BILD

BILD is the voice of the home building, land development and professional renovation industry in the Greater Toronto Area.

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Join us this September and go behind the scenes at Scotiabank Arena for an exclusive BILD member experience, hosted by @yBILD_GTA. Get an insider look at Scotiabank Arena by exploring areas not typically accessible to the public while learning about its history and the $350 million Scotiabank Arena Reimagination Project transforming the fan experience through modernized spaces, technology, and amenities. Find out more and register: https://t.co/RswZqPG2gk.

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The finalized HST rebate program, lower prices and elevated inventory have created favourable conditions for buyers. “After three consecutive months of positive momentum in the low-rise market, a pattern is emerging for new home sales in Ontario,” stated Justin Sherwood, BILD COO, adding that while the condominium market appears to have “come off the bottom,” changes to the HST rebate rules related to construction start and completion dates would help the sector recover more quickly. Read the @CP24 story:

[CP24 @CP24]

New report suggests GTA condo market may be turning a corner as new home sales rise https://t.co/MZEt6QrxJG

[BILD @bildgta]

What is required in the next four years of the mayoral and council candidates who may be elected, is to take the long view and recognize that new housing is a pipeline that cannot be ratcheted up or down on demand. They also need to recognize that homebuilders are their partners in building the complete communities that #GTA residents live, work and play in, writes BILD President & CEO Dave Wilkes in the @TorontoStar.
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The @cityoftoronto is the first #Ontario municipality to secure $1.5 billion through the provincial-federal Development Charge Reduction Program, cutting DCs by 40-60 per cent for three years. Strong collaboration across all levels of government will help make housing easier to build and improve project viability, writes BILD President and CEO in @TheTorontoSun.
https://t.co/zghQLp5Ga6

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On Aug. 26, the BILD Builder Invitational Tournament returns to the prestigious @AngusGlenGC for a full day of double-shotgun play, bringing together industry leaders for an unforgettable blend of competition, connection, and camaraderie. More than just a day on the course, this tournament is where the residential construction community comes together to strengthen relationships and spark new opportunities. Register now: https://t.co/9sOzNWkXxi.

[BILD @bildgta]

The Development Charge Reduction Program is a win-win. It allows municipalities to keep added costs on new homes low, improving viability and increasing supply, while at the same time still receiving the funding necessary to support growth and enhancing infrastructure within their regions, writes BILD President & CEO Dave Wilkes in the @TorontoStar.
https://t.co/3MWUqes09f

[BILD @bildgta]

If we do not use the Development Charge Reduction Program platform to permanently rightsize and modernize development charges, it will be a lost opportunity. It is for that reason that BILD has, and will continue to advocate, that we use the period of the next three years to address the challenge presented by these charges, writes BILD President and CEO Dave Wilkes in @TheTorontoSun.
https://t.co/P2dEM6V7d8

[BILD @bildgta]

BILD President & CEO Dave Wilkes spoke to @CityNewsTO about how the @GovernmentofCa3 and @ONgov's announcement of $1.5 billion to reduce development charges on new homes in the @cityoftoronto will improve project viability while also protecting the jobs that the home-building sector provides.
https://t.co/9CQ8zsWn5x

[BILD @bildgta]

BILD and the @OntarioHBA applaud the reduction of development charges in Toronto, announced today by @cityoftoronto Mayor @oliviachow , Premier of Ontario @fordnation Ford, and @gregorrobertson, Federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. The 40 to 60 per cent reduction will enhance housing project viability, increasing housing supply leading to jobs in the sector. Read our press release: https://t.co/vxbNBlPkDc.

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BILD welcomes the administrative clarity that has been provided by the federal and provincial governments this week.

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Improving housing affordability means increasing supply and working in partnership.

Through our new housing supply legislation, we are supporting provincial and territorial efforts to get more homes built. In Ontario, that support will help make relief equal to the full 13% HST available on eligible new homes, saving homebuyers up to $130,000.

