The following op-ed was first published by Troy Media on May 15, 2024. It's by ICBA Chief Economist Jock Finlayson and Denise Mullen, the Director of Environment, Sustainability and Indigenous Relations with the Business Council of British Columbia. A data gift...
TRAINING THURSDAY: Why Supervisory Skills Matter for Retention
Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s latest featured course, the incomparable Pam Bragg, and Batman vs. Superman. Why Supervisory Skills Matter for Retention (LIVE ONLINE) Thursday, June 6, 2024 (11AM to 1PM Pacific)...
ICBA ECONOMICS: The Industrial Composition of the Alberta Economy
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist Amid the daily deluge of economic news – much of it focused on topics such as job growth, housing markets, the impact of innovative technologies, and government budgets – it is easy to lose sight of a basic but important fact:...
ICBA ECONOMICS: The Industrial Composition of the B.C. Economy
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist Amid the daily deluge of economic news – much of it focused on topics such as job growth, housing markets, the impact of innovative technologies, and government budgets – it is easy to lose sight of a basic but important fact:...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #150: Whether Weather?
The sun was out last weekend in southwestern B.C. – one of those incredible days where all the extra money we spend to live here (on taxes, on housing, and on taxes on housing) just suddenly feels worth it. It was warm and so many people seemed more upbeat, after...
ICBA ECONOMICS: An Update on Major Project Investment in Alberta
By Jock Finlayson, ICBA Chief Economist The completion of the $34 billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project marks a milestone for both the country and the Western Canadian oil industry – Canada’s number one generator of export earnings. Since 2017, almost...
TRAINING THURSDAY: Bringing Suicide out of the Shadows
Powered by youtube embed code generator and sms lån som beviljar alla utan uc After discussing the success of last weekend’s ICBA Gala, Kerry and Jordan talk about World Mental Health Week and ICBA’s upcoming featured workshop. Bringing Suicide out of the Shadows...
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY #149: Mental Health Week 2024
This Mental Health Week (May 6-12, 2024), ICBA reaffirms our commitment to enhancing mental wellness in the construction industry. Our award-winning ICBA Wellness program focuses on creating a supportive environment where mental health is a priority, recognizing the...
ICBA ECONOMICS: Focus on B.C. Construction Labour Supply & Demand
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 foundational economic sector, construction remains critically dependent on...