TRAINING THURSDAY: WorkSafeBC New First Aid Regulations Presentation
Kerry and Jordan discuss ICBA Training’s latest free webinar. WorkSafeBC New First Aid Regulations Presentation Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | 1-145PM | FREE https://icbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/559-worksafebc-new-first-aid-regulations-presentation Missed this one? Check...
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TRAINING THURSDAY: Level 1 Rigger Certification Course (Fulford Certificate)![]()
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Kerry and Jordan rave about our friends at Bigfoot Crane Company Inc. and tout our training partnership that led to this week’s featured course.![]()
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Level 1 Rigger Certification Course (Fulford Certificate)![]()
February 7, 2025 | 7:30AM to 4:30PM | Abbotsford![]()
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ICBA Training has partnered with Bigfoot Crane Company Inc. to offer top-of-the-line rigging training to our members and customers.![]()
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Taught by an accomplished crane instructor and Rigger Certifier, the Level 1 Rigger Certification Course combines in-class content with practical experience. In this 1-day course, participants receive classroom theory and hands-on practical training including calculating load weights, finding load center of gravity, rigging loads, and making actual crane lifts giving directions to the crane operator. The Level 1 Training Program aims to equip all participants for a safe career as a safe, knowledgeable, and confident rigger.![]()
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The training will be followed by a written exam and a one-on-one hands-on assessment by the instructor who is a Rigger Certifier. The instructor will provide feedback on each participant’s skills, giving successful participants a Level 1 Rigger Certificate of Competence valid for 5 years. ![]()
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Upon successful completion, participants are fully prepared to be a competent rigger on any job site.
It’s time to get your tickets for the 2025 ICBA Gala!![]()
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Over the years, ICBA has welcomed 7 Super Bowl Champions to our ICBA Gala. All told, those guest speakers have won a combined 16 Super Bowls. But we’ve never had a New England Patriot, despite their dynasty that dominated the 2000s and 2010s.![]()
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We’re changing that on Friday night, March 21, 2025, when we welcome 4-time champion Rob Gronkowski and 3-time champion (and Super Bowl LIII MVP) Julian Edelman to our stage at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel in Vancouver. ![]()
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Gronk and Edelman, besides their work every week on FOX NFL Sunday, cohost the popular Dudes on Dudes podcast – check out some of their favourite moments HERE. They are also accomplished entrepreneurs, starting and owning their own successful businesses. This will be a truly memorable night with two of the best – and funniest – leaders in sports. ![]()
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Not into football? Or a fan of another team still tormented by the Pats’ success? No worries! You’ll laugh at Gronk and Edelman, but the real fun of the event is meeting and networking with 1,000 construction and business leaders, entrepreneurs, executives and professionals.![]()
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Our ICBA Gala is Canada’s premier event celebrating the construction industry. And this year, ICBA marks 50 years as the voice of the construction industry, supporting the amazing men and women who have built this country.![]()
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We’re filling up fast, and this event sells out every year, so don’t delay!
ICBA Gala - An Evening With Legends
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This ICBA Gala Dinner is a can't miss -- featuring the wildly entertaining Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman!
🌍 Did you know? The clean/green economy contributes 3% of Canada’s GDP, employing only 1.7% of workers. Despite ambitious government mandates, it’s not growing as fast as claimed. ![]()
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🚨 Our Jock Finlayson dives deep into the realities of this sector in his latest ICBA Economics post, highlighting the challenges of relying solely on politically-favoured industries. It’s time to focus on policies that reflect the whole economy.![]()
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🔗 Read his full analysis here: www.icbaindependent.ca/2025/01/21/icba-economics-what-is-and-how-big-is-the-clean-green-economy/
Last week in Prince George, ICBA hosted its annual Celebrate the North reception at the BC Natural Resources Forum. More than 350 people dropped by, including BC Official Opposition Leader (and champion for oil and gas) John Rustad.![]()
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Thanks to Black Diamond, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and the First Nations LNG Alliance for partnering with us on this great event.
More than 350 people attended this week's Official Opposition breakfast at the BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George. ICBA was proud to sponsor the event, which featured Conservative Party of BC leader John Rustad make a compelling, strong case for responsible resource development, and getting to yes in B.C.
TRAINING THURSDAY: Civil 3D 2024 for Surveying![]()
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Kerry and Jordan, the most multi-dimensional ICBAers you know, talk about our latest featured course.![]()
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Civil 3D 2024 for Surveying![]()
January 27-28, 2025 | Live Online![]()
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This course will equip a surveyor with the basic knowledge that is required to use Civil 3D efficiently in a typical daily workflow. Participants will learn how to import field equipment survey data into a standardized Civil 3D environment.
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TRAINING THURSDAY: Level 1 Rigger Certification Course (Fulford Certificate)
@KerryVital and @jordanbateman rave about our friends at @bigfootcraneco, and tout our training partnership that led to this week’s featured course.
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🌍 Did you know? The clean/green economy represents just 3% of Canada’s GDP and employs 1.7% of workers. Despite political hype, its growth has lagged the broader economy. 🚧
Our Jock Finlayson digs into the numbers in his latest ICBA Economics post.
🔗 https://www.icbaindependent.ca/2025/01/21/icba-economics-what-is-and-how-big-is-the-clean-green-economy/