by ICBA | Feb 26, 2013 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
There was a solid analysis of the business cost of Family Day in today’s Vancouver Sun by adjunct professor John H. Redekop from Trinity Western University. Tallying up the holiday pay and bonus pay in both the public and private sectors, and adding in lost...
by ICBA | Feb 26, 2013 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
There are rules around procurement in British Columbia and ICBA’s course Tender Law: Procurement in the Construction Industry aims to provide a refresher and update on the current state of the procurement and tendering laws in BC. Keeping current on what rights...
by ICBA | Feb 25, 2013 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
There has been plenty of commentary about the provincial budget delivered last week in B.C. The budget is balanced, which in the big picture is good. It sends a message to the global investment community that B.C. is a prudent place – and a safe haven for investment....
by ICBA | Feb 25, 2013 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
One of the challenges ICBA members face is finding the right person for the right job. With skill shortages looming in British Columbia, companies are having to look further and further afield for new hires. But small companies face a challenge – how do they tap into...
by ICBA | Feb 21, 2013 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
Changes are coming to the online system system used by contractors to purchase their gas and electrical permits from the BC Safety Authority. While permits are currently obtained through the BC Online system, as of April 15 all permit purchases will go through a...