As stated in the letter, we support Employer's Forum's position regarding the amendment of Schedule 1 of the Worker's Compensation Act to add a presumption for COVID-19, or broad coronaviruses or respiratory communicable diseases.

In support of Island Health and front-line healthcare staff, working tirelessly to keep our communities safe from COVID-19, the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) has put a call out to their membership for donations of new, unopened N95 masks, sanitizer solution and wipes, or other personal protection equipment suitable for their work.

In the wake of recent announcements from federal and provincial health officials surrounding COVID-19, we would like to provide you with an update on the actions we, the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) is taking in response to the direction set out by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO).

Safety is always a priority in construction and managing the risk of COVID-19 should be no exception. We strongly encourage employers to provide common-sense advice about the simple actions employees are expected to take to reduce the risk.

Join us — and 300+ delegates — on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the Vancouver Island Construction Conference for VICA's flagship industry event. #VICC2020

On February 26, the local construction community supported children across BC as they stood vibrantly in solidarity for a bully-free world.

While $7BN spend in social housing remains on the table, BCCA continues to work with BC Housing in an ongoing effort to ensure fair, open, and transparent procurement methods.

An update on Gaoshi Holdings’ (Canada) proposed Powell River Airport development was presented at the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, February 18. The committee approved sending to Council a Development Permit (DP) to facilitate construction of the first phase of a mixed-use aviation park.

VICA, along with members Hazelwood Construction Group, Scotiabank, Canwest Mechanical, and Pinchin, will be attending ABM Indigenous: Vancouver Island again this year. The event is held in partnership with the Songhees Nation and the Esquimalt Nation at the Songhees Innovation Centre in Victoria from March 16 to 18.

The City of Victoria is seeking public feedback to help shape its draft economic action plan, Victoria 3.0 – Pivoting to a Higher-Value Economy – 2020-2041.

An extensive public engagement process begins on Friday, January 10 to decide on a plan for the City of Powell River Recreation Complex Rehabilitation.

In time for the holiday season, members of the Vancouver Island Construction Association raised over $20,000 for families in the communities they work and live in.

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is displeased to learn that the Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal brought forward by contractor, J. Cote & Son Excavating.

The awards recognized companies with advanced policies and practices that seek to ensure all employees can reach their full potential in the skilled trades.

Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is requesting information from interested parties for construction and environmental remediation services necessary to re-establish fish passage in the Fraser River in response to the Big Bar Landslide.

As part of its ongoing efforts to address bullying, hazing, and harassment on B.C. construction worksites, the BCCA is marking National Construction Day with the beta launch of a new Builders Code Crew Training App.

In an effort to encourage and boost innovation within the industry, Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and Canadian Construction Innovations (CCI) are delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with Invennt Business Inc. to offer the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) credit writing services to the industry.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019 marks the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) first annual celebration of the construction industry with National Construction Day 2019.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is moving forward with detailed engineering on solutions to improve safety and capacity for visitors at Cathedral Grove in MacMillan Provincial Park, while protecting the environmental, social and cultural values associated with the park.

Representatives from Victoria, Nanaimo, and Courtenay were elected by the island-wide membership to the VICA Board of Directors on November 7, 2019.

You’re invited to Built Green's technical workshop, as some industry readies itself for the next step of BC Energy Step Code, while others prepare for the introduction of Step Code in their area.

A mortgage investment corporation (MIC) launched by the BCCA aims to make securing a mortgage easier for B.C.’s skilled tradespeople, medical care providers, educators, and emergency responders, while at the same time provide the growing impact investment market with a tax-free vehicle that supports housing affordability.

Passive House buildings across Canada will open their doors to the public during Passive House Days, taking place from November 8-10, 2019, for the 16th year in a row.

Please join us for an expert panel of women in civil engineering and construction, as well as UVic Civil Engineering alumni and senior students.

This is not a tender call or an invitation to bid. The City of Nanaimo (the City) plans to commence procurement for construction of a new fire station located at the intersection of Fitzwilliam Street and Milton Street in Nanaimo.