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Welcome to The Connector, the VRCA's weekly e-newsletter!
Issued every Tuesday, The Connector is designed to help members and prospective members stay up-to-date with industry news, events, programs and promotions offered by VRCA and its industry partners.
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June 27 - Tri-Council Meeting
Members’ attendance at VRCA’s Divisional Council meetings is critically important. Your input informs how VRCA addresses industry issues that exist in the Lower Mainland and facilitates the BC and Canadian Construction Associations’ advocacy work at provincial and national levels respectively.
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Please watch this video message from
VRCA President, Fiona Famulak.
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Click here to learn more about the June 27 agenda and to register.
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June 27 - President's Club Dinner
 This month's President's Club Dinner is sold out! The next dinner will be held on September 19. Details will be posted in due course. Thank you to MNP LLP sponsor of the President's Club Dinner series.
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July 20 - VRCA Boat Cruise - Registration now open!
You are invited to attend VRCA's Boat Cruise, hosted by the U40 Network, on July 20. This year, our boat the Magic Charm will depart from the Westin Bayshore and Marina. Thank you to our event sponsors EllisDon Corporation and Williams Scotsman of Canada Inc.
Click here to learn more and to register.
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July 21-26 - PAQS 2017 Congress
Since 1995, the Pacific Institute of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) has held a congress in cities around the world where representatives from the 13 member nations meet to discuss best practices and look to the future. VRCA will be participating at PAQS 2017, the theme of which is Green Developments: The New Era, and VRCA President, Fiona Famulak, will be presenting at the Pecha Kucha Fair.
Click here for more information.
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August 11 - Awards of Excellence Outstanding Achievement Award Nomination Deadline
We are currently featuring each of the 8 Outstanding Achievement Awards that are presented at the annual Awards of Excellence Gala event.
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The VRCA Member of the Year Award recognizes a company’s outstanding achievement in the construction industry and significant contribution to VRCA through years of continuous membership, involvement in the VRCA’s Board of Directors, Councils and committees and its support of VRCA events, education program etc.
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Last year's winner was Division 15 Mechanical Ltd.
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2017 Spring-Summer Course Catalogue now available
Did you know 70% of our classroom courses are Gold Seal certified and 90% are CPD (HPO) certified?
Click here to access the 2017 Spring-Summer Course Catalogue.
What's happening in the next 3 weeks?
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Tender, Contract & Builders Lien Law: What You Need to Know
June 27, 2017 - 8:00am - 11:00am
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Construction 101
July 5-6, 2017 - 7:30am - 4:00pm
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Introduction to Construction Blueprint Reading
July 10, 2017 - 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Enjoy the flexibility of learning online!
Designed to enhance business development, leadership & management, productivity, computer and safety skills, our online courses can be taken anywhere you have access to the internet.
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In today’s candidate short market, our Construction Job Centre is the perfect way for employers to promote job opportunities to thousands of job seekers from entry level to experienced professionals. Job postings on the Construction Job Centre are also posted on social media for increased exposure.
Featured Job Postings
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Junior Project Manager/Estimator | Houle Electric Limited
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Project Manager/Estimator | Houle Electric Limited
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Project Manager/Estimator,Construction | Houle Electric Limited
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Electrical Estimator | Houle Electric Limited
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Finishing Carpenters | Axiom Builders Inc.
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Facilities Planner/Technologist | Make a Future
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Click here for the complete list of current job postings.
Click here to promote your job posting now.
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BidCentral is our online Planroom that provides members with exclusive access to project opportunities, including project descriptions, planholder lists and listings of specifications, addenda, and blueprints, in the ICI construction industry across BC.
With your BidCentral login and password you can access the BidCentral Bulletin 24/7. Click here to learn more.
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Take Advantage of the New BidCentral Pre Bid Service!
VRCA has expanded its Pre Bid projects folder! The expansion currently includes over 250 Lower Mainland Pre Bid projects - available to view right now – and 790+ Pre Bid projects from across the province. New local and provincial Pre Bid opportunities are added on a regular basis.
To learn more about Pre Bid, visit the FAQ or contact Sherry Morrell, Manager - Planroom Operations, at sherrym@vrca.bc.ca.
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Commisioner of Oath Services
Are you located in the Fraser Valley? We will be providing Commissioner of Oath services (in respect of construction statutory declarations), at the KPMG Langley office, 8506 - 200th Street, from 9:00am to 4:30pm on Thursday June 22, 2017.
For further information, please contact Sherry Morrell, Manager - Planroom Operations, at sherrym@vrca.bc.ca.
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News from our National Association
The CCA Weekly, issued by the Canadian Construction Association, contains articles and information that is relevant to all those involved in the ICI construction industry.
Click here for CCA Weekly – June 13, 2017.
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