b'BCCA UPDATEChris Atchison, President, BCCAAN UPDATEFROM THE BCCASTRENGTHENING OUR FOUNDATIONt BCCA, this past yearSince the start of 2025, uncertaintyApril 2025 with a series of events and A focused on strengthening thearound U.S. tariffs and Canadianinitiatives highlighting the dedication, associations foundation forretaliatory measures have posedinnovation and craftsmanship that long-term success while addressingsignificant risks to our industry. Indefine the sector. The month not only key challenges. The initiatives andresponse, BCCA has communicatedrecognized achievements of individuals milestones achieved during this timethrough the following: and organizations but also helped to reflect our unwavering commitmentA public statement on impacts to inspire the next generation to join this to innovation, collaboration andvital workforce.inclusivity. the industry;New Members Only Webinar Series: An op-ed reinforcing our stanceSTRATEGIC PLANNING on fair trade & supply chainThis new series provides exclusive The groundwork for future successstability; and content and expert insights to members was laid with a five-year strategic planA webinar for the industry outlining(and their employees) of any regional construction association.to set clear objectives, align resourcesimpacts & strategies.and identify growth opportunities.We will continue to monitorTruth and Reconciliation: This roadmap ensures BCCA remainsdevelopments and advocate for policiesBCCA signed a Memorandum of adaptable and responsive to the evolvingthat protect B.C.s constructionUnderstanding with the First Nations needs of our members and the industry. businesses from unfair trade disruptions. Business Development Association, ADVOCATE FOR INTEGRITY marking a step towards stronger ADVANCE PRODUCTIVITY WITHpartnerships with the Indigenous Advocacy continues to be central toWORKFORCE SOLUTIONS communities in which we build. our workmost notable has been the provincial governments officialWorkforce development initiativesLOOKING AHEADintroduction of prompt paymentsaw significant advancements. WeIn a landscape shaped by economic legislation on October 7, 2025. Thislaunched Builders Life TalentCentral, long-awaited legislation responds toan innovative online job board focusedpressures, workforce demands and decades of advocacy by the BCCA andsolely on construction, connectingpolicy shifts, our commitment to fair our valued partners. With legislationemployers and job-seekers. We markedand open procurement, workforce now on the table, B.C. is finally takingthe fifth anniversary of the Buildersdevelopment and industry integrity has steps to catch up with other provincesCode, reinforcing our commitmentnever been more crucial. We will remain and create a more balanced, fair system.to fostering a culture of respect, safetyvigilant on emerging challenges, and as While this is an important start, thereand inclusion across all levels of thealways, BCCA will be at the forefront, is more work still to be done before weworkforce. We secured renewal ofensuring our industrys voice is heard get to enactment and prompt paymentSTEP (Skilled Trades Employmentand our businesses have the support becomes the law of the land. For thisProgram) funding for two morethey need to thrive.legislation to succeed, the governmentyears, underscoring our dedication must work quickly to prioritize theto supporting apprenticeships, skillsI want to acknowledge the dedication drafting of the clear, unambiguousdevelopment and job placements inof our BCCA team, members and regulations. We will continue workingconstruction province-wide. partners. Together, we are shaping a closely with the government in thisstronger, more sustainable construction process to ensure these next steps areACTIVATE CONNECTIONSindustry in B.C. Thank you for your carried out in collaboration with theConstruction and Skilled Tradesongoing commitment to buildingindustry and without unnecessary delay. Month: The industry came together inB.C.s future.10 SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION'