Regulations
Contract A removal a significant violation in B.C.
The B.C. Construction Association is raising a red flag about the removal of Contract A from the procurement process.
Industry’s mixed reaction to federal budget 2024
Housing is a major focus of the 2024 federal budget and industry reaction has been mixed.
B.C. construction’s push for payment certainty
For B.C. contractors, cash flow is being severely restricted by payment delays or non-payment. Prompt payment legislation is urgently needed.
Attracting foreign construction workers
With a shortage of skilled labour in Canada, attracting foreign workers continues to be a priority to spur economic growth.
B.C. housing bill challenges municipalities
A the Buildex ICBA CEO breakfast, the housing affordability crisis was discussed by three mayors of the biggest cities in Metro Vancouver.
Negligence and dangerously defective work
A recent B.C. court case illuminates the intricate landscape of liability for negligence in construction when the risk level is dangerous.
The impact of wildfires on project insurance
The growing severity of wildfires in B.C. means insurers are restricting when and where they’ll provide coverage.
Major changes for B.C. Building Code 2024
Accessibility, mass timber, liveability and safety are the focus of major changes coming to the BC Building Code.
Strategies to reduce fire risks on job sites
Those who adopt new materials and technologies can lessen the threat of fire and prevent their projects from going up in flames.
Collecting payment in uncertain times
Collecting unpaid accounts in challenging economic times requires careful attention and planning.
Sharing Construction Safety Resources
The Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations is an united umbrella organization that facilitates resources and information.
Weather events creating insurance turmoil
With catastrophic weather events hitting hard across the country, 2022 was ranked the third worst year for insured losses in Canadian history.
Getting paid in construction
In the construction industry, there is no shortage of challenges. Managing cash flow problems due to delay in payments is one of the most significant.
Understanding collaborative contracts
Collaborative construction contracts are not new to Canada, but their popularity has increased significantly in the past few years.
B.C. budget disappoints business groups
The BC Budget 2023 fails to address the increasing costs facing businesses and the province’s competitiveness.
Get ready for prompt payment
B.C. is expected to follow other Canadian jurisdictions that have implemented prompt payment legislation, which sets payment timelines.
Infrastructure investment a go-to in downturn
For public partners, P3s are a means to transfer risk. For the private sector, infrastructure’s recession-proof profile dovetails with expectations for a prolonged building spree.