Vancouver, BC – April 17, 2024 - The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF), a renowned national charity dedicated to eliminating barriers for individuals with disabilities and advancing accessibility in our communities. Championed by the VRCA Life Members Committee, this partnership reinforces [...]

Vancouver, BC – Thursday, March 21, 2024 – The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is proud to announce the launch of its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee. The VRCA EDI Committee, comprised of VRCA members and industry leaders from the Lower Mainland, will play a crucial role in advancing and fostering a more [...]

Vancouver, BC - March 8, 2024 – The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is proud to partner with Canadian Construction Women (CCW) to host its inaugural Women in Construction Conference, LEAP, on International Women's Day. The sold-out event showcased keynote speeches and panel discussions specifically designed to tackle the challenges and opportunities encountered by women [...]

Welcome to the VRCA 2024/25 Board of Directors! On February 13, 2024, the Vancouver Regional Construction Association held its 58th Annual General Meeting and announced newly elected directors: Nikki Keith (Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc.), Sam Brezden (Fort Modular), Ronan Deane (NAC Constructors Ltd.), and Craig Enns (EllisDon Corporation).  We also welcome Scott [...]

Building Futures: VRCA and Partners Launch 'Bring Trades to School' Program   Vancouver, BC – Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) proudly announces a groundbreaking partnership with the Burnaby Board of Trade (BBOT), British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), and Burnaby School District. The initiative, "Bring Trades to Schools," seeks to [...]

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is pleased to announce the results of the Elections for the VRCA Young Construction Leaders (YCL) 2024 Committee, which concluded on Thursday, January 25, 2024. We thank Scott Foran, the 2023 Past Chair, for his unwavering commitment and exceptional leadership as the 2023 YCL Chair. We eagerly anticipate [...]

VRCA Unveils Reconciliation Action Plan through the Bridging Perspectives Webinar Series VANCOUVER, BC – Friday, January 19, 2024 – The Vancouver Regional Construction Association is pleased to announce that it is embarking on a journey to deepen our understanding of reconciliation within the context of the construction industry. As a responsible and forward-thinking organization, [...]

A vote that matters to your business success. Voting for the VRCA Board of Directors is one of the most important benefits of membership. The VRCA Board is highly instrumental in determining the strategic direction, efficacy, and advocacy efforts of the Association. There are two ways to cast your vote: Online from 9am to [...]

CLOSED - We are no longer taking Bursary Award Application this year. Thank you to all who submitted, and we look forward to your applications again next year!

VRCA Issues Call for Volunteers for the Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee  The VRCA is grateful for the interest and commitment of its members and is seeking volunteers to join our much overdue EDI Committee. The Committee will be new to the VRCA to identify opportunities for VRCA to expand the organization’s focus [...]

The VRCA is grateful for the interest and commitment of its members seeking election to the 2024/25 Board of Directors. The VRCA is its members. The Association does not exist outside of membership, which magnifies the critical importance and value of a diverse and independently representative Board of Directors. Service on the VRCA Board [...]

We are thrilled to welcome Jeannine Martin as the new President of the VRCA! The Vancouver Regional Construction Association ("VRCA") 's Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeannine Martin as its new President, effective Tuesday, August 8, 2023. With extensive construction industry knowledge, Martin is well-positioned to elevate member engagement, [...]

In May, the B.C. Attorney General Ministry staff were given the approval to convene a large table working group to consult on the creation of Prompt Payment Legislation. While this is welcome news, we still lag far behind other jurisdictions across Canada where legislation has already been enacted or is well on the way. This past [...]

Vancouver, BC – May 19, 2023 – The Vancouver Regional Construction Association ("VRCA") 's Board of Directors announced the resignation of its President, Donna Grant. Ms. Grant's final day was May 15, 2023. During her tenure with the VRCA Ms. Grant was responsible for numerous successes, including the creation of two signature events celebrating women [...]

And that's a wrap on the 2023 Construction Leadership Forum! The 2023 CLF was a huge success, thanks to our amazing attendees, speakers, and VRCA staff! We kicked off the weekend in Whistler with an exciting game of axe-throwing, where participants spent the afternoon trying to score a bullseye for their team while networking [...]

We are excited to announce that effective October 19, Joe Vales will be VRCA’s new Member Relationship Manager! In his position, Joe will be the daily point of contact for members and prospective members and serve as their trusted advisor and champion. A talented relationship builder and natural dot-connector, Joe will seek to understand [...]