Apprenticeship is crucial to building a productive and resilient construction industry. It's also an investment and a journey for the sponsoring employer and the aspiring tradesperson. In this episode, we look at the benefits and challenges of apprenticeship and hear from industry insiders about how they would attract more apprentices and improve completion rates. You'll hear from employers and apprentices, to gain valuable insights from both sides.

From the early days of the pandemic, BC's government designated construction as an essential industry. Contractors were able to keep working, and it was a challenge they rose to. In this episode, leaders from the industry's main safety organizations reflect on their pandemic experiences, from the struggles and lessons learned to how this generational "trial by fire" will continue to shape the future of construction.

Rapidly escalating costs in an unpredictable global landscape. Dramatic uncertainty for many. In this episode, we sit down with experienced contractors and industry advisors to better understand contract options and how to minimize contract risks.

Ontario. Alberta. The UK. The USA. Prompt payment legislation is working in other jurisdictions, but BC continues to stall, leaving contractors to fend for themselves. In this episode, we sit down with four Canadian legal and adjudication professionals to learn how prompt payment is tangibly benefiting the construction industry in their provinces, and why BC needs to get on board.

April is Construction and Skilled Trades Month in BC and to celebrate, we’re sitting down with Cameron Betts, Byron Tarby, Adam Timler, and Aaron Henry to get their insider’s take on what matters to construction businesses in BC. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear leaders in the industry share their personal experiences.

In this episode we explore the impacts of the BC Government’s Project Labour Agreement (PLA) on the construction industry. Introduced in 2018 disguised as a traditional Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), the policy is widely considered a violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Find out why, and why it matters.

In this episode we explore the twin crises of mental health and addiction, and how culture change is essential to the solution. The construction industry must be a space where those who are struggling know they aren’t alone, and can find a way forward to building their best life. As writer Johann Hari says, the … Continue reading "A Life Worth Living"

Compulsory trades are coming to BC. Are you informed and ready to adapt? If you’re a tradesperson in BC’s electrical, mechanical or automotive trades, you may be in the first wave of tradespeople to be impacted by the new regulations. In this episode we look at what’s coming, when, how and why, and hear from … Continue reading "No Ticket, No Ride."

An inside look at the evolution of BC’s construction culture In this episode we look at how this traditionally “tough guy” industry is redefining safety to protect against psychological as well as physical hazards. As more employers adopt the Builders Code and its baseline conduct standard banning all forms of hazing, bullying, and harassment, they’re … Continue reading "Not Too Tough To Change"

In this episode we look at the corrosion of public sector procurement standards, explore why today’s procurement practitioners may be bending the rules, and explain how ignoring best practises puts projects at risk. Host Chris Atchison gives the low-down on the issue that’s becoming a top concern for BC’s ICI industry, and talks with experts … Continue reading "Fear, Open and Transparent"

In this episode we get into the chronic problem of late payments in construction and how this issue puts contractors across the industry at risk, regardless of their business size, location, role, or labour affiliation. Host Chris Atchision gives the low-down on the issue that costs BC owners an estimated $4BN per year, and talks with … Continue reading "Prompt Payment or Bust"

Welcome to Inside Construction, hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison. The construction industry is vital to the health of BC’s economy. It is also enormously complex. This show takes a hard and honest look at the issues within the industry, including payment flow, procurement best practices and diversification of the workforce. Hear from respected contractors … Continue reading "Welcome to Inside Construction"