Member Benefits<\/p><\/h1><\/div>
What sets VRCA apart?<\/h2>\n
With a rich history dating back to 1929, VRCA is the largest regional construction association in British Columbia and the fifth largest in Canada. We serve the small, medium and large union and non-union businesses that operate in the industrial, commercial, institutional and high-rise residential construction sectors in B.C.\u2019s Lower Mainland.<\/p>\n
At VRCA, we consider ourselves an extension of your team and are passionate about your success!<\/p>\n
Our goals are to Educate, Advocate and Facilitate.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>We EDUCATE<\/h1><\/div>We foster a culture of continuous learning across the industry by providing world-class technical and non-technical education and training.<\/h4>\nHow we educate<\/h3>\n\n- We offer over 70 classroom courses<\/a> and sell upwards of 600 online courses<\/a> every year<\/li>\n
- We train over 750 individuals through our classroom courses annually<\/li>\n
- We provide exclusive member pricing and discounts on courses<\/li>\n
- The majority of VRCA\u2019s courses offer professional development credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>VRCA courses are accredited by:<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Gold Seal Certification<\/a><\/li>\n
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Licensed Residential Builders<\/a><\/li>\n
- Architectural Institute of British Columbia\u2019s (AIBC) Continuing Education System (CES)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Other ways we educate<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Customized training:<\/a> VRCA can work with you to develop a training solution that fits with your work schedule and is tailored to the learning needs of your employees.<\/li>\n
- Need a space to train your team?<\/a> We provide members and non-members with board room and training room spaces for your own meetings, seminars and other events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Construction Leadership Forum<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nDesigned for the construction industry\u2019s middle managers, this two-day conference takes place the first weekend of May in Whistler and addresses current issues, trends and best practices, equipping delegates with tools to become well-rounded industry leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>All this and more when you become a member of VRCA.<\/h3>\n<\/div>Join VRCA Today!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>We ADVOCATE<\/h1><\/div>We foster an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation and adoption of standard practices in order to promote fair, open and transparent business practices across the industry.<\/h4>\nHow we advocate<\/h3>\n
VRCA advocates<\/a> on the industry issues that are keeping you up at night, speaking out on business issues that impact its members while remaining non-partisan. At the grassroots level, VRCA represents the general and trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and various professional service providers who operate in the industrial, commercial, institutional construction and high-rise residential sectors in the Lower Mainland.<\/p>\nThrough VRCA\u2019s partnership with the British Columbia Construction Association<\/a> (BCCA), the Canadian Construction Association<\/a> (CCA) and other stakeholders as appropriate, VRCA is amplifying its voice and influencing provincial and national conversations on issues affecting the local construction industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Issues we are actively engaged in, through our own efforts or with our partners<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Community Benefits Agreement \u2013 B.C.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Canadian tariffs and safeguards on steel and aluminum<\/a><\/li>\n
- Prompt payment legislation in B.C.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Skilled labour shortage<\/a><\/li>\n
- WorkSafeBC Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Ways in which you can influence VRCA\u2019s advocacy work<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Participate on our committees, at our Divisional and U40 meetings<\/a> and share your perspective<\/li>\n
- With your participation well established, join our Board of Directors<\/a> to help shape the strategic direction of the
\nassociation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>All this and more when you become a member of VRCA.<\/h3>\n<\/div>Join VRCA Today!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>We FACILITATE<\/h1><\/div>At VRCA, we enable connections and opportunities across the industry by providing a range of business-oriented events, programs, services, and support that include first-class networking opportunities.<\/h4>\n<\/div>
We EDUCATE<\/h1><\/div>We foster a culture of continuous learning across the industry by providing world-class technical and non-technical education and training.<\/h4>\nHow we educate<\/h3>\n\n- We offer over 70 classroom courses<\/a> and sell upwards of 600 online courses<\/a> every year<\/li>\n
- We train over 750 individuals through our classroom courses annually<\/li>\n
- We provide exclusive member pricing and discounts on courses<\/li>\n
- The majority of VRCA\u2019s courses offer professional development credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>VRCA courses are accredited by:<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Gold Seal Certification<\/a><\/li>\n
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Licensed Residential Builders<\/a><\/li>\n
- Architectural Institute of British Columbia\u2019s (AIBC) Continuing Education System (CES)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Other ways we educate<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Customized training:<\/a> VRCA can work with you to develop a training solution that fits with your work schedule and is tailored to the learning needs of your employees.<\/li>\n
