Bill 10 (Labour Relations Code Amendment Act) passed yesterday with the support of the NDP and Green caucuses. This means that single-step union certification (card check) and annual raids are coming to a construction site near you.

WorkSafeBC is holding a virtual public hearing on proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation.

SICA has seen a few changes this year and we would like to say farewell to our Education Administrative Assistant and introduce the Team for 2022.

Industry Awards of Excellence recognize industrial, commercial, and institutional projects within the southern interior of BC. In addition to the project awards, finalists are also recognized in several Leadership Awards categories.

This is the wrap up for the CCO Workshop. This one day conference where the goal is to facilitate open and transparent conversation between all parties in the construction industry.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is seeking to establish a pre-qualified list of firms to support its BC Highway Reinstatement Program which the Province has initiated to repair highways compromised by the extreme rainfall events of November 14 and 15,2021

Update on progress being made towards prompt payment laws in BC

SICA has teamed up with BC Construction Association Employee Benefit Trust (BCCA EBT) to ensure that construction workers are protected from the seasonal flu.

The associations are committed to working with government but want to see an effort to address the issues that have been raised.

SICA has announced the finalists for the 2020/2021 Industry Awards of Excellence!

On Thursday, September 23rd, SICA is holding a hybrid in-person/virtual Annual General Meeting. During the AGM SICA will share our latest Annual Report which covers the fiscal period between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021.

Through the Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA) Fund and in partnership with the Construction Foundation of BC, SICA is organizing the Kelowna Crane Incident Legacy Education Fund. This fund is a tribute to the individuals who tragically lost their lives from the Brooklyn Site Incident on July 12th, 2021. The funds raised through this fund will go towards supporting future post-secondary education for the children of the victims in this tragedy.

SICA is amplifying the call to show solidarity and honour those who lost their lives on Monday by hanging a safety vest outside your workplace or home. Please consider hanging a safety vest outside your workplace or home. Use the hashtag #hangahighvisoutside when posting this initiative on social media.

The board, staff, and members of SICA are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic crane accident in Kelowna yesterday. Our hearts grieve for the families, friends, and co-workers of those who did not return home from the job-site last night. Our deepest condolences go out to those who have been affected by this catastrophe.

In partnership with the BC Public Health Office, the BCCA and its partners have made available construction fast lanes at select vaccination centers around the province on specified dates between and times through June and July.

I write to you heavy with emotions regarding the recent discovery at the Kamloops residential school. This is a long-awaited confirmation of the cultural annihilation forced upon our indigenous communities. I feel the profound grief and anger of my ancestral lineage being of the Metis Nation, as well as a feeling of deep shame of being Canadian right now.

The BC Construction Association has released their latest industry-wide survey.

The BC Construction Association has responded to the 2021 BC Budget.

The Canadian Construction Association responds to the 2021 Federal Budget.

Today, April 9th, as part of the #lunchboxchallenge for Construction Month 2021 SICA was happy to serve lunch to the workers on the Acres Enterprises Ltd. Barkman site in Merritt!

It’s no exaggeration to say the global economy has been paralyzed by the pandemic. Fortunately for many Canadians, the construction industry was one of the few beacons in an otherwise slow economy greatly inhibited by COVID-19. Of course, the many forms of construction activity couldn’t forge ahead frivolously – social distancing, rigorous cleaning protocols and an abundance of caution were the norm on work sites everywhere, and it’s clear these methods will continue in the months ahead.

On March 5, 2021 SICA hosted our first ever virtual conference: Building Forward. We would like to thank all of the attendees who joined us live!

The nomination period for SICA’s 2nd Annual Industry Awards of Excellence has begun. Nominations will be accepted until January 15th, 2021.

SICA is pleased to announce 7 new board members that were ratified at the September 16th Annual General Meeting for the term of 2 years.

During our September AGM SICA shared our latest Annual Report.