Author Archives: Renea Koppen

  British Columbia Construction Association Welcomes Introduction of Prompt Payment Legislation   Victoria, B.C. (October 7, 2025) — The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) welcomes the provincial government’s introduction of prompt payment legislation, a long-awaited and critical reform for an […]

2025 – 2026 APPRENTICE TRAINING REGISTRATION RESIDENTIAL STEEP ROOFER  March 30 to May 8, 2026 (Waitlist Only) ROOFER LEVEL 1 September 29 – October 31, 2025 November 10 – December 12, 2025 January 5 – February 6, 2026 February 17 […]

              CCA’s industry & association blog Trusted Champion. Trusted Advisor. Trusted Partner. FOCUS on Best Practices Preparing your business for potential tariffs: What you need to know With the announcement of a proposed 25 […]

Revised   The Master Roofer Designation recognizes roofers who are working for RCABC Member companies and have excelled in the industry.  Applicants must be certified in the trade and will be able to demonstrate that they have continued to learn […]

On November 30th, 2024, RCABC Members and Guests recognized the following deserving award winners: RCABC MEMBER AWARDS 25-Year Active Member – BF Roofing Ltd. 50-Year Active Member – Flynn Canada  SERVICE AWARDS Douglas McLean Memorial Award recognizes outstanding contributions to […]

At the RCABC 2024 Annual General Meeting held on November 30, 2024, the election for RCABC’s 2024-2025 Board of Directors was held, and we would like to congratulate the new board: Executive Committee President – Dan Henrotte, Cascade Roofing & […]

RCABC Launches New Green Roof Guarantee Program – November 1, 2024 November 1st, 2024 – Langley, BC – The Roofing Contractors Association of BC (RCABC) is proud to announce the launch of the new RoofStar Vegetated Roof Guarantee, a quality […]

Starting October 1, 2024, every employer responsible for crane activity must submit a Notice of Project – Tower Crane (NOP-TC) to WorkSafeBC at least two weeks before crane activity begins. “Crane activity” includes erecting, climbing, repositioning, or dismantling a tower crane […]

Issue Some public sector owners have started writing their procurement documents, whether Request for Proposals (“RFPs”), Invitations To Tender (“ITT”) or Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ”), with terms that expressly avoid those owners having to act fairly. They are doing this […]

RCABC and our members actively prioritize the well-being of the men and women in the roofing community. By offering resources and support for mental and physical health, we are taking proactive steps to create a more caring and inclusive industry […]

At the RCABC 2023 Annual General Meeting held on December 2, 2023, the election for RCABC’s 2023-2024 Board of Directors was held, and we would like to congratulate the new board: Executive Committee President – Dan Henrotte, Cascade Roofing & […]

On December 2rd, 2023, RCABC Members and Guests recognized the following deserving award winners: RCABC MEMBER AWARDS 10-Year Active Members – Alpha Roofing & Cladding Inc. and Thompson Valley Roofing Ltd. 10-Year Associate Member – Beacon Roofing Supplies 50-Year Active […]

To honour the five victims who lost their lives in a 2021 crane accident and show support for a roofing industry colleague whose son was killed in the incident, RCABC donated $12,000 to help build the memorial that’s being constructed […]

APPRENTICE TRAINING TUITION FEE INCREASE Effective for courses beginning after September 1, 2023 the RCABC will be implementing an increase in Tuition Fees for the Roofer and Architectural Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship Training.  Tuition fees for the 2023-2024 Training year […]

Member Supply Chain Update – September 2021 September 2021 Roofing in British Columbia is facing unprecedented shortages in materials that directly impact all projects delivered by RCABC Member companies.  This Industry Update bulletin is issued to help our Members and […]

BC Proof of vaccination   RCABC is committed to providing members and stakeholders with the resources and information needed to navigate these trying times.  RCABC, our industry partners and federal & provincial governments continue to provide assistance for individuals and […]

RCABC is proud to announce that Howard Schlamb, Chilliwack Roofing Ltd., is the winner of the 2021 CRCA Frank Ladner Award. The Frank Ladner Award recognizes a person for their outstanding technical contribution to the roofing industry.  This award has […]

Workers in BC’s construction industry are now being prioritized to receive their COVID-19 vaccination regardless of age (18+ are eligible). Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health are the first health authorities to officially provide an invitation to the construction industry […]