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 […]
News
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.
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 […]
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 about the […]
January 14, 2019 February 11, 2019 March 11, 2019 If a course is full you can: Register for an alternate course date or contact training@rcabc.org if you would like to set up a private course
January 11, 2019 February 8, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 11, 2019 April 26, 2019 If a course is full you can: Register for an alternate course date or contact training@rcabc.org if you would like to set up a private […]
Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Level 1 November 5 to December 14, 2018 April 15 to May 24, 2019 Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Level 2 September 17 to October 26, 2018 January 7 to February 15, 2019 Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) […]
Roofer, Damper Waterproofer (RDW) Level 1 January 7 to February 1, 2019 February 4 to March 1, 2019 March 4 to March 29, 2019 March 4 to March 29, 2019 Roofer, Damper Waterproofer (RDW) Level 2 January 7 to February […]
\ 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]