Chris Gardner
Construction Business
B.C. housing bill challenges municipalities
A the Buildex ICBA CEO breakfast, the housing affordability crisis was discussed by three mayors of the biggest cities in Metro Vancouver.
Construction Business
Construction optimism high for 2024 in B.C.
Despite economic uncertainty both domestic and international, there is optimism in B.C.'s construction sector.
Construction Business
ICBA announces expansion in Alberta
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) is expanding in Alberta.
Construction Business
Construction resilient in face of challenges
The construction industry continues to prove its resiliency despite contractors facing a myriad of challenges and enormous pressure to maintain profitability.
Construction Business
ICBA: labour shortages and higher wages
B.C. construction companies expect a year of labour shortages and historically high wage increases, according to ICBA.
Construction Business
NFL legends headline ICBA Gala dinner
Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana will be the guest speakers at the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) Gala Dinner.
Construction Business
A perfect storm of labour and cost challenges
An acute labour shortage, supply chain challenges, price increases and mental health are all top issues for the B.C. construction sector.
Construction Business
B.C. construction challenged by supply chain issues
More than three-quarters of B.C. construction businesses are experiencing supply chain challenges, according to the results of a ICBA survey.
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Compulsory trades will create red tape and barriers
The new compulsory program launched by the B.C. government will make it more difficult for young workers to get into the trades, says ICBA.
Construction Business
ICBA: Budget falls short in key investments
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association is disappointed in the lack of infrastructure and skills training investments.
Construction Business
ICBA survey shows 2021 construction wages up
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has released its annual 2021 Wage and Benefits Survey.
REMI Network
ICBA Benefit acquires Nexgen Advisory Group
ICBA Benefit Services Ltd. has acquired Calgary-based Nexgen Advisory Group to grow its benefits brokerage business and expand in markets outside of B.C.
Construction Business
B.C. construction industry deeply divided over CBA
When the B.C. government introduced the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) in July 2018, it set off a heated debate within the construction industry.
Construction Business
ICBA survey: construction wages to increase
B.C. construction workers to see pay raises over the next two years, according to the results of the ICBA 2019 Wage and Benefits Survey.
Construction Business
Trans Mountain pipeline delay concerns industry
The future of the $7.4 billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is in question after Kinder Morgan announced it is suspending non-essential construction.
Construction Business
ICBA survey forecasts construction wage increase
Wages for B.C. construction workers are expected to increase nearly 10 per cent over the next two years, according to the ICBA.
Construction Business
Chris Gardner joins ICBA as president
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of British Columbia (ICBA) has named Chris Gardner as its new president. Gardner replaces Gord Stewart, who was appointed
