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Scott Construction Group has partnered with ITC Construction Group to launch the #LunchBoxChallenge to support local restaurants while also protecting the health of its employees during COVID-19. The idea of the #LunchBoxChallenge is simple: construction companies buy lunches locally for […]

To all members and stakeholders; Today the provincial government released additional safety standards for construction sites. For expediency I’m getting this info to you by forwarding the VRCA email which contains links to the appropriate documents. It is critical that […]

Journal of Commerce | BCCA Employee Benefit Trust | June 25, 2019 (From left) Builders Code Trainer Diane Bourret and Builders Code Equity Advisors Jessi Dhanju, Adeline Huynh, and Diane Jolicoeur. There’s a new voluntary code in town and its designed […]

Presentations from the November 14th, 2018 presentations – Working with Earth, Wind & Metal Earth, Wind & Metal – Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs Earth, Wind & Metal – Designing Green Roofs for Stormwater Management Earth, Wind & Metal – Not […]

RCABC RoofStar Technical Advisor Hamish Matheson was on CTV News Vancouver on November 12th for a consumer protection story about roof warranties.  The full story and video can be viewed HERE.

Payment delays are the most significant bottleneck in B.C.’s construction industry. These bottlenecks push risk down the construction chain which leads to fewer competitive bids on projects, higher costs, layoffs, and in the worst cases bankruptcy. Timely cash flow throughout […]

APPRENTICE 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, […]

Prompt Payment Update – March 2017 We’re closer than ever to Canada’s first ever Prompt Payment Law! We need your help to push your Member of Parliament to support this initiative. By following the easy steps at this website you can have your […]

Hiding 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 […]

RCABC 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 […]

The 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 […]

An independent research study completed by RDH Building Engineering Ltd., Vancouver found that roofs completed with a risk managed approach manifest fewer warrantable problems than roofs completed under any other warranty program. The study indicates that the presence of an […]