For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Jean Sorensen | February 1, 2019 The newly-appointed BC Infrastructure Benefits Inc. (BCIB) board, which took office Jan. 30, hits all the high notes…

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For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. The assaulted nurses remain physically and mentally traumatized and violent attacks on members and staff still occur at the hospital. Vancouver Sun | Glenda Luymes | January 31,…

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In January 2018, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors commissioned an external compensation policy review. The resulting report, entitled Restoring the Balance: A Worker-Centred Approach to Workers’ Compensation Policy, was published in April 2018 and contains a number of recommendations. Recommendation #1 is for WorkSafeBC to consider amending policy item #2.20, Application to the Act and Policies, in the Rehabilitation…

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For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Globe and Mail | JUSTINE HUNTER | NANAIMO | JANUARY 31, 2019 British Columbia’s governing New Democrats held a crucial seat in the Nanaimo by-election on Wednesday. The odds…

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For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Ken Baerg | January 31, 2019 The NDP’s so-called Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) are, in reality, a complete misnomer. Who truly benefits? Not the…

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Ralph McGinn on January 23, 2019 Over the past several weeks the Board of Directors’ has been working with an executive search firm to recruit our next president and CEO. That search is well under way and is progressing as expected. We will continue to work through the process until the right candidate has been…

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For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Friday, January 25, 2019   VANCOUVER – The B.C. Government’s sweetheart deal with B.C.’s Building Trades Union cuts out 85 per cent of B.C.’s construction…

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For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. The Vancouver Sun | CHRIS GARDNER | Updated: January 25, 2019 Hold on to your wallets, modern-day snake oil salesmen are in Vancouver this week to help…

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From: Diana Miles, President and CEO It is with very mixed feelings that I am sharing the news that after 19 years with WorkSafeBC, Trevor Alexander will be leaving us in the middle of March. Trevor has advised me that he has accepted the position of President & Chief Executive Officer with WCB Alberta. Trevor…

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The Workers Compensation Act (Act) is being reviewed by British Columbia’s Office of the Legislative Counsel as part of a standard statute revision process. Changes made pursuant to the Statute Revision Act will result in editorial changes to language, as well as renumbering of sections, parts, and divisions of the Act. At issue is the consequential revisions required for the…

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January 17, 2019 These summaries of selected Construction work-related incidents recently reported to WorkSafeBC may help you to prevent similar incidents. See additional summaries online. Injury Type: Puncture wound to leg Core Activity: House or other wood frame contracting, construction, or renovation work Location: Vancouver Island/Coastal B.C. Date of Incident: 2018-Dec While framing a gable end on a residential construction…

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For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Warren Frey | December 26, 2018 Projects approved, projects delayed and labour agreements were the top issues for the industry for 2018 and will…

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For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Tom Sigurdson | January 15, 2019 Paul de Jong’s pre-Christmas JOC op-ed against Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) wants to be all truth and light….

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For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Russell Hixson | January 16, 2019 After years of planning and millions of dollars spent, the Massey Bridge project came to a screeching halt…

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For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce | Warren Frey | January 10, 2019 Vancouver recently marked the anniversary of one of its darkest days for workplace safety. On Jan. 7, 1981,…

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For information only and not an endorsement – this article is shared to ensure members have the context and understanding of current issues that impact the Construction Industry. Journal of Commerce News Service  | January 3, 2019 VICTORIA — The Government of British Columbia has released a report with a wide range of recommendations on…

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BC Housing is offering a 3-hour seminar and webinar on January 30, 2019 entitled Building Smart by Mitigating Thermal Bridging that provides an overview of thermal bridging outlining useful guides and tools to help with the assessment of thermal bridging in new energy codes and standards. Find out more and register here.

December 20, 2018 These summaries of selected work-related incidents recently reported to WorkSafeBC may help you to prevent similar incidents. See additional summaries online. Injury Type: Fatal Core Activity: House or other wood frame contracting, construction, or renovation work Location: Vancouver Island/Coastal B.C. Date of Incident: 2018-Dec A worker fell 10 feet through an unguarded stair opening to a concrete…

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Just a quick note to thank all of our Board Member and Association Partners for all of their efforts in 2018.  We hope that you have an enjoyable holiday season and come back refreshed in the New Year!

Please note that a new information sheet as been posted: Asbestos-containing pipes in municipal underground works projects. The network of asbestos-containing pipes in B.C. is aging or failing. As a result, it is being replaced over time. Municipalities, contractors working on municipal projects, and other employers have responsibilities for the safe handling and disposal of…

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