Journal of Commerce | Russell Hixson | March 19, 2020 s B.C. cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, construction workers are being told to keep their distance, wash their hands and not share tools on jobsites. Other places where groups larger than 50 gather — like bars, restaurants, sports venues – have been ordered to close…

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The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has compiled a number of great resources and links to support your business planning, including: Government and Official Updates Videos Resources, Tools, Checklists and Templates for business and human resources,

The Conference Board of Canada has compiled a go-to resource for insights and analysis on COVID-19. Here, they bring you quick-read articles based on our multi-disciplinary research. Each article gives you a fact-based understanding of the complex issues impacting you and your organization. Go to Conference Board of Canada COVID-19 Resources. Canadian Outlook Summary Spring…

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Resource:BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool This self-assessment tool, developed with the BC Ministry of Health, will help determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for COVID-19. You can complete this assessment for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, if they are unable to. BCCSA Guidance on COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic is a…

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Journal of Commerce | Jean Sorensen | March 3, 2020 he impact of the coronavirus, known as COVID-19, is being felt more on the construction material supply side than on the workforce, said Jordan Bateman, vice-president of communications for the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA). “We have had four or five of our members say…

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DCN-JOC News Services | March 9, 2020 BC Hydro is launching a new program with Northern Lights College designed to train heavy equipment operators on the Site C project. The 14-day-long course takes place at the Site C construction site between March 25 and April 7. Participants will receive applicable site safety orientations, study employment essentials,…

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DCN-JOC News Services | March 9, 2020 OTTAWA – The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has decided to cancel its 2020 conference scheduled for San Diego, Calif. March 15 to 18. The decision was made by the association’s board of directors following a number of emergency meetings held the weekend of March 7. “The vote was overwhelmingly…

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Journal of Commerce | Peter Caulfield | March 4, 2020 British Columbia’s 2020 budget does not deliver solutions for small business tax needs or construction’s workforce future, says the BC Construction Association (BCCA). “Predominately focused on health and human services, the 2020 Budget brings no relief for small businesses facing increased tax and administrative burdens, such…

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DCN-JOC News Services | March 4, 2020 AS VEGAS — CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE show management are encouraging a “No Handshake” policy onsite at this year’s show in Las Vegas. “No Handshake” buttons and stickers will be distributed at the show. In addition, large signage will be visible throughout the show to remind everyone of hygiene best…

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McKinsey & Company | March 2020 | Matt Craven, Linda Liu, Mihir Mysore, and Matt Wilson The coronavirus outbreak is first and foremost a human tragedy, affecting hundreds of thousands of people. It is also having a growing impact on the global economy. This article is intended to provide business leaders with a perspective on the…

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JOURNAL OF COMMERCE | BCCSA |February 20, 2020 ant to drive a car in the province of British Columbia? A Class 1 commercial driver’s license allows you to drive both a semi-trailer and a passenger vehicle. But why apply for a truck driver’s license when a Class 5 driver’s license is designed specifically to allow you…

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Some changes this session, but major changes to make system more ‘worker centric’ not coming soon. Andrew MacLeod | Feb 24, 2020 | TheTyee.ca The B.C. government will make some changes to workers’ compensation legislation in the next few months, but it will leave finishing the job for later. Labour Minister Harry Bains said he has four reports…

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VICTORIA – Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of new jobs, strengthening investments in health and education, and making life more affordable for everyone. “From new roads, hospitals, housing, schools and child care centres to better, more affordable services in every community, we’re seeing fundamental…

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Journal of Commerce | Warren Frey | February 10, 2020 he B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the provincial government’s community benefits framework (CBA) by a coalition of construction associations, unions, businesses and individuals. On Feb 3. The court ruled the case should go before the Labour Relations Board (LRB), while the coalition insists…

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Journal of Commerce | Peter Caulfield | February 10, 2020 In November 2019, an ammonia leak occurred in the refrigeration system of an ice rink at the Alberni Valley Multiplex in Port Alberni, B.C. The leak took place two years after an ammonia release at the Fernie Memorial Arena in Fernie, B.C. killed three workers while…

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Condo Association director knows of 11 B.C. stratas currently unable to secure building insurance. In a normal year, he said, there wouldn’t be any stratas in that situation. Vancouver Sun | DAN FUMANO | Updated: February 14, 2020 More B.C. stratas are reporting unpleasant surprises when they try to renew their condo insurance, with some facing shocking…

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Incident summaries are based on information obtained as soon as possible after the incidents: they are preliminary and subject to change. Details have been edited to protect workers’ privacy. See additional summaries online. Injury Type: Close call Core Activity: Excavation operation / Gas utilities Location: Vancouver Island/Coastal B.C. Date of Incident: 2020-Jan While excavating to expose electrical services, an excavator…

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March 23: FRAM with Erik Hollnagel (2 days) Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/functional-resonance-analysis-method-fram-workshop-with-erik-hollnagel-tickets-82279266501 Background: http://functionalresonance.com/onewebmedia/Manual%20ds%201.docx.pdf March 25: Learning from Accidents: The Costa Concordia Case with Nippin Anand (1 day) Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/learning-from-accidents-the-costa-concordia-case-with-dr-nippin-anand-tickets-82295553215 Background: https://novellus.solutions/learning-from-accidents/ March 26: RAG with Erik Hollnagel (2 days) Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/resilience-assessment-grid-rag-workshop-with-erik-hollnagel-tickets-82296034655 Background: https://erikhollnagel.com/onewebmedia/RAG%20Outline%20V2.pdf May 19: HOP Hub Vancouver with Todd Conklin and Friends (3 days) Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hop-hub-vancouver-tickets-92968785139 Background: https://www.hophub.org/ April 6: The 3rd Annual…

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DCN-JOC News Services | February 3, 2020 VANCOUVER – The B.C. Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to the provincial government’s community benefit agreements (CBA) framework initiated by a coalition opposed to the policy. A coalition made up of the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA), the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA), the Independent Contractors and…

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VRCA | Date Posted : Feb 3, 2020 VANCOUVER – The Supreme Court of British Columbia began hearing arguments Feb. 3 from a coalition of the province’s largest construction associations and progressive unions that contend the NDP government’s labour framework for building public infrastructure projects violates the rights of 85 per cent of B.C.’s construction…

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