BCCA Comments on Proposed Changes Found in Builders Lien Act Consultation Paper
On January 10, 2020, The BCCA sent a letter to Mr. Gregory G. Blue, Senior Staff Lawyer at the BC Law Institute…
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Five things they don’t tell you about Working in Construction
Accessing skilled talent is a challenge not only in BC but right across Canada…finding construction talent and new sources for that talent could make or break your bottom line.
Inaugural Builders Code Champion Awards Celebrate Construction Sector Leadership
Nine months after unveiling the resources to help the industrial, commercial, and institutional construction sector set a standard code of conduct on worksites in B.C., the Builders Code has honoured six companies for their leadership at the inaugural Builders Code Champion Awards. Hosted by the BCCA and Minerva BC at the Ocean Pointe Resort in Victoria yesterday, the awards recognized companies with advanced policies and practices that seek to ensure all employees can reach their full potential in the skilled trades…
BCCA Celebrates National Construction Day with New Worksite Behaviour Training App
As part of its ongoing efforts to address bullying, hazing, and harassment on B.C. construction worksites, the BC Construction Association (BCCA) is marking National Construction Day with the beta launch of a new Builders Code Crew Training App that uses animation and humour to help construction workers recognize the difference between “Cool or Tool” behavior on the worksite…
Fall 2019 Statistics Show Progress on Key Construction Sector Indicators
Increase in number of construction companies and average wage highlight strong sector performance…
BCCA President, Chris Atchison, Attends Discussion About Compulsory Trades
During the week of October 14, Chris Atchison, President of the BCCA, attended a discussion about compulsory trades…
BCCA Executives and Contractors Meet with BCIB
On October 21, BCCA executives and several contractors met in Vancouver with BCIB President and CEO Irene Kerr and members of her staff…
BC Supreme Court to hear CBA/PLA Legal Challenge in February, 2020
In early October 2019, we received word that five days have been set aside by the BC Supreme Court to hear the legal challenge to the CBA/PLA…
BCCA and 46 of BC’s Largest Business Organizations Submit Letter to Minister Harry Bains
With the WorkSafe BC review report due for submission by Ms. Janet Patterson to the Ministry of Labour on October 31, a co-signed letter from 46 of BC’s largest business organizations, including the BCCA, has been submitted to Minster Harry Bains…
Provincial Government Updates Capital Budget
The provincial government updated its capital budget this week with 19 new projects and cost increases on existing projects, to a total of $3BN…