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Essential Tools & Guides for Construction Professionals
Explore our comprehensive collection of construction industry resources designed to support professionals across all sectors. From valuable guides and industry insights to best practices and regulatory updates, this page offers everything you need to stay informed and thrive in the ever-evolving construction landscape. Stay ahead with the latest trends and solutions that drive growth and innovation in construction.
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Council of Construction Associations (COCA)
The Council of Construction Associations (COCA) represents all major construction associations in British Columbia and acts on behalf of the construction industry in all WorkSafeBC matters.
The primary role of COCA is focused in three main areas:
• Developing consensus on construction policy positions,
• Addressing legislative, regulatory, policy and practice issues within the workers’ compensation system in BC, and
• Assisting individual employers, contractors, and associations with their WorkSafeBC concerns.
COCA’s membership is comprised of construction and trade associations operating in BC. Funding associations participate on the Council to ensure that COCA remains safety focused, self-directed, and responsive to the changing needs of industry. Committee members are drawn from member/partner associations to govern COCA activities. The BC Construction Association is a majority funder and co-founder which provides administrative support and acts in capacity of secretariat.
BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA)
The BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) is a not-for-profit association that provides services to more than 57,000 construction companies employing more than 220,000 workers. The BCCSA is financed entirely by the BC construction and aggregate industries, and ready-mixed classification units through a small percentage of their assessment premiums collected by WorkSafeBC. Through this funding BCCSA provides the industry with health and safety services, programs, and training. As a safety association recognized by WorkSafeBC, BCCSA promotes and develops workplace health and safety in compliance with WorkSafeBC’s regulations and guidelines. The BCCSA also acts as the construction industry’s apolitical voice on construction health and safety issues.
All employers registered through WorkSafeBC are eligible to become COR® certified and participate in their safety management training initiative.
The BCCSA is governed by a Board of Directors whose members represent all areas of the industry: residential; road building; aggregate; ready-mixed; industrial, commercial, institutional; and heavy construction. Worker safety is the number one priority. To that end, BCCSA offers a range of services that (1) focus on injury prevention and creating or enhancing a culture of safety on construction sites; and (2) meet a diversity of needs among owners, managers, supervisors, and workers. The BCCSA is a member of the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA).
Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) creates, produces, and reviews standard construction contracts, forms, and guides. Established in 1974, it is a national joint committee with diverse representation from across Canada’s construction industry.
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Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Documents
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA), representing 18,000 member firms across 57 partner associations, advocates for Canada’s construction industry while promoting best practices, standard contracts, and valuable resources for members’ success.
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BCCA – Employee Benefit Trust
For 55 years, BCCA-EBT has been building solutions to recruit, retain, and protect employees, securing their health and wellness with industry-driven strategies designed by the industry, for the industry.
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BCCA – Integrating Newcomers (BCCA-IN)
A government-funded, free, nationwide employment coaching service for skilled immigrants looking to transition careers to the construction industry in Canada—before moving here.
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BidCentral
Access thousands of project opportunities with BidCentral. Use advanced search tools, opportunity matching, and automated notifications to stay updated on pre-bid, public, permits, and private projects, ensuring you never miss a bid.
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Building Builders
Become a mentor to motivated job-seekers and gain access to free training and wage subsidies, supporting Mentee work experiences and contributing to the growth of your company.
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Builders Code
BuildForce Canada is a national, industry-led organization that supports the construction sector with valuable resources and information to help manage workforce needs and address future labour demands.
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BuildForce Canada
BuildForce Canada is a national, industry-led organization dedicated to providing the construction industry with valuable information and resources to effectively manage workforce requirements and meet future workforce demands.
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Skilled Trades Employment Program
Managed by the BC Construction Association, STEP is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within the skilled trades, creating a more inclusive and accessible workforce for all.
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Tailgate Toolkit
The Tailgate Toolkit Team has representatives in three regional construction offices across BC, providing region-specific resources on mental health services, overdose prevention, chronic pain support, and more in our guides.
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TalentCentral
The central hub for construction jobs in BC connects workers with opportunities, offering a comprehensive platform for employment, resources, and career advancement within the construction industry.
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