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Women in Construction Week: The Industry Needs More Women
The Star
Wednesday, March 8 was International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
In addition, this week is also recognized as Women in Construction Week.
At CHBA BC we’re pleased to recognize all the amazing women working in construction, our board members and our vital staff who keep our provincial and local associations running and ensure we’re the voice of the residential construction industry in B.C.
The Star newspaper looked at some of the compelling reasons why the construction industry needs more women to help fill the skilled trades shortage.
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BC Falling Behind on Housing Starts
Global News
 Last week, CHBA BC released our analysis of the B.C. budget. While the association was pleased to see big investments in housing, the province’s funding for its CleanBC goals was disappointing. Many of the housing plans included in the budget provincial budget still need more detail.
The provincial government is also forecasting a drop in housing starts activity in B.C. Estimates in the NDP’s latest three-year fiscal plan showed 46,721 new housing starts last year but projected a 16.5-per cent decrease this year to just 39,033 starts, and a further decline to 37,037 housing starts in 2024.
As CHBA BC CEO Neil Moody told Global News, while falling housing starts are an issue to increasing housing supply, the issue is magnified by a lack of skilled trades and approval delays at the municipal level.
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Province Introduces Pay Transparency Legislation
BC Government
Intending to close the gender pay gap in the province, the Government of B.C. introduced pay transparency legislation this week.
Once the legislation is passed, as of Nov. 1, 2023, all employers will be required to include wage or salary ranges on all publicly advertised jobs. In addition, as soon as the legislation is in force, B.C. employers will not be able to ask prospective employees for pay history information or punish employees who disclose their pay to co-workers or potential job applicants — actions the BC government says are known to contribute to the gender pay gap.
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In-Person Training: Reaching Future Performance Targets Using Fundamental Enclosure Concepts
CHBA BC
7 CPD points
Does the mindset for residential construction today correlate with the performance targets of tomorrow ... simply put ... No! High-performance residential buildings need to be highly durable, but what type of enclosure assemblies will meet future energy demand requirements? What are the renewable details associated with typical 15-20-year building enclosure assets (e.g., deck/balcony membranes and sloped roof systems)? How can you gain experience with new high-performance building performance methods before taking on your next project?
- Gain hands-on experience with high-performance air and water barrier membrane installation detailing known to improve efficiency, increase durability, and reduce installation costs
- Build the fundamental knowledge required to be successful in evaluating and implementing high-performance enclosure design demanded by current and future code requirements
- Learn cutting-edge renewable detailing approaches that can be implemented on even today’s projects
This event will provide multiple hands-on opportunities, including:
- Work to install an exterior sheathing membrane strip-in on a window rough opening penetration mock-up.
- Work to execute sheathing membrane starter penetration detailing for typical vent and electrical/mechanical vent penetrations.
BURNABY | MARCH 30, 2023 - REGISTER HERE
NELSON | MAY 11, 2023 - REGISTER HERE
This training session is proudly sponsored by FortisBC.
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NEW LOCATIONS CONFIRMED: Mind the Gap: Preventing failures in HVAC and Airtightness
CHBA BC
 7.5 CPD points
This one-day course will take a deeper dive into the BC Energy Step Code metrics for Part 9 buildings and how to achieve Step 3 and higher through design and building techniques to build better and minimize costs. The content will focus on practical strategies for effective design, proper selection and installation of mechanical systems, and airtightness. Using real-world examples and different housing archetypes from local climates, we will examine why some projects fail while others pass easily.
This course will include an onsite component at the end of the day. Using a local real-world onsite home, the class will participate in a blower door test. This will include hands-on preparation for the test, highlighting common problem areas as well as strategies for improvement and repairs. This session will also discuss airtightness best practices and strategies for renovations.
Dates available:
April 13 – Kamloops, BC
April 28 – Kelowna, BC
May 4 – Victoria, BC
May 5 – Nanaimo, BC
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Upcoming Webinars
CHBA BC
 De-mystifying Construction Contracts: Key Terms to Protect and Grow your Business
Date: March 31
Time: 9:00 am-11:00 am
2 CPD points
This course will use the CHBA BC contract and other sample contracts to help viewers identify important contractual terms for their specific business.
Register Here
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Builders Liens and Holdbacks 101
Date: April 17
Time: 9:00 am-11:00 am
2 CPD points
This course will provide information on British Columbia’s Builders Lien Act and how it applies to various industry stakeholders, including Owners, General Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers.
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Warranty Defects: Causes and Solutions
Date: May 17
Time: 8:30 am-12:30 am
4 CPD points
Learn the most common construction defects based on actual housing projects.
Register Here
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Robots Competition Provides a Unique Way to Introduce Trades to High School Students
Times Colonist
 Last week, high school robotics teams from across B.C. and as far away as Australia gathered in Victoria for the FIRST Canadian Pacific Regional Robotics Competition.
Teams have six weeks to design and build a robot that can perform a particular function, before meeting to put their creations to the test.
The event provides a unique way to introduce the trades to high school students. The teams design, fabricate and program the robot and also do all the metal work, electrical, mechanics and carpentry.
The Times Colonist profiled the Reynolds Reybots — 20 Grade 8 to 12 students who belong to the Reynolds Secondary School robotics club in Victoria.
Many of the students will have spent more time this year in the school shop than the shop kids do.
While Reynolds didn’t come out as the winner of this competition, the school did earn a Judges Award for their effort.
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In B.C. (and across Canada) there are many resources to help employers bring more women into construction and to encourage women to pursue a career in this rewarding industry.
