The Prince George Construction Association would like to welcome the following members:
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Weekly Update
February 13, 2015
All Points Fire Protection Ltd
Westburne Electrical Supply
Clint Dahl—Royal Lepage
Maple Reinders Inc.
CCA News: buildingSMART Canada Issues A Call to Action for
Building Information Modelling in Canada
buildingSMART Canada, a council of the Institute for BIM in Canada (IBC)
and Canadian chapter of buildingSMART International, has released a
Roadmap to Lifecycle BIM in Canada, which describes the transformation
required to achieve the use of lifecycle BIM in the Canadian built
environment. “Internationally, the use of BIM as a delivery process has
shown increased collaboration, and ultimately more efficient processes,
products, and operations in the architecture, engineering, construction and
facility operation sectors,” said Bob Hildenbrandt, chair of the Institute for
BIM in Canada. “This Roadmap is a call to action for the Canadian built
environment to move toward a BIM-based project delivery and building
lifecycle process” Read more
COCA News: New Legislation for WorkSafe BC
The B.C. Liberals introduced BILL 9 – 2015 ~ WORKERS COMPENSATION
AMENDMENT ACT, 2015 on Wednesday with the intention of increased
workplace safety following recommendations made in the Macatee Report.
Canada Winter Games a 'Coming Out Party' For
Northern British Columbia
Many young athletes use the Canada Winter Games as a stepping stone
to greater exposure, and this year's host city hopes to do the same.
Prince George, B.C., is set to welcome 2,400 competitors for 17 days
beginning Friday, and Games CEO Stuart Ballantyne says apart from
putting on an event featuring some of the country's premier sporting
talent, the community is also looking forward to telling its story.
"I think it's a real coming out party for Northern British Columbia and
Prince George," Ballantyne said in a recent phone interview. "A lot of
the country doesn't really consider what goes on in
Northern B.C. and this is a great chance to stand up on a soapbox and
tell them."
Athletes will compete in 19 sports, including alpine skiing, hockey,
snowboarding, figure skating, curling, badminton, gymnastics, table
tennis and synchronized swimming. Read More
OPENING CEREMONIES FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2015
6:00 PM
The legislation adds enforcement tools for WorkSafeBC that include on the
spot fines of up to $1,000, wider discretion to stop work deemed unsafe and
the ability to take more forceful action against egregious, wilful and repeat
offenders.
The new legislation also expands the court’s authority to bar the worst
offenders from operating in an industry, and shortens time frames in which
companies must conduct investigations into significant workplace incidents.
Based on consultation, the B.C. government decided not to give WorkSafeBC
the ability to penalize workers with on-the-spot fines for failing to wear
protective gear such as hard hats and steel-toed boots.
COCA is actively working with our partners to determine the implications of
this legislation, and if necessary, will draft a coordinated response on behalf
of industry.
BUILDEX Vancouver - Feb 25 & 26, 2015
BUILDEX Vancouver is Western Canada’s largest tradeshow and
conference for the Construction, Renovation, Architecture, Interior
Design and Property Management industries. With over 600 exhibits, and
more than 50 educational seminars BUILDEX attracts over 13,500
attendees annually.
http://www.bettermail.ca/ct/348/1080777/676236279/
CANADA'S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IS GROWING, and
with that comes opportunity for YOU
Construction industry employment has grown by more than 80% in the
last 15 years – making it one of the leading industries in Canada. And
this growth is expected to last.
According to a BuildForce Canada report, there will be a need to
replace more than 235,000 retiring workers by 2023.
What does this mean for you? Significant opportunities. Career
stability. And the knowledge that
your hard-earned skills won't go
to waste anytime soon.
Read More
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BC Construction Association North
3851 Eighteenth Avenue ♦ Prince George, BC ♦ V2N 1B1
Phone: 250.563.1744 ♦ Fax: 250.563.1107
The Prince George Construction Association would like to welcome the following members:
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All Points Fire Protection Ltd
Westburne Electrical Supply
Clint Dahl—Royal Lepage
Weekly
Update
February
13, 2015
Maple Reinders Inc.
Announcing: Construction Sector
Project Management Tools & Techniques
Industrial/Commercial Fall Protection Training March 18, 2015
The Industrial/Commercial Fall Protection Training
Course is designed to give students a good
understanding of fall protection as it relates to safety
standards in the province of BC. Students examine
the components that create fall protection systems
and review the governing bodies that control fall
protection regulations and standards. This is a one
day course which references WorkSafeBC standards.
Dates: 2 day workshop (8:30 - 4:30), PRINCE GEORGE March 23-24, 2015
BC Construction Association - North, 3851 18th Ave, Prince George, BC
Price: Members $749 / Non-members $899
Earn Professional Credits From: Project Management Institute / Gold Seal
What the Workshop Provides
A comprehensive overview of construction sector project management
techniques so you can effectively plan, manage, and control projects.
Theory and practical examples of methodologies provided in an interactive
format.
