Home Builders’ Association (WE HBA) and enjoy full membership through 2026. Apply now and connect with leaders shaping the future of housing.
Join today: members.westendhba.ca/member-appli...
Join the West End Home Builders’ Association (WE HBA) and enjoy full membership through 2026. Apply now and connect with leaders shaping the future of housing.
Join today: members.westendhba.ca/member-appli...
Last month, WE HBA tabled a motion at Burlington’s Pipeline to Permit (P2P) to explore a 2-year temporary development charge reduction to support housing affordability and project viability.
🔗 burlingtonpublishing.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a...
🔗 burlingtonpublishing.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a...
October 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Last month, WE HBA tabled a motion at Burlington’s Pipeline to Permit (P2P) to explore a 2-year temporary development charge reduction to support housing affordability and project viability.
🔗 burlingtonpublishing.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a...
🔗 burlingtonpublishing.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a...
We’re proud to highlight WE HBA Executive Board Member Natasha Paikin, recognized with the Ontario HBA Emerging Leader of the Year Award. As Director of Client Experience at New Horizon Development Group, she’s helping build the next chapter for our industry.
www.westendhba.ca/natasha-paik...
www.westendhba.ca/natasha-paik...
October 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We’re proud to highlight WE HBA Executive Board Member Natasha Paikin, recognized with the Ontario HBA Emerging Leader of the Year Award. As Director of Client Experience at New Horizon Development Group, she’s helping build the next chapter for our industry.
www.westendhba.ca/natasha-paik...
www.westendhba.ca/natasha-paik...
🏆 Proud to celebrate our members recognized at the @OntarioHBA Awards of Distinction!
• Starward Homes – 153 Wilson West, Ancaster
• Rosehaven Homes – Rebecca Condos, Hamilton
• Mountainview – House On The Hill, Fonthill
Full winners: www.ohbaaod.ca/winners/winn...
• Starward Homes – 153 Wilson West, Ancaster
• Rosehaven Homes – Rebecca Condos, Hamilton
• Mountainview – House On The Hill, Fonthill
Full winners: www.ohbaaod.ca/winners/winn...
October 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🏆 Proud to celebrate our members recognized at the @OntarioHBA Awards of Distinction!
• Starward Homes – 153 Wilson West, Ancaster
• Rosehaven Homes – Rebecca Condos, Hamilton
• Mountainview – House On The Hill, Fonthill
Full winners: www.ohbaaod.ca/winners/winn...
• Starward Homes – 153 Wilson West, Ancaster
• Rosehaven Homes – Rebecca Condos, Hamilton
• Mountainview – House On The Hill, Fonthill
Full winners: www.ohbaaod.ca/winners/winn...
The 2025 OHBA Conference at Blue Mountain has been a great success so far with engaging sessions, meaningful connections, and a memorable Chairs Gala.
Congratulations to Christina Giannone as she begins her term as Chair of OHBA.
Congratulations to Christina Giannone as she begins her term as Chair of OHBA.
September 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM
The 2025 OHBA Conference at Blue Mountain has been a great success so far with engaging sessions, meaningful connections, and a memorable Chairs Gala.
Congratulations to Christina Giannone as she begins her term as Chair of OHBA.
Congratulations to Christina Giannone as she begins her term as Chair of OHBA.
We are proud to celebrate WE HBA’s Executive Board Member, Natasha Paikin of New Horizon Development Group, on being recognized as OHBA’s Emerging Leader of the Year at this year’s OHBA Conference.
Congratulations Natasha!
Congratulations Natasha!
September 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We are proud to celebrate WE HBA’s Executive Board Member, Natasha Paikin of New Horizon Development Group, on being recognized as OHBA’s Emerging Leader of the Year at this year’s OHBA Conference.
Congratulations Natasha!
Congratulations Natasha!
Hamilton earned an “F” on the Q2 Housing Report Card. 📉 Housing starts are down, costing an estimated 1,931 jobs. Just next door, Burlington scored a “B” and added 222 jobs. The contrast shows what’s possible.
