Acting on behalf of the CSA Group, Solaris Fatigue Management is conducting a literature review and environmental scan of how fatigue is currently being addressed in Canadian workplaces. Part of the process includes actively engaging stakeholders. Solaris Fatigue Management is doing this through two means: Distribution of a survey designed to gather feedback from [...]
There are many questions about the Community Benefits Agreement that can’t be answered by reading the agreement itself. Some, but not all, of the questions were answered during a recent meeting between the B.C. Construction Association (BCCA) and BC Infrastructure Benefits (BCIB). Based on member feedback at the Oct. 17 Division meeting, VRCA compiled [...]
Missed Metro Vancouver’s meeting to discuss changes to its non-road diesel engine emission regulation? Don’t worry – the regional district has posted the meeting recording and presentation slides online. On Oct. 24, Metro Vancouver held an online meeting to discuss bylaw changes aimed at improving air quality by managing older, higher-polluting non-road diesel engines, [...]
Join Results Canada in Vancouver on Nov. 21 for a panel discussion that will explore strategies that companies and leaders can use to compete for the best people and become employers of choice for the long-term. British Columbia is experiencing a significant labour shortage that will continue well into the 2020s. According to Business [...]
VRCA needs member feedback to help it prepare a response to proposed changes to B.C.’s Labour Relations Code. On Oct. 25, the provincial government posted the report from a panel of special advisors tasked with reviewing the Labour Relations Code. The full report contains 29 recommendations covering a wide range of topics such as [...]
There’s good news for Canadians working in this country’s legal cannabis industry – you will be able to travel to the United States as long as your trip is not related to the cannabis industry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated its website to confirm that while the U.S. laws will not [...]
On Nov. 20, ZEBx will host the “Heat Pumps for Domestic Hot Water Applications: System Options and Case Studies” breakfast seminar. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at BC Hydro’s head office at 333 Dunsmuir Street in Vancouver. The City of Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Plan and the Province’s [...]
WorkSafeBC has released guidelines and resources to raise awareness about impairment at work and keep workplaces safe now that recreational cannabis is legal in Canada. Under current occupational health and safety regulations, employers must: not allow a worker who is impaired for any reason — alcohol, drugs (including cannabis) or any other substance — [...]
VRCA and Mierau Contractors Ltd. are co-sponsoring the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce November luncheon Nov. 1. The topic is: "Who really benefits from community benefits agreements?" The guest speaker will be Ken Baerg, executive director of Canada Works. Baerg is a seasoned labour relations strategist and practitioner who is passionate about supporting sustainable and [...]
Metro Vancouver will hold an online meeting Oct. 24 to discuss the changes to Metro Vancouver Regional District Non-Road Diesel Engine Emission Regulation Bylaw No. 1161, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2019. The bylaw changes aim to improve air quality by managing older, higher-polluting non-road diesel engines, which can negatively affect health and [...]
Ready or not, recreational cannabis will become legal in Canada on Wednesday, Oct. 17. To help employers prepare for the legalization of cannabis, there are a number of resources available online, such as The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) whitepaper, Workplace Strategies: Risk of Impairment from Cannabis, which provides guidance on [...]
The latest edition of Construction in Vancouver produced in collaboration with Business in Vancouver has been released. Articles include: Collaboration crucial in solving construction industry challenges Clear and precise language a must in pay-when-paid clauses VRCA Awards of Excellence mark 30th anniversary Silver Awards pay tribute to top B.C. builders Confidence in Canada key [...]
The authority to administer the Safety Standards Act in the electrical and gas technologies at the Port of Vancouver that lands within the City of Vancouver has transitioned to Technical Safety BC as of Oct. 1. Technical Safety BC already has authority on Port of Vancouver lands over other technologies within the agency's mandate. [...]
It's still two weeks from the big event, and the 30th Annual Awards of Excellence has sold out!. VRCA is proud to welcome more than 600 guests at the annual event showcasing and celebrating excellence in industrial, commercial and institutional construction. “We’re delighted that this year’s 30th anniversary gala is a sell-out event. This, [...]
As British Columbia’s oldest and largest regional construction association, the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) represents the general and trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and various professional services providers who operate in the industrial, commercial and institutional construction industry in the Lower Mainland. As such, VRCA publicly takes positions and speaks out on business issues [...]
As we move closer to seeing recreational cannabis legalized in Canada, it’s starting to look like cannabis legalization may create a new set of challenges for Canadians travelling to the United States. Recently, a member company contacted VRCA to ask whether its employees could have trouble travelling to the U.S. if the company won [...]
Are you involved in the building and construction industry and interested in helping to shape the community you live in and leave a lasting legacy? The District of North Vancouver is looking for a representative of the building industry, who resides on the North Shore to sit on the Advisory Design Panel (ADP). The [...]
The Gold Seal exam is going digital, making it easier for exam writers the see their progress and manage their remaining time. Next month’s Gold Seal exam is going to be the first online exam offered by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA). Up until now, the Gold Seal exam consisted of a paper exam [...]
VRCA is launching a new, regular feature titled Evolving Education that is designed to keep members informed about new training and course offerings. In its first Evolving Education story, VRCA is pleased to announce four new courses. Up first is a new course titled Effective Planning for Foremen. This course focuses on providing a [...]
Dear member, Please join us for an important members-only town hall meeting to discuss industry’s response to the new Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) that: forces construction workers to join and pay dues to the Building Trades Unions as a condition of working on certain public construction projects where the CBA will be used, which [...]