WHEN: March 18, 2015
WHERE: BCCA-North, Prince George
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 13, 2015
Industry professional instructors
For more information, please contact Jennifer Terry, at
250-614-1729 or email at [email protected]
REGISTER TODAY!
Click here for Registration Form
Contact Jennifer Terry at 250-614-1729 or
email at [email protected]
Upcoming Education & Training
Date
Course
Summary
Register
TSO/CSO
Training
This two week full-time program is recognized by the Applied
Science Technicians and Technologists of BC (ASTTBC), and also
earns CMP Points for BCRSP Certification.
Click here for more information and registration
March 11 & 12, 2015
(Prince George)
COR Internal Auditor
Training
This two day course is based on the COR National Audit Document
and teaches permanent employees how to evaluate the
performance of their company's health and safety program
Click here for more information and registration
March 16 & 17, 2015
(Prince George)
Leadership for Safety
Excellence
This two day course is designed for Supervisors, Safety Officers, and
Managers. It will enable you to: define supervisory and
management roles, complete inspections and conduct safety investigations.
Click here for more information and registration
March 18, 2015
(Prince George)
Industrial/
Commercial Fall
Protection
This course is designed to give students a good understanding of Fall
Protection as it relates to safety standards in the province of BC.
Contact Jennifer Terry at
250-614-1729 or
[email protected]
March 23 & 24, 2015
(Prince George)
Project Management
Tools & Techniques
A comprehensive overview of construction sector project
management techniques so you can effectively plan, manage and
control project. Theory and practical examples of methodologies
provided in an interactive format.
Contact Jennifer Terry at
250-614-1729 or
[email protected]
March 9 - 20, 2015
(Prince George)
2015 CANADA WINTER GAMES
PGCA would like to recognize and thank all Member Firms and Friends
of the Canada Winter Games Outdoor Ice Oval Enhancement Project for
their generous support!
Completion Reached!
PGCA Legacy Outdoor Ice
Oval Building
All set for the Games
Events!
Thanks to our Project
Manager Brian Teschke,
his Co-Chair Mike Fawcett
and our whole Team of
Member Firm Contributors
and their Employees
WE ARE READY – Let the
Games Begin!
Contact the Ticketmaster Box Office at CN
Centre or book online for Tickets & Passes.
Visit www.ticketmaster.ca or
call 1-855-985-5000
For $100, you can leave a legacy within the
community by purchasing a piece of the
Novak Family Legacy Wall.
Contact 250-564-3700 or
email: [email protected]
Games Gear is available at Prince George
Canadian Tire or at the Canada Winter Games
Accreditation Volunteer Centre at 545 Quebec
St, or online at www.2015gamesgear.ca
* Accurate Door & Hardware Co. Ltd.
* Admiral Roofing Ltd.
Ainsworth
* Allnorth Consultants
* All Pro Plumbing & Heating Inc.
* Allrite Heating & Ventilation
* All-West Glass, Prince George Ltd.
Andrew Sheret Limited
* Armtec Ltd.
* Badger Daylighting
Bear Wood Excavating
* Britco LP
* Brock White Canada
* Bryant Electric Ltd.
* Can-Crane/ Central Pipe
* CanaSteel Rebar Services Corp
Canadian Tire
* Central Builders'
Chinook Scaffold Systems Ltd.
* City of Prince George
Cloverdale Paint
* Coast Cutting & Coring Ltd
* Columbia Bitulithic, A Division of Lafarge Canada Inc.
* Corestock Industrial Supply Ltd.
* Datoff Bros Construction Ltd
Decorum Painting
Dunkley Lumber
* Energy Wise Distributers
* Equity Plumbing & Heating Ltd.
* Ex-cel Acoustics Ltd.
* Graydon Group Management Inc.
* Harris Rebar
* Heartland Steel Doors Ltd.
* Hilti Canada
* Houle Electric Ltd.
* Inland Concrete (a division of Lehigh Hanson Materials Ltd)
* IQ Builders Ltd.
* Lakewood Electric Ltd.
Marathon Eavstrough
* National Concrete Accessories
* Northway Glass Inc.
* Prince George Portable Toilet Services Ltd.
* Pittman Asphalt, Div of YCS Holdings Ltd.
* Portal Installation 2009 Ltd.
* Prince Sheet Metal & Heating Ltd.
* RF Klein & Sons Ltd.
* RH Jones & Son Mechanical Ltd.
* RJ Cooper Construction Ltd.
Scouten Engineering Ltd
* Sterling Crane
* Stinger Welding Ltd.
*Superior Fencing Ltd.
* The CAT Rental Store
* TQ Insulators
Tropical Pool & Spa
* United Rentals of Canada Inc
* Viking Construction Ltd.
* Wayne Watson Construction
Warmac Ventures
Wastemanagement
* WesternOne
* Windsor Plywood
* Winton Global
* Zettl Masonry Ltd.
* Denotes PGCA Member Firms