The BC Construction Association (BCCA) has released its Fall 2025 Stat Pack, a semi-annual report highlighting economic and labour trends across British Columbia’s construction sector.
The report notes that construction in BC makes up 9.2% of the GDP and and employs over 267,000 people. And while inflation has cooled, construction material costs have increased by four per cent year-over-year. This is double the Bank of Canada’s inflation target, and continues to raise the overall cost of building in BC.
Key highlights include:
- Women in trades: 10,134 (5.3%), up about 600 since last year
- Average annual wage: $83,667, up 16% in one year and 41% over five
- Job vacancies: 7,310, down 37% from last year
- Proposed major projects: up 5% from last year but down 21% over five years.
The construction industry remains a key driver of the provincial economy, but external forces continue to challenge growth and investment in the sector. The introduction of Prompt Payment Legislation designed to ensure workers and businesses are paid on time for completed work could add much needed fairness and certainty.
For the full report, visit https://bccassn.com.
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