WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #122: We Gotta Keep Prioritizing Mental Health
Another week, another survey with concerning details on mental health in Canada: this issue isn’t going away. Last week’s survey by the Angus Reid Institute found 80% of respondents expressing concern about the mental health resources available to them. Another...ICBA Daily News for October 17, 2023
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on port expansion, interest rates, and toilets on construction sites. 🚢 The Port of Prince Rupert is working with DP World to study the feasibility of a $2.5 billion cargo-handling terminal expansion, reports the Globe and...ICBA Daily News for October 16, 2023
Our Jordan Bateman gives you the heads-up on skyrocketing rental rates, housing busts everywhere but Alberta, and Oak Bay GASP building housing. 🚀 New data from Rentals.ca reminds us just how bad the rental crisis has become. Let’s look at 2-bedroom rentals....
ICBA ECONOMICS: Building Permits All Over The Map
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist The latest data on building permits from Statistics Canada provide a mixed picture of the health of the construction sector. Nationally, the total monthly dollar value (in current dollars) of new permits issued inched ahead by...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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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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• 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.
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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