VRCA partners with Business in Vancouver Media Group to produce a quarterly supplement to its weekly Business in Vancouver newspaper called Construction in Vancouver. The supplement allows VRCA to feature thought leaders, showcase construction innovation and share industry best practices. With a reach of more than 153,000 readers, the publication is an effective way [...]
The Province of B.C. and the BC Construction Association (BCCA) marked International Women’s Day on March 8 with the launch of the Builders Code, a comprehensive program that aims to address B.C.’s skilled labour shortage by reducing harassment, bullying and hazing on construction worksites. The Builders Code defines an acceptable worksite and provides employers [...]
VRCA is making it easier for members to promote their products and services to the construction industry by introducing new advertising opportunities. Members can now advertise in two locations on the VRCA website: the homepage and the VRCA Voice blog. Advertising is now also available in the online Course Descriptions booklet. VRCA’s homepage is [...]
Mandated to improve Canadian standard construction documents, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) periodically releases updated documents to ensure they meet the needs of the evolving construction industry. CCDC 40 - Rules for Mediation and Arbitration of Construction Disputes includes information to be used in the dispute resolution process and included into standard contracts [...]
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death in men in the construction industry, with the highest rates occurring between ages 40 and 59. The good news is, suicides are preventable. Vancouver Regional Construction Association partnered with the B.C. Construction Safety Alliance to host a breakfast seminar on Feb. 6 exploring mental health in the [...]
With the release of two documents from the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) on Feb. 4, owners and consultants in the Canadian construction industry are gaining powerful tools to create procurement and contracting documents for their projects. CCDC 23 - A Guide for Calling Bids and Awarding Construction Contracts is a guide to procuring [...]
British Columbia’s construction and maintenance industry will need to attract an additional 14,600 workers to meet peak labour demands in 2021, according to the latest labour market forecast released Jan. 31 by BuildForce Canada. BuildForce Canada’s 2019–2028 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward provincial forecast report shows the B.C. construction and maintenance industry will be [...]
If you want to position your brand alongside a leading educational event and help build tomorrow’s construction leaders, sponsoring the 2019 Construction Leadership Forum is the way to do it. Designed for middle managers, the conference will address current issues, trends, best practices and will equip delegates with tools to become well-rounded industry leaders. [...]
We’re pleased to announce the results of VRCA’s Divisional Council elections held Jan. 16. With only two candidates running for three positions in the General Contractors Divisional Council, both Jonathan Boyce (Ledcor Construction Limited) and Richard Shipway (Etro Construction Ltd.) were acclaimed for one-year terms. No candidates stood for nomination in the Trade Contractors [...]
Do you support forcing the Canucks to play with half of their own players while having the other half assigned to them at game time? We suspect few would agree to such a proposal, yet that’s exactly what the B.C. Government is asking construction companies to do under its Community Benefits Agreement (CBA). Paul [...]
The Mental Health & Construction Industry seminar originally scheduled for Jan. 30 has been moved to Feb. 6 due a scheduling conflict. The updated event details are: Date: Wednesday, Feb. 6 Location: Trev Deeley Motorcycles Time: 6:45 a.m. - Registration opens 7 a.m. - Breakfast buffet is served 7:30 a.m. - First of two [...]
The National Lacrosse League’s Vancouver Warriors are offering VRCA members discounted game tickets during the team’s inaugural season at Rogers Arena. Tickets starting at just $13.80 in the Lower Bowl. VRCA members will save roughly 30 per cent off regular ticket prices. As an added bonus, everyone who purchases tickets before April 23 using [...]
VRCA member companies can apply for targeted relief from Canadian tariffs on certain imports from both U.S. and non-U.S. sources using links found on VRCA’s website. On Dec. 19, the Government of Canada announced targeted surtax relief on imports of steel and aluminum products for specific companies facing particular circumstances, such as contractual obligations, [...]
B.C.’s Energy Step Code Council has released its stakeholder update for January 2019. It discusses news related to local government, learning opportunities, regulations, events and more. Highlights of the update include: • A new program that empowers British Columbia’s 1,000-odd building officials as community champions of high-performance buildings; • Energy Step Code Council visits [...]
Part sustainability expert, part standup comedian, part inspirational speaker, Eric Corey Freed delights audiences with his humorous and insightful approach to how humans treat the environment. Freed is the Construction Keynote speaker presented by VRCA Wednesday, Feb. 13 at BUILDEX Vancouver. The Keynote is followed by the VRCA Networking Reception. Join fellow industry professionals [...]
Our members shared with us that the skilled-labour shortage is the top issue keeping them up at night. Join us therefore on Jan. 16 to get some fresh perspective on how to navigate B.C.’s skilled-labour shortage. In addition to hearing how members currently attract and retain talent, attendees will be encouraged to share their [...]
VRCA is enhancing member value by making access to the online member directory available to members only. Starting today, the ability to look up the contact information of VRCA members will be an exclusive benefit of membership. In turn, this will reduce unsolicited emails from non-member companies. You will need to be logged in [...]
Autodesk, maker of AutoCAD, BIM 360 and Revit, announced it is acquiring two leading providers of construction productivity software – PlanGrid and Building Connected. On Dec. 20, Autodesk announced it had completed the acquisition of PlanGrid for $875 million. On same day, Autodesk announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire BuildingConnected [...]
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia Construction Forum is an opportunity for designated professionals in the construction industry to share best practices, perspectives and network. The group meets three times a year to discuss pressing issues in the industry. Contact [email protected] if you would like to join the next meeting discussing the current [...]
VRCA partners with Business in Vancouver Media Group to produce a quarterly supplement to its weekly Business in Vancouver newspaper called Construction in Vancouver. The supplement is a vehicle through which VRCA features thought leaders, showcases construction innovation and shares industry best practices. With a reach of over 153,000 readers, the publication is an [...]
