b'BUILDERS CODETHE BUILDERS CODELEADING THE EVOLUTION OF WORKSITE CULTURE he number one reason workers leave the construction T industryregardless of genderis culture. It can beHERES WHAT EMPLOYERS AREthe biggest retention challenge contractors face. SAYING ABOUT THE BUILDERS CODE: This is just one of the many compelling business reasons forAs a small business in the construction industry construction employers to set a clear expectation with theirwithout a dedicated human resources department, crews against hazing, harassment and bullying. In an industrySierra Landscaping will greatly benefit from the thats 95 per cent male and facing a skilled worker shortage,professional online resources and materials developed those companies leading the way in culture and diversity haveand made available through the program. a distinct advantage in recruiting and retaining.Veronica Scarpino, Partner at Sierra Landscaping Thats why a team of industry and government partners, including the Southern Interior Construction Association,In the construction industry we know that this is the joined forces to launch the Builders Code, a baseline coderight thing to doto make sure that its an inclusive of conduct standard for all worksites in B.C. The project hasenvironment thats safe for everybodybut we dont received a tremendously positive response because industryalways necessarily have the tools. With Builders Code leaders recognize the importance of culture change and areyou guys make it easy for us. You give us stuff that we looking for positive solutions.can use in a very tangible way thats going to make a More and more, contractors are acknowledging that sitedifference, so it was a no brainer to sign on. safety and productivity depend on good mental health, and Donna Grant, Marketing and Project Pursuit that culture plays a big role here. Negative behaviours, likeManager, Scott Constructionhazing or bullying, cause stress and distraction, which can The new Cool or Tool? app30 SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION'