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The Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA) is honoured to be named the recipient of the 2025 Kelowna Chamber Business Excellence Award for Excellence in Non-Profit.

Young Builders Lawn Bowling Wrap-Up for the event on September 5th, 2024

Update for Members: Government Releases Standardized Housing Designs. The government has introduced a new set of standardized designs for small-scale, multi-unit housing. These designs aim to simplify planning and reduce costs for construction projects.

Industry Alert: Procurement fairness clause removed from many Taxpayer-Funded construction projects. BCCA warns the public and contractors of unacceptable levels of risk following the explicit removal of “Contract A” by many public owners.

WorkSafeBC recommending changes to improve crane safety in B.C. New risk-reduction strategy is based on a comprehensive review of crane safety and informed by stakeholder input and feedback.

SICA would like to Thank everyone for making the June 7th Tournament a great success. It was a Perfect Day on the Greens: Thank You to Our Incredible Players and Sponsors! See the Wrap Up here!

Discover how Building Information Modelling (BIM) is revolutionizing sustainability in construction! From energy-efficient designs to waste reduction strategies, BIM technology is driving green goals forward. Read more about BIM's impact on sustainability and how it's shaping the future of construction.

As we wrap up the SICA Contractor Breakfast 2024, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all attendees for making it a remarkable event. We're especially grateful to BCCA for their sponsorship, contributing to its success. Congratulations to Acres for receiving the 2024 Leadership award for the Southern Interior region.

The Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA), alongside the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA), supports government plans for housing and infrastructure but highlights significant concerns due to labor shortages and the lack of Prompt Payment Legislation in the 2024 Budget.

Canada's construction industry, a vital force in our economy, employs an estimated 1.5 million people. However, for years, industry stakeholders have grappled with the persistent issue of payment delays along the contracting chain.

Wow, what a blast the Young Builder's Networking Group kickoff was! The Southern Interior Construction Association threw one heck of a party at the super trendy BNA Brewery Restaurant, and let me tell you, it was epic. Big shoutout to Acera Insurance for sponsoring – you guys know how to support the next wave of construction leaders.

This is the wrap-up for the CCO Workshop 2024. This one-day conference where the goal of facilitating open and transparent conversation between all parties in the construction industry.

We want to express our heartfelt appreciation for the members who attended our recent appreciation evening. Their unwavering commitment and dedication to the construction industry form the bedrock of our success, and it was a true honor to recognize and celebrate each member's invaluable contributions.

The CEO of the Southern Interior Construction Association, accompanied by 100 industry leaders, advocates at Parliament Hill for federal government collaboration to spur economic growth.

Protect yourself and your family. Prevent the flu this year. Get your flu shot with a pharmacist on-site at both our SICA locations. Space is limited; book your appointment now. Please note this link will take you to the Save on Foods Pharmacy site but the Flu Clinic will be hosted in our SICA office locations.

Thank you to our players and sponsors for the Fall SICA Golf Tournament 2023

SICA would like to express gratitude and recognition for these organizations that have been dedicated, committed, and engaged members of our association. This list acknowledges the significant contributions, loyalty, and positive impact that long-standing members bring to the construction industry and our community.

Thank you to all the participants and sponsors of the 2023 Trap & Skeet!

SICA would like to express gratitude to all our sponsors and the players who attended our Summer Golf Tournament

SICA Industrial Awards of Excellence 2023 Gala Event Wrap-up with finalists, winners and sponsors.

The Land Title and Survey Authority of BC (LTSA) has launched a new online Claim of Builders Lien application in BC.

Infrastructure BC Announcement BC Major Infrastructure Projects Brochure – Fall 2022 Update Wednesday, November 16, 2022 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

SICA Golf Tournament Wrap Up for September 16th, 2022

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.

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!

BuildForce Canada's annual Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward forecasts offer a 10-year scenario of workforce supply and demand.

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.

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.

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.