#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Falcon Takes Flight
ICBA’s Jordan Bateman and TheOrca.ca’s Maclean Kay break down the Kevin Falcon campaign launch, the state of the BC Liberal leadership race, the NDP’s US cruise ship misreads, and (of course)...BREAKING NEWS: ICBA Named 2021 North American Trade Association of the Year
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has won the Reed Award as the 2021 North American Trade Association of the Year. “Winning the North American Trade Association of the Year award is another indicator of the exceptional team we have at ICBA...ICBA NEWS: ICBA 2021 North American Trade Association of the Year
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has won the Reed Award as the 2021 North American Trade Association of the Year. “Winning the North American Trade Association of the Year award is another indicator of the exceptional team we have at ICBA...TRAINING THURSDAY: Introduction to Construction Delay Claims (Live Webinar)
On this episode of Training Thursday, Kerry and Jordan discuss an upcoming live online training session: Introduction to Construction Delay Claims. This presentation is meant to advance participants’ understanding of construction delay claims. It will include multiple...CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS: Sean Hodgins Shares the Century Group Success Story
Sean Hodgins grew up in the construction business and is now the president of ICBA Builders’ Circle member Century Group, a family-owned business that was started in 1957. The company is based in New Westminster, BC but has recently been doing a lot of work in...Follow ICBA on Facebook
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #160: Olympian Mental Health Challenge![]()
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This weekend, the Summer Olympics get under way in Paris. In recent years, superstar athletes like Simone Biles and Michael Phelps have spoken out about mental health and their challenges. The U.S. Olympic Committee believes half their American athletes struggle with at least one of the following: anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, eating disorders, substance use or abuse.![]()
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This has prompted a change in Olympic supports for athletes – 170 mental health professionals will be on hand, says the head of the International Olympic Committee’s mental health unit. ![]()
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There will be a 24/7 helpline with mental health counsellors who speak more than 70 languages, a program started for the Beijing Games but now available to every Olympian and Paralympian until four years after the event. There's also AI to monitor athletes’ social media for cyberbullying, and a “mind zone” in the athletes’ village with a yoga area, low lighting, comfortable seating and other tools dedicated to disconnection and decompression.![]()
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Even the greatest athletes in the world can struggle with mental health – let’s make sure everyone who does gets the help they need.![]()
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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.
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At noon today, ICBA welcomes 288 golfers to our 33rd annual ICBA Open, raising money for bursaries for trades apprentices. We can do this thanks to our incredible sponsors -- companies who are stepping up to support the next generation of B.C. tradespeople. Thank you!!!
🛠️ Canadian Construction Industry Stats 🛠️![]()
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The construction industry made a significant impact on Canada's economy last year, contributing $164.7 billion to the GDP, which is 7.5% of the total GDP! Despite facing economic headwinds, the sector is poised for growth with upcoming infrastructure projects and population expansion. ![]()
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Dive into the detailed analysis by ICBA's Chief Economist Jock Finlayson.![]()
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#construction #economics #canada #ICBA
ICBA ECONOMICS: A Mix of Canadian Construction Industry Statistics
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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist Construction is a big and unusually visible segment of our economy, one that in some of the industry’s busiest years accounts for more than 8% of economic out...
One more sleep!![]()
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Tomorrow, ICBA welcomes 288 golfers to our 33rd annual ICBA Open, where we will raise money for bursaries for trades apprentices. A special thank you to all of our incredible sponsors for stepping up to help ICBA and the next generation of tradespeople -- we couldn't do this without you!
TRAINING THURSDAY: Bluebeam Revu – Managing Drawing Revisions & Hyperlinks![]()
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Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA Training’s latest featured course, and say goodbye to a member of our Training team.![]()
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Bluebeam Revu – Managing Drawing Revisions & Hyperlinks![]()
July 23-24, 2024 | 8:30AM – 12:30PM | Live Online![]()
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The Bluebeam Revu: Managing Drawing Revisions & Hyperlinks course takes you and your staff on a deeper dive into Bluebeam Revu as a digital document tool. Built specifically for individuals that have a solid foundation of Revu, this course promises to build on that knowledge and improve your workflow efficiency by helping identify changes much easier and create easy-to-navigate documents with hyperlinks.![]()
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This course promises to shorten your staff's learning curve and maximize your investment in Revu by:![]()
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• Providing hands-on instruction by an experienced Construction Management Professional.![]()
• Focusing on the best practices needed to use Revu to achieve greater productivity.![]()
• Delivering frequent skills reinforcement through hands-on classroom activities, contextual feedback, quizzing, and discussion.![]()
• Applying a progressive learning structure where each learning module builds on previous learning objectives.![]()
• Equipping learners with takeaway reference material, including practice files and a reference workbook to use beyond the classroom.
🚀 New ICBA Economics Post! 🚀![]()
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Our Chief Economist, Jock Finlayson, has released an analysis on B.C.'s business community. 📈![]()
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Small businesses in B.C. generate 34% of the province’s GDP and provide 31% of all jobs, showcasing their vital contribution to our economy.![]()
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Read the full article to gain insights into the structure of B.C.'s business sector and its economic impact.![]()
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#Economy #SmallBusiness #BCEconomy #ICBA #JockFinlayson
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📊 Did you know that Canada's productivity over the past 4 years has diminished slightly, while growing by a hefty 6% in the United States over the same period?
Our Chief Economist Jock Finlayson has more at
#Productivity #Economics #Canada #ICBA