Inside Construction - BC Construction Association

Welcome to Inside Construction, hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison. The construction industry is vital to the health of BC’s economy. It is also enormously complex. This Podcast takes a hard look at the issues within the industry, including payment flow, procurement best practices and diversification of the workforce. Hear from respected contractors from across BC who are candid about their experiences, perspectives, and hopes for the future.

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Episode 5 – The Essential Apprentice

Apprenticeship is crucial to building a productive and resilient construction industry. It’s also an investment and a journey for the sponsoring employer and the aspiring tradesperson. In this episode, we look at the benefits and challenges of apprenticeship, and hear from industry insiders on how they would attract more apprentices and improve completion rates. You’ll hear from employers and apprentices, to gain valuable insights from both sides.

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Chris Atchison, President, BC Construction Association

RECENT EPISODES

SEASON 2

Episode 5 – The Essential Apprentice

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

January 6, 2023

Apprenticeship is crucial to building a productive and resilient construction industry. It’s also an investment and a journey for the sponsoring employer and the aspiring tradesperson. In this episode, we look at the benefits and challenges of apprenticeship, and hear from industry insiders how they would attract more apprentices and improve completion rates. You’ll hear from employers and apprentices, to gain valuable insights from both sides..

SEASON 2

Episode 4 – Comply or Goodbye – Construction Industry’s Response to COVID-19

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

October 7, 2022

From the early days of the pandemic, BC’s government designated construction as an essential industry. Contractors were able to keep working, and it was a challenge that they rose to. In this episode, leaders from the industry’s main safety organizations reflect on their pandemic experiences, from the struggles and lessons learned to how this generational “trial by fire” will continue to shape the future of construction.

SEASON 2

Episode 3 – Fixed-Price Contracts in a Price-Volatile Market

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

August 12, 2022

Rapidly escalating costs in an unpredictable global landscape. Dramatic uncertainty for many. In this episode, we sit down with experienced contractors and industry advisors to better understand contract options and how to minimize contract risks.

SEASON 2

Episode 2 – Prompt Payment Works

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

June 10, 2022

Ontario. Alberta. The UK. The USA. Prompt payment legislation is working in other jurisdictions, but BC continues to stall, leaving contractors to fend for themselves. In this episode, we sit down with four Canadian legal and adjudication professionals to learn how prompt payment is tangibly benefiting the construction industry in their provinces, and why BC needs to get on board.

SEASON 2

Episode 1 – Up Close with the BCCA Board of Directors

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

April 8, 2022

April is Construction and Skilled Trades Month in BC and to celebrate, we’re sitting down with Cameron Betts, Byron Tarby, Adam Timler, and Aaron Henry to get their insider’s take on what matters to construction businesses in BC. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear leaders in the industry share their personal experiences.

SEASON 1

Episode 6 – You Say CBA, I Say PLA

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

January 24, 2022

In this episode we explore the impacts of the BC Government’s Project Labour Agreement (PLA) on the construction industry. Introduced in 2018 disguised as a traditional Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), the policy is widely considered a violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Find out why, and why it matters.

SEASON 1

Episode 5 – A Life Worth Living

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

December 13, 2021

In this episode we explore the twin crises of mental health and addiction, and how culture change is essential to the solution. The construction industry must be a space where those who are struggling know they aren’t alone, and can find a way forward to building their best life. As writer Johann Hari says, the opposite of addiction isn’t abstinence. It’s love.

SEASON 1

Episode 4 – No Ticket, No Ride.

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

November 8, 2021

Compulsory trades are coming to BC. Are you informed and ready to adapt? If you’re a tradesperson in BC’s electrical, mechanical or automotive trades, you may be in the first wave of tradespeople to be impacted by the new regulations. In this episode, we look at what’s coming, when, how, and why, and hear from industry experts on the expected benefits and potential pitfalls of introducing mandatory certification in the middle of a skilled labour shortage.

SEASON 1

Episode 3 – Not Too Tough To Change

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

June 12, 2021

An inside look at the evolution of BC’s construction culture. In this episode we look at how this traditionally “tough guy” industry is redefining safety to protect against psychological as well as physical hazards. As more employers adopt the Builders Code and its baseline conduct standard banning all forms of hazing, bullying, and harassment, they’re winning the hunt for talent. Hear firsthand from leaders at the forefront of culture change about what they’ve experienced and why it’s important to fully support mental health as well as physical health in your crew.

SEASON 1

Episode 2 – Fear, Open and Transparent

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

May 1, 2021

In this episode we look at the corrosion of public sector procurement standards, explore why today’s procurement practitioners may be bending the rules, and explain how ignoring best practises puts projects at risk. Host Chris Atchison gives the low-down on the issue that’s becoming a top concern for BC’s ICI industry, and talks with experts about how to fix it.

If you are interested in more information about Procurement Practices in the BC Construction Industry, you’ll want to check out the recent article we posted: Building Back Smarter – Restoring Confidence in BC’s Public Procurement Methodology for Construction Services.

SEASON 1

Episode 1 – Prompt Payment or Bust

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

April 1, 2021

In this episode we get into the chronic problem of late payments in construction and how this issue puts contractors across the industry at risk, regardless of their business size, location, role, or labour affiliation. Host Chris Atchison gives the low-down on the issue that costs BC owners an estimated $4BN per year, and talks with four contractors about their experiences and why they support prompt payment legislation in B.C.

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SEASON 2

Episode 5 – The Essential Apprentice

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Meet the Host

RECENT EPISODES

SEASON 2

Episode 5 – The Essential Apprentice

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

SEASON 2

Episode 4 – Comply or Goodbye – Construction Industry’s Response to COVID-19

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

SEASON 2

Episode 3 – Fixed-Price Contracts in a Price-Volatile Market

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

SEASON 2

Episode 2 – Prompt Payment Works

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

SEASON 2

Episode 1 – Up Close with the BCCA Board of Directors

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

SEASON 1

Episode 6 – You Say CBA, I Say PLA

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

SEASON 1

Episode 5 – A Life Worth Living

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

SEASON 1

Episode 4 – No Ticket, No Ride.

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

SEASON 1

Episode 3 – Not Too Tough To Change

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

SEASON 1

Episode 2 – Fear, Open and Transparent

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

SEASON 1

Episode 1 – Prompt Payment or Bust

Hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison

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