Some news coverage from yesterday’s ICBA-Greater Vancouver Board of Trade news release on the results of our employer payroll tax survey:
Jordan Bateman and Iain Black on CKNW’s Jon McComb Show:
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Join us tomorrow for a FREE Webinar! icba.ca/win-your-bids![]()
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When an RFP arrives, it's a prime opportunity to distinguish yourself from competitors. Learn how integrating HSE technology into your bid can not only help you win the job but also showcase your company’s commitment to safety and performance. We’ll cover key strategies for addressing safety requirements, avoiding common pitfalls, and presenting a comprehensive pre-plan to impress evaluation teams. ![]()
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- Strategies for assessing the impact of safety requirements on your bids![]()
- Tips to avoid common presentation mistakes![]()
- How to impress the evaluation team with a comprehensive safety and insurance pre-plan, powered by innovative HSE tech solutions![]()
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Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into winning bids and showcasing your company's capabilities with the latest in HSE technology. Secure your spot now! Visit icba.ca/win-your-bids
Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel told the Financial Post this weekend that 6 things would be necessary to get Northern Gateway and other vital Canadian energy projects going again -- and ICBA says YES PLEASE! to all six.
Off The Clock Toolbox Talk: tradespodcast.com/discussiongroup![]()
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Join in on the Off the Clock Discussion Group, a casual, online gathering for tradespeople to connect with others who work in the construction industry and go through the same grind, brought to you by ICBA and in partnership with Fraser House Society.![]()
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These one hour weekly meetings take place every Tuesday evening, at 6:30 pm PST / 7:30 pm MST, and will run until the end of June. Each week features different themes related to an Off the Clock Toolbox Talk podcast episode. A big thank you to Crystal Consulting Inc for their support of ICBA Wellness initiatives including the Discussion Group. ![]()
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For more information about the group including the Zoom link and full schedule visit tradespodcast.com/discussiongroup. We hope to have you join us!
Strong families, like great buildings, start with a solid foundation. Happy Family Day to all our outstanding construction professionals in B.C. and Alberta!
Happy Valentine's Day to the industry we love, and the 500,000 men and women in B.C. and Alberta who are building our communities. ![]()
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Here’s hoping your day is full of concrete plans and no unexpected delays!
TRAINING THURSDAY: Microsoft Project Expert![]()
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Kerry and Jordan shoot the breeze about life at ICBA – and our latest featured course.![]()
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Microsoft Project Expert![]()
Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 8:30AM to 4:30PM Pacific | Live online![]()
icbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/470-microsoft-project-expert/2710![]()
Missed this one? See icba.ca/courses for options![]()
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The expert course is for participants who have completed the core Project course and who want to gain further skills in creating customized reports, running or overseeing multiple projects, the use of a shared resource pool and exporting to Excel. The course will also build skills and strategies for creating organizational templates that will create standardized projects across the company.![]()
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The following list summarizes skills that students will be comfortable with after this course:![]()
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• Create customized reports![]()
• Conditional formatting applied to the Gantt chart![]()
• Customized tables and fields![]()
• Create master projects, insert and work with sub-projects, and create links to external tasks![]()
• Creating and sharing a resource pool![]()
• Create an export map to Excel![]()
• Creating and sharing organizational Project templates
