Scott Fash Named CEO of Canadian Home Builders
Fash, who has led BILD Alberta for six years, will take over the national residential construction association's top job on December 7.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in People
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The Canadian Home Builders' Association has appointed Scott Fash as its Chief Executive Officer, effective December 7. Fash has served as CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association of Alberta for six years.
Why it matters
Fash will lead CHBA's national representation of Canada's residential construction industry. His background in housing supply, municipal approvals, and building codes positions him to engage directly with governments on regulatory issues affecting builders across the country.
Fash brings six years of CEO experience at BILD Alberta and a decade as a senior planning consultant advising public and private development projects across Canada. The announcement does not detail the association's membership size or budget under his leadership.
The players
Scott Fash
Scott Fash is a Registered Professional Planner who previously spent a decade as a senior planning consultant before leading the Building Industry and Land Development Association of Alberta.
Canadian Home Builders' Association
The Canadian Home Builders' Association is the national federation representing builders and the residential construction industry across Canada.
Curtis Mercer
Curtis Mercer is the president of the Canadian Home Builders' Association, who endorsed Fash's appointment in an official statement.
The details
CHBA announced the appointment through a release, with president Curtis Mercer issuing a statement endorsing Fash. Fash is a Registered Professional Planner who worked with all levels of government and industry stakeholders at BILD Alberta on housing supply, regulatory efficiency, and building codes.
Timeline
December 7, 2026: Fash's appointment as CHBA CEO takes effect.
Market Landscape
Fash's move from leading BILD Alberta to the national CHBA reflects a shift from provincial to national advocacy for residential builders. His experience on housing supply and municipal approvals at the provincial level positions him to address similar issues across Canada's builder community.
Homebuyers and builders across Canada may see CHBA's national advocacy shaped by Fash's provincial experience on housing supply and building codes. The announcement does not specify any immediate changes to housing prices or policy for consumers.
The takeaway
Leadership changes at national industry associations can signal shifts in how builders approach government relations. Readers following housing policy may want to watch how Fash's priorities develop after December 7.
Further reading
For more on leadership moves in the sector, explore People coverage on Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Construct Connect.
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