ICBA CONVERSATIONS: Talking Energy, Fires and More with Mike Davis
by ICBA | Aug 19, 2021 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
ICBA’s VP-Regional Mike Davis stops by the new studio to talk with Jordan Bateman about the latest developments in oil and gas, the Taylor Bridge, what’s happening across BC, wildfires, and much...HOWESTREET RADIO: Fires, Massey, Election 2021
by ICBA | Aug 19, 2021 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
ICBA’s Jordan Bateman sat down with Jim Goddard of Talk Digital/Howe Street Radio to talk about the latest BC news and issues, including the Massey Tunnel announcement, BC wildfires, and the federal...#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Wildfires, Wild Absences, Wildly Underbuilt Tunnels, Not-So-Wild Election
by ICBA | Aug 18, 2021 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
After two weeks off, our Jordan Bateman and TheOrca.ca’s Maclean Kay return to talk about the BC wildfires, Premier Horgan’s absence, a very grim Sunday night, federal and BC Liberal campaigns, and the NDP’s Massey Tunnel announcement.IN THE NEWS: ICBA’s Chris Gardner on the 2021 Federal Election
by ICBA | Aug 18, 2021 | ARTICLES & OPINIONS
The following first appeared in the Journal of Commerce on August 18, 2021: Canadians are going to the polls this fall to choose who will lead the country. Parties have five weeks to lay out their vision. Leaders in Western Canada’s construction sector explained the...Follow ICBA on Facebook
If the Canadian housing crisis improves at all in the next three years, it won't be because of any Trudeau (or any provincial) housing policies or government spending -- it will happen because the federal government is slowing immigration substantially. That's the analysis of ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson in his latest piece for ICBA Economics. Read it at: www.icbaindependent.ca/2024/04/24/icba-economics-household-formation-immigration-and-housing-mark...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #147: Economic Advocacy is a Mental Health IssueICBA is Canada’s largest construction association and we grew to this size largely due to our strong advocacy for the conditions that help builders succeed: a strong economy, less red tape, lower taxes, and open, fair bidding. We also run an award-winning workplace wellness program, designed specifically for construction. These two streams of work combine more often than one might realize. For example, a recent survey found Metro Vancouver residents report worse mental health and lower life satisfaction than other Canadians.Experts point to Vancouver’s housing crisis and absurdly high cost of living as factors why mental health would be worse. It makes sense – if you’re constantly worried about housing or making ends meet, it’s tough to feel mentally healthy.We know growing the economy, building more homes, and leaving more money in every taxpayer’s pocket can help: it’s time for politicians to connect the dots on these important issues. ------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.
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Congratulations to our Chris Gardner, who was named one of SiteNews' 2024 Most Influential People in Construction. Under Chris' leadership over the past seven years, ICBA has tripled in size and become the largest construction association in Canada, known for its dogged advocacy for open shop construction companies and workers. readsitenews.com/most-influential/chris-gardner/(And congrats to ICBA BC Board Member Joshua Gaglardi for making the list too -- he's doing amazing things at Orion Construction Canada! readsitenews.com/most-influential/josh-gaglardi/)
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Canada 🇨🇦 deserves better than more spending, more taxes, more borrowing and more red tape. It's no wonder so many of us feel this country is broken -- so much is breaking all around us.
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ICBA OP/ED: Trudeau Government Doubles Down on Missing the Mark
The following op-ed, written by ICBA President and CEO Chris Gardner, was first published in Business in Vancouver on April 16, 2024. Earlier this year, public opinion research company Leger published...
"As a small open economy, our collective well-being depends heavily on exports to bolster domestic incomes and—crucially—to furnish the financial means to pay for the vast range of imports that sustain our high quality of life. Natural resources supply more than three-quarters of the province’s merchandise exports and about 45 per cent of total international exports, inclusive of goods and services."Our Jock Finlayson and Business Council of British Columbia's Ken Peacock make the case for B.C.'s natural resource industries in today's Business in Vancouver.TL;DR -- 🌲⛏️💎🛢️⛽️ 🚜 = 💰 for 🇨🇦
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ICBA/BCBC OP-ED: B.C.’s natural resources remain central to our collective well-being
ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Business Council of B.C. Chief Economist Ken Peacock co-wrote the following op-ed, which was published in Business in Vancouver April 19, 2024. British Columbia...
ICBA member WCP Building Renewal is hosting a free webinar next week for property managers and building owners -- check it out! 💻🎧Webshop Join us on Thursday, April 25th at 11 am for a WEBSHOP. For Building Owners & Property Managers. The purpose of the session will be to streamline the tendering process to ensure a more successful contracting experience.+ The three key stages of the project tendering process. + The three red flags when vetting contractors. + The three essential expectations to establish with contractors. + The three common mistakes to avoid in your tendering process. Sign Up for the eventlp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/5eLnGZy
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TRAINING THURSDAY: Importance of Indoor Air Quality for Contractors and Developers
Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA Training's latest featured course... a free way to collect 1.5 BC Housing CPD points *AND* upgrade your knowledge.
https://icbatraining.ca/training-thursday-importance-of-indoor-air-quality-for-contractors-and-developers/
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