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Gardner joins Canadian Taxpayers Federation board
Independent Contractors and Businesses Association president Chris Gardner has joined the Canadian Taxpayers Federation's board of directors.
Construction Business
Industry’s mixed reaction to federal budget 2024
Housing is a major focus of the 2024 federal budget and industry reaction has been mixed.
Construction Business
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.
Construction Business
Construction optimism high for 2024 in B.C.
Despite economic uncertainty both domestic and international, there is optimism in B.C.'s construction sector.
Construction Business
Jock Finlayson joins ICBA as chief economist
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has appointed Jock Finlayson as the association’s first chief economist.
Construction Business
ICBA announces expansion in Alberta
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) is expanding in Alberta.
Construction Business
Construction resilient in face of challenges
The construction industry continues to prove its resiliency despite contractors facing a myriad of challenges and enormous pressure to maintain profitability.
Construction Business
ICBA: labour shortages and higher wages
B.C. construction companies expect a year of labour shortages and historically high wage increases, according to ICBA.
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ICBA offers reward for worksite attack
ICBA has posted a $100,000 private reward for information on the attack at the Coastal GasLink LNG worksite near Houston B.C.
Construction Business
NFL legends headline ICBA Gala dinner
Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana will be the guest speakers at the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) Gala Dinner.
Construction Business
Industry veteran Wilson M Beck has passed away
Industry veteran Wilson M. Beck, founder of Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services, has passed away.
Construction Business
A perfect storm of labour and cost challenges
An acute labour shortage, supply chain challenges, price increases and mental health are all top issues for the B.C. construction sector.
Construction Business
B.C. construction challenged by supply chain issues
More than three-quarters of B.C. construction businesses are experiencing supply chain challenges, according to the results of a ICBA survey.
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Compulsory trades will create red tape and barriers
The new compulsory program launched by the B.C. government will make it more difficult for young workers to get into the trades, says ICBA.
Construction Business
ICBA named trade association of the year
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has been named North American Trade Association of the Year at the Reed Awards.
Construction Business
ICBA: Budget falls short in key investments
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association is disappointed in the lack of infrastructure and skills training investments.
Construction Business
Lincor wins 2020 ICBA Gord Stewart Award
Lincor Enterprises Ltd. has won the 2020 ICBA Gord Stewart Award for its outstanding Industrial Athletes Injury Prevention Program.
