{excerpt) Out of their headquarters in Nanaimo, VICA Member National Contracting Solutions Ltd. (NCS) has established itself as a full-service team for retail franchises all over North America.

News of the federal government’s decision to green light the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project comes at a welcome time for the construction industry, according to the Canadian Construction Association (CCA)

Every year, Sherwin-Williams employees at more than 4,300 neighborhood stores partner with local organizations to find spaces that could use a fresh coat of paint.

[news release] This June, BC’s small businesses will be hit with three major new costs: front-loaded increase to minimum wage, first installment for Employer Health Tax, and property tax.

According to the Regional Check-Up report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC), the Vancouver Island/Coast enjoyed another year of solid economic expansion due to continued population growth.

Murray and Lynda Farmer were appointed to the Order of B.C. in its 30th year. The award honours people who have acted with distinction in their field of endeavour, and who have been an example of generosity, service and selflessness.

Building permits across Vancouver Island climbed 26 per cent in the first quarter of 2019 over the previous quarter totaling $610 million, and rose five per cent compared to the first quarter of 2018.

The City of Courtenay is seeking new members, particularly those with experience in land development and building construction, for an important volunteer committee that makes decisions on minor variances to the Zoning Regulation Bylaw.

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is pleased that Canada and the U.S. have reached a decision to lift steel and aluminum tariffs.

Building permits spiked 80 per cent in March 2019 over the previous month on the strength of a seasonal surge in residential permits, reaching $106.9 million compared to $59.4 million in February 2019.

You're invited to the Grand Opening of the Shanhan's | McGregor & Thompson combined branch at 3026 Jutland Road on May 16.

Hazelwood Construction is officially challenging construction companies in the Nanaimo area to meet or exceed their $10,000 donation to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

The Vancouver Island Construction Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 VICA Awards, which recognize the work its members do to build and regenerate our local communities: the universities, hospitals, historic sites, airports, and condominiums.

On Tuesday, April 23rd at the Delta Ocean Pointe in Victoria, members of Vancouver Island's industrial, commercial, institutional, civil, and multi-family residential construction sector gathered at the Vancouver Island Construction Association's inaugural Awards Gala.

Register for #VICC2019 today to join the who's who of the industry and add your name to the list of companies representing the Vancouver Island construction industry on April 24th at the Victoria Conference Centre.

The Nanaimo Chamber announces it will be holding an All-Candidates Forum for the federal byelection called for May 6 in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding.

Congratulations to the 2019 Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Awards of Excellence winners announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday, April 4 at the Filberg Centre in Courtenay.

Join us at the Vancouver Island Construction Conference on April 24, 2019 at the Victoria Conference Centre. vicaconference.ca

The finalists for all categories for the 2019 VICA Awards have been announced, three weeks before the Awards Gala on April 23 at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort where they will be presented to the recipients.

The BC Construction Association (BCCA) and industry partners launched BC Construction Month on April 2, 2019 with the release of key construction sector statistics and the results of a province-wide survey that highlight the value of the sector to the provincial economy and the key issues facing employers and workers.

Popular infielder Alex DeGoti featured on annual major giveaway item, opening weekend.

The CCA has appointed John Bockstael as 2019 chair of its board of directors at its annual general meeting. John takes over the position from Zey Emir, president of Revay and Associates Limited.

The construction of a national centre for Indigenous law and reconciliation at the University of Victoria received major funding support on March 19th with the federal government’s announcement of $9.1 million for the transformative project.

Construction employers who want to address diversity or harassment issues on their worksites but lack the human resources personnel or expertise to do so will now have access to confidential advisors with experience in HR management, mediation and conflict resolution as part of the recently-launched Builders Code.

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is disappointed that the federal government has not taken more concrete actions to restore investor confidence in Canada.