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 | Paul de Jong | February 12, 2019 Industry Voices Op-Ed columns reflect the opinion of the author and not that of ConstructConnect’s Journal of…
Read MoreIndustry Voices Op-Ed: The truth about Community Benefit Agreements
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 | Robert Blakely | February 12, 2019 Industry Voices Op-Ed columns reflect the opinion of the author and not that of ConstructConnect’s Journal of Commerce,…
Read MoreThe Editor: CBA conference reiterates how broader construction industry is left out
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 | Paul de Jong | February 7, 2019 To the Editor, Re: CBAs take on international tone, featured in the Jan. 30, 2019 Journal of…
Read MoreB.C. shines as BuildForce predicts 10 years of labour force growth
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 | Don Wall February 6, 2019 British Columbia is expected to see high demand for construction labour well into the next decade, leading the way…
Read MorePleased with Alberta Work Zone Changes
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 | February 6, 2019 The Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) recently praised the province’s changes to work zone speed regulations,…
Read MoreBCIB board hits a sour note with some industry stakeholders
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…
Read MoreCoquitlam’s Forensic Psychiatric Hospital hit with huge fine for failing to provide workplace safety
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,…
Read MoreProposed merits and justice policy amendments
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…
Read MoreBC NDP win crucial Nanaimo by-election, maintain seat advantage in legislature
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…
Read MoreVoices Op-Ed: NDP version of CBAs worst of partisan trade unionism
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…
Read MoreAnnouncement of Interim President from WorkSafeBC
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…
Read MoreSweetheart Deal is Sour for Workers, Employers & Taxpayers
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…
Read MoreChris Gardner: Beware the NDP government’s backroom deal with big unions
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…
Read MoreAnnouncement – Trevor Alexander
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…
Read MoreHousekeeping amendments to the Prevention Manual (OHS Policies)
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…
Read MoreDecember 2018 work-related incidents reported to WorkSafeBC
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…
Read MoreCommunity benefits? The top B.C. newsmaker raises eyebrows
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…
Read MoreIndustry Voices Op-Ed: Community Benefits Agreements and the facts
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….
Read MoreB.C. project problems a ‘failure of political leadership’
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…
Read MoreVancouver marks anniversary of Bentall IV tower tragedy
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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