ICBA ALERT: RCMP Report Spike in Work Van Thefts
Surrey RCMP report a surge in work van thefts across the Lower Mainland, and have asked ICBA to help get the word out to contractors. From their news release: Surrey RCMP Auto Crime Target Team (ACTT) is actively investigating and working to identify suspects in these...ICBA NEWS: Safety Merits Contest 2021
Workplace Safety is a team effort – and ICBA is again going to reward one of our members’ workers for their safe work practices! All ICBA members are invited to submit the names of their safest workers — as long as they meet the criteria below. The winner, drawn at...EXTENDED: Nominations for 2021 Gord Stewart Workplace Health & Safety Innovation Award
Due to the ongoing flooding and mudslide emergency in B.C., we’ve extended the nomination period for this award. The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) and WorkSafeBC are pleased to announce the 2021 Gord Stewart Construction Workplace...
ICBA NEWS: $2,500 Donation to Red Cross for BC Flood Relief
ICBA just donated $2,500 to the Canadian Red Cross for BC flood and extreme weather relief. If you’re in the position to contribute, please do! Our friends and neighbours need our help. Click HERE to donate any amount.TRAINING THURSDAY: Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Highway and Municipal Pavements (Webinar)
Kerry and Jordan discuss the final entry in the 2021 ICBA Training Pavement Series. Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Highway and Municipal Pavements (Webinar) Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 1 – 2:30PM...Follow ICBA on Facebook
TRAINING THURSDAY: Bluebeam Revu – Managing Drawing Revisions & Hyperlinks![]()
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Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA Training’s latest featured course, and say goodbye to a member of our Training team.![]()
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Bluebeam Revu – Managing Drawing Revisions & Hyperlinks![]()
July 23-24, 2024 | 8:30AM – 12:30PM | Live Online![]()
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The Bluebeam Revu: Managing Drawing Revisions & Hyperlinks course takes you and your staff on a deeper dive into Bluebeam Revu as a digital document tool. Built specifically for individuals that have a solid foundation of Revu, this course promises to build on that knowledge and improve your workflow efficiency by helping identify changes much easier and create easy-to-navigate documents with hyperlinks.![]()
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This course promises to shorten your staff's learning curve and maximize your investment in Revu by:![]()
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• Providing hands-on instruction by an experienced Construction Management Professional.![]()
• Focusing on the best practices needed to use Revu to achieve greater productivity.![]()
• Delivering frequent skills reinforcement through hands-on classroom activities, contextual feedback, quizzing, and discussion.![]()
• Applying a progressive learning structure where each learning module builds on previous learning objectives.![]()
• Equipping learners with takeaway reference material, including practice files and a reference workbook to use beyond the classroom.
🚀 New ICBA Economics Post! 🚀![]()
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Our Chief Economist, Jock Finlayson, has released an analysis on B.C.'s business community. 📈![]()
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Small businesses in B.C. generate 34% of the province’s GDP and provide 31% of all jobs, showcasing their vital contribution to our economy.![]()
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Read the full article to gain insights into the structure of B.C.'s business sector and its economic impact.![]()
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Kitchen Talk with Jock![]()
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Jordan Bateman gets 3% smarter every time he talks economics in the ICBA kitchen with our Chief Economist Jock Finlayson. So why not let everyone in on our conversation? Today, we talk inflation, interest rates, energy and productivity.![]()
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See ICBAIndependent.ca for all of Jock’s writings…
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #159: Calgary’s Wellness Desk![]()
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ICBA Wellness has been running for more than three years now, and our commitment to our award-winning program has kept us very busy. But there are many other organizations and groups doing amazing things in mental health, and worth noting.![]()
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Recently, I heard about the Calgary Public Library’s Wellness Desk. Operated at three library branches – and funded by the city and private donors – the Wellness Desk offers free access to mental health and addictions support, health information, and referral to services by calling or texting with a mental health professional.![]()
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It has been very successful: “The desks have seen an increase in demand by 110 per cent overall from 2023 to 2024, with growth at the Central Library going from 61 per cent over that same period to 110 percent from February of this year on.”![]()
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The wellness desk program has been staffed by Wood’s Homes counsellors.![]()
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Might be something to bring to British Columbia?![]()
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Each week, ICBA’s Jordan Bateman reflects on what we’ve learned as we participate in ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program. ICBA’s Workplace Wellness Program is helping more than 100 companies and more than 10,000 construction professionals better understand mental health. This program is free for all ICBA members – check out icba.ca/wellness for details.
🚀 Energy Takes the Lead! 🚀![]()
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Here's a thought-provoking op-ed co-written by our Chief Economist, Jock Finlayson, and Business Council of British Columbia Chief Economist Ken Peacock. 📈![]()
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"Energy Takes Its Place as B.C.'s Leading Export Sector"![]()
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Energy now represents 35% of B.C.'s total export earnings, showcasing the sector's vital role in our economy.![]()
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Read the full article to gain insights into this development and its implications for B.C.'s economic future.![]()
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Read more 👉 www.icbaindependent.ca/2024/07/17/icba-op-ed-energy-takes-its-place-as-b-c-s-leading-export-sector/![]()
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#Economy #Energy #BCEconomy #ICBA #jockfinlayson
ICBA OP/ED: Energy Takes its Place as B.C.’s Leading Export Sector
www.icbaindependent.ca
The following op/ed, co-written by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Business Council of B.C. Chief Economist Ken Peacock, was first published in Business in Vancouver on July 17, 2024. The prov...
🚨 Attention Canadian Oil and Gas Supporters 🚨![]()
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Are you aware of the impact of Ottawa's regulatory measures on our sector? The Fraser Institute's latest study reveals how heavy regulations are driving down investments in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas. Business investment in these sectors has dropped by 52.1% since 2014, affecting our industry's growth and Canada's economic prosperity.![]()
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We all need to understand the challenges we face. Read the full report to see how we can advocate for a more investment-friendly regulatory environment.![]()
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📖 Read it at
Ottawa’s Regulatory Assault on the Extraction Sector and Its Impact on Investment
www.fraserinstitute.org
Business investment is a foundational requirement for a prosperous economy. It provides the resources to establish new companies, expand existing ones, and invest in new factories, machinery, and tech...Tweet ICBA!
📊 Did you know that Canada's productivity over the past 4 years has diminished slightly, while growing by a hefty 6% in the United States over the same period?
Our Chief Economist Jock Finlayson has more at
#Productivity #Economics #Canada #ICBA