Inside Construction

BC Construction Association

Inside Construction takes listeners on an unfiltered journey inside the challenges facing BCs’ industrial, commercial, and institutional construction sector. Hear firsthand from general and trade contractors on crucial issues like prompt payment, public sector procurement best practises, and finding and keeping talent. With Host Chris Atchison, BCCA President.

Episodes

  1. 2023-01-06

    The Essential Apprentice

    Apprenticeship is crucial to building a productive and resilient construction industry. It's also an investment and a journey for the sponsoring employer and the aspiring tradesperson. In this episode, we look at the benefits and challenges of apprenticeship and hear from industry insiders about how they would attract more apprentices and improve completion rates. You'll hear from employers and apprentices, to gain valuable insights from both sides.

    27 min

  2. 2022-10-07

    Comply or Goodbye: Construction Industry’s Response to COVID-19

    From the early days of the pandemic, BC's government designated construction as an essential industry. Contractors were able to keep working, and it was a challenge they rose to. In this episode, leaders from the industry's main safety organizations reflect on their pandemic experiences, from the struggles and lessons learned to how this generational "trial by fire" will continue to shape the future of construction.

    45 min

  3. 2022-08-12

    Fixed-Price Contracts in a Price-Volatile Market

    Rapidly escalating costs in an unpredictable global landscape. Dramatic uncertainty for many. In this episode, we sit down with experienced contractors and industry advisors to better understand contract options and how to minimize contract risks.

    33 min

  4. 2022-06-10

    Prompt Payment Works

    Ontario. Alberta. The UK. The USA.  Prompt payment legislation is working in other jurisdictions, but B.C. continues to stall, leaving contractors to fend for themselves. In this episode, we sit down with four Canadian legal and adjudication professionals to learn how prompt payment is tangibly benefiting the construction industry in their provinces, and why B.C. needs to get on board.

    34 min

  5. 2022-04-08

    Up Close with the BCCA Board of Directors

    April is Construction and Skilled Trades Month in BC and to celebrate, we’re sitting down with Cameron Betts, Byron Tarby, Adam Timler, and Aaron Henry to get their insider’s take on what matters to construction businesses in BC. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear leaders in the industry share their personal experiences.

    46 min

  6. 2022-01-24

    You say CBA, I say PLA

    In this episode we explore the impacts of the BC Government’s Project Labour Agreement (PLA) on the construction industry. Introduced in 2018 disguised as a traditional Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), the policy is widely considered a violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Find out why, and why it matters.

    35 min

  7. 2021-12-13

    A Life Worth Living

    In this episode we explore the twin crises of mental health and addiction, and how culture change is essential to the solution. The construction industry must be a space where those who are struggling know they aren’t alone, and can find a way forward to building their best life. As writer Johann Hari says, the opposite of addiction isn’t abstinence. It’s love.

    29 min

  8. 2021-11-08

    No Ticket, No Ride.

    Compulsory trades are coming to BC. Are you informed and ready to adapt? If you’re a tradesperson in BC’s electrical, mechanical or automotive trades, you may be in the first wave of tradespeople to be impacted by the new regulations. In this episode we look at what’s coming, when, how and why, and hear from industry experts on the expected benefits and potential pitfalls of introducing mandatory certification in the middle of a skilled labour shortage.

    29 min

  9. 2021-07-12

    Not Too Tough To Change

    An inside look at the evolution of BC’s construction culture In this episode we look at how this traditionally “tough guy” industry is redefining safety to protect against psychological as well as physical hazards. As more employers adopt the Builders Code and its baseline conduct standard banning all forms of hazing, bullying, and harassment, they’re winning the hunt for talent.  Hear firsthand from leaders at the forefront of culture change about what they’ve experienced and why its important to fully support mental health as well as physical health in your crew.

    24 min

  10. 2021-05-03

    Fear, Open and Transparent

    In this episode we look at the corrosion of public sector procurement standards, explore why today’s procurement practitioners may be bending the rules, and explain how ignoring best practises puts projects at risk. Host Chris Atchison gives the low-down on the issue that’s becoming a top concern for BC’s ICI industry, and talks with experts about how to fix it.

    20 min

  11. 2021-04-01

    Prompt Payment or Bust

    In this episode we get into the chronic problem of late payments in construction and how this issue puts contractors across the industry at risk, regardless of their business size, location, role, or labour affiliation. Host Chris Atchision gives the low-down on the issue that costs BC owners an estimated $4BN per year, and talks with four contractors about their experiences and why they support prompt payment legislation in BC.

    33 min

  12. 2021-03-25

    Welcome to Inside Construction

    Welcome to Inside Construction, hosted by BCCA president Chris Atchison. The construction industry is vital to the health of BC’s economy. It is also enormously complex. This show takes a hard and honest look at the issues within the industry, including payment flow, procurement best practices and diversification of the workforce. Hear from respected contractors from across BC who are candid about their experiences, perspectives, and hopes for the future. Coming April 1st, 2021.

    2 min

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Inside Construction takes listeners on an unfiltered journey inside the challenges facing BCs’ industrial, commercial, and institutional construction sector. Hear firsthand from general and trade contractors on crucial issues like prompt payment, public sector procurement best practises, and finding and keeping talent. With Host Chris Atchison, BCCA President.

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  • Creator
    BC Construction Association
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Inside Construction