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Southern Vancouver Island contractors can tap into what’s happening with contracts at B.C. Hydro at a special session being held June 25 at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Victoria. Over the past year BC Hydro has been working closely with the construction industry to...B.C.’s training system model for Canada
The C.D. Howe Institute has a clear message — it’s time to scrap apprenticeship ratios if provincial governments want to train as many skilled workers as possible. The think tank recently released Access Denied: The Effect of Apprenticeship Restrictions...Training Tuesday – Successful Interviewing Workshop
To be successful in hiring the best qualified employees who also fit your organization’s culture, you need to approach the interview as a process. That’s why ICBA is putting on a half-day workshop that will help owners and managers tap into the key skills that will...ICBA’s Open Shop Open Around the Corner
Summer is almost here and that means ICBA’s 24th Annual Open Shop Golf Tournament is just around the corner. The tournament is slated to return to Surrey Golf Club on August 15 and we want to see you and your company there. Registration details are here....Follow ICBA on Facebook
Our Jock Finlayson digs into the BC Government's latest employment projections for the construction industry.![]()
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TL;DR -- Now is an *incredible* time to get into construction!
ICBA ECONOMICS: Focus on B.C. Construction Labour Supply & Demand
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By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Economics The availability and cost of qualified workers is a day-to-day concern for many ICBA members as well as for the construction industry generally. As a large and founda...
We are thrilled to partner with Beedie Luminaries in their new BUILD apprentice bursary program.![]()
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Over the next five years, the program will help 285 tradespeople with $5.5 million in funding. Each eligible student will receive up to $20,000 over four years.![]()
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The Beedie family have been part of ICBA from our organization's very beginning -- and we thank them for supporting the next generation of construction professionals!![]()
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Beedie Luminaries
LNG is vital to BC's economic prosperity -- the world needs more Canadian energy!
So proud of the construction professionals who made this nation-building project possible!With the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion operational, Canadian oil will be able to compete in the global marketplace. Learn what this will mean for Canada and the world: bit.ly/3y1A153
TRAINING THURSDAY: Defending Your Digital Frontier - Navigating Cyber Risks for Business Success![]()
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Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured course.![]()
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Defending Your Digital Frontier: Navigating Cyber Risks for Business Success![]()
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May 29, 2024 | 9:30-11AM Pacific Time![]()
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Construction had another rough year in 2023 dealing with cybercrime. According to a study by encryption software firm NordLocker, construction ranked as the top industry target for cyberattacks in two of the past three years. ![]()
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On average a Canadian business sees 40 cyber-attacks each year. When cyberattacks like data breaches and hacks occur, they can result in devastating damage. That type of event could mean the loss of your database, your contracts, your proposals, or your business operations, meaning business disruptions, lost revenue, and litigation. With the increasing reliance on technology, the risks you expose your business to increase as well! ![]()
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Cyber exposures aren’t going away and, in fact, continue to escalate. It is important to remember that no organization is immune to the impact of cybercrime. Protecting your digital assets should be a number one priority. Businesses need to be prepared if a cyberattack strikes.![]()
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This free 1.5-hour session will cover: ![]()
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Join us and Nikki Keith, Principal at Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc., to learn more about how you can plan and protect yourself.
Congratulations to the thousands of men and women who made this nation-building project possible! You have literally built Canadian prosperity!![]()
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TMX: Now up and running!![]()
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#get2yes #got2yesTrans Mountain Announces Milestones of Commercial Service for Expanded System.![]()
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