TRAINING THURSDAY: Brand New Scaffolding Courses
We have some exciting new courses on our calendar with our partner Canada Scaffold! We’re starting with the Scaffold & Access Industry Association accredited Frame Scaffold Competent Person course April 15 in Richmond. Frame scaffolding is one of the most...#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Protests Take A Break But Politics Never Does
Our Jordan Bateman and TheOrca.ca’s discuss the suddenly-quiet protest issue, the NDP’s promise shortfalls, the politics of the coronavirus, Bonnie Henry, Carole James, money laundering documents, and the sudden silence of Michael Farnworth.OP-ED: Housing affordability requires national, provincial and local action
This op-ed, written by ICBA President Chris Gardner, first appeared on TheOrca.ca on March 10, 2020. Albert Einstein famously defined insanity as “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Case-in-point: government’s approach to a lack...HEALTH ALERT: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Construction
THIS PAGE IS BEING UPDATED REGULARLY WITH NEW, RELEVANT INFORMATION – BOOKMARK IT A new coronavirus is the cause of an outbreak of respiratory infections, now known as the COVID-19 global pandemic. All British Columbians should be aware of the virus and how to...MEMBER MONDAY: Meetings, COVID-19 (and construction and life)
Vanessa and Jordan talk about how COVID-19 is affecting everyday life, both in construction and at home. And we highlight four recent meetings we had, with Corporate Electric, Centre Electric, Concord Painting and City Projects. Plus kids sports talk…Follow ICBA on Facebook
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
Join Us for a FREE Webinar! icba.ca/hse-webinar-feb![]()
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Discover how cutting-edge HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) technology can boost your success with Request for Proposals (RFPs).![]()
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When an RFP arrives, it's your chance to stand out. You've made it to the bidder's list—now let's make your bid document shine. Learn how integrating HSE technology can help you secure the job and highlight your performance.![]()
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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/hse-webinar-feb
B.C.’s construction industry is at a crossroads. 🚧![]()
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🏗️ Residential construction permits fell 12.6% in 2024, despite government promises to boost supply![]()
📉 Overall building permit values dropped 8.2%—a sign of a sluggish economy![]()
🏢 While commercial & industrial projects showed some resilience, it wasn’t enough to counter the decline![]()
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With financing challenges and slow-moving regulations, will B.C. be able to translate housing goals into real results?![]()
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ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson dives into the numbers and what they mean for the future of construction. Read the full analysis: www.icbaindependent.ca/2025/02/10/icba-economics-key-trends-in-b-c-building-permits/![]()
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#ICBA #BCHousing #Construction #BuildingPermits #BCEconomy
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!
