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BC Chamber of Commerce appoints new CEO
Former VRCA president Fiona Famulak is named new president and chief executive officer of the BC Chamber of Commerce.
Construction Business
VRCA calls for 2021 project nominations
Project nominations for the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) 2021 Awards of Excellence are open.
Construction Business
Opposition to COVID-19 on workplace diseases list
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA), member of the Employers’ Forum, opposes the addition of COVID-19 to the list of workplace diseases by WorkSafeBC.
Construction Business
Construction faces pandemic challenges
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the construction industry offers optimism for economic recovery with jobsites allowed to remain operational.
Construction Business
VRCA joins call for construction cost relief program
VRCA is joining the Canadian Construction Association's call for a federal emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost Relief Program.
Construction Business
Reprisal clause court decision raises concerns
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal by J. Cote & Son Excavating on reprisal clauses. The decision has serious implications for contractors.
Construction Business
Remembering industry veteran Brian Martin
Brian Martin, a long time voice and familiar face in the Vancouver construction industry, passed away on Aug. 30, 2019. He was 74 years old.
Construction Business
B.C. Labour Relations Code changes raise concerns
The B.C. provincial government announced that changes to the Labour Relations Code will go forward based on 29 recommendations by review panel.
Construction Business
Construction coalition challenges CBA in court
A coalition of British Columbia’s largest construction associations and progressive unions began legal proceedings Feb. 27 in B.C. Supreme Court.
Construction Business
Construction associations applaud steel tariff relief
VRCA joins the B.C. and Canadian Construction Associations in welcoming the federal government’s decision to provide tariff relief on steel products.
Construction Business
VRCA celebrates construction excellence
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) celebrated the finest in B.C.’s construction industry at its 30th Annual Awards of Excellence.
Construction Business
VRCA urges Trans Mountain project forward
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association is appealing to all parties involved in the Trans Mountain project to come together to move it forward.
Construction Business
Opposition to B.C. Benefits Agreement grows
Opposition to the B.C. government's Community Benefits Agreement continues to grow with VRCA joining business groups against the model for public projects.
Construction Business
Zero Emissions Centre names executive director
Christian Cianfrone, P.Eng., has been named the executive director of Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Centre of Excellence.
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VRCA launches Zero Emissions Building Centre
The Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Centre of Excellence will strengthen capacities to deliver zero emissions buildings.
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VRCA calls on industry to help during B.C. wildfires
The VRCA is calling on the construction industry to help communities affected by the wildfires in B.C.
Construction Business
VRCA wins BBB 2016 Torch Award
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has been recognized with a 2016 Torch Award in the community excellence category by the Better Business Bureau. The
