by VRBA | Feb 14, 2023 | Blog, Education & Training, news
The skilled trades shortage is again in the news. BC’s new labour market outlook predicts 83,000 job openings in the skilled trades by 2032. Vancouver Island-Coast region is expected to have the highest rate of employment growth during that time. Shortages continue... read more
by VRBA | Jul 12, 2022 | Blog, Education & Training, Housing data, news
The skilled trades shortage is again in the news, driving up costs and even causing contractors to turn down some projects. The challenge continues growing as baby boomers retire and demand for new housing increases. One response has been government and industry... read more
by VRBA | Jan 20, 2020 | Building Code, Education & Training
Codes Canada has announced a public review on changes to National Building Code including seismic & energy efficiency from Jan 13 to March 13. This is the public review that VRBA has suggested municipalities wait for, which includes a prescriptive option for... read more
by VRBA | Jun 5, 2019 | Blog, Building Code, Education & Training, Home Design & Renovation Show, Housing data, Uncategorized
Casey Edge, VRBA’s Executive Director was interviewed in Canadian Contractor magazine and had this to say about residential construction, BC Energy Step Code, housing affordability and other topics. read more
by VRBA | Jun 5, 2019 | Blog, Education & Training
Thinking of joining an industry association? Now is the time, during our annual membership renewal at the Victoria Residential Builders Association. Based on our principles of effective, efficient & affordable, we have re-invented the traditional association. VRBA... read more
by VRBA | Sep 21, 2018 | Blog, Education & Training
VRBA is holding an energy efficiency seminar the morning of Tuesday Oct 16 at the Hotel Grand Pacific. We strongly support education and training so the seminar is free for one person per VRBA member company. However, there are limited seats available. This seminar... read more
