Training & Safety
Protecting contractors from asbestos
Asbestos abatement contractors who operate in B.C. must be licensed by Jan. 1, 2024.
Raising the bar on construction safety
Decades of learning from mistakes and leveraging new technology, tools and reporting means construction workers are safer now than ever before.
Sharing Construction Safety Resources
The Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations is an united umbrella organization that facilitates resources and information.
Falls remain the most serious construction injury
Along with slips and trips, falls are some of the most common causes of workplace injuries and fatalities in the construction industry.
Construction faces uncertain labour market
With strong construction activity across all sectors, companies are struggling to meet demand with the uncertain labour market.
8 essentials for worker safety
AFFLINK's Safety Supply Checklist outlines eight essentials for facility managers and workers.
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.
Collaborating on worksite safety
A construction worksite is inherently challenging with many moving pieces. Collaboration and building relationships ensure safety for all.
Is a vaccine mandate right for your company?
For construction employers considering implementing COVID vaccine mandates, the key consideration is a compelling reason.
Training employees is key to cybersecurity
Providing proper cybersecurity training for all employees is critical to prevent online attacks, according to Ron Borsholm.
BCIT: Encouraging women in trades
BCIT is B.C.’s largest trades training institute with trades and apprenticeship programs, and has the longest-running Women in Trades program.
Women in trades: the challenge of change
Change is not easy. And women entering the male dominated construction industry know that better than most, representing 4.5 per cent of the skilled trades.
Building support for mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic is emphasizing the importance of having strategies in place to provide support for mental health in construction.
Time is right for a construction career
The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada is promoting a career in construction with the launch of Opportunity Knocks.
Construction labour force recruitment critical
Between 2019 and 2021, a significant amount of competing large-scale, multi-billion dollar projects are expected to commence in British Columbia. Construction demand is growing faster than
Construction trades of the future
With the construction projects becoming more complex, people will not only need strong trade skills but be adaptable to modern technology.
CHBA pres to talk housing affordability with feds
Bob Finnigan, president of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, heads to Ottawa this week to talk to the feds about housing affordability.