VRCA - Vancouver Regional Construction Association

BC Conservative Leader John Rustad doing one of his his first sit down interviews with VRCA President Jeannine Martin just hours after today’s big election news. Find a full recap of todays conversation right here tomorrow. #BCpoli

This morning I had the opportunity to participate in the Renew Canada Webinar on Meeting the Demand for Skilled Labour. Great perspectives offered from the panel including the overwhelming need for a larger collaborative approach to engaging youth and their parents in the K-12 years! Listen here to the group from across Canada discuss the issue. https://lnkd.in/gS-fhxa9

This week's Connector is here and it's full of content aimed at getting you ready for the fall season at VRCA! 🍂 Check out a detailed list of upcoming events, education opportunities, industry news updates, and more, including: ⭐ VRCA and BCCA call for Minister of Construction ⭐ The 35th Annual VRCA Awards of Excellence - tickets on sale ⭐ New fall leadership courses available through our Workforce Development department ⭐ A program spotlight on Inclusive Leadership in Trades from VRCA and Vancouver Community College (VCC) : https://ow.ly/R2a250T8YfI Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/7sjE50T8YfH

VRCA is partnering up with Vancouver Community College (VCC) for an exciting new initiative focused on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)! 🤝 Inclusive Leadership in Construction and Trades is a 30-hour, self-paced and instructor-led micro credential course designed to equip construction and trades professionals with the skills needed to foster a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. This course, open to anyone interested in EDI initiatives related to the construction industry, will offer real-life, hands-on examples and experiences from professionals working in trades. ➡️ Check out the full media release from ConstructConnect here: https://lnkd.in/gfJakKZ4 ➡️ And, read our Workforce Development Newsletter for more upcoming courses: https://lnkd.in/gC_mjS9s

Join BCCA President Chris Atchison at VRCA - Vancouver Regional Construction Association's Constructive Conversations event. This time, VRCA is hosting BC Conservative Party Leader John Rustad. 📆 August 28 ⏰ 5PM to 8PM Register here > https://loom.ly/Z3Vypsk These events bring together VRCA members, industry leaders and stakeholders to address critical issues impacting the construction sector. Past Constructive Conversations evenings have featured NDP leader Premier David Eby as well as BC United leader Kevin Falcon. #BCConstruction #ConstructionIndustry #Elections #ConstructionLeadership #ConstructionLife

🚧 VRCA & BCCA Propose New Provincial Cabinet Position: Minister of Construction🚧 With only two months left before B.C. voters hit the polls, the VRCA and the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) aim to turn the campaign spotlight on the construction industry by proposing a bold new provincial cabinet role: the Minister of Construction. With B.C.’s construction industry contributing $27 billion to the province’s GDP and the total current value of construction projects sitting at $160+ billion, the associations argue it’s high time the sector had its own dedicated voice at the legislature in Victoria. "Construction isn’t just about buildings," said VRCA President Jeannine Martin. "It’s about communities, infrastructure, and the future of this province. We need a minister who will ensure our industry gets the voice and attention it deserves. It's time we had someone in charge of this vital, economy driving, entrepreneurial industry." View the full media release here: https://lnkd.in/gV3PC3b2

Cheers to a great final day of our SWING! Golf Series for Women in Construction this past Friday! After three days of lessons, our golfers put their new skills to the test at our 9-hole tournament, hosted by Kensington Pitch & Putt and Burnaby Mountain Golf Course. A little rain couldn't stop us from having a ton of fun out there!🏌️♀️ We could not be more proud of the efforts made by our attendees, volunteers, and sponsors Southwest Contracting Ltd. in making this year's series such a success. We hope to see you all out on the greens soon! ⛳ ➡️ View the full SWING! photo album here: https://lnkd.in/gNH9vdpq

⭐ It's finally here! ⭐ Registration for the 35th Annual VRCA Awards of Excellence Gala is now open! Join us on October 24th at the Parq Casino Resort for an unforgettable evening celebrating the very best in Vancouver's construction industry. This prestigious event brings together over 600 industry leaders from across the Lower Mainland to recognize the finest companies, projects, and individuals who have made significant contributions to the construction community. ➡️ Details on registration and sponsorship opportunities available on our website: https://ow.ly/oLua50T4yoe

Introducing our first VRCA Trade Contractors Forum, designed to help our members engage, network, and strategize with industry peers. 🤝 Join us on Tuesday, September 10th from 7:30 - 9:00AM at our VRCA office for an opportunity to come together to discuss some of today’s top challenges faced by Trade Contractors in our industry, including: 💡 Labour Shortages 💡 Rising Materials Costs 💡 Permitting & Procurement Practices 💡 Project Delays and Scheduling 💡 Environmental Sustainability Requirements ➡️ More info and registration details available on our website: https://lnkd.in/gSwet5Mq Are you a member outside the Trade Contractors division? Find info on our other VRCA Forums here: https://lnkd.in/gu_e_S4H

Are you ready to future-proof the leadership of your company? Sign up for this brand-new VRCA workshop on Succession Planning! Facilitated by Polina Kouzmina, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, ACTC from Thriveworks Coaching & HR Consulting, this half-day session will help construction industry leaders gain practical knowledge to enhance decision-making, nurture talent, and refine succession strategies. 📌 Read this week's Workforce Development & Education Alert for more information ⬇️