Thank you to all of the U40 Network members who attended the AGM on Jan. 31. We were pleased to see so many new faces and are grateful to those who volunteered for the various committees. In addition to electing the U40 Executive Committee, we also presented a cheque for $4314.88 to KidStart, the [...]
2018 was a significant year for ETRO Construction and its founder, Mike Maierle. Among the industry accolades they received, ETRO and Maierle were winners at the 2018 VRCA Awards of Excellence, and Maierle was also named to Business in Vancouver’s annual Forty under 40 list. These successes are a forward move from where Maierle [...]
We’re pleased to announce the results of VRCA’s Divisional Council elections held Jan. 16. With only two candidates running for three positions in the General Contractors Divisional Council, both Jonathan Boyce (Ledcor Construction Limited) and Richard Shipway (Etro Construction Ltd.) were acclaimed for one-year terms. No candidates stood for nomination in the Trade Contractors [...]
The National Lacrosse League’s Vancouver Warriors are offering VRCA members discounted game tickets during the team’s inaugural season at Rogers Arena. Tickets starting at just $13.80 in the Lower Bowl. VRCA members will save roughly 30 per cent off regular ticket prices. As an added bonus, everyone who purchases tickets before April 23 using [...]
Our members shared with us that the skilled-labour shortage is the top issue keeping them up at night. Join us therefore on Jan. 16 to get some fresh perspective on how to navigate B.C.’s skilled-labour shortage. In addition to hearing how members currently attract and retain talent, attendees will be encouraged to share their [...]
VRCA is enhancing member value by making access to the online member directory available to members only. Starting today, the ability to look up the contact information of VRCA members will be an exclusive benefit of membership. In turn, this will reduce unsolicited emails from non-member companies. You will need to be logged in [...]
VRCA member Western Pacific Enterprises (WPE) was recently awarded the Lieutenant Governor Safety Award for data and digital technology in technical safety. The Lieutenant Governor Safety Awards recognize exceptional leadership, achievement or innovation in technical safety among individuals and organizations in B.C. WPE’s division manager, Derek Fettback, and its director of safety and procurement, [...]
Jack Bibby, a VRCA Life Member and accomplished member of the construction community, passed away at the age of 90 on Dec. 12. Mr. Bibby was a member of the Amalgamated Construction Association, which was the precursor to the VRCA. He was also the founding member of the Construction Labour Relations Association and was [...]
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will soon hit the 25 million passenger milestone and is celebrating with its #YVR25Million campaign. The campaign highlights those who’ve helped YVR become the airport it is today and those helping it continue to improve and meet their growing passenger demand, including those in the construction industry. Over the next [...]
Business in Vancouver has announced its annual Forty under 40 list of outstanding young professionals, and three members of VRCA’s U40 Network have made the list. Mike Maierle of Etro Construction Ltd, Amit Patel from Turner Construction Co. and Daniel Boffo of Boffo Properties were selected for the distinction this year. Mike Maierle, who [...]
VRCA has issued the call for nominations for the 2019/20 Board of Directors, Divisional Councils and Vice Chairs. The following message was emailed by VRCA president Fiona Famulak to all integrated VRCA members on November 29. VRCA’s Board of Directors is responsible for governing the association i.e. leading and guiding the association towards achieving [...]
Thank you to Mike Maierle of ETRO Construction, Ellisha Mott of Mott Electric GP and John Tilstra of Centra Construction Group Ltd. for speaking at our recent U40 Mentoring Breakfast. Attendees were treated to a delicious breakfast as the panelists discussed topics such as managing work-life balance, succession planning and employee retention. The event [...]
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is currently undergoing a multi-year expansion plan that will see the airport invest over $9 billion in its capital development program over the next 20 years. YVR will hold a briefing on its 2019 construction program to explain how organizations can be involved in this plan. There will also be [...]
Spire Development is nearing completion on its first-ever project designed to be Passive House certified. VRCA and On Site with VRCA recently toured Spire Landing at East 57th Avenue and Fraser Street in Vancouver to learn more about this innovative structure and what makes Passive House design unique. When it is completed and certified, [...]
Members of VRCA, SICA, NRCA, VICA and their employees are eligible to attend complimentary flu shot clinics during the month of November. These clinics are presented by the BC Construction Association Employee Benefit Trust and will be happening in various locations across B.C. No appointment required, but please call ahead to ensure the clinic [...]
Supreme Group recently opened its Vancouver facility to the public for its eighth annual Steel Day 2018 event. The company invited VRCA to the open house to get a better understanding of how the steel industry operates, learn about exciting new projects and get a sneak peek at the cutting-edge equipment used in the [...]
With nine out of 10 computer networks having potentially serious IT problems sitting undetected, do you know your IT vulnerabilities? VRCA is pleased to introduce CustomWorks and TLD Computers, a division of London Drugs, as the newest Affinity Program partner, offering preferred rates on IT risk analysis audits. As a leading provider of IT [...]
For much of its 24-year history, Modu-Loc has been known as a fence rental company, but as of late, it has been striving to change how the construction industry views enclosure safety and compliance. When ‘On Site with VRCA’ toured this VRCA member’s New Westminster office, I learned that changing attitudes toward safety are [...]
On Site with VRCA had the unique chance, through long-time member Bird Construction, to take a look at behind the scenes of one of Surrey’s growing areas, Surrey’s City Centre. Things have been moving quickly with Bird Constructions’ staff at the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering Program (SE3P) building at [...]
The BC Lions is hosting its second annual “Salute the Trades” game night on Friday, Sept. 7, when the Lions take on the Ottawa Red Blacks. The first BC Lions “Salute the Trades” game night was held last September, inviting BC’s registered apprentices to purchase generously discounted tickets. The Lions also extended a similar [...]
