ICBA ECONOMICS: Focus on B.C. Construction Labour Supply & Demand
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Economics The availability and cost of qualified workers is a day-to-day concern for many ICBA members as well as for the construction industry generally. As a large and foundational economic sector, construction remains critically dependent on...TRAINING THURSDAY: Defending Your Digital Frontier – Navigating Cyber Risks for Business Success
Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured course. Defending Your Digital Frontier: Navigating Cyber Risks for Business Success FREE! | Live Online May 29, 2024 | 9:30-11AM Pacific Time...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #148: Suicide Prevention
This month at ICBA Wellness, we’re looking at suicide prevention – ways to help both ourselves and others, and to connect to important services at the moment of need. In the past year, Canada took a giant leap forward with the launch of 9-8-8, a national suicide...MERIT CANADA: A Wild Spending Spree Masquerades as a Budget
The federal budget continues years of unsustainable government spending, ever-increasing debt, and a lack of any focus on the need to attract investment and improve productivity, says the Spring 2024 edition of Merit Canada’s Canadian Construction InSites research...Follow ICBA on Facebook
Our ICBA #BUILDEXVancouver booth is legendary for its guests! Last year, it was Deadpool & Wolverine... who will show up this year at Booth 1311? Only way to find out is to come to BUILDEX Feb 26-27! informaconnect.com/buildex-vancouver/
It's #OpenShopApprenticesWeek & you may be wondering how ICBA become the single largest sponsor of apprentices in BC...![]()
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Read the story in our #ICBA 50 for 50 series: www.icbaindependent.ca/2025/01/29/icba50-4-how-we-became-1-in-apprenticeships/
Join us 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.
More investment, more homebuilding, pinpoint precision retaliation against the Americans, more tax breaks for Canadians, breaking down interprovincial red tape and trade barriers, more pipelines and energy: Pierre Poilievre's plan is the path Canada must take!
Our companies tell us they need more people, so we work tirelessly to identify and bring new workers to bring into the construction business. ![]()
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More and more women are looking at the trades as a great way to make a living -- and ICBA is proud to sponsor more female apprentices than any other group, association, business or union in B.C. They are part of the next generation of construction professionals!![]()
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#openshopapprenticesweek
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 weekly meetings take place every Tuesday evening, from 6.30-7.30pm PST, 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!
