More than 60 members of the Vancouver Island construction community met in Nanaimo, B.C. in January to form the new Construction Council of Vancouver Island (CCVI) with the goal to build a stronger sector with  increased dialogue between the owners, consultants and the contractors.

“This founders meeting brought together representatives from all the major owner organizations from municipalities, universities and colleges, school districts and health sectors along with professional associations representing architects and engineers. The goal is to recognize how powerful relationships and connections can help us all address challenges or seize opportunities,” says Greg Baynton, CEO Vancouver Island Construction Association.

Members appointed an executive council and elected Anthony Minniti, Director, Century Group Inc.–Constructors (Chair), Bruce Johnson, Managing Principal, RJC Consulting Engineers and Richard Brown, Manager, Design and Construction, Island Health (Vice Chairs).

“Infrastructure is the foundation for economic growth,” says Anthony Minniti, CCVI inaugural chair. “Working together means we can better support prosperity and jobs for our island communities.”