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Chris Gardner appointed CTF board chair
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) announced the appointment of Chris Gardner as chair of its board of directors.
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Complex challenges, confusion and uncertainty
The top three challenges in B.C. construction are securing new projects, declining margins, project approval and permitting times.
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ICBA forecast: an ‘anemic’ economy for B.C. in 2026
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) is forecasting a difficult year ahead, saying real GDP is expected to expand by only 1.1 per cent
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Keerit Jutla joins ICBA as provincial director
Keerit Jutla has joined ICBA as provincial director, based in Langford, near Victoria. Jutla is past president of the AME.
Construction Business
B.C. budget slammed by construction leaders
B.C. construction leaders are slamming the B.C. Budget, calling it out of touch, out of date and insufficient.
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B.C. contractors report severe labour shortage
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association’s annual Wage and Benefits Survey reveal a severe labour shortage.
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Gardner joins Canadian Taxpayers Federation board
Independent Contractors and Businesses Association president Chris Gardner has joined the Canadian Taxpayers Federation's board of directors.
Construction Business
Industry’s mixed reaction to federal budget 2024
Housing is a major focus of the 2024 federal budget and industry reaction has been mixed.
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.
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Jock Finlayson joins ICBA as chief economist
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has appointed Jock Finlayson as the association’s first chief economist.
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ICBA announces expansion in Alberta
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) is expanding in Alberta.
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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.
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ICBA: labour shortages and higher wages
B.C. construction companies expect a year of labour shortages and historically high wage increases, according to ICBA.
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ICBA offers reward for worksite attack
ICBA has posted a $100,000 private reward for information on the attack at the Coastal GasLink LNG worksite near Houston B.C.
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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.
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Industry veteran Wilson M Beck has passed away
Industry veteran Wilson M. Beck, founder of Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services, has passed away.
