ICBA ECONOMICS: Income Trends Key To Creating Affordability
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist At a time when affordability and the cost of living have emerged as top-of-mind issues for many Canadians, it makes sense to take a quick look at the “other side” of the affordability equation: incomes. Income comes from a few...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #140: Time to Fund Mental Health Help
Tomorrow, I’m in B.C. Budget Lockup, where media and stakeholders are given an advance look at what the NDP Government plans to spend money on (or raise taxes on) in the coming fiscal year. One thing I wish they’d invest more in is mental health. It was 18 months ago...ICBA ECONOMICS: B.C. Keeps Piling Up Debt
As we await another David Eby budget this week, ICBA’s Jock Finlayson and Business Council of British Columbia’s Ken Peacock are sounding the alarm 🚨 on B.C.’s debt levels 💸. “While B.C.’s fiscal situation and debt loads are still manageable,...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #139: We ❤️ Construction
Busy week for us at ICBA, as we are at the 2024 BUILDEX Vancouver tradeshow today and tomorrow. Besides our trade show floor booth, we host a sold-out kickoff breakfast (featuring guests Bob Rennie, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, and Burnaby Mayor...
ICBA Alberta Construction Monitor: Solving Affordability Requires More Construction Professionals
With Albertans already feeling the strain of increasing housing prices and rents, it’s more important than ever that we beef up the construction sector and build more homes. This requires more tradespeople and construction professionals, at a time when the workforce...Follow ICBA on Facebook
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In the fast-paced world of Canadian contracting, having the right agreements in place is essential. That’s where standardized contract forms come in—they help contractors, project owners, and subcontractors create clear, effective agreements and manage project obligations with ease.![]()
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This in-depth course will walk you through the must-know documents developed by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)—the gold standard for construction contracts in Canada. With 48 essential documents available, understanding when and how to use them can save you time, money, and potential disputes down the line.![]()
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TRAINING THURSDAY: CCDC & CCA Standard Contract Documents
CCDC & CCA Standard Contract Documents
February 12-14, 2025 | Live online
https://icbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/610-ccdc-cca-standard-contract-documents/2860
In the fast-paced world of Canadian contracting, having the right agreements in place is essential. That’s where…