Honour the Work initiative launched by BC Construction Association and BC Road Builders. VICTORIA, BC (May 6, 2025) – The British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA), in collaboration with the BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, is proud to announce the launch of the pilot phase of the Honour the Work initiative this May. This…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | May 5, 2025 SURREY. B.C. — B.C.’s recently tabled Infrastructure Projects Act is getting some pushback from the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), which is expressing concern that while the legislation acknowledges the problem of permitting delays, it does not go nearly far enough. “The irony is…

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Journal of Commerce | Todd McDonald | May 5, 2025 As we mark Construction Safety Week 2025, it’s a time to reflect not just on the progress we’ve made on workplace safety — but also on where we need to go. The construction sector continues to evolve and so too must our approaches to health and…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | May 5, 2025 TORONTO — The Canadian Mental Health Association says living with a mental health or substance use challenge is already hard but masking it can be even harder. It’s no secret in the construction industry masking is commonplace, with many too afraid to speak up for…

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April 24, 2025 Construction 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: Laceration Core Activity: Excavation, or private landfill or transfer station operation Location: Lower Mainland Date of Incident: 2025-Apr ID Number: 2025210680001 A…

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The Past Chair Legacy Fund has been designed to celebrate the construction industry and support its development. VICTORIA, BC (April 28, 2025) – As the eighth annual Construction and Skilled Trades Month winds to a close, the BC Construction Association (BCCA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Past Chair Legacy Fund, a new…

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CTV News | By Ian Holliday | April 15, 2025 One contractor is dead and another is injured after a fire at a natural gas plant north of Fort St. John, B.C. The fire broke out Monday evening around 6 p.m., when workers “struck a pipe” at the Tourmaline Gundy c-60 gas plant, according to a statement…

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WorkSafeBC | April 16, 2025 More than 1,000 construction workers were injured in falls from elevation in 2024. Translation available in: 简体中文 | 繁體中文 | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ With the arrival of spring and the increase in outdoor construction, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers that falls from heights continue to be a leading cause of workplace injuries and fatalities. From 2020…

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Journal of Commerce | The Canadian Press  | April 17, 2025 RICHMOND, B.C. – WorkSafeBC is urging builders to take steps to prevent workers from falling on construction sites after more than 1,000 injuries were reported in the province last year. It says it also issued more than $1 million in fines for 152 administrative penalties…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | April 15, 2025 HAMILTON, ONT. — In 2023, the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada (AWCBC) recorded 1,057 workplace fatalities in the country. Among these deaths were 29 young workers aged 15 to 24. There were also 274,022 accepted claims for lost time due to a work-related…

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The Day of Mourning is Monday, April 28. Every year, on April 28, workers, families, employers, and others come together at events held around the province to remember those who have lost their lives on the job, and to renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces. The Vancouver Day of Mourning ceremony will be taking…

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On behalf of WorkSafeBC –> Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is releasing a discussion paper concerning changes made to policy on duration of benefits (retirement age). To reflect legislative amendments to the Workers Compensation Act, policy changes related to retirement age determinations were effective on January 1, 2021. After reviewing the implementation of the initial changes,…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | April 10, 2025 VANCOUVER — April is Safe Digging Month in B.C. and as such BC 1 Call is reiterating to the digging community, along with the owners of underground infrastructure, the importance of clicking or calling before they dig.  “Who hasn’t taken safety for granted? We’ve all stood too high on…

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Trades Training and Employment with BCCWITT Are you an unemployed or underemployed woman in BC? Are you interested in a well-paying, in-demand career in a construction, maintenance, or industrial skilled trade? Support is available from BCCWITT through our Trades Training and Employment Program. Get connected to our team of career development professionals who can help you get…

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The BC Construction Association’s biannual Stat Pack and Annual Industry Survey reports spiking uncertainty and urgent concerns with payment delays amidst economic turbulence. VICTORIA, BC (APRIL 7, 2025) — The BC Construction Association (BCCA) is raising red flags regarding new data on payment certainty. BCCA’s newly released spring Stat Pack and Annual BC Construction Industry Survey…

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On behalf of BCCA -> This month, and every month, we celebrate BC’s builders who keep our province growing strong. VICTORIA, BC (April 1, 2025) — April is Construction & Skilled Trades Month in BC. Officially proclaimed by the BC provincial government and now in its 8th year, Construction Month is a time when British Columbia’s construction…

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On behalf of BC Common Ground Alliance –> Take the BCCGA Safety Challenge: Because Digging Blindfolded Is a Bad Idea! Think you’re ready to dive into that excavation project? Not so fast! Before you grab that shovel and start digging like you’re on a treasure hunt, take the BCCGA Safety Challenge! It’s simple: follow our safety guidelines…

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April 3, 2025 Construction 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: Injuries to hand Core Activity: Plumbing, heating, vent, residential air conditioning, or central vacuum system installation or repair Location: Lower…

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Journal of Commerce | DCN-JOC News Services | April 2, 2025 RICHMOND, B.C. — A new awareness campaign is being launched by WorkSafeBC to inform newcomers to the province about their rights in the workplace, in particular that they are covered by WorkSafeBC insurance regardless of their immigration status or term of work. Recent research from…

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On Behalf of ECABC: Registration is now open for ECABC’s conference and AGM, taking place this year on June 12-13 at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria. We hope that you and other members of your organization will be able to join us for BC’s largest event for the electrical construction sector. The business conference begins at…

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