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Construction Business

Reprisal clause court decision raises concerns

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal by J. Cote & Son Excavating on reprisal clauses. The decision has serious implications for contractors.
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Construction Business

Remembering industry veteran Brian Martin

Brian Martin, a long time voice and familiar face in the Vancouver construction industry, passed away on Aug. 30, 2019. He was 74 years old.
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Construction Business

B.C. Labour Relations Code changes raise concerns

The B.C. provincial government announced that changes to the Labour Relations Code will go forward based on 29 recommendations by review panel.
CBA court challenge coalition

Construction Business

Construction coalition challenges CBA in court

A coalition of British Columbia’s largest construction associations and progressive unions began legal proceedings Feb. 27 in B.C. Supreme Court.
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Construction Business

Construction associations applaud steel tariff relief

VRCA joins the B.C. and Canadian Construction Associations in welcoming the federal government’s decision to provide tariff relief on steel products.

Construction Business

VRCA celebrates construction excellence

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) celebrated the finest in B.C.’s construction industry at its 30th Annual Awards of Excellence.

Construction Business

VRCA urges Trans Mountain project forward

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association is appealing to all parties involved in the Trans Mountain project to come together to move it forward.

Construction Business

Opposition to B.C. Benefits Agreement grows

Opposition to the B.C. government's Community Benefits Agreement continues to grow with VRCA joining business groups against the model for public projects.

Construction Business

Zero Emissions Centre names executive director

Christian Cianfrone, P.Eng., has been named the executive director of Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Centre of Excellence.

REMI Network

VRCA launches Zero Emissions Building Centre

The Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Centre of Excellence will strengthen capacities to deliver zero emissions buildings.

REMI Network

VRCA calls on industry to help during B.C. wildfires

The VRCA is calling on the construction industry to help communities affected by the wildfires in B.C.

Construction Business

VRCA wins BBB 2016 Torch Award

The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has been recognized with a 2016 Torch Award in the community excellence category by the Better Business Bureau. The

Construction Business

VRCA announces silver award winners

The VRCA has announced the silver award winners in 12 project categories for their use of innovation, new materials and exceptional project management.