POSTED ON JUNE 7, 2018 BY COCABC First aid attendants are a lifeline for those who become injured or ill in the workplace. WorkSafeBC regularly reviews the occupational first aid training program to ensure that it is keeping up with best practices. In […]
Read More\ Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Centre of Excellence – Announcement to partners and supporters VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) in partnership with the City of Vancouver (the City), Passive House Canada and the Open Green Building […]
Read MoreRoofing contractors are often asked by general contractors to start roof installation earlier than 28 days, the time typically specified for strength gain measurement after concrete placement in new construction. Application of membranes to ‘green’ concrete can be problematic, evidence […]
Read MoreNew Interprovincial Agreement to Grow Canada’s Economy TORONTO, April 7th, 2017 /CNW/ – Ministers representing the federal, provincial and territorial governments have concluded negotiations on a new Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) that will help to expand Canadian businesses and […]
Read MoreAPPRENTICE TRAINING TUITION FEES Effective for courses beginning after September 1, 2017 the RCABC will be implementing Tuition Fees for the RDW and ASM Apprenticeship Training, this Tuition Fee replaces the previously charged commitment fee. TRAINING CATEGORY MEMBER NON-MEMBER Roofer, […]
Read MoreOn February 23, 2017 RCABC posted a news release on the CNW about the refugee training program that was successfully run in December 2017. The full article and information on how to get involved can be found HERE.
Read MoreBuildforce Canada – B.C.’s Construction Workforce Poised for Growth January 31, 2017 Press Release BuildForce Canada BC Market Outlook
Read MoreHiding in Plain Sight – Homeowner Asbestos Awareness Campaign Asbestos can be found in more than 3,000 building materials manufactured before 1990. Because it’s found in so many common building products, it can be a danger hiding in plain sight […]
Read MoreThe newly formatted RCABC Roofing Practices Manual (RPM) is now online and ready for your reference. Hurry! You will want to be one of the first people to preview the new RPM and provide feedback. Check out these new features: intuitive […]
Read MoreRCABC Technical Advisor, Hamish Matheson spoke on the CKNW Home Discovery Show on Sunday, June 26th. Hamish provided information and tips for consumers to consider when replacing their roof or doing maintenance, plus advice on different roof system options for […]
Read MoreThe following safety bulletin was received from the BC Safety Authority regarding the protection of electrical raceways and cables under roof systems and decks. This is already a requirement under the RoofStar Guarantee Program, as it is a safety concern […]
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