From: Infrastructure Canada (infrastructure.gc.ca) DELTA – New investments in community infrastructure by the governments of Canada and British Columbia will benefit Lower Mainland communities while also supporting economic recovery in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic by getting projects underway and meeting […]
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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 businesses. We will endeavor to […]
From May 20 to June 1, 2020 members of 8 Provincial Trade Associations were asked to respond to a survey on the effects of COVID-19 on business. The purpose of the survey was to: Gauge Business Prospects Identify Challenges Evaluate […]
Online Friday, July 10, 2020 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
Online – July 24, 2020 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
Following up on our March 2020 Update, COVID-19 continues to impact basically every segment of the construction industry in British Columbia. What has changed since March is that parties now tendering and bidding on construction projects and entering into […]
RCABC is a signatory on the following letter from 24 national and provincial construction and engineering associations to Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P. regarding temporary sick pay during the COVID-19 emergency period. Construction Sector Support for Temporary Sick Pay […]
Source: Vancouver Sun Published: May 29, 2020 Construction Sector United in Fight Against COVID-19 – OPEN LINK FOR LIST OF SIGNATORIES Innovation was key to completing everyday jobs. For example, how do two workers cooperate to hang a door that […]
John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia; Brian Pallister, Premier of Manitoba; and Sandy Silver, Premier of Yukon; have issued the following joint statement regarding a proposed national sick leave program: “We’re pleased that the federal government is looking at a sick leave program that protects people and […]
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 […]
Thank you for your patience and support while we collectively navigate the evolving global impact of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). During these extraordinary times, the safety of our families, co-workers and communities is our No. 1 priority. In response to […]
In an effort to continue to keep job sites open RCABC engaged Arcose Consulting Ltd. to develop the following COVID Policy and COVID Risk Assessment. Please use these tools or portions of them to assist you in developing your companies […]
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 […]
RCABC CEO Bryan Wallner and CRCA Executive Director Bob Brunet have forwarded this CORRESPONDENCE to Premier John Horgan and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasizing the importance of the roofing industry and its suppliers during this global pandemic.
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 […]
October 30, 2019 – UPDATE The following letter is a letter to the Honorable Harry Bains, Minister of Labor, urging him to provide stakeholders with a structured opportunity for feedback, framed by a consultation paper, before proceeding with legislative changes. […]
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 […]