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Trust, Culture, and Strategy: Why “Soft Stuff” Drives Hard Results

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Strategy fails in practice, not on paper. Learn why trust, culture, and psychological safety are the hidden drivers of strategic execution and how to build them into your organization.

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Statistics to Strategy: The Case for Workplace Culture

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Transform industry data into actionable strategy. Discover why prioritizing psychological safety, retention, and workplace culture is a critical business priority for BC construction employers.

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What’s Under the Hard Hat Matters: How Acres Enterprises Builds Workplace Culture

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Discover how 2026 Builders Code Champion Award winner Acres Enterprises is redefining job site safety. Learn their practical strategies for supporting mental health, fostering connection, and building a culture where people want to stay.

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Media Spotlight

 
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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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