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 [...]
In our recent Education Needs Assessment, members and industry professionals identified a need for courses for those in foremen/supervisor roles. VRCA hosted a new course on Oct. 25 based on this feedback, called Planning for Foremen. The course was intended to provide foremen with skills in practical task planning. Hands-on activities and practical exercises [...]
ZEBx joined New York City’s Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) on Oct. 30 through a live stream of its “Passive House Towering in NYC” event. Three architectural firms discussed their mid-rise to high-rise multi-family, commercial and retail Passive House projects that are currently making waves in New York’s building community. Presentations focused on major systems, [...]
VRCA has completed its industry-wide education needs assessment, designed to ensure that our members have access to the education they need in a format that suits them best. In late 2017, VRCA applied for a grant from the Real Estate Foundation of BC, in order to hire a consultant to perform an industry-wide education [...]
Join Results Canada in Vancouver on Nov. 21 for a panel discussion that will explore strategies that companies and leaders can use to compete for the best people and become employers of choice for the long-term. British Columbia is experiencing a significant labour shortage that will continue well into the 2020s. According to Business Development [...]
Members of VRCA’s three Divisions came together for a combined Division meeting Oct. 17 at Coast Appliances’ Vancouver headquarters. The meeting featured updates on four of VRCA’s active advocacy files: Steel and aluminum tariffs; Prompt Payment; Proportional Representation; and Community Benefits Agreement. The meeting also produced a set of recommended next steps, many of [...]
VRCA needs member feedback to help it prepare a response to proposed changes to B.C.’s Labour Relations Code. On Oct. 25, the provincial government posted the report from a panel of special advisors tasked with reviewing the Labour Relations Code. The full report contains 29 recommendations covering a wide range of topics such as [...]
There’s good news for Canadians working in this country’s legal cannabis industry – you will be able to travel to the United States as long as your trip is not related to the cannabis industry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated its website to confirm that while the U.S. laws will not [...]
On Nov. 20, ZEBx will host the “Heat Pumps for Domestic Hot Water Applications: System Options and Case Studies” breakfast seminar. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at BC Hydro’s head office at 333 Dunsmuir Street in Vancouver. The City of Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Plan and the Province’s BC [...]
Supreme Group recently opened its Vancouver facility to the public for its eighth annual Steel Day 2018 event. The company invited VRCA and On Site with Olivia 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 [...]
WorkSafeBC has released guidelines and resources to raise awareness about impairment at work and keep workplaces safe now that recreational cannabis is legal in Canada. Under current occupational health and safety regulations, employers must: not allow a worker who is impaired for any reason — alcohol, drugs (including cannabis) or any other substance — [...]
VRCA and Mierau Contractors Ltd. are co-sponsoring the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce November luncheon Nov. 1. The topic is: "Who really benefits from community benefits agreements?" The guest speaker will be Ken Baerg, executive director of Canada Works. Baerg is a seasoned labour relations strategist and practitioner who is passionate about supporting sustainable and [...]
Metro Vancouver will hold an online meeting Oct. 24 to discuss the changes to Metro Vancouver Regional District Non-Road Diesel Engine Emission Regulation Bylaw No. 1161, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2019. The bylaw changes aim to improve air quality by managing older, higher-polluting non-road diesel engines, which can negatively affect health and [...]
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 [...]
VRCA will host a half-day class Nov. 9 on CCDC Construction Management Contracts. Construction Management (CM) form of project delivery takes a team approach to the construction process. The concept joins the owner, consultant and contractor in a team whose objective is to deliver the project with emphasis on time, budget and constructability. The [...]
Ready or not, recreational cannabis will become legal in Canada on Wednesday, Oct. 17. To help employers prepare for the legalization of cannabis, there are a number of resources available online, such as The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) whitepaper, Workplace Strategies: Risk of Impairment from Cannabis, which provides guidance on [...]
The latest edition of Construction in Vancouver produced in collaboration with Business in Vancouver has been released. Articles include: Collaboration crucial in solving construction industry challenges Clear and precise language a must in pay-when-paid clauses VRCA Awards of Excellence mark 30th anniversary Silver Awards pay tribute to top B.C. builders Confidence in Canada key [...]
The authority to administer the Safety Standards Act in the electrical and gas technologies at the Port of Vancouver that lands within the City of Vancouver has transitioned to Technical Safety BC as of Oct. 1. Technical Safety BC already has authority on Port of Vancouver lands over other technologies within the agency's mandate. [...]
Join us for a highly interactive workshop (including case studies and simulations!) that introduces Lean project fundamentals and practices. We’ll cover the process and requirements of the Last Planner® System (LP®S), and you’ll learn how to improve productivity and deliver high value in less time, at lower cost, with reduced risk. VRCA is pleased [...]
It's still two weeks from the big event, and the 30th Annual Awards of Excellence has sold out!. VRCA is proud to welcome more than 600 guests at the annual event showcasing and celebrating excellence in industrial, commercial and institutional construction. “We’re delighted that this year’s 30th anniversary gala is a sell-out event. This, [...]
