OP/ED: Chris Gardner on What Wasn’t Said During the Debate
The following, by ICBA President Chris Gardner, first appeared on The Orca on October 15, 2020. Like many British Columbians, I watched Tuesday night’s leadership debate very closely. During the 90 minutes, I was disappointed by how little attention was given to...TRAINING THURSDAY: Roller Compacted Concrete
Kerry and Jordan talk about an upcoming webinar on Roller Compacted Concrete construction… (Roller compacted concrete is a modified blend of concrete materials such as fly ash, Portland cement, water, sand, aggregates and additives that contains much less water...#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: The Great Debate
John Horgan, Andrew Wilkinson, and Sonia Furstenau squared off (triangled off?) for a mostly respectful #bcelxn2020 debate. Did anyone win or lose? Jordan Bateman and Maclean Kay react right after. #bcpoli#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Premier “Us vs. Them”
Our Jordan Bateman and Maclean Kay of The Orca discuss the third week of the BC election campaign, Vaughn Palmer’s scathing piece on John Horgan’s Us vs. Them shift, debate prep, retiring MLAs, and more.CONSTRUCTION MONITOR: 2020 Election Edition
Click HERE for the full Election 2020 edition of the Construction Monitor.Follow ICBA on Facebook
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🚨 Concerned about Canada’s economic future? Our ports are struggling—Halifax ranks #95, Montreal #351, Vancouver #363, and Prince Rupert #397 in global standings (out of 405 ports).![]()
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This bottleneck is hurting our construction industry and supply chain. ![]()
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Dive into ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson’s eye-opening analysis to understand the crisis and what we can do: ![]()
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www.icbaindependent.ca/2025/02/24/icba-economics-canadas-faltering-transportation-supply-chain-th... ![]()
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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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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.
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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!
