Our unique place in the industry allows the concerns of even our smallest members to be heard. We continue to address relevant topics locally, provincially through the BC Construction Association and nationally through the Canadian Construction Association.
SICA supports members to local buyers of construction with respect to transparent and equitable procurement
We are a collective voice on behalf of the industry promoting fair tendering practices
We believe in educating the industry on construction best practices
These are the current initiatives we and our partners are working on.
[EXCERPT: VANCOUVER SUN] Several provinces have moved forward with prompt payment legislation, which acts as a deterrent to those outliers who refuse to pay what they owe. But not B.C. — at least, not yet.
On November 30, 2018, the province will be counting ballots in order to decide the voting system BC will use for future elections. Through our research, SICA has concluded that the current "First Past the Post" system provides for more stability.
On July 16, BC’s NDP government revealed details of a highly controversial Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), mandating that all construction workers on government projects join a union regardless of their employer’s labour affiliation.
As a Member you are a part of a collective voice, the SICA voice. Together, our voice is changing the construction community and helping your business grow through advocacy, networking events, affinity programs, direct business leads and more. Our voices promotes fairness, transparency and open communication in the construction industry. Join SICA to grow your business today and be a voice for our industry tomorrow.