VRCA would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have recently achieved their Gold Seal certification! It is our sincere pleasure to recognize their tremendous achievement as they have now attained an…
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Skilled Trades Certification Town Hall
Our Compulsory Skilled Trades Certification Town Hall gave VRCA members the opportunity to share their voice and hear the input of others. We thank all who attended and are happy to share…
Every Child Matters – Support Links
The VRCA extends our heartfelt wishes for peace and healing to the many members of our industry who have been so deeply affected. Below are links and phone numbers should you require…
COVID-19 sick leave reimbursement application: Action requested
In order to apply for the B.C. government’s COVID-19 Paid Sick-Leave Reimbursement Program, you need to sign up for WorkSafeBC’s online services. Through this program, which will be available starting June 15,…
Vancouver nonprofit opens new arts education centre
Vancouver-based nonprofit Arts Umbrella opens new arts education centre in Granville Island.Image courtesy Arts Umbrella Arts Umbrella, a nonprofit centre in Granville Island, Vancouver, has opened its new arts education facility. The…
Gold Seal Certification program is changing
Gold Seal Certification program is changing The Gold Seal Certification program certifies estimators, foremen, owner’s construction managers, project managers, safety practitioners and superintendents working in, or with, Canada’s non-residential construction industry. When…
Stantec and HDR selected to design new Vancouver hospital
A design-build team of HDR, PCL Construction, and Stantec will work to create the new St. Paul’s Hospital Project in Vancouver, B.C. Photo courtesy HDR/Stantec HDR in collaboration with Stantec were selected…
The Construction Research Network
“From Insight to Job Site” British Columbia boasts a national reputation for large buildings and infrastructure projects. But while we build projects “by the book,” we don’t often write new ones. Like…
New and updated CCDC Documents – available now
*same price as the 2008 edition* This 2020 edition of CCDC’s flagship document features some important and well-needed changes, including a new approach towards payment legislations, the addition of provisions addressing early…
City of Vancouver’s VanMap is Being Replaced
Have you had a chance to try out the City of Vancouver’s new VanMap? This version has better performance (faster) and works on mobile phones. If you have used Legacy VanMap in…