b'BCCA UPDATEA MESSAGE FROM BCCAAN EXTRAORDINARY YEARAGAINChris Atchison,President, BCCAf there has ever been a time that demonstratedThroughout this year we have:I the value of association membership, that time isReceived commitment from the provincial governmentnow. Across Canada, community by community,to move forward with prompt payment legislation, in we continue to witness extreme adversity in the form of fire,partnership with the prompt payment working groupflood, pandemic, economic loss and social injustice. Yet theresCelebrated B.C.s fourth annual Construction and Skilled something else happening, tooan unparalleled collaborative effort continues to strengthen the ties that bind B.C.sTrades Monthconstruction community. Attended Deputy Ministers Industry Infrastructure Forum (DMIIF) rebootBusinesses who are members of construction associations canBeen invited by the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery tap into a priceless system of information and support, both formally and informally. As one member located in the floodedand Innovation to be a part of the B.C. COVID-19 Sumas Prairie recently put it, I really feel for the businessesIndustry Engagement Tablethat have been flooded and arent part of the associations. I Produced six episodes of our Inside Construction podcast,dont know how I would be getting through this without thecovering topics like prompt payment, mandatory network I have through my membership. certification, CBA, opioids and addiction, and more The essential designation of the construction industry hasPresented to the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region panel been a boon for our workforce of 211,000. Jobsites stayed(https://vimeo.com/442884755) on the B.C. construction vibrant during 2021, adapting and providing a beacon ofindustrys joint efforts regarding COVID-19normality during a surreal time. We owe a debt of gratitude Received a second consecutive CCA Workforce Excellence to B.C.s construction workforce and their employers. AlongAward for championing diversity and inclusion in the the way, the BCCA team reimagined and redeployed itself toconstruction industrycontinue its important work behind the scenes. Expansion of the Builders Code and its standard code ofBCCAs COVID-19 briefing and resource hub launchedconduct expectation for all worksites in B.C.nearly two years ago and continues to offer necessary updatesI greatly benefit from and remain appreciative of an engaged and bulletins. Our Virtual Hotline helps us connect with ourand thoughtful Board of Directors who support the collective industry in real time. Our subject matter experts are alwaysadvancement of the B.C. construction industry. The required ready with their professional insights. Now, with Omicroncommitment is valued, and I look forward to the ongoing cases expected to surge, our COVID-19 resources willleadership in governance and strategic direction as we unfortunately be as necessary as ever. continue to deliver value on so many fronts.On January 24th, BCCA will co-host a virtual Town Hall withIn 2022, BCCA embarks on a new three-year strategic plan the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) onwhich will carry us throughor beyond?this pandemic. COVID-19 best practices for employers, including a focus onWe are focused on the fundamentals: supporting construction mandated vaccine policies. This event follows earlier province- delivery, building our workforce and reinforcing community. wide sessions on prompt payment and the importance ofOur mission is to support a productive and resilient industry, association board services. and we are here to serve.We hope that society will soon fully emerge from this pandemic phaseand from the devastation of recent floods and firesand enter a period of economic recovery. BCCA is well-positioned to lead the provincial resiliency strategy for theChris Atchison construction sector and will continue tolean into that role. President, BCCA12 SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION'