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The VRCA ‘Oscars’ of construction go to: Your Gold level winners revealed
The VRCA ‘Oscars’ of construction go to: Your Gold level winners revealed
VANCOUVER – It was a red carpet-inspired event where B.C.’s construction industry got to shine. The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) celebrated Gold level winners at its 2024 Awards of Excellence gala, held on Oct. 24 at the JW Marriot...
Associations , Projects
B.C. construction leaders take wait-and-see approach after uncertain provincial election result
With no clear winner in the recent British Columbia provincial election, constru...
Associations , Government
SCSA uses survey tool to help companies prevent incidents before they happen
An innovative new survey tool is being used by the Saskatchewan Construction Saf...
Associations , OH&S
BuildForce’s Ferreira sees immigration, retirements and shifting activity as prime industry drivers
A labour force expert sees shifting levels of construction activity across provi...
Associations , Labour
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The VRCA ‘Oscars’ of construction go to: Your Gold level winners revealed
VANCOUVER – It was a red carpet-inspired event where B.C.’s construction industr...
Associations , Projects
B.C. construction leaders take wait-and-see approach after uncertain provincial election result
With no clear winner in the recent British Columbia provincial election, constru...
Associations , Government
SCSA uses survey tool to help companies prevent incidents before they happen
An innovative new survey tool is being used by the Saskatchewan Construction Saf...
Associations , OH&S
BuildForce’s Ferreira sees immigration, retirements and shifting activity as prime industry drivers
A labour force expert sees shifting levels of construction activity across provi...
Associations , Labour
People and flexibility keystones of new work culture: ICBA panel
Vancouver construction leaders assembled at the Independent Contractors and Busi...
Associations , Labour
Your top JOC headlines: Oct. 7 to 11
Your top JOC headlines this week feature news several Saskatchewan construction...
Associations , OH&S , Projects
Robots facilitate communication, quality on worksite: ICBA summit speaker
A robotics pioneer says the future of machines in construction is quality rather...
Associations , Technology
Second Narrows Supply Tunnel wins TAC’s Canadian Project of the Year award
VANCOUVER – Metro Vancouver’s Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel has been select...
Associations , Infrastructure
Saskatchewan construction associations announce major merger
SASKATOON, SASK. – Five Saskatchewan construction associations have announced a...
Associations
Construction leaders examine risk and disruption at ICBA panel
Canadian construction leaders shared their thoughts on risk, disruption and oppo...
Associations
BCREA calls for review of B.C. housing taxes
VANCOUVER – As the British Columbia election counts down to Oct. 19 the BC Real...
Associations , Government
Rustad lays out views on project procurement, immigration at ICBA event
With a tight B.C. election only weeks away, one party leader has detailed his co...
Associations , Government
Jacobs wins B.C. award for innovative New Westminster sewer rehab
Jacobs has won an Award of Excellence from the Association of Consulting Enginee...
Associations , Projects
To bid or not to bid? New CCA tool has the answer
A new Canadian Construction Association (CCA) bulletin aims to help contractors...
Associations
CCA’s CONtact mentorship program now accepting submissions
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is looking for innovators with a pro...
Associations
BCCA launches education campaign in lead-up to provincial election
VICTORIA – The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) has launched a n...
Associations , Government
Your top JOC headlines: Sept. 16 to 20
Your top JOC headlines this week feature reaction to the Alberta government’s de...
Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Projects
Provincial Green Line pullout will hurt Calgary construction: Black
The latest delay for Calgary’s Green Line project hurts not only its future user...
Associations , Government , Infrastructure
Your top JOC headlines: Sept. 9 to 13
Your top JOC headlines this week feature a story on new standardized designs for...
Associations , Government , Infrastructure , Projects
ICBA endorses Rustad’s BC Conservatives
SURREY, B.C. – The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC (ICB...
Associations , Government
Alberta, Ontario companies leading charge on asphalt mixture EPDs
Two asphalt concrete producing companies in Alberta and Ontario are leading the...
Associations
Employers worry WorkSafeBC accident fund is running low
Some B.C. employers believe the WorkSafeBC accident fund is run down and needs t...
Associations , OH&S
Flush toilets coming Oct. 1 for B.C. construction sites
VICTORIA – British Columbia construction workers will soon have access to flush...
Associations , OH&S
B.C. Election 2024: Construction leaders break down pre-election asks
Two British Columbia construction industry leaders are advocating on several fro...
Associations , Government
BC Conservative leader lays out construction policies at VRCA event
VANCOUVER - One of now two remaining contenders vying to lead British Columbia l...
Associations , Government
PCA voices support for BC Conservative and BC United merger
VANCOUVER – The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (PCA) is welcoming...
Associations , Government
Procore contributes to Calgary Construction Association education fund
CALGARY, ALTA. – Procore announced Aug. 26 it is donating to the Calgary Constru...
Associations
B.C. construction associations propose ‘minister of construction’
VANCOUVER – Two British Columbia construction stakeholders are urging the next p...
Associations , Government
VRCA, VCC partner on inclusion micro-credential course
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) and Vancouver Community C...
Associations
CAWIC, ACCA celebrate new diversity, inclusion partnerships with Procore
Construction software company Procore has announced two new partnerships in Cana...
Associations
Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: Canada’s ‘can do’ spirit stifled by bad policies
It sounds so simple. Canada’s construction industry could build more for less....
Associations , Government , Labour
Skilled worker campaigns need to be targeted to fill construction void: ECA
Alberta is Calling, the government multimillion-dollar recruiting program geared...
Associations , Labour
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Top 10 major upcoming Ontario and Quebec construction projects – Canada – October 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming Ontario and Quebec constr...
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Vancouver one of the world’s largest demolition centres
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Top 10 major upcoming water treatment and manufacturing/warehousing construction projects – U.S. – October 2024
The accompanying tables show the top 10 major upcoming water treatment plant and...
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HAVAN concludes more than 73,000 homes unbuilt in Metro Vancouver due to DCCs
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$136M Ministry of Defence project takes shape in Yellowknife
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