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TRAINING THURSDAY: Clark Wilson's 2024 Year-in Review of Construction LawKerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured webinar.Clark Wilson's 2024 Year-in Review of Construction LawFriday, Nov. 22, 2024 | Noon – 1PM Pacific | Freeicbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/587-clark-wilsons-2024-yearin-review-of-construction-law-webinar/2553Missed this one? Check out icba.ca/coursesJoin us as we dive into the key legal developments of 2024 that impact the construction industry in BC.Led by the Co-Chairs of Clark Wilson’s Infrastructure, Construction, and Procurement practice group, this session will provide a comprehensive analysis of the latest laws and significant court cases shaping the construction landscape.Key topics include:• Builders’ Liens• Construction Defects• Construction Safety• Bonds• Contract Interpretation
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Happy #NationalPhilanthropyDay!In 2025, ICBA launches our own ICBA Foundation – a new charity dedicated to helping trades apprentices get their Red Seals and supporting mental wellness in construction. It will build on our half-century of work with the trades, and our position as B.C.’s single largest sponsor of apprentices.The ICBA Foundation, a separate entity from ICBA and ICBA Benefits, is the embodiment of our values of training excellence, supporting mental health, and developing the next generation of tradespeople.In short, the ICBA Foundation is Building Stronger Futures.Stay tuned to ICBA’s channels in 2025 for more on the Foundation—and how you can make a difference in construction.
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The top-line numbers would lead one to believe that Canada saw strong economic growth in 2023 driven by population gains and consumer spending. But look deeper: real GDP per capita fell by 1.4%, a troubling sign.Western provinces like B.C. and Alberta led in GDP growth but faced similar declines per capita. ICBA’s Jock Finlayson breaks down the numbers here 👉 www.icbaindependent.ca/2024/11/14/icba-economics-a-look-back-at-the-economy-in-2023/#ICBAEconomics #CanadaEconomy #GDPGrowth
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Imagine looking at the delays and cost overruns caused by the BC NDP giving its building trade union supporters a monopoly on government projects and thinking, "Yeah, we want that too."But that's what the Manitoba NDP are doing. NDP governments love paying more for less - all to reward friends and insiders.
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WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #176: Lest We ForgetRemembrance Day was Monday, and we thank all of our veterans and current Armed Forces members for their service to their country. Every freedom we have is due to the sacrifice these men and women have made.Veterans (and their families) face a distinct set of mental health challenges, whether they served in active combat or not. A lot of work has been done around Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), due to the very difficult things many veterans witness.Depression, loneliness and anxiety are also fairly common; and so is adjustment disorder – where soldiers work to transition from the highly structured and disciplined military life to being a civilian.If you, or someone you know, needs help, the Canadian government has set up a 24/7 hotline for veterans, former RCMP members, families and caregivers. Call 1-800-268-7708.And to all who serve, or have served: thank you. ------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 has helped more than 100 companies and 15,000 construction professionals better understand mental health. This program is free for all ICBA members – check out icba.ca/wellness for details.
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In B.C., government jobs are growing 4.7 times faster than the private sector, since January 2020.This. Is. Not. Sustainable.
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In 2023, Canada’s real GDP per capita dropped by 1.4% – a decline that’s continued into 2024. Learn more about how population growth, spending, and economic challenges shaped the past year with Jock Finlayson's latest analysis.
https://www.icbaindependent.ca/2024/11/14/icba-economics-a-look-back-at-the-economy-in-2023/
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Imagine looking at the delays and cost overruns caused by the BC NDP giving its building trade union supporters a monopoly on government projects and thinking, "Yeah, we want that too."
NDP governments love paying more for less - all to reward friends and insiders.