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BUILDERS CODE CHAMPION AWARDS CELEBRATE CULTURE CHANGE IN BC’S CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

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The Builders Code is honouring six employers with Builders Code Champion Awards for leading the way in advancing the culture of BC’s industrial, commercial, and institutional construction sector. Their efforts have contributed to an increase in the participation of women in BC’s construction trades from 4.6 to 6 per cent since 2018.

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BC Construction Association Recognized for Achievements in Workforce Development with National Award

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The BC Construction Association (BCCA) is proud to be the first recipient of the Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) Workforce Excellence Award.  The award recognizes BCCA as a champion of diversity and inclusion in the construction industry and the demonstrated results delivered by its workforce development programs.   BCCA initiatives such as the Skilled Trades Employment Program (STEP), Integrating Newcomers, and the Builders Code have connected thousands of British Columbians to careers in the skilled construction trades, and are […]

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BC CONSTRUCTION SECTOR AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE WORKPLACE DIVERSITY

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Victoria, BC (June 5, 2020) – The BC Construction Association (BCCA), with the support of Minerva BC, today opened nominations for the 2nd annual Builders Code Champion Awards, which celebrate BC companies that are proactively addressing issues of the issues of equity, discrimination and harassment in BC’s construction sector. Recently, there has been increased fear […]

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Media Spotlight

 

Andy Calitz, LNG Canada

“We are committed to creating a workplace that supports equity and diversity. Our support of the Builders Code will help the province grow and retain its skilled labour pool.”

Paul Hill, Houle Electric

“Our people are what makes Houle successful, and we’re devoted to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all our employees.”

Chris Atchison, BC Construction Association

“A skilled tradesperson is a valuable asset, not a gender or demographic. Worksite behavior is not a women’s issue, it’s a business issue.”

Interview with Builders Code Employer Workplace Culture Coach Diane Jolicoeur as new culture training for construction site leaders is launched CBC Radio Kelowna 14/08/2019
An Interview with new Builders Code Employer Workplace Culture Coach, Diane Jolicoeur CHNL – Kamloops Radio 30/04/2019
BC Builders Code campaign asks workers to not be a ‘tool’ Journal Of Commerce 04/04/2019
B.C. Builders Code aims to change trades workplace culture, retain more women Times Colonist 03/04/2019
B.C. Builders Code aims to change trades workplace culture, retain more women Pique News Magazine 09/03/2019
New code aims to increase number of women working in B.C. construction industry Prince George Matters 09/03/2019
B.C. backs push to get more women working in construction CTV Vancouver Island 08/03/2019
B.C. Builders Code aims to change trades workplace culture, retain more women Delta Optimist 08/03/2019
BC Construction Industry Introduces Worksite Conduct Standards to Improve Worker Retention Benzinga 08/03/2019
BC Construction Industry Launches Ambitious “10×10” Inclusivity Goal Business Examiner 08/03/2019
B.C. Builders Code aims to change trades workplace culture, retain more women Vancouver Coruier 08/03/2019
BC Tradeswomen Society says new policy aimed at helping women working in construction ‘won’t change anything’ The Star Vancouver 08/03/2019
B.C.’s construction industry launches code of conduct on International Women’s Day BC Government News 08/03/2019
New code aims to increase number of women working in B.C. construction industry 24News 08/03/2019
Chris Atchison: B.C. launches builders code with aim to make skilled construction workforce 10 per cent women by 2028 Vancouver Sun 08/03/2019
B.C. looking to increase number of women in construction industry CTV News 08/03/2019

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