About BILD Edmonton Metro
Shaping our region to ensure more people and businesses choose to live, invest, and thrive here. BILD Edmonton Metro is the voice and expert resource for the real estate development industry in the Edmonton Metro Region.
BILD Edmonton Metro champions the future of the region’s building and land development industry, and is dedicated to shaping vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous communities.
Our membership includes over 500 companies representing every corner of the industry: real estate developers, home builders, renovators, financial and professional service providers, trade contractors, and suppliers of both commercial and residential products. Together, we are shaping the communities of today and tomorrow.
BILD Edmonton Metro is part of a three-tiered organization – with BILD Alberta and CHBA National. As such, members benefit from tri-level government advocacy. BILD Edmonton Metro advocates at the municipal level, BILD Alberta at the provincial level, and CHBA National at the federal level.
Collaboration and Partnerships
We build purposeful partnerships with trade associations, local economic development agencies, post-secondary institutions, and civil society organizations – all to articulate and promote the role that our members and the real estate sector plays in Edmonton’s economic future and job growth.
Government Relations
We proactively shape municipal policy and regulations through coordinated government relations with other real estate associations, and the engagement and leadership of our members.
Mentorship and Education
We develop opportunities for our members to learn about issues facing the industry, and to exchange knowledge and insights.
Storytelling
We convey the leading-edge work of our members and the role they play in building complete communities across the region – through a creative suite of communication strategies and proactive media relations efforts.
Member Engagement
We connect our members through a diversity of events and initiatives.
Downtown Vibrancy
We rally our members on issues that matter – like the concentrated advocacy for downtown’s recovery and long-term investment.
Governance
Members elect a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors sets organizational direction, priorities, and budget. Committees report to the Board on policy and issues. Working Groups support Committees, focusing on specific technical issues. Forums facilitate information sharing and knowledge exchange.
Resources
We publish market intelligence and research that enables us to be at the forefront of innovation.
HISTORY
BILD Edmonton Metro incorporated on May 15, 2024, and previously operated as two separate organizations, UDI – Edmonton Metro and CHBA – Edmonton Region.
BILD Edmonton Metro — short for Building Industry and Land Development in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region — is the collective voice and leading expert resource for the region’s residential real estate development industry. Our focus is on building places for people to call home, whether owning or renting, urban or suburban lifestyles, big city energy or small-town charm. Our members build and re-build places and spaces for everyone, from downtown towers and major redevelopment along key corridors, to small-scale infill and the development of brand-new neighbourhoods across the 13 communities of the metro region.
We bring together a diverse and collaborative network of professionals committed to innovation, integrity, and excellence in all aspects of development and construction. Through advocacy, education, and strategic partnerships, we lead with knowledge, influence, and a shared vision to create thriving communities and a better city, and region, for all.
VALUES
We operate with trust and integrity
We uphold trust and integrity in everything we do as a member-based organization with many external stakeholders. These values are core to successful advocacy, increasing credibility, and building expertise.
We believe in collaboration
Collaboration is key with members and external parties, including all levels of government. It provides access, inclusivity, and positions us as a leader.
We are a community
We are a community of members, learning from each other, celebrating together, sharing support, growing our businesses, and having fun.
We are passionate about city building
We promote, celebrate, and live our passion for city building, focusing on creating attainable and attractive communities where people can thrive.