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 […]
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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 […]
ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL (ASM) LEVEL 1 – April 15 to May 24, 2018
APPRENTICE TRAINING TUITION FEE INCREASE Effective for courses beginning after September 1, 2019 the RCABC will be implementing an increase in Tuition Fees for the RDW and ASM Apprenticeship Training. Tuition fees for the 2019-2020 Training year will be: TRAINING […]
About the Roofing Contractors Association of British Columbia RCABC brings together professional roofing contractors, manufacturers and suppliers who are dedicated to the promotion and protection of the public interest in everything that relates to roofing. Our mission is to give […]
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.
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 […]
May 10, 2019 June 14, 2019 July 12, 2019 August 16, 2019 September 13, 2019 November 4, 2019 December 2, 2019 January 13, 2020 February 10, 2020 March 16, 2020 If a course is full you can: Register for an […]
April 26, 2019 May 24, 2019 June 28, 2019 July 26, 2019 August 23, 2019 September 20, 2019 November 1, 2019 November 29, 2019 January 10, 2020 February 7, 2020 March 13, 2020 April 17, 2020 If a course is […]
Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Level 1 – Schedule to be published April 2019 Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Level 2 – Schedule to be published April 2019 Architectural Sheet Metal (ASM) Level 3 – Schedule to be published April 2019 If […]