Our Jordan Bateman and TheOrca.ca’s Maclean Kay talk about how Michael Lee is set to officially enter the BC Liberal leadership race, and Val Litwin is preparing his team. Plus they discuss child care, mental health estimates, road pricing and general dad-ness.
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WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #149: Mental Health Week 2024![]()
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This Mental Health Week (May 6-12, 2024), ICBA reaffirms our commitment to enhancing mental wellness in the construction industry. ![]()
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Our award-winning ICBA Wellness program focuses on creating a supportive environment where mental health is a priority, recognizing the unique challenges faced by construction workers. By working with our members to build work sites that value mental wellbeing and fights against stigma, ICBA is committed to long-term change. For more details on our initiatives, please click HERE. And remember: ICBA Wellness is free for all our member companies!![]()
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Every month, we host free mental health-related webinars for our members. May has two sessions:![]()
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May 9, 2024, 11AM to Noon Pacific ![]()
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Suicide Awareness and Prevention in the Construction Industry![]()
We delve into the key aspects of suicide prevention, particularly tailored for the construction industry.![]()
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May 31, 2024, 11AM to 12:30PM Pacific ![]()
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Bringing Suicide out of the Shadows![]()
Learn about the prevalence and risk of suicide in the construction industry. Find out what you can do if you are concerned about yourself, or someone you know, and discuss how to cope if someone you know dies of suicide.![]()
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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.
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
www.icbaindependent.ca
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![]()
FREE! | Live Online![]()
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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• Data breach coverage![]()
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• Cyber liability insurance![]()
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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.
