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Industry veteran Wilson M Beck has passed away
Industry veteran Wilson M. Beck, founder of Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services, has passed away.
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Is a vaccine mandate right for your company?
For construction employers considering implementing COVID vaccine mandates, the key consideration is a compelling reason.
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An award winning renewal effort
The SFU Plaza Renewal Project is a multi-phase extensive renovation at the iconic SFU Burnaby Campus, replacing the rooftop public surfaces.
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VRCA celebrates 2020/21 Silver Award winners
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is celebrating its finest member companies with its annual Awards of Excellence.
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VRCA names Donna Grant as new president
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) announces the appointment of Donna Grant as its new president as of June 1.
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Are your COVID safety plans good enough?
A construction site closure can happen even with the best COVID precautions and safety plans in place. Vigilance and due diligence are key.
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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.
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VRCA calls for 2021 project nominations
Project nominations for the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) 2021 Awards of Excellence are open.
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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.
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Construction faces pandemic challenges
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the construction industry offers optimism for economic recovery with jobsites allowed to remain operational.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
