ICBA Daily News for October 16, 2023
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on skyrocketing rental rates, housing busts everywhere but Alberta, and Oak Bay GASP building housing. 🚀 New data from Rentals.ca reminds us just how bad the rental crisis has become. Let’s look at 2-bedroom rentals....
ICBA ECONOMICS: Building Permits All Over The Map
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist The latest data on building permits from Statistics Canada provide a mixed picture of the health of the construction sector. Nationally, the total monthly dollar value (in current dollars) of new permits issued inched ahead by...TRAINING THURSDAY (ON A FRIDAY): How can labour mobility strategies solve Canada’s labour shortage?
Kerry and Jordan discuss a free upcoming webinar – plus ICBA events in Calgary and Vancouver. BUILDEX Breakfast (Calgary): www.icbaalberta.ca/ceo Construction Innovation Summit (Vancouver): www.icba.ca/cis Labour Mobility: Unlocking a Mobile Workforce for the Future...
ICBA OP/ED: Supreme Court gets it right on federal Impact Assessment Act
The following op-ed, by ICBA President Chris Gardner, ICBA Alberta President Mike Martens, and Alberta Enterprise Group President Catherine Brownlee, first ran in the Calgary Herald today. Embracing innovation, making timely decisions, and fostering investor...
IN THE NEWS: ICBA Celebrates our huge Supreme Court Victory
In case you missed it, here are some news clips from ICBA’s big win in federal Supreme Court today: Global BC — LIVE Bloomberg News Business in Vancouver Reuters Toronto Star Site News ICBA’s op-ed in the Calgary Herald Western Standard Globe and...Follow ICBA on Facebook
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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.
We may be #1 in apprenticeship sponsorships in B.C., but we're not sitting on our big lead. As part of our 50th anniversary year, ICBA has launched the ICBA Foundation (www.icbafoundation.ca) to further empower apprentices in B.C. with bursaries and other support!![]()
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TRAINING THURSDAY: CCDC & CCA Standard Contract Documents![]()
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Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s 3rd Annual Red Seal Graduation Dinner and this week’s featured course.![]()
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CCDC & CCA Standard Contract Documents![]()
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3 CCA Gold Seal credits & 8 BC Housing CPD points![]()
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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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✅ Key contract types: Stipulated price, unit price, cost-plus fee, construction management, and design-build agreements![]()
✅ Essential forms: Statutory declarations, pre-qualification forms, and more![]()
✅ Who uses what: CCA documents for contractor-subcontractor relationships, CCDC documents for contractor-owner agreements![]()
✅ Best practices for drafting, interpreting, and managing contracts effectively![]()
Whether you're a contractor, project manager, or construction professional, this course will give you a strong foundation in construction contracts—so you can negotiate and manage agreements with confidence!![]()
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📅 Sign up now and take your contract knowledge to the next level! 🚀
Our Chris Gardner sat down with CHEK News's Carole Taylor earlier this month to lament the lack of investment coming into Canada these days -- which is the fault of the Trudeau and Eby Governments' ridiculous red tape and anti-entrepreneur policies.
Businesses are turning away from Canada when it comes to investing #bcpoli #economy
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Carole Taylor's Journal is a public affairs dialogue that digs deep into the most pressing issues of our times. For more, see our website at www.carol...
ICBA is proud to sponsor more Indigenous apprentices than any other group in B.C. It's all part of building the next generation of construction professionals!![]()
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Our ICBA #BUILDEXVancouver booth is legendary for its guests! Last year, it was Deadpool & Wolverine... who will show up this year at Booth 1311? Only way to find out is to come to BUILDEX Feb 26-27! informaconnect.com/buildex-vancouver/
