Immediately following the leaders’ debate on proportional representation, The Orca’s Maclean Kay and our own Jordan Bateman took to Facebook Live for a post-game show. Watch here:
Follow ICBA on Facebook
Yesterday, 288 golfers joined us at the 33rd annual ICBA Open golf tournament, and it was an amazing day! Congratulations to the Ozz Electric team (Adam Danggas, Jason Lee, Matt Saric and Brett Rupert) on your win!![]()
![]()
But the biggest winners were the 2,100 ICBA apprentices working toward their Red Seals. The ICBA Open raised more than $60,000 for apprentice bursaries.![]()
![]()
At the event, ICBA President and CEO Chris Gardner announced that to mark ICBA’s 50th anniversary in 2025, we are launching an ICBA Foundation. The Foundation which will generate even more support for apprentices in B.C. and Alberta. ![]()
![]()
Thanks to all our amazing sponsors for helping make the ICBA Open, and for making the tournament such an outstanding day!
TRAINING THURSDAY: Leading and Managing Organizational Change![]()
![]()
Kerry and Jordan talk about the ICBA Open and our latest featured course.![]()
![]()
Leading and Managing Organizational Change![]()
August 13-14, 2024 | 8:30AM – 12:30PM Daily | Live Online![]()
icbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/154-leading-and-managing-organizational-change![]()
Missed this one? Check out icba.ca/courses ![]()
![]()
Do you feel that change is ever constant and that you’re struggling to keep up? Are you looking for practical tools and approaches that you can take in managing changes that occur? Do you want to successfully lead projects that involve significant changes? ![]()
![]()
This seminar is focused on preparing you to manage organizational change and to lead and mentor others through change. You’ll understand the impacts change has on employees, and what you need to do to manage and address any resistance. You’ll also learn practical tips and techniques on how to get your organization or client ready for upcoming changes and impacts. Through a series of hands-on workshops, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of what is involved in successfully adapting to and implementing change, both from a personal and professional perspective. ![]()
![]()
In this seminar, you'll: ![]()
• Understand the impact change and transitions have on you and your employees ![]()
• Learn how to adapt to and be resilient to change, whether the change is from a people, process, or technology transformation ![]()
• Develop approaches to managing and leading change ![]()
• Use pragmatic tools to help you with anticipating and addressing resistance to change, engaging with stakeholders, and facilitating change
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #160: Olympian Mental Health Challenge![]()
![]()
This weekend, the Summer Olympics get under way in Paris. In recent years, superstar athletes like Simone Biles and Michael Phelps have spoken out about mental health and their challenges. The U.S. Olympic Committee believes half their American athletes struggle with at least one of the following: anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, eating disorders, substance use or abuse.![]()
![]()
This has prompted a change in Olympic supports for athletes – 170 mental health professionals will be on hand, says the head of the International Olympic Committee’s mental health unit. ![]()
![]()
There will be a 24/7 helpline with mental health counsellors who speak more than 70 languages, a program started for the Beijing Games but now available to every Olympian and Paralympian until four years after the event. There's also AI to monitor athletes’ social media for cyberbullying, and a “mind zone” in the athletes’ village with a yoga area, low lighting, comfortable seating and other tools dedicated to disconnection and decompression.![]()
![]()
Even the greatest athletes in the world can struggle with mental health – let’s make sure everyone who does gets the help they need.![]()
![]()
---------![]()
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.
Today is the day!![]()
![]()
At noon today, ICBA welcomes 288 golfers to our 33rd annual ICBA Open, raising money for bursaries for trades apprentices. We can do this thanks to our incredible sponsors -- companies who are stepping up to support the next generation of B.C. tradespeople. Thank you!!!
🛠️ Canadian Construction Industry Stats 🛠️![]()
![]()
The construction industry made a significant impact on Canada's economy last year, contributing $164.7 billion to the GDP, which is 7.5% of the total GDP! Despite facing economic headwinds, the sector is poised for growth with upcoming infrastructure projects and population expansion. ![]()
![]()
Dive into the detailed analysis by ICBA's Chief Economist Jock Finlayson.![]()
![]()
#construction #economics #canada #ICBA
ICBA ECONOMICS: A Mix of Canadian Construction Industry Statistics
www.icbaindependent.ca
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist Construction is a big and unusually visible segment of our economy, one that in some of the industry’s busiest years accounts for more than 8% of economic out...Tweet ICBA!
TRAINING THURSDAY: Leading and Managing Organizational Change
Kerry and Jordan talk about the ICBA Open and our latest featured course.
Leading and Managing Organizational Change
August 13-14, 2024 | 8:30AM – 12:30PM Daily | Live Online