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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 […]

RCABC is accepting applications for a sessional instructor.  Please email resumes to t[email protected]. Details are linked below: Seasonal Instructor

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 […]

NRW Press Release – CRCA Website March 20 2023                 CRCA Announces The 4th Annual National Roofing Week in Canada March 20, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is […]

On December 3rd, 2022, RCABC Members and Guests recognized the following deserving award winners: RCABC MEMBER AWARDS 10 Year Members – Crown Roofing Ltd., Alcan Products Ltd. and Polyglass USA, Inc. SERVICE AWARDS Kenneth J. Grant Award for contribution above […]

ABOUT SKILLEDTRADESBC On December 1, Industry Training Authority (ITA) transitioned to a new organizational name, SkilledTradesBC, along with a new mandate. While our role in advancing B.C.’s skilled trades system hasn’t changed, it has expanded. This includes a larger focus on […]

At the RCABC 2022 Annual General Meeting held on December 3, 2022, the election for RCABC’s 2022-2023 Board of Directors was held, and we would like to congratulate the new board: Executive Committee President – Darran Light, Laing Roofing Ltd. […]

DOWNLOAD PDF Victoria, BC (September 27, 2022) – Effective today, BC’s construction employers can begin to access up to $40,000 through the BC Construction Association (BCCA) to offset the costs of onboarding and training first-year apprentices in 39 Red Seal trades. […]

On January 7, 2022, the provincial health officer announced an order requiring employers to re-activate their COVID-19 Safety Plans. This replaces the previous requirement for employers to have communicable disease prevention plans in their workplaces. While communicable disease prevention plans […]

  Congratulations to all of the deserving winners! RCABC MEMBER AWARDS 10 Year Members – RooFix Services Inc., Airfoam, Cedar Grove, Hunter Panels, SFS Intec Fastening Systems and Protecto Wrap 25 Year Member – Garland Canada SERVICE AWARDS Kenneth J. […]

Ottawa, ON (November 10, 2021) The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) will launch a new program to empower skilled trades advocates at the next Supporting Women in Trades Conference taking place June 2-3, 2022, in St. John’s NL. The National Leadership Development Program for Women in the Skilled Trades is being […]

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 […]

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS If you work in BC’s construction industry, here’s what you need to know about the travel restrictions announced last week by BC’s Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth. BC’s five Health Authorities have been combined into three. Travel into […]

The BCCA’s “Inside Construction” podcast launched last week with their first Episode “Prompt Payment or Bust”. Chris Atchison, BCCA President, hosts four contractors who talk about their own experiences and why they support prompt payment legislation in BC. The episode […]

The risk of COVID-19 infection will be high for several months yet, even as vaccinations become increasingly available across BC. Construction employers are asking about the availability of testing kits in an effort to be pro-active and enhance the safety […]

PRESS RELEASE For immediate diffusion CREATION OF THE FIRSTNATIONAL WOMAN IN ROOFING COUNCIL IN CANADA   Toronto, March 8th, 2021–In operation since 2016 in United States, National Woman in Roofing(NWiR), a volunteer-led organization whose mission is to empower women in […]