The BC Construction Association (BCCA) today announced BC’s first COVID-19 vaccine “fast lane” for construction workers in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health Regions.
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Victoria, B.C. (April 29, 2021) – B.C.’s construction community honoured four individuals for their leadership and contributions to COVID-19 safety in the industry, closing the fourth Annual Construction and Skilled Trades Month on a high note.
Victoria, B.C. (April 22, 2021) –The findings of a new industry-wide survey released by the BC Construction Association (BCCA) for Construction Month 2021 reveal the career opportunity in a sector officially designated as essential to the provincial economy during pandemic.
Bill 23 Officially passes into law. The new legislation, which introduces changes to the Workers Compensation Act…
BCCA and industry partners have submitted a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
As the provincial government announces a phased recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic under BC’s Restart Plan, many sequestered businesses and workers may be facing a reopening with a mix of optimism and concern about working safely. Declared an essential service by the provincial government, BC’s construction industry has been working through the pandemic, developing, and improving safety practices and protocols that demonstrate that businesses can work safely, even as they face unfamiliar challenges…
Safety is always a priority on job sites and managing the risk of COVID-19 should be no exception. Simply from a human resources perspective, tradespeople can’t work from home, so we strongly encourage employers to provide common-sense advice about the simple actions employees are expected to take to reduce the risk…