by Kenzie Andrews | Nov 18, 2021 | BC Construction Association, Blog, Statistics
Your Weekly Construction Briefing The BC Construction Association (BCCA) recently released its annual report for 2020/2021. The report notes at every level, the work of BC’s construction industry has been impacted by COVID-19, from daily operational adjustments on...
by Kenzie Andrews | May 20, 2021 | Around Town, BC Construction Association, Blog
According to an industry wide survey released in April 2021, BC’s construction industry continues to be the number one employer in BC’s goods sector, with more than 219,500 people relying directly on construction for a paycheque. Your Weekly Construction Briefing The...
by Kenzie Andrews | Sep 24, 2020 | BC Construction Association, Blog, Builders Code, Construction News, Health and Safety
Your Weekly Construction Briefing Recent examples in the news describing instances of discrimination and harassment on construction sites highlight the importance of the Builders Code (www.builderscode.ca), a BCCA managed program that defines an acceptable worksite to...
by Kenzie Andrews | Mar 26, 2020 | Around Town, BC Construction Association, Construction News, COVID-19, Health and Safety
The BC government has ordered that there be no more than 50 people at any gathering. However, this order does not apply to the construction industry. Construction sites may continue to operate, providing parameters are put in place to keep workers safe. In this...
by Kenzie Andrews | Apr 11, 2019 | Around Town, BC Construction Association, Blog, Construction Statistics
The BC Construction Association (BCCA) and industry partners launched BC Construction Month with the release of key construction sector statistics and the results of a province-wide survey that highlight the value of the sector to the provincial economy and the key... by Kenzie Andrews | Mar 21, 2019 | Around Town, BC Construction Association, Builders Code, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, Powell River
The Province of B.C. and the BC Construction Association (BCCA) have launched a new program that aims to address B.C.’s skilled labour shortage by reducing harassment, bullying and hazing on construction worksites. The Builders Code is a standard code of conduct for...