B.C. ELECTION 2024: ICBA Toolkit

ICBA, B.C.’s largest construction association, is pleased to offer our members information, analysis and recommendations leading up to the October 19, 2024, provincial election. This election matters to all of us. We need a strong economy and smart leadership to make...

TRAINING THURSDAY: Accountants’ Guide to Project Management

https://youtu.be/jD1_i9tDIuw   Kerry and Jordan return from hiatus to talk about ICBA’s latest featured course, Kerry’s marathon, the B.C. election, and Christmas! Accountants Guide to Project Management Live Online October 29-30, 2024 | 830AM to 1230PM...

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TRAINING THURSDAY: Accountants Guide to Project ManagementKerry and Jordan return from hiatus to talk about ICBA’s latest featured course, Kerry’s marathon, the B.C. election, and Christmas!Accountants Guide to Project ManagementLive OnlineOctober 29-30, 2024 | 830AM to 1230PMicbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/459-accountants-guide-to-project-management/1941Missed this one? Check out icba.ca/coursesWhat if we could identify ways for accountants to better understand Project Management? This course, exclusive to the Canadian Construction industry, teaches construction financial professionals the language of construction project management, how the information available relates to each phase of the project, and provides insight into what can go wrong. The success of a construction project results from the contributions and strength of the entire team - including accounting and other admin personnel. It requires open communication, understanding, and collaboration. Managing, tracking, and forecasting the financial results of a construction project requires a clear understanding of the project by all parties involved. Accountants know their profession but few have ever had the kind of building guidance required in today’s construction climate. This course fills in the experience gaps most accountants lack. In this course, accountants and admin personnel learn many ways project results can be improved through accounting practices, cost controls, and financial reports. To do that, accountants and admin personnel must understand the roles and responsibilities of PMs. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Orca on Dave Eby's record:🏥 "Health care has descended into chaos, with perpetual emergency room closures across the province"💸 "Increases to the carbon tax, and other environmental measures, have sparked an affordability backlash...with almost no decrease in actual pollution emissions"🚓 "Public safety is an unmitigated disaster for the NDP"B.C. needs a change in government.See icba.ca/election for more. ... See MoreSee Less
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The career criminal who stole a police car and put kids at a playground in danger already had more than 50 criminal convictions. How long before David Eby's catch-and-release policy unleashes him to do it all over again? If 50 convictions isn't enough to keep a dangerous criminal off the streets in Eby's BC, what would be? B.C. needs a change in government.See icba.ca/election for more. ... See MoreSee Less
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WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #172: Free Resilience WebinarsThanks to the financial support of CCI/Kanin Construction, ICBA is able to offer two free webinars on mental health every month. Here are our two October sessions:Navigating Grief and Trauma in the Workplace: Building Strength Through ResiliencyOctober 17, 2024, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (1.5 hours)us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4617254833133/WN_SnfPPGaTRUyVwuP2HY7oJQ#/registration Navigating grief and trauma in the workplace is crucial for fostering a supportive and resilient environment. This webinar will provide a foundational understanding of what grief and trauma are, how they differ, and how they can coexist. Hard Hats, Resilient Minds: Strengthening Emotional Well-Being in Construction Workplaces October 29, 2024, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (1.5 hours) us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7417254798887/WN_vkAuHkTSTg2tot3rHsLcvw#/registration Resilience is more than just bouncing back from setbacks; it’s a vital skill that shapes how we handle challenges at work. In this course, you'll explore what resiliency truly means and why it's crucial for both personal success and organizational health.--------Each week, ICBA’s Jordan Bateman reflects on what we’ve learned as we participate in ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program. ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program is helping more than 100 companies and more than 10,000 construction professionals better understand mental health. This program is free for all ICBA members – check out icba.ca/wellness for details. ... See MoreSee Less
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We can't tax our way out of the housing crisis.Even the NDP's best-case housing plans don't keep up with BC's growing population - which means we're falling further and further behind. B.C. needs a change in government.See icba.ca/election for more. ... See MoreSee Less
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