#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Red Ink and Red Tape
Maclean and Jordan try and regroup from the province’s stunning financial update ($12.5 Billion deficit?!?), look for ways to help the economy recover, and talk about how red tape is slowing the NDP from hitting their housing targets.TRAINING THURSDAY: Construction Contracts and Premier Kenney
Kerry and Jordan discuss the new Construction Contracts – Choosing the Right Contract and Key Provisions (Webinar), our virtual town hall with Premier Jason Kenney, and the neverending rain in southwest BC. icba.ca/webinars – complete list of live training...ICBA VIRTUAL TOWN HALL: Challenges and Opportunities for Canada’s Energy Sector in a Covid-19 World
Wednesday, July 15 – 3PM REGISTER FREE AT icba.ca/energy Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will kick off this exciting conversation with an overview of his government’s plans for renewing and revitalizing the Alberta economy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic....TRAINING THURSDAY: HR Series Webinars
Kerry and Jordan talk about two upcoming webinars: Navigating a Multi-Generational Workplace Friday, July 10 Meaningful Performance and Development Conversations Friday, July 24 icba.ca/webinars icba.ca/online#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: The pols are back in town (Return of the Ledge)
Maclean and Jordan discuss the first two days of the Legislature’s pandemic sitting, ponder why John Horgan won’t follow Justin Trudeau’s lead and extend EI, the BC legislature report, election timing, Jordan admires a speech, and much more.Follow ICBA on Facebook
Join us tomorrow 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. ![]()
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- Strategies for assessing the impact of safety requirements on your bids![]()
- Tips to avoid common presentation mistakes![]()
- How to impress the evaluation team with a comprehensive safety and insurance pre-plan, powered by innovative HSE tech solutions![]()
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Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into winning bids and showcasing your company's capabilities with the latest in HSE technology. Secure your spot now! Visit icba.ca/win-your-bids
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.
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 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!
TRAINING THURSDAY: Microsoft Project Expert![]()
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Kerry and Jordan shoot the breeze about life at ICBA – and our latest featured course.![]()
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Microsoft Project Expert![]()
Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 8:30AM to 4:30PM Pacific | Live online![]()
icbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/470-microsoft-project-expert/2710![]()
Missed this one? See icba.ca/courses for options![]()
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The expert course is for participants who have completed the core Project course and who want to gain further skills in creating customized reports, running or overseeing multiple projects, the use of a shared resource pool and exporting to Excel. The course will also build skills and strategies for creating organizational templates that will create standardized projects across the company.![]()
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The following list summarizes skills that students will be comfortable with after this course:![]()
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• Create customized reports![]()
• Conditional formatting applied to the Gantt chart![]()
• Customized tables and fields![]()
• Create master projects, insert and work with sub-projects, and create links to external tasks![]()
• Creating and sharing a resource pool![]()
• Create an export map to Excel![]()
• Creating and sharing organizational Project templates
