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October 10, 2023

Mandatory Asbestos Certification

With the legislative changes in Bill 5, the BC government is taking proactive measures to ensure that every worker on an asbestos-containing site can develop […]
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October 6, 2023

Are Your Benefit Plan Rates on a Rollercoaster?

Imagine this: You know employees are your most important asset, so now, you’re on the hunt for the perfect employee benefit plan. After some investigation, […]
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October 5, 2023

Durwest Construction Management Announces New President

Darcy Kray to retire from the role after 40 years in the industry. The following is a press release from VICA Member Durwest Construction Management […]
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September 29, 2023

BC Government Announces Housing Targets for Island Communities

Last week, the BC Government announced their long-awaited housing targets for the ten municipalities across BC they identified earlier in the year. Of the 10, […]
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July 6, 2023

The Future of Natural Gas: RNG

*The following article was provided by VICA-Member FortisBC Can you use natural gas in homes while reducing emissions? Yes, you can. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)[1] […]
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June 27, 2023

Certified Concrete Pump Operator (CCPO) Certification

Learn how to register for your CCPO certification here! Those who hold the Certified Concrete Pump Operator Certification (CCPO) have demonstrated theoretical knowledge of concrete […]
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April 26, 2023

Celebrating Excellence: The 2023 VICA Awards

The Vancouver Island Construction Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 4th Annual VICA Awards, which recognize individuals and companies who have dedicated […]
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February 16, 2023

Harnessing the Power of Strategy Systems to Win Big

The following is an article from VICA Instructor Tony Healy. For more information on Tony and his courses, visit his instructor page, here. Harnessing the […]
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January 31, 2023

Wish Mark Liudzius A Happy Retirement

It is with mixed emotions as we wish long-time Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) Member and Kinetic Construction Ltd. (Kinetic) Executive Mark Liudzius a happy […]
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January 27, 2023

Remembering Duane Fournier

It is with great sadness as we learn of the death of a long-time VICA Member Duane Roger Fournier of Fournier Excavating. Duane served as […]
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January 19, 2023

Tony Healy: Leveraging systems thinking to improve your business.

The following is an article from VICA Instructor Tony Healy. “Experience is the knowledge you gain just after you needed it.” Anonymous As the saying […]
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January 2, 2023

Modern Apprenticeship – A Rethink of the Time-Based Model

The following article was written by Dr. Lindsay Langill, Director of People and Strategy for VICA-Member PPM Civil Constructors. Stories often have a way to […]
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