TRAINING THURSDAY: Ground Disturbances and PST
Kerry and Jordan talk about two upcoming training webinars: FREE: BC Ground Disturbance 101 & 201 Standard: How does it apply to you?? (Webinar) Tuesday, Jul 7th, 2020 Get the PST Right! – PST Issues for the Construction Industry (Webinar) Wednesday, Jul...ICBA NEWS: ICBA Benefits Acquires Alberta’s Nexgen Group
CALGARY – The recent acquisition of Calgary-based Nexgen Advisory Group is another significant step forward in ICBA Benefit Services Ltd.’s plan to grow its benefits brokerage and third-party administration business and expand in markets outside of British Columbia....IN THE NEWS: Canadians want open, fair bidding: ICBA, Merit poll
This article first appeared in The Journal of Commerce on June 17, 2020. A new nationwide poll commissioned by Merit Canada and the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) shows strong support for open bidding on government infrastructure projects....#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Horgan’s Messy Massey Missteps
The latest #BCPOLI Hotstove has our Jordan Bateman and The Orca’s Maclean Kay pondering the NDP’s massive, ongoing Massey blunder; ICBC Monopoly and more. Plus a closing rant by Jordan asking the Province to move faster to reopen places of worship. (For an...NEWS RELEASE: Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Fair Bidding in B.C.
BURNABY—A new poll released by Merit Canada and the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association shows that 83% of British Columbians surveyed support giving all construction companies a fair chance to land taxpayer-funded work, regardless of how their workforce...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