Full report: surl.lu/nmlzax
@mikepmoffatt.bsky.social @missingmiddleca.bsky.social
Full report: surl.lu/nmlzax
@mikepmoffatt.bsky.social @missingmiddleca.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Hamilton earned an “F” on the Q2 Housing Report Card. 📉 Housing starts are down, costing an estimated 1,931 jobs. Just next door, Burlington scored a “B” and added 222 jobs. The contrast shows what’s possible.
Full report: surl.lu/nmlzax
@mikepmoffatt.bsky.social @missingmiddleca.bsky.social
Full report: surl.lu/nmlzax
@mikepmoffatt.bsky.social @missingmiddleca.bsky.social
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new WE HBA Missing Middle & Infill Sub-Committee of the Development Council, chaired by Charles Wah of Gateway Group.
📩 To be part of this important conversation, contact amanda@westendhba.ca and get involved.
📩 To be part of this important conversation, contact amanda@westendhba.ca and get involved.
September 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new WE HBA Missing Middle & Infill Sub-Committee of the Development Council, chaired by Charles Wah of Gateway Group.
📩 To be part of this important conversation, contact amanda@westendhba.ca and get involved.
📩 To be part of this important conversation, contact amanda@westendhba.ca and get involved.
What a beautiful afternoon on the green at our annual Women in Industry 9 & Dine! ⛳️ Thank you to all the incredible women who joined us. A special shoutout to our presenting partners @tdcanada.bsky.social and Masters Insurance for making it possible.
September 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
What a beautiful afternoon on the green at our annual Women in Industry 9 & Dine! ⛳️ Thank you to all the incredible women who joined us. A special shoutout to our presenting partners @tdcanada.bsky.social and Masters Insurance for making it possible.
We’re excited to welcome Elisha Vankleef (New Horizon Development Group) as the new Co-Chair of our Development Council for Burlington.
A big thank you to Mark Bales (Carriage Gate Homes) for his years of dedicated service and leadership.
#WEHBA #Burlington #Housing #Development
A big thank you to Mark Bales (Carriage Gate Homes) for his years of dedicated service and leadership.
#WEHBA #Burlington #Housing #Development
September 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
We’re excited to welcome Elisha Vankleef (New Horizon Development Group) as the new Co-Chair of our Development Council for Burlington.
A big thank you to Mark Bales (Carriage Gate Homes) for his years of dedicated service and leadership.
#WEHBA #Burlington #Housing #Development
A big thank you to Mark Bales (Carriage Gate Homes) for his years of dedicated service and leadership.
#WEHBA #Burlington #Housing #Development
🗓️ Mark your calendars for November 3rd!
The 2025 Ontario Housing Summit, co-hosted by WE HBA and Ontario HBA, will feature keynotes from:
• Hon. Rob Flack
• Marianne Meed-Ward
• Mike Moffatt
• Derek Burleton
Early bird tickets available now ➡️ members.westendhba.ca/calendar/Det...
The 2025 Ontario Housing Summit, co-hosted by WE HBA and Ontario HBA, will feature keynotes from:
• Hon. Rob Flack
• Marianne Meed-Ward
• Mike Moffatt
• Derek Burleton
Early bird tickets available now ➡️ members.westendhba.ca/calendar/Det...
September 17, 2025 at 12:26 AM
🗓️ Mark your calendars for November 3rd!
The 2025 Ontario Housing Summit, co-hosted by WE HBA and Ontario HBA, will feature keynotes from:
• Hon. Rob Flack
• Marianne Meed-Ward
• Mike Moffatt
• Derek Burleton
Early bird tickets available now ➡️ members.westendhba.ca/calendar/Det...
The 2025 Ontario Housing Summit, co-hosted by WE HBA and Ontario HBA, will feature keynotes from:
• Hon. Rob Flack
• Marianne Meed-Ward
• Mike Moffatt
• Derek Burleton
Early bird tickets available now ➡️ members.westendhba.ca/calendar/Det...