ICBA ECONOMICS: Mid-Year Update
ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson has just released a mid-year update on economic conditions in Canada, with a specific focus on British Columbia and Alberta. The analysis is sobering. By most measures of economic performance, Canada has been losing ground relative...Record Deficits Dim BC’s Economic Future: ICBA
Historic deficits brought on by unchecked government spending will cause long-term damage to the provincial economy and imperil B.C.’s competitiveness, says the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), Canada’s largest construction association. The...ICBA ECONOMICS: No Course Correction in Sight — The Federal Government’s Fall Economic Statement
The following was written by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson: There were few surprises in the Fall 2023 Economic Statement delivered by federal Finance Minister Crystia Freeland on November 21.[1] The Liberal government is not deviating from its well-established...
Construction Costs Increased 6% Over Past Year – But Pace is Starting to Slow
The following was authored by Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist. The construction industry across Canada has been grappling with sharply escalating building costs for the last several years. The direction of travel for costs is still pointing upward, but the pace...Follow ICBA on Facebook
David Eby and the NDP’s no-fault auto insurance means if you get hurt, you get what ICBC decides you’re worth. Think $1,000 is enough for serious, life-altering injuries? ICBC and Eby do. 😥![]()
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The NDP gives its building trades union allies a monopoly on important infrastructure work -- cutting out 85 per cent of the construction industry.![]()
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This means less competition and innovation -- and way higher costs for taxpayers. 💸![]()
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WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #168: Free Psychological Safety Webinars![]()
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ICBA Wellness regularly offers free webinars on mental health issues, and we have two to close out September – take a look (details and registration at icba.ca/courses)!![]()
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Creating a Psychologically Safe Culture for You and your Co-Workers![]()
September 18, 2024, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (1.5 hours)![]()
During this session, you will expand your knowledge and understanding of identifying psychological risk factors at work and minimizing possible injuries. We will also explore the steps to take to mitigate injuries if they occur and what resources are available.![]()
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Building Stronger Teams: Psychological Safety in Construction![]()
September 25, 2024, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (1.5 hours)![]()
Join our 1.5-hour webinar where we explore the vital concept of Psychological Safety in our specialized webinar tailored for the construction industry. Discover how prioritizing mental well-being can enhance safety practices and elevate team performance.![]()
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Special thanks to CCI Group/Kanin Construction, whose generous support makes these free webinars possible.
👷 ICBA is proud to support our industry partners' new Roadbuilding and Heavy Construction safety program!![]()
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🚧 As safety is an essential component of our industry's culture, the BC Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association, in partnership with the Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association, and the Construction Industry Training Network, are excited to introduce Road Ready BC – the brand-new BC-based adaptation of the established Road Safety Training System, which was developed by the ARHCA.![]()
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🦺 Road Ready BC has been created for industry, by industry, to improve employees' ability to identify hazards, manage risk and reduce incidents.![]()
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The program is made up of 24 modules covering key information on:![]()
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· OHS legislation![]()
· the common hazards on a worksite![]()
· the importance of hazard awareness and controls![]()
· industry terminology![]()
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· safe work processes across the roadbuilding and heavy construction specialties.![]()
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All 24 modules contain top-quality videography, graphics, and animation and references to current British Columbia legislation and industry best practices. The course includes real life scenarios for better learner engagement with the material. More than 60 subject matter experts across Alberta and British Columbia have contributed their time and expertise to ensure that Road Ready BC is a best-in-class safety awareness program.![]()
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Road Ready BC launches in 2024. roadreadybc.ca/
Can you afford $4,300 per month? ![]()
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The NDP were proud to announce that as “affordable housing” – and your taxes helped build it. 🏠 💸![]()
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The NDP is damaging B.C.'s prosperity and putting your paycheque at risk with their anti-natural resource plans. ![]()
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We need more ⛏️ 🌲 🐟 🐄 🧑🌾 -- not less, like the NDP wants.![]()
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