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.

On March 6, the B.C. Government announced important changes to the Homeowner Protection Act as part of “Better Regulations for British Columbians 2019.”

Communities across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will benefit from an initiative launched today to change how local governments purchase goods and services as part of the worldwide movement of social procurement.

As part of its high-risk strategy for construction, WorkSafeBC has announced it is increasing enforcement efforts on fall-protection-system anchors used in the residential wood-frame construction industry.

The Province of B.C. and the BCCA marked International Women’s Day — March 8, 2019 — with the launch of the Builders Code, a comprehensive program that aims to address B.C.’s skilled labour shortage by reducing harassment, bullying and hazing on construction worksites.

It was another record year for construction on Vancouver Island in with building permits increasing nine per cent to $2.45 billion in 2018 and construction employment increasing 3.8 per cent to 35,700 workers. This was the second record-setting year in a row.

The Lean Construction Institute of Canada (LCI-C), a special committee of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), is bringing its fourth annual training day and conference to Montreal April 30 – May 2.

On February 7 through the weekly eNews & Project Bulletin, VICA members had the chance to enter their name into a draw for a pair of tickets to the Fishes & Loaves charity hockey game against the Canucks Alumni on Sunday, March 10th at Frank Crane Arena in Nanaimo.

For the first time in the storied history of 100 Gordon St., a building permit has been issued for a hotel behind Nanaimo's downtown conference centre.

For the last 40 years, the company has been manufacturing, selling, and installing customizable windows, doors, skylights, sunrooms and more for clients all over the Island.

On behalf of Camosun College, we invite you to post your co-op or internship opportunity on their career portal and consider hiring one of their enthusiastic technology students!

On Friday, February 22nd, the Vancouver Island Construction Association’s U40 network is hosting their annual charity casino event to raise funds for the Help Fill A Dream Foundation.

In an industry first, the CCA, with support from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research and Program and Canadian Construction Innovations, is introducing a mentorship pilot program.

Congratulations to Ben Mazzei and the Mazzei Electric Ltd. team for being named Vancouver Island Business of the Year and Graeme Verhulst and the Waymark Architecture team for winning in the Professional category at the Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards!

Millennials are truly great for our industry for many reasons: collaboration, communication, tech savvy, and more. Source: FMI Corporation

A Japanese cybersecurity giant cajoled its way on to 14 jobsites where they were allowed to hack into devices that controlled cranes, excavators, scrapers, and other heavy machinery. Success rate: 100 per cent.

A complete, comprehensive and co-ordinated look into improving traffic flow on southern Vancouver Island is the focus of a new transportation strategy being launched by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

The Canadian Construction Industry is encouraged by the Canadian Government’s decision to provide relief on specific aluminum and steel products.

The end of the year is a joyous time, but for some people it can be difficult. This year, instead of worrying about finding the perfect gift, attending all the parties or pretending everything is perfect, make sure you make time to take care of yourself and put your well-being first.

In mid-November, we kicked off our annual Holiday Toy Drive to support families in our local communities that could use a helping hand this holiday season.

An overview of Lean Construction, Integrated Project Delivery, and Building Information Modelling. Excerpt from On-Site with interviews from the Canadian Construction Association.

On the heels of a $62 million federal and provincial grant announcement, the Comox Valley Regional District has issued a Request for Proposals for a design-build contractor to deliver a new water system for Comox Valley residents.

VICA Member VAA announces some substantial changes to their Board of Directors, including the election of another member Paul Gerrard of Irwin Industries.