In this episode, ICBA’s Jordan Bateman and Kerry Vital apologize for the lack of Training Thursdays in July and highlight the success of the ICBA Open golf event, which raised $30,000 for apprenticeship bursaries. They also talk about an upcoming virtual information...
HeroWork is a charity that transforms other charities by renovating their buildings through BIG community events they call Radical Renovations. These events are like a modern-day barn raising with dozens of companies and hundreds of volunteers coming together to...
Recently, I was looking through research on the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s website, and came across this men’s mental health statistic I had never seen before: “New fathers are susceptible to paternal postpartum depression. While up to 10% of men experienced...
News out of Ottawa is that the long-awaited 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Line will launch in November—with $156 million in funding over three years. This is the culmination of work by Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty. Todd was 14 years old when his best friend died by...
Rome – or any major construction project – wasn’t built in a day. Neither is good mental health, or a workplace that rejects the stigma around discussing mental health issues. It takes time, energy and relentless commitment to improve the mental wellness of a team and...
Got 5 minutes today? Use them to watch this video, and better understand why housing in British Columbia is so damned expensive -- and slow to happen. ... See MoreSee Less
From dinner tables to government offices, the Canadian housing crisis is dominating conversation.In this video we take a look at the challenges of building t...
August 9-17 is Elvis Week around the world, and a good time to remind you: Elvis Presley worked as an electrician⚡️ before becoming the King of Rock and Roll🎸.Maybe worth seeing if your construction co-workers can sing... ... See MoreSee Less
🌲 Forestry is a huge driver for the B.C. economy -- and it's under attack by a government that wants to score points with the eco-activists. We're very wooried about the future of our forest communities.Construction flourishes when there is a strong, robust economy. Please take a minute, visit the link below, and add your voice to the call that Forestry Works! ... See MoreSee Less
Our Chief Economist, Jock Finlayson, has been worried about Canada's slumping per-capita GDP numbers for a while now -- and others are sounding the alarm too 🚨!Thanks to Canada Action for demanding our politicians do better, and for pushing them to #get2yes on Canadian natural resources. ... See MoreSee Less
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #163: Check out our free webinarsAs part of our ICBA Wellness work, we are pleased to offer the following free webinars this month – click the link to sign up!Stress ManagementAugust 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (2 hours)icbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/198-stress-management/1458In this workshop, we will explore the causes of stress and suggest general and specific stress management strategies that people can use daily. Introduction to Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in ConstructionAugust 21, 2024, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (1.5 hours) icbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/558-introduction-to-emotional-intelligence-eq-in-construction-webi...Join us for our 1-hour Lunch & Learn webinar tailored for construction professionals. Explore how Emotional Intelligence (EQ) can elevate your career, enhance team dynamics, and drive project success. Discover practical strategies to cultivate essential EQ competencies such as self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—critical for thriving in the construction industry.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
TRAINING THURSDAY: Bluebeam Revu Estimating - Level 1
Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured course, which upgrades knowledge and skills to estimate construction quantities and costs accurately using Bluebeam Revu.