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Construction Contracts and COVID-19 Tyler Galbraith1 COVID-19 is now impacting basically every segment of the construction industry in British Columbia. While a pandemic was probably not contemplated by the parties when entering into their construction contract, it is the contract […]

VIRTUAL HOTLINE At an unprecedented time like this, communicating your situation to us is more important than ever. We are asking you to keep us informed by filling out the COVID-19 Virtual Hotline Survey. Together, with the BC Construction Association […]

Dear member, Further to yesterday’s email (COVID-19 Update No. 2), I am writing to share the clarity we received today regarding the provincial health officer’s March 16, 2020 order concerning mass gatherings. This afternoon, the provincial health officer clarified that […]

Dear Members and Stakeholders; Given today​’s announcements by Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Prime Minister Trudeau’s press conference this morning, RCABC, will be making some immediate revisions to our service delivery. RCABC Office All RCABC departments are open for […]

RCABC welcomes Robert Scales! Rob Scales has been hired as Director of Education and Training at the RCABC Educational Foundation (REF). Rob assumed his new role August 13th after an industry search and meeting with a variety of people at […]

[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE] Trade Contractors Celebrate Passing of Federal Prompt Payment Law The Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act was signed into law on June 21st, 2019 June 21st, 2019 — OTTAWA Canada’s trade contractors are celebrating the passage of […]

Raleigh, NC—On April 1, 2019, RCI, Inc., a nonprofit association originally incorporated in 1983 as the Roof Consultants Institute (RCI), will officially become the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC; pronounced eye-bec). The change, approved by its membership after […]

NTCCC Prompt Payment Bulletin March 12, 2019 March 12, 2019 Federal Progress The federal government is poised to introduce Prompt Payment Legislation as part of the upcoming budget bill. Departmental officials at Public Services and Procurement Canada, as well as […]

UBC has provided a brief on their ongoing evaluation of the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program.  The brief can be accessed HERE and the full details are on the UBC School of Population and Public Health website HERE.

The recent Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) announced by Premier Horgan’s government has created a major disruption in our industry. Tradespeople and employers alike – both union and open shop – are working to understand the details of the 336 page document and […]

Developers concerned by councillor’s motion to make green roofs mandatory in Vancouver

Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia (RCABC) joins British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) and other leading associations in expressing concern about a potentially limiting approach that may layer on costs and reduce competitive bidding on provincial infrastructure projects. RCABC is […]

WorkSafeBC – July 2018 The Policy, Regulation and Research Division (the PRRD) is releasing a discussion paper on proposed policy amendments to the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program. In addition, the Industry and Labour Services department is releasing practice materials […]

VICORIA, B.C. – Eight of Canada’s best roofers and sheet metal workers gathered together in Victoria on Friday, July 6th for a national competition. Coming out on top as the big winner of the 43rd Annual Canadian Sheet Metal Workers […]

  RCABC Technical Articles I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto (Part 1) I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto (Part 2) I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore (Part 3) Making […]

WorkSafeBC has recently released a bulletin on the hazards of using Prusik slings. This bulletin explains the hazards of using Prusik slings as rope grabs, and discusses why it’s safer in most cases for workers to use rope grabs that […]

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 […]

\ 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 […]

Roofing 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 […]

New 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 […]