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Wintering in West

January 16, 2025/in News Posts/by user

Along with my position at the BC Construction Association (BCCA) where I assist with administrative work for BCCA’s Builders Code Program, I am a certified Yoga teacher, focusing my study and teaching on the 5 Elements of Chinese Yin. In the spirit of Builders Code values, which include appreciation of diversity and learning from different […]

55 Years of Excellence: BCCA EBT’s Legacy in Empowering the Construction Workforce

December 6, 2024/in News Posts/by Guest Authors

The BCCA Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) is proud to celebrate 55 years of dedicated service to the construction industry’s workforce. Over the past five decades, we have remained steadfast in our mission to provide comprehensive, tailored benefits that address the unique needs of workers across British Columbia and Alberta. This anniversary serves as a reflection […]

Knowing the Signs of Depression in Men (and How to Help)

November 15, 2024/in News Posts/by Guest Authors

Intro by Chris Atchison In 2014, I was handed a series of challenges that shook my foundation. I lost my father, battled constant pain waiting for a hip replacement, and faced a cancer diagnosis that reminded me of my mortality in ways I hadn’t faced before. With a strong family, supportive friends, and a workplace […]

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