Incorporated in 1940, VRBA is one of Canada's first associations representing residential construction. We are comprised of 150 industry professionals of which 80 are builders constructing the majority of single family homes in Greater Victoria. VRBA's contractors, designers, trades and suppliers are Canada's leaders in sustainable West Coast design and construction. At VRBA, we: Set the standard for policy, advocacy, communications, and professionalism; Ensure consumers have access to the best information when considering building, buying and renovating a home; Celebrate Canada's leaders in sustainable West Coast design and construction through the Annual CARE Awards; Assist members overcome the challenges of bureaucracies. Our column addressing consumer and industry issues appears every Wednesday in the Times Colonist and our News blog at vrba.ca. Visit us at vrba.ca. View our members' award-winning homes at careawards.ca Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @vicbuilders