On the day the NFL returns, Jordan – co-owner of the 13-time world champion Green Bay Packers – discusses ICBA’s latest featured course with Kerry. Site Leadership for Lead Hands, Foremen, or Superintendents Sept 12-13, Nov 14-15, or Dec...
ICBA ECONOMICS: A Snapshot of Energy Consumption in British Columbia
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist While some B.C. politicians and environmental activists trumpet the “energy transition” and present alluring visions of a low-carbon future that supposedly lies around the corner, the facts around energy use tell a different...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #166: Back-to-School Blues
If you’re on any kind of social media, you’ve no doubt seen dozens of photos of your friends’ kids, ready for the first day of school. Even three decades after my last Back to School, I still couldn’t help picking up a new shirt and a few other items. ’Tis the season,...
TRAINING THURSDAY: Blueprint Reading for Construction Projects
Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured course. Blueprint Reading for Construction Projects Live Online | 3 hours/week X 4 weeks September 19 – October 10, 2024...
ICBA NEWS RELEASE: ICBA Praises Falcon’s Decision to Suspend Campaign, Unite Free Enterprise Voters
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WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #165: Keanu Reeves Helps Canadian Mental Health
It’s a legendary story in Windsor, Ontario: a teenaged Keanu Reeves was THISCLOSE to making the local Ontario Hockey League team as a goalie, but an injury kept him from his tryout. Keanu, of course, did just fine for himself and went on to be a huge movie star and...
ICBA OP/ED: Canadians weary after years of brutal inflation
The following piece, by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson (in his role for the Fraser Institute), first appeared in the Toronto Sun on Aug. 28, 2024. The last four-plus years have been a rollercoaster for millions of Canadians. The pandemic, which began in early...
ICBA ECONOMICS: Inflation Added 18% More Cost For Canadians
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist The past four plus years have been a rollercoaster for much of the world. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 quickly led to mass layoffs (most temporary), business closures, and unprecedented disruptions to normal life....
ICBA OP/ED: Bigger Government is Crushing Free Enterprise
The following, co-authored by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Business Council of British Columbia Chief Economist Ken Peacock, first appeared in Business in Vancouver on Aug. 23, 2024. The B.C. economy is flagging. Business investment is falling, job creation...
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Did you know it can take up to 15 years to get a new mine permitted in Canada? This, combined with a 124th place global ranking on ease of getting electricity, highlights the significant challenges our industry faces. ![]()
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We must break down the interprovincial trade barriers, costing us billions annually. It’s time to act. ![]()
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Read more in our latest report! #MeritCanada #Construction #economicfreedom![]()
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TRAINING THURSDAY: Site Leadership for Lead Hands, Foremen, or Superintendents![]()
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On the day the NFL returns, Jordan – co-owner of the 13-time world champion Green Bay Packers – discusses ICBA’s latest featured course with Kerry.![]()
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Site Leadership for Lead Hands, Foremen, or Superintendents![]()
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This course will enhance your ability to build a collaborative team culture with your staff, improve job site productivity, and complete projects on time, on budget, and safely. Ideal for lead hands, foremen, and front-line supervisors who want to increase their leadership effectiveness. ![]()
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At the end of the course, participants will be able to: ![]()
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• Identify and apply different leadership styles and approaches. ![]()
• Enhance the motivation and engagement of construction workers and teams. ![]()
• Utilize leadership techniques to build cohesive and effective crews. ![]()
• Understand the Eight Wastes in order to reduce downtime and inefficiencies on site. ![]()
• Understand different personality styles and how to communicate effectively with each one. ![]()
• Recognize substance abuse and how to deal with it appropriately. ![]()
• Improve their training skills and conduct a successful toolbox talk. ![]()
• Deal with difficult people, conflict, and confrontational situations. ![]()
• Use collaborative decision-making skills and build a collaborative culture. ![]()
• Understand the importance of ethics and safety first when leading others.
Did you know that 70% of B.C.'s energy consumption still comes from oil and gas? ![]()
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As Chief Economist Jock Finlayson explains, the push for a quick energy transition overlooks the major role that carbon-based energy sources play in powering our economy. From industry to transportation, fossil fuels remain crucial. Read his insightful analysis on why a smooth, affordable transition will take time and significant investment.![]()
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#EnergyFacts #BCeconomy #OilAndGas #naturalgas #energytransition #ICBA
ICBA ECONOMICS: A Snapshot of Energy Consumption in British Columbia
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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist While some B.C. politicians and environmental activists trumpet the “energy transition” and present alluring visions of a low-carbon future that supposedly ...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #166: Back-to-School Blues![]()
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If you’re on any kind of social media, you’ve seen dozens of photos of your friends’ kids, ready for the first day of school.![]()
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Even three decades after my last Back to School, I still couldn’t help picking up a new shirt and a few other items. ’Tis the season, as they say!![]()
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But with the unknown can come some anxiousness for many kids—and that should be talked about. The folks at the Mental Health Coalition offer 5 conversation starters:![]()
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• How are you feeling about going back to school?![]()
• It’s okay if going back to school feels hard this year. It would be hard for me, too.![]()
• What feels exciting about going back to school? What feels hard about it? It’s normal to have different feelings about the same thing.![]()
• I notice you haven’t liked talking about going back to school. That’s okay, but if you want to talk about, I’m here.![]()
• It’s okay to ask for help, and you can always ask me.![]()
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Let’s get our kids talking!![]()
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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.
To all the workers out there - especially the half million construction professionals building British Columbia and Alberta every day - we say: thank you!![]()
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Have a safe, wonderful Labour Day.
TRAINING THURSDAY: Blueprint Reading for Construction Projects![]()
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Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured course.![]()
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Blueprint Reading for Construction Projects![]()
Live Online | 3 hours/week X 4 weeks![]()
September 19 – October 10, 2024![]()
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In this course, participants will learn the functions of different plan views, elevations, sections, details, and schedules presented on Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings. Participants will practice identifying standard construction graphics and interpreting specifications and key terminology relevant to interpreting graphical and written construction documents.![]()
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This course would be considered intermediate. Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of construction concepts and terminology. The course will build on foundational knowledge, focusing on practical skills for interpreting and using construction drawings effectively in real-world projects.![]()
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By the end of the course, participants will be able to:![]()
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• Interpret graphical information shown on construction drawings.![]()
• Identify different types of construction drawings: architectural, structural, and MEP.![]()
• Determine where information is located on a set of construction drawings.![]()
• Interpret various drawing views - plans, elevations, sections, and details.![]()
• Assess information on schedules relative to plans, elevations, sections, and details.
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TRAINING THURSDAY: Site Leadership for Lead Hands, Foremen, or Superintendents
On the day the NFL returns, @jordanbateman – co-owner of the 13-time world champion Green Bay @Packers – discusses ICBA’s latest featured course with @KerryVital.
Details at: https://icbatraining.ca/training-thursday-site-leadership-for-lead-hands-foremen-or-superintendents/
70% of B.C.'s energy comes from oil and gas. The path to a low-carbon future isn’t as quick or easy as it sounds. Our Jock Finlayson explains why we must prioritize energy reliability and affordability in his latest analysis.
#OilandGas #EnergyTransition #BCEconomy #NaturalGas…