More details ⬇️

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[BILD @bildgta]

The HST rebate on new Ontario homes helped trigger sales of single-family houses in the #Toronto region for the second straight month in May, but condo sales are still lagging. Read the @globeandmail story.
https://t.co/SPE1sYuBUp

[BILD @bildgta]

The #BILDAwardsGTA provide an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the hard work of the individuals who make up our industry — from marketers to builders, to designers and architects. Each person plays an important role in the success of the sector every year. It is always an honour to bear witness to the excellence that sets the standard for our industry, writes BILD President and CEO David Wilkes in @TheTorontoSun.
https://t.co/e9CESqG3rS

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The @ONgov and Government of Canada's Development Charges Reduction Program means that the decrease of DCs across the province will be accelerated for the municipalities that choose to participate in the program. This can result in greater housing affordability, increased homebuilding activity, project viability and broader economic growth for #Ontario, including protecting well-paying jobs in the industry. Read BILD President and CEO Dave Wilkes in the Toronto Star.
https://t.co/nqukBPyO45

[BILD @bildgta]

On Aug. 26, the BILD Builder Invitational Tournament returns to the renowned @AngusGlenGC for a full double shotgun day of connections, competition, and camaraderie. This isn’t just a golf game — it’s where the residential construction industry comes to play, partner, and power up. From builders and developers to trades and suppliers, this is your chance to connect with key players in a relaxed, high-impact setting. Register and see the available sponsorship opportunities: https://t.co/9sOzNWlvmQ.

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The @ONgov's recently announced tax rebate on new homes is already enticing buyers off the sidelines in and around the #GTA, especially for single-family properties. The full HST rebate will save new homebuyers as much as $130,000. “[Developers] sold more homes in the first couple of weeks of the HST announcement than they did in the previous three or four months combined,” Justin Sherwood, BILD COO, told @TheTorontoSun.
https://t.co/3kkps4Hudo

[BILD @bildgta]

This week is National AccessAbility Week, May 31 to June 6, in Canada. According to @StatCan_eng (2022), 27 per cent of Canadians aged 15 or older, or 8 million people, have one or more disabilities that limit their daily activities. As the needs of the Canadian population evolves, our built environment needs to evolve with them. Living in a home comfortably, accessibly and free of barriers is part of the future that our members are thinking about, writes BILD President and CEO Dave Wilkes in @TheTorontoSun.
https://t.co/D9zcmYFH2V

[BILD @bildgta]

BILD President and CEO Dave Wilkes was pleased to join @RobFlackEML, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, @PBethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, and Raymond Sung Joon Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, today as they announced the @ONgov's investment of up to $178 million through the Building Ontario Fund to support the construction of approximately 1,700 new rental homes, including a target of 340 affordable units with below-market rents, at the new Scarborough Junction. The province continues to demonstrate its commitment to addressing housing needs through ongoing investments that support housing delivery across the GTA and Ontario.

[BILD @bildgta]

The 2026 #BILDAwardsGTA have come to an end. The Home Builders of the Year have been crowned:
Home Builder of the Year, Low‐Rise (sponsored by @enbridgegas)
Home Builder of the Year, Mid/High‐Rise (sponsored by @Rogers)
Congratulations to all our winners tonight!

[BILD @bildgta]

The 2026 #BILDAwardsGTA are nearing the end. The winners were revealed in these categories (take a look at the winner images).
Best Purpose‐Built Rental Project (sponsored by @TORediMix)
Project of the Year, Low‐Rise (sponsored by @AtriumMIC)
Best New Community, Planned/Under Development (sponsored by @TD_Canada)

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Best Overall Marketing Campaign (sponsored by @LGCanada)
People's Choice Award (sponsored by @CoastAppliances)

[BILD @bildgta]

Put your hands together for all the winners so far at our 2026 #BILDAwardsGTA Gala. Check out who’s taking home the hardware in these categories:
Stephen Dupuis CSR Award
Best Site Relaunch Campaign (sponsored by Sun-Brite Drapery/@TORLYS_Floors)
Best Presentation Centre (sponsored by @federatedins)
Best Advertising Campaign, Paid Media (sponsored by the @globeandmail)