VRCA Education Responds to Changing Industry Needs VRCA’s robust Education Program is a rapidly evolving resource for our members and industry. There is literally something for everyone! As we respond to changing needs, the following provides an overview of all the ways VRCA Education delivers excellent value. In the past year alone, [...]
Important Updates to VRCA Events and In-Person Education Given the recent BC Public Health orders, we’ve had to make some adjustments to what we had hoped would be a full return to the in-person VRCA events we look forward to every year. Networking is a high-value part of membership and compromising everyone’s ability [...]
VRCA would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have recently achieved their Gold Seal certification! It is our sincere pleasure to recognize their tremendous achievement as they have now attained an industry-recognized standard of excellence. Managed by the Canadian Construction Association, Gold Seal Certification (GSC) is a comprehensive program that showcases expertise and [...]
Gold Seal Certification program is changing The Gold Seal Certification program certifies estimators, foremen, owner’s construction managers, project managers, safety practitioners and superintendents working in, or with, Canada’s non-residential construction industry. When you earn your Gold Seal Certified (GSC) or Professional, Gold Seal Certified (P.GSC) credential, you demonstrate excellence through certified experience and [...]
If you’ve ever wanted to expand your professional contract knowledge in a more interactive way, VRCA has the courses for you! Unlike traditional virtual courses, these new workshops will provide students with a collaborative conference experience, featuring multiple industry-recognized speakers. The four-part workshop series theme is Remember: When it comes to contracts, it’s not [...]
To slow the spread of COVID-19, many employees have been asked to work from home to protect their friends, family, and communities. To make sure your time spent online is as productive and dynamic as possible, VRCA is proud to support the industry by offering a full range of flexible online courses. With hundreds [...]
VRCA is excited to announce that a brand new CCDC workshop, hosted by the Canadian Construction Association, will be debuting this spring. Join us on May 14 for a one-day workshop that will cover: A description of the changes to CCDC 2 ‘Stipulated Price Contract’ Introduction of a new master specification for Division 01 [...]
VRCA members are invited to register for a complimentary seminar focusing on Incident Investigation on May 8, 2020. Hosted by the Employers’ Advisors Office, this 3-hour seminar will provide attendees with information on when accident and incident investigations are required, and how to conduct these types of investigations. Case studies will be used to [...]
Have you recently been promoted to a foreman position? Are you interested in developing your skills in this area for a future foreman role? Join us at VRCA on March 27 for How to Be a Better Foreman. In this workshop, you will learn why many great tradespeople struggle with becoming a foreman due [...]
Would you like to meet members of the Vancouver Lean Community of Practice and learn how Lean is applied in construction? Join us on March 4 to gain an introduction to Lean construction, hear stories from the field, and participate in activities! This complimentary session will be held at the VRCA office. Register today [...]
VRCA is pleased to announce two new courses that can help you manage your projects more efficiently and effectively. On February 12, we are hosting a new workshop to help you mitigate risk when responding to tenders containing non-standard clauses. This one-day workshop is intended for general and subcontractors, project owners, architects, engineers, bonding [...]
On February 11, VRCA will host a one-day workshop called Love Them or Lose Them: Employee Retention. This engaging workshop will teach participants strategies for retaining key talent and ensuring the continued growth of their businesses. Past sessions of this workshop have had amazing feedback, and VRCA is excited to host it again for [...]
Are you interested in expanding your skillset in electrical estimating or electrical blueprint reading? VRCA can help! On March 2 and 3, VRCA will host an Electrical Estimating workshop. Participants will develop skills and knowledge to estimate electrical construction projects and prepare successful bids. The course is designed for those interested in becoming electrical [...]
Start off 2020 right with an exciting new VRCA workshop! We are pleased to offer this new 2-day workshop on January 20 and 21, called Mental Health First Aid. With research showing that one in three Canadians are impacted by mental health problems at some point in their lives, you most likely have friends, [...]
The Employers’ Advisers Office (EAO) provides advice, assistance, representation, and training on all aspects of workers’ compensation. There are eight EAO offices across British Columbia (the closest locations to Vancouver being Abbotsford and Richmond) and they offer a variety of in-person and online seminars. All courses offered by the EAO are complimentary, and the [...]
Did you know that VRCA can work with you to develop a customized training solution to meet your educational needs? There are several major advantages to designing your own customized training sessions, including: Convenience – Training can be delivered at your place of business, eliminating lost time and the need to coordinate employee travel [...]
Do you want to learn how you can make your business more profitable? Of course you do! VRCA is excited to announce a series of new courses that will focus on the financial aspects of your business, designed to help you improve profitability and manage accounting needs. On November 5, VRCA will host the [...]
In response to our most requested education topic, VRCA is pleased to launch a new half-day workshop called Email Etiquette. This workshop covers the key areas of volume and time management and email writing best practices. You will learn tools to use email more effectively while developing clear and concise communication habits. The instructors [...]
VRCA has recently become qualified to host the Association of General Contractors (AGC) CM-Lean Exam. Lean construction is based on the pursuit of continuous improvements aimed at minimizing costs and maximizing value on a construction project. If you have completed the seven mandatory lean courses, you are eligible to register to take the exam [...]
Join us at VRCA on October 30 for a complimentary educational morning session that will highlight significant changes to the RCABC Roofing Practices Manual and the RoofStar Guarantee Standards. The team will walk you through the restructuring of the manual, updates to the SBS standards, new metal roofing standards, review the new wind up-lift [...]