- Need a space to train your team?<\/a> We provide members and non-members with board room and training room spaces for your own meetings, seminars and other events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Construction Leadership Forum<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nDesigned for the construction industry\u2019s middle managers, this two-day conference takes place the first weekend of May in Whistler and addresses current issues, trends and best practices, equipping delegates with tools to become well-rounded industry leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>All this and more when you become a member of VRCA.<\/h3>\n<\/div>Join VRCA Today!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>We ADVOCATE<\/h1><\/div>We foster an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation and adoption of standard practices in order to promote fair, open and transparent business practices across the industry.<\/h4>\nHow we advocate<\/h3>\n
VRCA advocates<\/a> on the industry issues that are keeping you up at night, speaking out on business issues that impact its members while remaining non-partisan. At the grassroots level, VRCA represents the general and trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and various professional service providers who operate in the industrial, commercial, institutional construction and high-rise residential sectors in the Lower Mainland.<\/p>\nThrough VRCA\u2019s partnership with the British Columbia Construction Association<\/a> (BCCA), the Canadian Construction Association<\/a> (CCA) and other stakeholders as appropriate, VRCA is amplifying its voice and influencing provincial and national conversations on issues affecting the local construction industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Issues we are actively engaged in, through our own efforts or with our partners<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Community Benefits Agreement \u2013 B.C.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Canadian tariffs and safeguards on steel and aluminum<\/a><\/li>\n
- Prompt payment legislation in B.C.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Skilled labour shortage<\/a><\/li>\n
- WorkSafeBC Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Ways in which you can influence VRCA\u2019s advocacy work<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Participate on our committees, at our Divisional and U40 meetings<\/a> and share your perspective<\/li>\n
- With your participation well established, join our Board of Directors<\/a> to help shape the strategic direction of the
\nassociation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>All this and more when you become a member of VRCA.<\/h3>\n<\/div>Join VRCA Today!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>We FACILITATE<\/h1><\/div>At VRCA, we enable connections and opportunities across the industry by providing a range of business-oriented events, programs, services, and support that include first-class networking opportunities.<\/h4>\n<\/div>
We foster a culture of continuous learning across the industry by providing world-class technical and non-technical education and training.<\/h4>\nHow we educate<\/h3>\n\n- We offer over 70 classroom courses<\/a> and sell upwards of 600 online courses<\/a> every year<\/li>\n
- We train over 750 individuals through our classroom courses annually<\/li>\n
- We provide exclusive member pricing and discounts on courses<\/li>\n
- The majority of VRCA\u2019s courses offer professional development credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>VRCA courses are accredited by:<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Gold Seal Certification<\/a><\/li>\n
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Licensed Residential Builders<\/a><\/li>\n
- Architectural Institute of British Columbia\u2019s (AIBC) Continuing Education System (CES)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Other ways we educate<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Customized training:<\/a> VRCA can work with you to develop a training solution that fits with your work schedule and is tailored to the learning needs of your employees.<\/li>\n
- Need a space to train your team?<\/a> We provide members and non-members with board room and training room spaces for your own meetings, seminars and other events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Construction Leadership Forum<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nDesigned for the construction industry\u2019s middle managers, this two-day conference takes place the first weekend of May in Whistler and addresses current issues, trends and best practices, equipping delegates with tools to become well-rounded industry leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>All this and more when you become a member of VRCA.<\/h3>\n<\/div>Join VRCA Today!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>We ADVOCATE<\/h1><\/div>We foster an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation and adoption of standard practices in order to promote fair, open and transparent business practices across the industry.<\/h4>\nHow we advocate<\/h3>\n
VRCA advocates<\/a> on the industry issues that are keeping you up at night, speaking out on business issues that impact its members while remaining non-partisan. At the grassroots level, VRCA represents the general and trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and various professional service providers who operate in the industrial, commercial, institutional construction and high-rise residential sectors in the Lower Mainland.<\/p>\nThrough VRCA\u2019s partnership with the British Columbia Construction Association<\/a> (BCCA), the Canadian Construction Association<\/a> (CCA) and other stakeholders as appropriate, VRCA is amplifying its voice and influencing provincial and national conversations on issues affecting the local construction industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Issues we are actively engaged in, through our own efforts or with our partners<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Community Benefits Agreement \u2013 B.C.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Canadian tariffs and safeguards on steel and aluminum<\/a><\/li>\n
