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VRCA seeks municipal collaboration on construction protections amid tariff turmoil

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has announced...

Associations February 21, 2025

Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: B.C. NDP needs to walk the talk on Canadian solidarity

The recent announcement that British Columbia will fast-track 18 major mining an...

Associations , Government February 18, 2025

VRCA announces 2025 board, Marklund announced as chair

VANCOUVER – The newly-elected board of directors for the Vancouver Regional Cons...

Associations February 18, 2025

BUILDEX Vancouver: Connecting Western Canada’s building, construction industries

VANCOUVER — Taking place for more than 35 years now, BUILDEX Vancouver is once a...

Associations February 14, 2025

Political expert sees opportunities for Canada amid tariff storm

While Canada is whipsawed by federal politics and tariffs from south of the bord...

Associations February 13, 2025

American workers and consumers at risk thanks to aluminium tariffs, warns AAC

MONTREAL — Canada’s aluminium industry is speaking out against the U.S. administ...

Associations February 11, 2025

Canadian Steel Producers Association ‘deeply concerned’ about latest tariff threat

OTTAWA — The head of the Canadian Steel Producers Association says she is "deepl...

Associations February 10, 2025

Canadian Concrete Expo presenter says main challenge facing industry is education

The general manager of Association béton Québec (Quebec Concrete Association) sa...

Associations February 10, 2025

CCA, MCAC ask for carveout from retaliatory tariffs

Key construction stakeholders are urging the federal government to exclude const...

Associations January 29, 2025

CCA partners with City of Calgary to launch ‘Tailgate Toolkit’ recovery resource program

CALGARY, ALTA. — The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) and the City of Calg...

Associations January 24, 2025

33rd annual Georgie Awards take inspiration from Dr. Seuss as finalists announced

BURNABY, B.C. — One Georgie, Two Georgie, Gold Georgie… The Canadian Home Build...

Associations January 24, 2025

VRCA AGM to provide ‘insider perspective’ on federal politics

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Regional Construction Association’s (VRCA) annual gene...

Associations January 23, 2025

CCA outlines how to prepare your business for potential tariffs

OTTAWA — With the announcement of a proposed 25 per cent tariff on all imports f...

Associations January 20, 2025

Calgary Construction Association outlines latest job vacancy stats

CALGARY, ALTA. — Job vacancies in Calgary’s trades and construction-related occu...

Associations January 17, 2025

ICBA endorses Poilievre and ‘his vision for building Canada’

SURREY, B.C. – The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) has...

Associations January 16, 2025

MHCA Cornerstone Awards unveiled for construction management students

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Heavy Construction Association’s (MHCA) Cornerstone Awar...

Associations January 15, 2025

Registration open for 2025 MCAC Emerging Leaders Conference

TORONTO — The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) has announced...

Associations January 14, 2025

Construction Associations of Saskatchewan hosts first board meeting

SASKATOON, SASK. – Earlier this month the newly-formed Construction Associations...

Associations January 13, 2025

VRCA celebrates ongoing success of ‘Bring Trades to School’ program

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is highlighti...

Associations January 9, 2025

New year, new ICBA Foundation with a focus on apprentices

VANCOUVER — The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) of B.C...

Associations January 7, 2025

CCA will meet with feds to discuss NIA flaws: Gilbert

Canadian Construction Association president Rodrigue Gilbert says the CCA welcom...

Associations December 17, 2024

CCA applauds ‘long overdue’ federal leadership on the National Infrastructure Assessment council

OTTAWA — The federal government’s recent announcement that it has appointed the...

Associations December 5, 2024

Industry Special: CCPO program firing on all cylinders to process BC concrete pump operator exams

  Rush of applications continues following expiry of provisional certifica...

Associations December 4, 2024

MCAC, Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba sign strategic MOU

AUSTIN — A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Mechani...

Associations December 3, 2024

Tilt-Up Concrete Association to hold pre-Christmas meet-up near Toronto

The Canadian branch of the Tilt Up Concrete Association is holding a Tilt-Up Nex...

Associations December 2, 2024

MCAC launches children’s book ‘Susie’s Shed,’ a trades showcase for young girls

  To every child reading this book, know that your career can be anything...

Associations November 29, 2024

CCA Hill Day reiterates industry message to cut the red tape once and for all

OTTAWA — Construction industry leaders recently descended on Parliament Hill for...

Associations , Government November 25, 2024

Les Stechesen wins first Winnipeg Architecture Foundation Legacy Award

Les Stechesen, a well-known and widely admired Winnipeg architect, was recently...

Associations November 21, 2024

CCA announces launch of ‘Honour the Work’ for students

CALGARY, ALTA. — The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) has officially launc...

Associations , Labour November 20, 2024

Letter to the Editor: Investment tax credit program amounts to more red tape

  To the Editor: There’s an old adage that if something sounds too good t...

Associations , Government November 18, 2024

Construction leaders recognized with SCSA Awards

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) recently announ...

Associations , OH&S November 12, 2024

HAVAN kicks off 30th annual Coats for Kids Drive

VANCOUVER — HAVAN’s 30th annual Coats for Kids campaign is officially underway....

Associations November 8, 2024

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