concerns. He says their collaboration over the course of the past year has been “very successful.” As a result of that successful collaboration, the residential construction industry has remained active over the course of the pandemic, and is now experiencing a very encouraging bounce-back. In particular, there’s a growing demand for home renovations – as homeowners were likely inspired to make changes by their time in quarantine. “It’s been very interesting to see how COVID-19 has changed Canadian’s outlook on housing,” Kevin says. “Canadians have always placed a huge emphasis on home, but during the pandemic, the importance of home has never been more highlighted. All of a sudden a home is not just a home – it’s a gym, it’s a school, it’s an office.” Also, homeowners who were able to keep their jobs through the pandemic likely saved money, as they were not able to spend it on things they typically would in the past, such as travel and eating out. “The statistics are showing that many people have saved money,” Kevin says, “and many are choosing to spend it on their home, because home has become even more important.” The residential construction industry is a key driver of the Canadian economy. The need for homes, and the increased importance of making sure existing homes work for people whose conditions may have changed, is what puts it at the forefront of Canada’s recovery effort in every community across the country. Moving forward, Kevin says CHBA’s goals are to ensure the industry THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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