APPRENTICE TRAINING TUITION FEE INCREASE Effective for courses beginning after September 1, 2019 the RCABC will be implementing an increase in Tuition Fees for the RDW and ASM Apprenticeship Training. Tuition fees for the 2019-2020 Training year will be: TRAINING […]
Read MorePresentations from the November 14th, 2018 presentations – Working with Earth, Wind & Metal Earth, Wind & Metal – Architectural Sheet Metal Roofs Earth, Wind & Metal – Designing Green Roofs for Stormwater Management Earth, Wind & Metal – Not […]
Read MoreRCABC RoofStar Technical Advisor Hamish Matheson was on CTV News Vancouver on November 12th for a consumer protection story about roof warranties. The full story and video can be viewed HERE.
Read MoreUBC has provided a brief on their ongoing evaluation of the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program. The brief can be accessed HERE and the full details are on the UBC School of Population and Public Health website HERE.
Read MoreThe recent Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) announced by Premier Horgan’s government has created a major disruption in our industry. Tradespeople and employers alike – both union and open shop – are working to understand the details of the 336 page document and […]
Read MoreDevelopers concerned by councillor’s motion to make green roofs mandatory in Vancouver
Read MoreRoofing Contractors Association of British Columbia (RCABC) joins British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) and other leading associations in expressing concern about a potentially limiting approach that may layer on costs and reduce competitive bidding on provincial infrastructure projects. RCABC is […]
Read MoreWorkSafeBC – July 2018 The Policy, Regulation and Research Division (the PRRD) is releasing a discussion paper on proposed policy amendments to the Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program. In addition, the Industry and Labour Services department is releasing practice materials […]
Read MoreVICORIA, B.C. – Eight of Canada’s best roofers and sheet metal workers gathered together in Victoria on Friday, July 6th for a national competition. Coming out on top as the big winner of the 43rd Annual Canadian Sheet Metal Workers […]
Read MoreRCABC Technical Articles I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto (Part 1) I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto (Part 2) I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore (Part 3) Making […]
Read MoreWorkSafeBC has recently released a bulletin on the hazards of using Prusik slings. This bulletin explains the hazards of using Prusik slings as rope grabs, and discusses why it’s safer in most cases for workers to use rope grabs that […]
Read MorePOSTED ON JUNE 7, 2018 BY COCABC First aid attendants are a lifeline for those who become injured or ill in the workplace. WorkSafeBC regularly reviews the occupational first aid training program to ensure that it is keeping up with best practices. In […]
Read More\ Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Centre of Excellence – Announcement to partners and supporters VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) in partnership with the City of Vancouver (the City), Passive House Canada and the Open Green Building […]
Read MorePayment delays are the most significant bottleneck in B.C.’s construction industry. These bottlenecks push risk down the construction chain which leads to fewer competitive bids on projects, higher costs, layoffs, and in the worst cases bankruptcy. Timely cash flow throughout […]
Read MoreRoofing contractors are often asked by general contractors to start roof installation earlier than 28 days, the time typically specified for strength gain measurement after concrete placement in new construction. Application of membranes to ‘green’ concrete can be problematic, evidence […]
Read MoreNew Interprovincial Agreement to Grow Canada’s Economy TORONTO, April 7th, 2017 /CNW/ – Ministers representing the federal, provincial and territorial governments have concluded negotiations on a new Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) that will help to expand Canadian businesses and […]
Read MoreAPPRENTICE TRAINING TUITION FEES Effective for courses beginning after September 1, 2017 the RCABC will be implementing Tuition Fees for the RDW and ASM Apprenticeship Training, this Tuition Fee replaces the previously charged commitment fee. TRAINING CATEGORY MEMBER NON-MEMBER Roofer, […]
Read MoreOn February 23, 2017 RCABC posted a news release on the CNW about the refugee training program that was successfully run in December 2017. The full article and information on how to get involved can be found HERE.
Read MoreBuildforce Canada – B.C.’s Construction Workforce Poised for Growth January 31, 2017 Press Release BuildForce Canada BC Market Outlook
Read MoreHiding in Plain Sight – Homeowner Asbestos Awareness Campaign Asbestos can be found in more than 3,000 building materials manufactured before 1990. Because it’s found in so many common building products, it can be a danger hiding in plain sight […]
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