- Prompt payment legislation in B.C.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Skilled labour shortage<\/a><\/li>\n
- WorkSafeBC Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Ways in which you can influence VRCA\u2019s advocacy work<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Participate on our committees, at our Divisional and U40 meetings<\/a> and share your perspective<\/li>\n
- With your participation well established, join our Board of Directors<\/a> to help shape the strategic direction of the
\nassociation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>All this and more when you become a member of VRCA.<\/h3>\n<\/div>Join VRCA Today!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>We FACILITATE<\/h1><\/div>At VRCA, we enable connections and opportunities across the industry by providing a range of business-oriented events, programs, services, and support that include first-class networking opportunities.<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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- We offer over 70 classroom courses<\/a> and sell upwards of 600 online courses<\/a> every year<\/li>\n
- We train over 750 individuals through our classroom courses annually<\/li>\n
- We provide exclusive member pricing and discounts on courses<\/li>\n
- The majority of VRCA\u2019s courses offer professional development credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>VRCA courses are accredited by:<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n- \n
- Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Gold Seal Certification<\/a><\/li>\n
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Licensed Residential Builders<\/a><\/li>\n
- Architectural Institute of British Columbia\u2019s (AIBC) Continuing Education System (CES)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Other ways we educate<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n- \n
- Customized training:<\/a> VRCA can work with you to develop a training solution that fits with your work schedule and is tailored to the learning needs of your employees.<\/li>\n
- Need a space to train your team?<\/a> We provide members and non-members with board room and training room spaces for your own meetings, seminars and other events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Construction Leadership Forum<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nDesigned for the construction industry\u2019s middle managers, this two-day conference takes place the first weekend of May in Whistler and addresses current issues, trends and best practices, equipping delegates with tools to become well-rounded industry leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>All this and more when you become a member of VRCA.<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Join VRCA Today!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>We ADVOCATE<\/h1><\/div>
We foster an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation and adoption of standard practices in order to promote fair, open and transparent business practices across the industry.<\/h4>\n
How we advocate<\/h3>\n
VRCA advocates<\/a> on the industry issues that are keeping you up at night, speaking out on business issues that impact its members while remaining non-partisan. At the grassroots level, VRCA represents the general and trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and various professional service providers who operate in the industrial, commercial, institutional construction and high-rise residential sectors in the Lower Mainland.<\/p>\n
Through VRCA\u2019s partnership with the British Columbia Construction Association<\/a> (BCCA), the Canadian Construction Association<\/a> (CCA) and other stakeholders as appropriate, VRCA is amplifying its voice and influencing provincial and national conversations on issues affecting the local construction industry.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Issues we are actively engaged in, through our own efforts or with our partners<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n- \n
- Community Benefits Agreement \u2013 B.C.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Canadian tariffs and safeguards on steel and aluminum<\/a><\/li>\n
- Prompt payment legislation in B.C.<\/a><\/li>\n
- Skilled labour shortage<\/a><\/li>\n
- WorkSafeBC Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Ways in which you can influence VRCA\u2019s advocacy work<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n- \n
- Participate on our committees, at our Divisional and U40 meetings<\/a> and share your perspective<\/li>\n
- With your participation well established, join our Board of Directors<\/a> to help shape the strategic direction of the
\nassociation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>All this and more when you become a member of VRCA.<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Join VRCA Today!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>We FACILITATE<\/h1><\/div>
At VRCA, we enable connections and opportunities across the industry by providing a range of business-oriented events, programs, services, and support that include first-class networking opportunities.<\/h4>\n<\/div>
- With your participation well established, join our Board of Directors<\/a> to help shape the strategic direction of the
- Canadian tariffs and safeguards on steel and aluminum<\/a><\/li>\n
- Need a space to train your team?<\/a> We provide members and non-members with board room and training room spaces for your own meetings, seminars and other events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Licensed Residential Builders<\/a><\/li>\n
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