The Canadian Construction Association has published a new resource for its members: Corporate Social Responsibility in the Canadian Construction Sector: A Practical Guide to CSR. Tailored for the construction industry, the guide explains the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and offers practical advice on how to prepare or enhance a CSR strategy. This [...]
The Lean Construction Institute of Canada Annual Conference and Training Day will be in Vancouver April 24-26. VRCA members are eligible for discounted registration when three or more people from the same company are attending. Pay full price for the first two registrations and receive 50 per cent off the third registration from the [...]
VRCA - Vancouver Regional Construction Association is proud to have sponsored and participated in the 2018 Canada BIM Council (CanBIM) regional Vancouver conference happening today & focused on 'sustainability through BIM innovation'. Awesome presentations by Brad Badelt (keynote) - City of Vancouver, computational energy modelling by Mark Cichy from DIALOG, Site C update by [...]
Congratulations to Dee Gabrielle from Graham Construction & Engineering LP for earning her Gold Seal Certification! The Gold Seal Certification program piqued Dee’s interest when hearing it from her colleagues who were also going for their Gold Seal Certification. Her current employer required her to have her Gold Seal Certification. Others have mentioned that [...]
Excellent progress at Shape Properties' massive $317 million Amazing Brentwood Mall project designed by James K.M. Cheng Architects Inc. / Stantec & being built by VRCA members EllisDon & Axiom Builders Inc. Axiom is building the 3 highrise residential towers. Making it happen are fellow VRCA members Harris Rebar, Flynn Group of Companies, Matcon [...]
Thank you to everyone who attended the U40 AGM & Mixer which marked 10 years since its inception. The U40 network gave back to the community by raising $4,341 in 2016-17 for their charity of choice, KidStart. Thanks to everyone who contributed!
In December 2017, Chilliwack based Gerry Enns Contracting joined the Emil Anderson Construction Group of Companies. Click here for more information about this announcement.
In October 2017, we were shocked to learn that Jordan McIldoon, a mechanic with VRCA member Jacob Bros. Construction, was killed in the senseless Las Vegas shooting. In the period since, Jacob Bros. Construction has been working with Jordan’s parents and BCIT to establish a Memorial Endowment in Jordan’s memory. Thank you to everyone [...]
Awesome progress continues at Westbank Corp's massive Kensington Garden's project on Kingsway. Designed by Henriquez Partners Architects, it's being built by VRCA - Vancouver Regional Construction Association member Icon West Construction Corp. The project consists of three distinct 14 storey buildings linked by an elevated landscaped courtyard. When completed this year the project will [...]
Get connected, get more business Construction in Vancouver is published four times a year in association with the Vancouver Regional Construction Association. This informative supplement to Business in Vancouver newspaper is a great way to promote your expertise to the potential customers and the local construction industry. VRCA members and their clients are highlighted [...]
In collaboration with our media partner, Construction Business Magazine, we have developed VRCA’s brand new print 2017/18 Member Directory! Please take a moment to check out: The category-specific member listing The suite of member benefits that you can access as a member of VRCA, including the ability to influence provincial and national industry conversations [...]
Onni Group of Companies' North by Northwest project designed by IBI Group on Marine & Cambie on track to be completed by year end. Bringing it together for Onni are BD Hall Constructors Corp (dba Hall Constructors), Starline Windows, Metro Testing, Canada Scaffold Supply Co. Ltd. , Phoenix Glass Inc, Lilly Electric, DMS Hydronic [...]
November 2, 2017, Burnaby, BC – Houle Electric Limited, one of BC’s largest electrical contractors, is pleased to announce its new President, Paul Hill (pictured right) who will be starting at Houle on February 5th 2018. Paul will take over the role from current President of 20 years, Robert Lashin (pictured left-below) who will [...]
On October 4th, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jim Burgess of Keith Plumbing and Heating at the VRCA Awards of Excellence Silver Awards reception. Keith Plumbing received the Mechanical Contractor Silver Award for Projects Over $8 Million for their outstanding contribution to the North Island Hospital project as well as a Silver [...]
