Canadian developer Brivia Group has selected downtown Vancouver as the location for its newest project, a 60-storey Passive House residential development. Photo courtesy Brivia Group Canadian developer Brivia Group has selected downtown…
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Construction Industry Faces Yet Another Challenge: Fixed-Price Contracts in a Price-Volatile Market
The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) hosted a free, online panel discussion on what is currently the hottest topic in construction: Fixed-Price Contracts in a Price-Volatile Market. Over 215 association members attended…
VRCA Announces 2020 and 2021 Awards of Excellence Gold Award Winners
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) recognized the finest in BC’s construction industry at its 32nd annual Awards of Excellence gala, held on March 2, at the Vancouver Convention…
Regional Construction Associations Partner with BCCA Employee Benefit Trust to Provide Flu Shots for Industry
Inoculation will protect industry from seasonal flu and keep work sites active As our province continues to contend with the COVID-19 Pandemic, British Columbia’s construction industry has shown resilience and responsibility, allowing…
Vancouver projects awarded for use of architectural copper
The St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, an iconic example of the Gothic Revival style in Vancouver and Western Canada, is among the projects that were awarded this year. Originally constructed between 1931 and…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic…
BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) to launch Asbestos Control Training (ACT)
This fall, the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) will launch Asbestos Control Training (ACT) a series of 5 courses beginning with Asbestos 101 (Awareness Training) with specialty courses to follow. Courses are…
A Special Thank you
Back Row (L-R): VRCA Events & Sponsorship Manager Jennifer Jones, Live Members Clark Campbell, Ron Fettback, Tony Everett, Joe Burnett, Larry Mierau, Rick Stockstad, John Hiebert; U40 Past Chair Brian Trann; VRCA…
VRCA Extends Service Hours
Sherry Morrell, Manager, Planroom Operations[email protected] | 604-293-6588 Great news! VRCA now supports early risers with extended Planroom service hours as early as 7:30am, Monday – Friday, in our Vancouver office at 3636…
VRCA Education Responds to Changing Industry Needs
VRCA Education Responds to Changing Industry Needs VRCA’s robust Education Program is a rapidly evolving resource for our members and industry. There is literally something for everyone! As we respond to changing…